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SriLankan Airlines signs MOU with Boeing
SriLankan Airlines and Boeing, the leading aerospace company in the USA signed a collaboration MOU in Colombo, Sri Lanka recently. The new agreement would enable both parties to explore airframe maintenance, component maintenance, training, and other commercial opportunities. The signing took place as a hybrid event in the presence of SriLankan Airlines CEO Vipula Gunathilake, […]
Third wave of pandemic highlights need for continued fiscal & monetary support: CBSL
The Sri Lankan economy, which rebounded notably during the second half of 2020 and early 2021 as per available indicators, is experiencing renewed disruptions due to the emergence of the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and related preventive measures, including isolations. “While its adverse effects on economic activity are expected to be lesser than […]
CBSL continues accommodative monetary policy to support sustained recovery of economy
The Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, at its meeting held on 19 May 2021, decided to maintain the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR) of the Central Bank at their current levels of 4.50 percent and 5.50 percent, respectively. The Board said they arrived at […]
Foreign Minister meets EU Ambassadors in Colombo
Ambassadors of the European Union (EU) based in Colombo called on Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena on Tuesday 18 May 2021 at the Foreign Ministry and discussed issues of mutual interest, including EU-Sri Lanka cooperation, and the GSP Plus process. The Foreign Minister welcomed the multifaceted cooperation existing between Sri Lanka and the EU. Follow-up action […]
FIU imposes Rs. 4 Mn penalties for 1Q 2021 to enforce compliance on Financial Institutions
As the regulator for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) in Sri Lanka, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has imposed penalties, totaling to Rs. 4.0 million for the period from 1 January 2021 to 31 March 2021 to enforce compliance on Financial Institutions. Penalties have been imposed mainly on the violations of […]
President to Inaugurate Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2021
The President, in inviting global investors to participate in “Sri Lanka’s Growth Decade”, stated that “Sri Lanka is looking to unleash a decade of growth to rapidly increase its GDP, taking advantage of its inherent strengths and global supply chain shifts. Our strategic location combined with our business-friendly policies will be an accelerator for this […]
Certain clauses in Port City Bill inconsistent with Constitution: SC (Full Determination)
Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena informed Parliament today that some clauses in the Port City Economic Commission Bill are inconsistent with the Constitution and can be passed through a special majority and a referendum. The Supreme Court, however, determined that these clauses can be passed only if amended. The decision of the Supreme Court was handed […]
Dutch partner CSI joins hands with Tropical Green Exports in an investment partnership
Ceasar Sustainable Invest BV, recently announced its partnership with Tropical Green Exports recognizing the potential of the coconut substrate sector as a key economic driver in the North of Sri Lanka. Tropical Green Exports (Private) Limited specializes in manufacturing, supply and distribution of export quality coco peat used in the hydroponics industry and as an […]
Sampath Bank Digitalizes KYC Process in Partnership with Dept for Registration of Persons
Sampath Bank entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department for Registration of Persons (DRP) to facilitate customer identification and verification through the DRP interface. This will enable Sampath Bank to onboard customers digitally, without them having to physically visit the Bank, by verifying and confirming their identity via the DRP database. Digitalizing […]
Interview: Union Assurance will continue to grow through distribution channel expansions
Union Assurance was awarded Life Insurance Company of the Year at Business Leader Awards ceremony held in India recently affirming its leadership in the country’s fast-growing insurance industry. Speaking to Lanka Business Online exclusively regarding the company’s recent win Senath Jayatilake, chief distribution officer says UA’s vision is to transform the life insurance industry in […]
Are we getting the Colombo Port City Financial Centre right?
By H. Dabarera and KD Vimanga. Background The Colombo Port City commission bill is to be debated in parliament this week. Over the last few weeks, Sri Lankans have contemplated if the proposed Colombo Port City is the messiah that will rescue the country’s economy or whether it is another Trojan Horse that will throw […]
Panasian Power PLC records 63-pct increase in net profit for FY20/21
Panasian Power PLC (CSE:PAP.N) one of Sri Lanka’s leading green energy solutions providers, posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 248 million for the financial year ending March 31st 2021, signifying a growth of 63% compared to the financial year in 2019/20. The Group saw a revenue increase of 62% in the final quarter of […]