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Sri Lanka CB cuts policy rate ceiling by 25bps
Apr 04, 2018 (LB0) – Sri Lanka’s central bank has decided to reduce the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR), which is the upper bound of the policy interest rate corridor of the Central Bank, by 25 basis points, a statement said. The Monetary Board was of the view that the favourable developments in the economy […]
Blue Ocean Group of Companies has grown into versatile conglomerate
Blue Ocean Group of Companies Blue Ocean Group of Companies has grown into a versatile conglomerate over the years. The evolution of the group is significant because the Group has achieved growth and profit harmoniously and not by taking part in the aggressive competition in the field. Blue Ocean Group of Companies engage in Real […]
New IR act most progressive in SA, Will bring in extra Rs.60Bn in revenue
Apr 03, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Finance ministry says the government expects to earn a an additional revenue of 60 billion rupees each year through the new Inland Revenue Act (IRA). “This year, we expect the government to rake in 30 billion rupees,” S.R. Attygalle, deputy secretary of the Finance and Mass Media Ministry said. […]
SriLankan Airlines gets new board and chairman
Apr 02, 2018 (LBO) – A new board of directors has been appointed to SriLankan Airlines with Ranjith Fernando as the Chairman. Other Board members include Mano Thittawella, Susantha Katugampala, Dr. Roshan Perera and Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy. The Government has appointed a Ministerial Subcommittee under Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and a top-level official committee headed by Treasury Secretary […]
Sri Lanka post ushers money orders into the digital age with Sampath Bank
Apr 02, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Department of Post with Sampath Bank unveiled e-Pay Mobile Cash, a service that leverages the wide spread network of post offices, sub-post offices and Sampath Bank ATMs around the island to enable real time money transfers in a secure and convenient manner.“With 4,610 post offices and sub-post offices […]
Invest more in people, or risk extinction: Oracle’s Dalal tells SLASSCOM Summit
Apr 02, 2018 (LBO) – No matter how successful companies are today, they may risk extinction if they fail to invest in their employees and won’t transform with changing times, Head of HCM Cloud Applications (Asia Pacific) at Oracle Corporation, Yazad Dalal recently warned companies and business leaders. He advised companies to invest in the […]
Oral health is much more than just a nice smile
(PRESS RELEASE) – World Oral Health Day (WOHD) is celebrated every year on 20thof March. It is an international day to celebrate the benefits of a healthy mouth and to promote worldwide awareness of the issues around oral health and the importance of oral hygiene tomaintain general health and well-being. Under the theme of “Say […]
Thumps up from US on GSP for Sri Lanka and others
Mar 29, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka will be regaining the United States Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) trade concession which expired on December 31, 2017.When President Donald Trump signs the budget bill on Friday the the US government will be re-authorizing the process. Other countries will also be benifitting from this scheme.Nearly 3,500 different products from Sri […]
‘s revamped corporate website
Mar 29, 2018 (LBO) – The revamped corporate website of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) was launched by Governor Dr.Indrajit Coomaraswamy, Wednesday. The URL for the site is https://www.cbsl.gov.lk.The main features of the new website include additional content, more dynamic and interactive features with improved functionality, mobile compatibility and active social media integration.This […]
World’s Biggest Book Sale is returning to Sri Lanka soon
Get your bookshelves ready, because the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale is set to huff and puff its way back to Colombo for the second time.Hailed as one of the world’s biggest international book fairs, it made huge waves among book lovers during its inaugural visit to Sri Lanka last year. Reading enthusiasts can be […]
‘s Port of Colombo: 13th best connectivity in world
Mar 26, 2018 (LBO) – Port of Colombo has been ranked the 13th best connectivity port, up five places in the Drewry Port Connectivity Index for the 4th quarter in 2017. According to the rankings the Port of Colombo is also the top best connectivity port in South Asia. The Index recently announced the top 20 ports […]
‘s residential and retail markets beyond 2019: JLL
Mar 26, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s residential real estate sector, especially high end condominiums,faces over supply challenges, with the recent re-imposition of 15 percent VAT on condominium sales, denting sentiment while retail markets too demonstrate less sustainability, real estate consultancy Jones Lang La Salle (JLL) said. JLL recently announced the company’s predictions for Sri Lanka’s […]