A. Baur & Co. (Pvt.) Ltd, also known as Baurs, is a name synonymous with diverse industry sectors in Sri Lanka, including a distinctive reputation for being a pioneering and innovative agriculture expert, actively blending both scientific and professional know-how to steer the nation’s future direction. This year, Baurs celebrates 127 years of continued growth and expansion across its business units.
The United Kingdom (UK)-Sri Lanka Trade Mission, part of the UK government-funded SheTrades Commonwealth+ Programme, is connecting 13 UK companies with 45 Sri Lankan women entrepreneurs until December 6, 2024.
Sri Lanka will not be able to afford a large public sector in the near future and will soon need to start reducing the number of state employees, a senior advisor to the president said yesterday.
Sri Lanka’s construction industry said it is still uncertain about receiving its much-awaited tax concessions, as the industry stakeholders opine that the government’s requirement to meet the International Monetary Fund (IMF)-driven fiscal targets in its budget next year may leave little room for relief.
The Port of Colombo witnessed a strong resurgence in transshipment volumes for the second consecutive month in October, signalling a significant easing of congestion that had previously caused inefficiencies and impacted the port’s competitiveness.
CMA Sri Lanka will hold its 10th Anniversary Awards Celebrations of “CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards-2024” with its Strategic Partner Colombo Stock Exchange today from 10.00am to 1.00pm at Hotel Taj Samudra.
A delegation representing the Bangladesh Employers Federation (BEF) recently concluded a two-day exchange programme in Sri Lanka, organized under the initiative of the Bureau for Employers’ Activities (ACT/EMP) Delhi of the International Labour Organization (ILO) hosted by the Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC).
Inflation in the Colombo district fell further into deflationary territory in November, as expected by the Central Bank last week, as non-food prices fell sharply while food prices decelerated from a month ago.
The United States is actively working with the Sri Lankan government to develop a roadmap for the sustainable development of the country’s port sector, as part of its multi-faceted support for the maritime industry, according to a senior US diplomat.
The merchandise trade deficit came in lower in October 2024 on the back of the notably higher export earnings which was supported by both apparels and textiles exports, petroleum products and agricultural exports while the lower oil bill helped to keep imports in check.
The need to bring more informal tourist establishments into the formal sector has come under fresh focus, with newly appointed Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath stressing the importance of ensuring their registration.
With the intention of empowering disadvantaged young women in the country, Standard Chartered Sri Lanka has launched the next iteration of Goal, the Goal Accelerator, a three-year employability project, dubbed ‘Sashreeka’ in collaboration with SERVE, the local implementing partner and Women Win, a global multi-dimensional women’s fund.
Allianz Insurance Lanka Ltd, one of Sri Lanka’s premier insurers and a member of the global Allianz SE Group, recently entered into an agreement with Dedigama Group (Private) Limited, a conglomerate that carries on multiple businesses including, amongst others, financial services, jewellery and gem trade and exports, through its more than 270 pawning outlets distributed throughout islandwide.
Public consultation on Western Province tariff revision today at BMICH
SLTB launches luxury bus service between BIA and Makumbura
Emirates on track to become world’s 1st Autism Certified Airline
More than 100 turtles found dead
Any Sri Lankan behind smuggling Rohingyas? Probe begins
State expenditure for 2025 increased to Rs 4.2 trillion