Sri Lanka and Thailand to Sign Free Trade Agreement in February 2024
The 8th round of negotiations for the Sri Lanka-Thailand Free Trade Agreement (SLTFTA) concluded successfully on November 29th, paving the way for a historic …
Special Reports
Suvasarya Pioneers Mixed Reality in Asian Ambulance Service with Pilot Projects in Colombo & Jaffna
Today marks a significant step forward for 1990 Suvasarya, as the ambulance service becomes the first in Asia to adopt mixed reality and AI technology for …
U.S. Department of Agriculture Commits USD32.5 Mn to Fund McGovern-Dole School Feeding Program
The U.S. Embassy in Colombo is pleased to announce a new $32.5 million award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to Sri Lanka for the McGovern-Dole …
Sri Lanka elected to the Executive Board of the UNESCO
Sri Lanka was elected to the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the term 2023-2027, during …
Government urged to crack down on tax evaders instead of taxpayers: Harsha
In a press conference held yesterday, MP Harsha de Silva, Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance, shed light on the government's tax collection efforts, …
Borders and Budget: Visa reform will boost tourism and reverse brain drain
By Daniel Alphonsus Three million tourists are set to visit our shores next year. We will issue nearly as many online visas - millions too many. ETAs are a …
Harsha proposes tax reforms to relieve burden on middle class and professionals
MP Harsha de Silva's Tax Reform Proposal: Simplify PAYE tax structure and introduce surcharge.Surprising Revenue Figures: PAYE collection surpasses …
UN HR Commissioner says, Call for historic transformation is far from being realised in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka suffers from a continuing accountability deficit - be it for war crime atrocities, more recent human rights violations, corruption, or abuse of power …
Australian Government to hold Study Australia Showcase in Colombo
The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) will hold a Study Australia Roadshow in Colombo on 14 September 2023. The showcase will be a …
Sri Lankan Embassy in Moscow Initiates Direct Employment Opportunities for Skilled Migrant Workers in Russia
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Moscow is pleased to have initiated direct employment opportunities for Sri Lankan skilled migrant workers in the Russian …
Sri Lanka ratifies Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
Sri Lanka deposited the instrument of ratification of CTBT with the UN Office of Legal Affairs (UNOLA) on 25 July 2023 at the UN Headquarters in New York …
TEDxColombo: Inspiring Sri Lanka with Unconventional Perspectives
TEDxColombo, the esteemed annual gathering and one of the oldest and largest TEDx events in Sri Lanka, is thrilled to announce its highly-anticipated 12th …
Foreign Minister Ali Sabry to participate at World Economic Forum in China
Foreign Minister Ali Sabry will lead a delegation to participate at the World Economic Forum to be held in Tianjin, China from 27 to 29 June 2023. The Forum …
CA Sri Lanka launches new code of conduct and ethics for mid-level accountants
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) recently introduced a new code of conduct and ethics for mid-level professional accountants …
CA Sri Lanka, CIMA inks membership pathway agreement to reinforce standing of members
Two renowned professional organisations, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) and the Chartered Institute of Management …
Global Leaders Convene in Paris for Summit on New Global Financing Pact
President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic has invited world leaders, including President Ranil Wickremesinghe, to participate in the highly anticipated …
Queen of the World Sri Lanka – Discovering the Unseen Power within Sri Lankan Women
Sri Lanka is gearing up to witness a remarkable celebration of the strong spirit and hidden potential of its women. The Queen of the World Pageant, scheduled …
Japan, UNDP to support women’s economic wellbeing for smallholder farmer families in SL
The ongoing socio-economic crisis has had serious impacts on the agricultural sector in Sri Lanka. The rising energy costs and evolving climate change impacts …
Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable highlights debt restructuring challenges & ways to address them
The Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable (GSDR) met yesterday and discussed debt sustainability and debt restructuring challenges and ways to address them. At the …
SHMA & VTA signs MoU to implement a Swiss-designed learning curriculum
Swiss Hospitality & Management Academy (SHMA) of A. Baur & Co. Pvt Ltd., also known as Baurs, a leading conglomerate with diversified business …