Category: Industry
How a country in economic turmoil is still ripe for investors
For businesses in the field of large-scale manufacturing, a critical factor that determines their future and success is a key decision made at their very inception- the location. More often than not, businesses in these fields which start operations in their respective nations look into expanding into international markets to set up base, to further […]
Real-estate still a good long-term investment: Report
Research Intelligence Unit, a consultancy firm specializing in real-estate says the sector will continue to be a good long-term investment while the current socio-economic crisis has impacted the industry adversely. “What we have witnessed in 2022 is that real estate continues to offer a long-term refuge for many investors while the ‘buy-to-live’ market continues to […]
Exporters pessimistic over outlook on economy and export orders, SMEs more vulnerable to crisis: Report
The latest bi-annual Export Barometer Survey indicates that exporters are increasingly concerned about the implications of the expected contraction of the Sri Lankan economy in the latter half of 2022 on export orders, with SMEs particularly vulnerable to the intensifying economic crisis. The third in a series of surveys conducted by the Ceylon Chamber of […]
SL agri forum puts forward proposal to sustainably overcome current and future food crisis
The Sri Lanka Agripreneurs’ Forum (SLAF) is the single professional agri-entrepreneurial organization that represents approximately 30 percent of the country’s workforce, addressing the need of the hour, SLAF recognized the dire need to positively intervene in the current food crisis in Sri Lanka and thus met with the Minister of Agriculture Mahinda Amaraweera on 30th […]
Dialog Axiata Group to Invest USD 152.4 Million in Sri Lanka
Dialog Axiata Group, the largest Foreign Direct Investor (FDI) operating under the aegis of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI), announced the entering into of two supplementary agreements with the BOI for the investment of an additional sum of USD 152.4 Mn (LKR 56.7 Bn) in Sri Lanka’s Telecommunications and ICT Infrastructure on […]
”’, on Rating Watch Negative
Fitch Ratings has assigned Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC’s (COMB, AA-(lka)/Rating Watch Negative) proposed Sri Lankan rupee-denominated Basel III-compliant subordinated debentures of up to LKR10 billion an expected National Long-Term Rating of ‘A(EXP)(lka)’, on Rating Watch Negative (RWN). The debentures, which have maturities of five, seven and 10 years, will be listed on the Colombo […]
CICT named best container terminal of its capacity in Asia for 6th successive year
Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) has been crowned the Best Container Terminal in Asia in the Under 4 million TEUs category for the sixth consecutive year, in just seven full years since it commenced fulloperations in mid-2014. The announcement of CICT’s prestigious win on a global platform was made at the 2022 Asian Freight, Logistics […]
“There is opportunity in crisis” – JAAF Secretary General
Apparel industry proves resilient in the face of adversityTotal apparel exports in July 2022 ($ 522.14 million) – 22.4% increase YoY As Sri Lanka struggles with the ongoing economic crisis, the country’s trade balance recorded a surplus last July. While this surplus reflects the continued decline in import expenditure, it is also reflective of the […]
Businesses spending higher percentage of technology budgets on cybersecurity, Sophos research reveals
Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, today released additional findings from its survey report, The Future of Cybersecurity in Asia Pacific and Japan, in collaboration with Tech Research Asia (TRA), revealing businesses are increasingly prioritising budget for cybersecurity. In 2022, 11 per cent of technology budgets are dedicated to cybersecurity, an increase from 8.6% […]
Alumex introduces environmentally friendly low-carbon aluminium to grow export markets
Building sustainable innovation into Sri Lanka’s construction sector, Hayleys Group subsidiary and national leader in fully integrated aluminum manufacturing, Alumex PLC, announced the groundbreaking launch of Low Carbon Aluminum for the global market. The company’s newly launched range of Low Carbon Aluminum ‘Ozon’, follows on the successful Phase 1 opening of the manufacturer’s new state-of […]
E. B. Creasy declares interim dividend and pays out Rs.253.5Mn
E. B. Creasy & Co. PLC has declared an interim dividend of Rs. 1.00 per share, paying out Rs. 253.5 Million from the distributable profits of the Current Financial Year.In the previous financial year, the Company paid a total dividend of Rs. 358.3 Million amounting to a dividend of Rs. 1.50 per share maintaining the Company’s constant […]
SLT-MOBITEL brings Samsung’s latest Galaxy fold 4 5G & Galaxy Z flip 4 5G devices along with benefits
Bringing Sri Lankans, the opportunity to experience the next generation technology and devices, SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT solutions provider is offering Samsung’s latest foldable flagship Galaxy Z Fold 4 5G and Galaxy Z Flip, 4 5G devices coupled with exciting value additions. For every purchase of Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold or Z Flip, both existing […]