Category:
SEC and CSE meet with Stockbrokers to discuss current status of stock market
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka together with the Colombo Stock Exchange on Thursday held a discussion with the stockbroker firms on the current status of the stock market. Full statement issued by SEC The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) together with the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) met the CEO’s […]
Eco-Spindles breaks ground on new polyester yarn facility
Aims to double polyester yarn production by 2022 2,300 tonnes of waste plastic bottles recycled in 2019/20 Targeting export demand for recycled polyester fabrics Pioneering Sri Lankan plastic bottle recycler and manufacturer of polyester yarn and monofilaments, Eco-Spindles (Pvt.) Ltd commenced Phase 2 of its expansion strategy to add 20,000 sq.ft of production space […]
Agreement signed with ICTA to digitize entire judicial system in Sri Lanka
The Ministry of Justice, the Judicial Services Commission and the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) jointly initiated a program to digitize the entire judicial system in Sri Lanka. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed today (11.02.2021) at the Ministry of Justice. The first phase of the project is expected to be completed by 2021.This […]
Sri Lanka and Japan conclude 2nd Policy Dialogue virtually
The second round of Sri Lanka – Japan Policy Dialogue at the Senior Official Level of the two Foreign Ministries was held virtually yesterday, 10 February 2021. Reminiscing the solid foundation of recorded political and cultural interactions between Sri Lanka and Japan, the two sides discussed an array of policy priorities in the national, regional and international levels, and resolved to work together in pursuing the common goals of interest. Both sides reviewed and […]
SLT Group’s operating profit for 4Q 2020 grew by 27-pct, revenue recorded at Rs. 24Bn
Sri Lanka Telecom PLC (SLT) Group concluded financial year 2020 on a high note, with a significant 25% YoY growth in profit after tax to Rs. 7.9 Bn, despite many challenges faced by the Group arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. Group revenue climbed to Rs. 91.1 Bn for the year with a 6% YoY growth, […]
People trust robots more than themselves with money
Research shows growing confidence among consumers and business leaders that robots handle finance tasks better than people 2020 has changed our relationship with money and people now trust robots more than themselves to manage their finances, according to a new study by Oracle and personal finance expert Farnoosh Torabi. The study of more than 9,000 […]
VIDEO: Stock Splits Explained
What is a stock split? What happens to a stock’s value when it splits?Watch this video to learn about conventional and reverse stock splits, how they impact a stock’s value, and what they mean for investors.
BMICH and SriLankan Airlines in agreement to help sustain MICE tourism
SriLankan Airlines together with the country’s premier meeting, events, and function hosting venue BMICH, have come together to promote MICE tourism in Sri Lanka. This agreement between two pioneers in their respective fields will serve to reinforce the positioning of Sri Lanka as a key MICE destination in the future. Sri Lanka’s premium venue for […]
Tribute to Dr. Neville Fernando
By Eran Wickramaratne: Dr. Neville Fernando’s death a few days ago ended the colourful life of a doctor, politician, entrepreneur in the Printing Technology and visionary. I may not have agreed with some positions taken by Dr. Fernando in politics but I am an admirer of his courage and vision in pursuing what he thought […]
Emirates boosts services to Colombo, offering customers 6 weekly flights
Emirates has announced it will increase its services to Colombo from four to six weekly flights – with a fifth weekly flight commencing 18 February (every Thursday) and a sixth weekly flight commencing 27 February (every Saturday). The two additional services will serve market demand and offer customers enhanced connectivity to/from Colombo, via Dubai. The […]
Uber Eats 2020 Insights: Yellow Rice with Chicken emerges as most ordered dish in Sri Lanka
Uber today released its annual analysis – “A Look Back at 2020: Year in Review” – a glimpse into how Sri Lankan’s ate during the lockdown and then slowly began safely moving again as cities started opening up. The report, backed by insights and data, highlights Uber’s support for communities by shifting focus to ‘Move […]