John Keells Holdings net profit down by 34-pct
May 21, 2020 (LBO) – The profit after tax attributable to equity holders of the parent for the financial year ended 31 March 2020 has been decreased by 34 …
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Opinion: Sri Lanka’s IT-BPM industry resilient in the face of COVID-19
SLASSCOM “Drifting the curve” is the SLASSCOM industry strategy for building momentum to come out of the “corner” (current situation) stronger. When …
Sri Lanka official reserves at USD 7.9Bn at end Feb 2020
May 18, 2020 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's gross official reserves stood at 7.9 billion dollars at end February 2020, equivalent to 4.buy effexor online buy effexor …
Sri Lanka trade deficit shrinks in Feb 2020
May 18, 2020 (LBO) - The deficit in Sri Lanka's trade account widened in February 2020 to 574 million dollars, from 451 million dollars in February 2019, as …
Repatriation and replacement of lost foreign jobs: Handling labour migration during COVID-19
Bilesha Weeraratne Sri Lanka, which has been sending workers abroad for employment for decades, is now faced with the formidable challenge of repatriating …
Singer Finance Rs.1Bn debenture issue oversubscribed
May 15, 2020 (LBO) - Singer Finance (Lanka) PLC received a strong vote of confidence from investors with its recent Listed, Rated, unsecured, senior, …
SriLankan Airlines offers passage for travelers supporting lockdown ease
May 12, 2020 (LBO) - Taking into consideration the reopening of economic activity in the world followed by easing of some travel restrictions between …
Dialog & Huawei donate telepresence infrastructure and connectivity to Health Min
Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, and Huawei Technologies Lanka Co., (Pvt) Ltd, donated Telepresence and connectivity solutions …
Sri Lanka delisted by European Commission from list of high risk 3rd countries
May 12, 2020 (LBO) - The European Commission has de-listed Sri Lanka from its list of High Risk Third Countries with Anti- Money Laundering and Countering the …
Identify potential future risks and strive with vigilance: President
May 12, 2020 (LBO) - President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has stressed the importance of perseverance without faltering in the battle against COVID-19 while …
RIU hosts webinar on current real estate market
May 11, 2020 (LBO) - Research Intelligence Unit (RIU) webinar discusses current real estate market, building resilience and exploring new
WHO and DFAT donate vital equipment and supplies to fight COVID-19 in Sri Lanka
May 11, 2020 (LBO) - The World Health Organization (WHO) handed over a donation of essential laboratory equipment, hospital equipment, personal protective …
Central Bank urges financial institutions to reduce lending rates without delay
May 06, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's Central Bank urges financial institutions to reduce lending rates without further delay. Failing which, the Central Bank …
ADB’s trade finance program supports medical supplies to combat COVID in Sri Lanka
May 06, 2020 (LBO) - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has provided a guarantee for a $25 million trade loan to the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation of Sri …
Sri Lanka Tourism requests all tourists in the island to register
May 05, 2020 (LBO) - Sri Lanka Tourism is in the process of gathering details of all tourists, businessmen and expatriates engaged in the tourism industry of …
Private sector supports establishment of a Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory at IDH
May 04, 2020 (LBO) – A new Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory of the National Institute of Infectious Diseases (IDH) was declared open on 28 April 2020 by Dr. …
Dialog commences critical ICU development at Negombo general hospital
May 04, 2020 (LBO) - As the first stage of the recently pledged 200 million rupees towards urgently required ICU capacity development in hospitals selected by …
Local oil palm industry ready to support govt. domestic agriculture drive: POIA
May 04, 2020 (LBO) - Sri Lanka’s oil palm cultivators can provide tangible support to the government’s efforts to promote local agriculture and import …
WHO convenes manufacturers, regulatory authorities meet on COVID-19 vaccines
May 04, 2020 (LBO) - Gearing up for the much needed COVID-19 vaccines, the World Health Organization recently organized a meeting of vaccine manufacturers and …
Resumption of civilian life and office work begins from May 11
May 04, 2020 (LBO) - While the curfew is in force in the districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara and Puttalam, the resumption of civilian life and state and …