Tag: lbo.lk
Ekva to energise Sri Lanka’s startups
Ekva LLC, a US company with strong Sri Lankan roots spearheaded by Amith Boteju, CEO will be in Sri Lanka to find promising startups in any industry for the company’s accelerator. “We aim to invest and guide promising startups to build sustainable businesses and raise funds. Selected startups will be offered an investment from Ekva […]
Indian Min Jaishankar inaugurates “Geoffrey Bawa: It is essential to be there” marks 75 yrs of Indo-Lanka relations
Indian Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar inaugurated the Sri Lankan exhibition “Geoffrey Bawa:It is Essential To be There” at the National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi recently. Indian Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture Meenakshi Lekhi was also present on this occasion. The historic exhibition which features the works […]
Eran urges Govt to disclose contents in IMF agreement
Even though the present government said no, the Samagi Jana Balawega emphasized from the beginning that this country needs some sort of agreement and financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund because it gives a signal to the international market that there is a financial discipline in the country paving the way for bilateral and […]
Opinion: HNB reiterates importance of developing a national savings culture
HNB Deputy General Manager – Retail and SME Banking, Sanjay Wijemanne As more Sri Lankans face concerns over their personal financial security, and that of the country, HNB is working to help raise awareness on the opportunities that every Sri Lankan can access, in order to develop their savings habits, and help drive an effective […]
SL raises Commonwealth of Nations Flag for Peace as collective commitment
On the occasion of Commonwealth Day, the Commonwealth of Nations Flag for Peace was raised on 13 March 2023 by State Minister of Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya with the participation of Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Aruni Wijewardane and officials of the Ministry symbolizing Sri Lanka’s commitment to the shared values and principles of […]
SL welcomes UN agreement to protect high seas
Sri Lanka welcomes the conclusion of negotiations on a landmark agreement to enhance the international legal regime concerning the conservation of marine biological diversity in the High Seas which concluded on 4th March at the United Nations Headquarters, New York, Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement released today. The agreement covers almost two-thirds […]
Ekva to power Sri Lanka’s start-ups
A high-profile team from Ekva LLC,a US company with strong Sri Lankan roots will launch their accelerator in mid-March in a bid to strengthen, support and grow local start-ups. Ekva/ එක්ව/ ஒன்றாக/ Together is a company with equal opportunity irrespective of language, colour, gender identity or persons differently-abled entrenched in their ethos. Their accelerator, uniquely […]
Women’s Day, Strength and Knowledge through Togetherness
By Jekhan Aruliah “Every day is women’s day” snorted my female friend in Colombo irritably responding to my question over the phone from Jaffna whether she knew 8th March is “Women’s Day”. She is right. Mothers, sisters and daughters will tell you a woman’s day never ends. A woman deals with whatever comes as it […]
Pace of reform toward equal rights for women falls to 20-year low: World Bank report
The global pace of reforms toward equal treatment of women under the law has slumped to a 20-year low, constituting a potential impediment to economic growth at a critical time for the global economy, a new World Bank report shows. In 2022, the global average score on the World Bank’s Women, Business and the Law index rose […]
World Bank VP concludes visit to SL, Reaffirms support to protect people
World Bank Vice President for South Asia, Martin Raiser, recently concluded his four-day visit to Sri Lanka, reaffirming the World Bank’s continued support to help the country navigate economic challenges, implement critical reforms, and chart a path towards a resilient and inclusive recovery. Raiser met with Sri Lanka’s President and Minister of Finance H.E. Ranil […]
Increase PAYE tax threshold from Rs 100,000 to 200,000: Eran
SJB alleges that it is a serious problem that the people have to take to the streets, as they have been burdened with heavy taxes while the working people have lost their income. As a result, the food insecurity, increased mal-nutrition and prevention of diseases have become a big problem for the people, said Eran […]
Research Intelligence Unit hosts engaging webinar on lessons drawn from Sri Lanka’s debt crisis
The international research firm Research Intelligence Unit (RIUNIT) considered it important to broaden the debate and evolve beyond the ‘same old’ regurgitation of rhetoric which isn’t very useful in reaching solutions to the predicament faced by Sri Lanka. It was also felt that it’s important to share the lessons from Sri Lanka with the other […]