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IQA Sri Lanka, Shippers’ Academy, and Central Bank conducts islands premier corporate quiz
This year’s edition of Sri Lanka’s premier corporate quiz, The Global Commerce Quiz for the Governor’s Challenge Trophy will be staged at the Galadari Hotel August 28. With around 50 organizations participating annually, this event is widely regarded as the blue-ribbon corporate quiz in Sri Lanka. It is conducted by the Sri Lanka chapter of […]
Sri Lanka – India business networking event forges new collaborations
Enhancing bilateral relations and leveraging opportunities for investment were among the focus points of a Business Networking event with a multi-sectoral business delegation from India recently hosted by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce at the Shangri-La Hotel Colombo. The networking event provided an exclusive opportunity for Members of the Ceylon Chamber to meet with the […]
SL Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) – Construction Industry
The construction industry remained contracted in June 2023, recording a total activity index value of 44.4 with most of the companies operating at a sub-optimal level amidst the limited availability of construction projects. However, several respondents mentioned that the steady decline in material prices has induced to commence small-scale construction work. The lack of new […]
Singer forges partnership with vivo to bring innovative smartphones to SL
Singer Sri Lanka PLC is delighted to announce its partnership with vivo, a prominent global smartphone manufacturer, as their official National Distributor. This collaboration marks a significant step towards enhancing the smartphone landscape in Sri Lanka, providing consumers with access to innovative and high-quality vivo smartphones. Speaking about the partnership, Mahesh Wijewardene, Chief Executive Officer, […]
CFA Society SL ties up with Yara Technologies to offer EduLoan for CFA program
CFA Society Sri Lanka (CFASSL) is pleased to announce its partnership with Yara Technologies, to offer the EduLoan platform exclusively to students sitting for the CFA exams who are members of CFA Society Sri Lanka Candidate Council, for the purpose of financing CFA Program enrolment and registration fees. Yara Technologies is a fast-growing EdFinTech company, […]
Statement by Ali Sabry, on visit to Sri Lanka by Hayashi Yoshimasa, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan
My friend Minister HAYASHI, Konnichiwa, Ayubowan and Welcome to Sri Lanka, Friends from the media, It is an honour and a great pleasure for us to welcome Minister HAYASHI Yoshimasa, who arrived on an official visit to Sri Lanka yesterday. Hon. HAYASHI leads a high-level delegation which consists of a number of senior officials of […]
Sri Lanka apartment selling prices show consistent increase in last four months: RIUNIT
Sri Lanka’s real estate expert Research Intelligence Unit says that since the beginning of 2023, the apartment selling price LKR per SqFt has remained steady and in the four months ending June 2023, the suburban apartment selling prices US$ per SqFt have shown a consistent increase. During the eight years ending 2023, RIUNIT says the […]
‘s path to sustainable growth: Embracing a social market economy
● Sri Lanka’s Economic Challenge: A stark contrast between Tamil Nadu’s expected growth of 14% and Sri Lanka’s negative 3.5% this year. ● Ambitious Goal of High-Income Country: President’s vision to achieve high-income status by 2048, requiring 6.5% annual growth from now onwards. ● Bridging the Skill Gap: Concerns over the volume of skilled labor produced in India, […]
CFA Society Sri Lanka hosts CEO forum ‘Rebooting Sri Lanka Economy”
A CEO Forum organised by the CFA Society Sri Lanka (CFASSL) was held in Colombo recently with a focus on ‘Rebooting the Sri Lankan Economy – Post-Domestic Debt Optimisation’. The event was attended by regulators, senior government officials, business leaders, and CFA Charterholders. The forum was aimed at fostering a constructive dialogue among regulators and […]
Nimi launches NimiKash, revolutionizing payroll management for IT workers
Nimi, a leading information technology firm specializing in Staff Augmentation and Development, Product Advisory, and Payments Advisory, is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking product, NimiKash. Designed specifically for IT workers, NimiKash is set to revolutionize payroll management by empowering employees to effectively manage their cash flow and achieve financial growth. NimiKash is […]
Harsha calls for legislative amendment to protect holders of domestic debt in a possible restructure
Opposition Parties Stand United for Careful Domestic Debt Restructuring In a press conference held at the Leader of the Opposition’s office, MP Harsha de Silva, expressed his thoughts and suggestions regarding the upcoming domestic debt-restructuring plan in Sri Lanka. He divulged that opposition parties, while cautious about the potential consequences, would discuss the need for […]
RIUNIT launches second Bangladesh country report 2023
Research Intelligence Unit (RIUNIT) released its second Bangladesh Country Report 2023 containing key trends and developments in the economy and major sectors such as the residential, commercial and retail real-estate markets as well as the hotel and bare land markets pertaining to the capital of Dhaka. The new report also outlines the behaviour of macroeconomic indicators […]