Sri Lanka political unrest tests reform momentum: Fitch

Apr 26, 2018 (LBO) – Recent political developments in Sri Lanka have created some uncertainty over reform momentum and fiscal consolidation, and prolonged upheaval could undermine investor confidence ahead of large external debt maturities in 2019-22, says Fitch Ratings. That said, the unrest has had limited economic impact so far, and Sri Lanka’s ‘B+’ sovereign […]

Union Bank records 37-pct growth in PAT in 1Q18

Union Bank recorded an impressive Profit Before Tax and VAT of Rs.246 million, reporting a 47 percent growth YoY, thus setting the pace for its next growth phase powered by a new three-year growth strategy which includes its subsidiaries. Core Banking Growth and Profitability A significant growth in core banking operations contributed to the robust […]

Essential fuel saving tips you should know

The price of petrol and diesel are at a constant rise and it’s more important than ever to start saving fuel. Here are some essential ways you can save fuel and the burden it carries on your wallet. Drive Efficiently Save money on fuel by altering the way you drive. By braking or accelerating too […]

PUCSL hold public consultation on draft regulatory tools of lubricants

Apr 26, 2018 (LBO) – The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), shadow regulator of the lubricant industry held a public consultation session on the draft regulatory tools related to quality and price of lubricants, recently. “The necessity of having an effective and independent mechanism for ensuring product quality, fair prices and protecting the […]

Presidential Commission on SriLankan to commence recording of evidence

Apr 26, 2018 (LBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena said that the Presidential Commission appointed to look into the alleged frauds and malpractices in SriLankan Airlines will commence recording of evidence within the next two weeks.He said at a discussion held with the trade union representatives of SriLankan Airlines at the Presidential secretariat yesterday (April 25). […]

Galle Face Properties commence construction of Renuka Tower

Apr 25, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Renuka Holdings Group said its subsidiary, Galle Face Properties Limited had started construction work on the 32-storey ‘Renuka Tower’. “The project will be funded with a mix of debt and equity,” the company said in a stock exchange filing. “A potion of the equity will be funded through a prospective […]

Sri Lanka Foreign Minister attends Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue

Minister of Foreign Affairs Tilak Marapana, attended the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue (BETD), which commenced under the patronage of Federal Foreign Office and Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy of Germany on Tuesday 16 April 2018. In recent years, the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue has become a leading international forum for high-level policymakers, industry […]

‘s massive OBOR hub for Asia bullish on Sri Lanka FTA

Apr 25, 2018 (LBO) – The South East Asian Gateway Province to mainland China’s ambitious One Belt-One Road (OBOR) initiative voiced its impatience to witness the historic Sri Lanka – China FTA’s take-off – so that bigger bilateral trade would become a reality soon. “Currently total bilateral trade between Yunnan and Sri Lanka is only US […]

NTB launch Open API Banking

Apr 25, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Nations Trust Bank has launched a API Banking Platform enabling clients to integrate the bank’s services directly into their own systems and workflows. An API or Application Programming Interface is simply a set of clearly defined rules of communication that allow client’s systems to efficiently communicate with the Bank’s […]

LAUGFS excel at CMI management excellence awards

Reinforcing the leadership force that drives LAUGFS, Lfinity – Chief Operating Officer (COO), Muditha Thebuwana and LAUGFS Gas – Deputy General Manager, Kaushala Amarasekara emerged winners at the Chartered Management Institute Management Excellence Awards (CMI-MEA) 2017 held recently. While Muditha was bestowed the “Most Innovative Manager” award in the Service Sector – Small and Medium, […]

Capacity building to manage public debt and liability is need of the hour: Eran

Apr 23, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka as a developing nation needs to focus on building capacity for public debt and liability management as matter of priority, State Minister of Finance said. “We recognize the importance of putting in place policies to reduce debt vulnerabilities and also look forward to hearing the perspectives of the WB and […]

Resus Energy to add more hydro power to national grid

Hydro electricity is the oldest and the principal source of electricity generation in Sri Lanka. Its unique geography renders the country perfectly suited for hydropower generation through large scale and mini hydropower plants. Joining the latest technologies with an environmentally responsible business proposition to generate renewable and sustainable energy, Resus Energy PLC operates several such […]

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