Category: Industry
ComBank raises Rs 22.54 bn from shareholders via biggest rights issue by a local bank
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has announced that it has successfully completed the largest rights issue to date by a bank in Sri Lanka, raising Rs 22.54 billion to increase the Tier I and total capital of the Bank to accommodate and facilitate future business growth. The Bank offered holders of ordinary voting as […]
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In the latest series of the RIUNIT podcast hosted by Roshan Madawela, distinguished economists Prof. Howard Nicholas and Prof. Jayati Ghosh, delve deeply into the rapidly changing economic and geopolitical environment, examining both local and global economic orders. By questioning popular narratives, they provide insightful analysis and perspectives on the complex forces shaping our world […]
Starlink Receives License for Satellite Broadband Services in Sri Lanka
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has granted a Telecommunications Service Provider License to Starlink Lanka (Private) Limited under Section 17B of the Sri Lanka Telecommunications Act No. 25 of 1991, allowing them to offer Satellite Broadband Services in Sri Lanka. This license will be effective from 12th August 2024, the TRCSL said […]
Port City Colombo signs MoU with Trace Sri Lanka to grow tech industry
Port City Colombo has taken a further step towards establishing itself as a pivotal technology hub in the region by entering into a formal partnership with TRACE Sri Lanka – a leading organization that promotes collaboration, creativity, and entrepreneurship through technology and innovation across disciplines in Sri Lanka. The MOU formalising the partnership was signed […]
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Fitch Ratings has assigned DFCC Bank PLC’s (A-(lka)/Stable) proposed Sri Lankan rupee-denominated senior unsecured listed green bonds of up to LKR2.5 billion an expected National Long-Term Rating of ‘A-(EXP)(lka)’.
SLPA fire fighters completely control fire in the vessel at POC
Fire fighters of the he Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) Fire Brigade successfully extinguished the fire that broke out yesterday (11) in a ship at the Jaya Container Terminal (JCT) of the Port of Colombo. At present, the fire has been completely extinguished. A sudden fire broke out in the Container vessel MV. MSC CAPETOWN […]
WISTA hosts Karen Leong for keynote on transformative leadership
In a rapidly evolving world marked by technological advancements, geopolitical uncertainties, shifting customer expectations, and significant workplace transformations, the need for transformative leadership has never been more critical. The Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) Sri Lanka, celebrating its 10th anniversary, is set to address these pressing challenges with a significant event titled ‘Charting […]
Teejay knits resilient start to 2024-25 with profit turnaround in Q1
Strategic responses to challenges facing the textile manufacturing industry have generated a positive start to 2024-25 for Teejay Lanka PLC, Sri Lanka’s first multinational textile manufacturer. The Group has reported profit before tax of Rs 273.7 million for the three months ending 30 th June 2024, reversing a loss of Rs 701 million in the […]
LKNOG Conference 2024 Set to Advance Sri Lanka’s Network Infrastructure Expertise
In today’s digital world, computer networks are the backbone of our interconnected society. The LKNOG (the Lanka Network Operators Group) Conference serves as a premier platform for collaborative innovation amongst key stakeholders towards advancing this critical infrastructure. It is scheduled to take place from August 12th to 16th at Galle Face Hotel and Hotel Renuka, […]
Opinion: The impact of RPCs on Sri Lanka’s economy and environment
Senaka Alawattegama, Chairman, Planters’ Association of Ceylon Despite challenges like COVID-19 and economic crises, Sri Lanka’s plantation industry remains a key economic pillar. Privatization in 1992 increased operational efficiency and reduced the government’s financial burden. RPCs have diversified crops, invested in environmental conservation, and improved worker welfare. The plantation industry has long […]
CEAT car radials chosen as Original Equipment for Hyundai Grand i10 assembled by Abans Auto
CEAT has been chosen as the original equipment tyre for the 2024 Hyundai Grand i10 assembled, sold and serviced in Sri Lanka by Abans Auto, clinching another OEM partnership for the country’s highest-selling tyre brand. The partnership, which brings together two significant players in domestic value addition and a leading global automobile brand, paves the […]
ADB approves USD100Mn policy-based loan support for power sector reforms in Sri Lanka
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Sri Lanka signed a loan agreement for US$100 million on Monday (5 August 2024) for subprogram 1 of a policy-based loan (PBL) to support and facilitate reforms aimed at enhancing the financial sustainability of the power sector in Sri Lanka. This loan is part of a broader […]