Emirates is joining Sri Lankans to celebrate the easing of travel restrictions by the British government with the launch of special fares to five destinations in the United Kingdom.

High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India Milinda Moragoda paid a courtesy call on Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas of India Shri Hardeep Singh Puri recently at the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas in New Delhi. Minister Puri holds the portfo

Citing their own experience and that of their international clients, MTI Consulting has opined that organization who used the last 18 month to ‘Ground Zero’ and Re-Strategize, are already beginning to see green shoots.

Cenmetrix Pvt Ltd eyes overseas expansion and explores strategic partnerships in the coming year with the aim of multiplying its growth in the advanced technology solutions sector.

The global energy crunch could help propel oil prices above US $ 100 a barrel for the first time since 2014 and spur a global economic crisis, according to Bank of America (BofA).

The Cabinet of Ministers granted approval for the draft Appropriation Bill for 2022, to be published in the government gazette and to table it in Parliament.

To further enhance and expand investment corridors between Sri Lanka and Thailand, the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok,

Sri Lanka’s trade unions expressed their displeasure over completely sidelining them from key COVID-19 Task Force meetings, as workers continued to get battered by the ongoing pandemic and pandemic-related travel restrictions.

Amid the alleged moves to hand over the monopoly to supply LNG for the electricity generation of the country to the US-based New Fortress Energy (NFE),

SLT-Mobitel, the national ICT solutions provider, demonstrating its commitment to enhance knowledge and education facilities for future generations, has scaled up digital learning for students with an enhanced A/L ‘Kuppiya’ service.

Further provisions against the dollar bonds held by Bank of Ceylon (BOC) remain moderate even in case of another sovereign downgrade but the bank may face renewed concerns of asset quality on its loans with the pandemic’s resurgence, a condition wh

In line with their ongoing sustainability efforts, MAS Active – Asialine has become the first manufacturing facility in Sri Lanka to obtain the trio of Global Recycled Standard (GRS), Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and Responsible Wool Stan

Marking its11th year of honoring inspiring Sri Lankan women, Women in Management (WIM), in collaboration with Women in Work, a partnership between IFC and the government of Australia opened nominations for the ‘Top 50’ Professional and Career Wom

Some of Sri Lanka’s popular brands and leading corporates have come onboard to steer the 20th CAPA Conference and the 42nd National Conference of Chartered Accountants organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka).

The Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS), has set the stage for the country’s first ever Digital Excellence Conclave and Awards which will push companies to embrace disruption, transformation, and digitalization, whilst a

Sri Lanka’s market leader in the Human Capital Management (HCM) related software industry hSenid Business Solutions Limited is gearing to raise up to Rs.700 million offering 20 percent stake in the company through an initial public offering (IPO)

First phase of the project to be completed within 24 months; balance within a period of further 24 months

Asia Capital PLC, at its Board Meeting held yesterday, unanimously appointed a new Director Board led by business leader Thilanga Sumathipala, who was former parliamentarian and Deputy Speaker.

Sri Lankan shares recorded their best quarter since September 2010, with the main index closing at a record high yesterday, as massive liquidity due to the low interest-rate environment and strong retail participation boosted stocks.

Non-bank financial institution (NBFI), LCB Finance plans to open its Rs.500 million Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) within this month, offering 15.82 percent stake or 125 million shares, at Rs.4.00 each.

Sri Lanka’s Treasury bill rates at the primary auctions held this week rose across all maturities for the second consecutive week since the lifting of yield controls by the Central Bank, indicating that yields haven’t ended its upward movement, w

The decision taken by the government to ban the use of chemical fertilizer and agrochemicals is a grave concern to the tea industry as the stakeholders have begun to feel the brunt of the move, tea traders said.

As more people, institutions and the government increasingly embrace and adopt digital connectivity in their day-to-day functions as never before, the authorities are bringing new laws to protect users from potential cybersecurity risks and crimes, a

The government plans to move ahead with the joint procurement of the required LP gas (LPG) supplies to the country through the newly-formed special purpose vehicle (SPV), Siyolit (Pvt.) Ltd.

Newly-appointed Central Bank Governor Ajith Niard Cabraal will unveil ‘The Six-Month Road Map for Ensuring Macroeconomic and Financial System Stability’, on Friday, October 01, 2021.

Following the demise of Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) Chairman Nilantha De Silva, the bank yesterday announced the appointment of banking veteran Aruni Goonetilleke as the new Chairperson, who was appointed to HNB’s board as a Non-Executive, Non-I

Sri Lankan shares closed at a record high yesterday, marking a positive finish for a sixth straight session, as consumer staple stocks boosted the benchmark index.

Expressing his opinion on the move by the government to give away exclusive LNG supply rights to US-based New Fortress Energy (NFE), Co-Cabinet Spokesperson and Mass Media Minister Dullas Alahapperuma, who earlier served as the Power Minister, this w

The tourism sector stakeholders this week let out a sigh of relief as they welcomed the government’s move to relax COVID-19-related health guidelines to support the hard-hit industry.

Despite the requirement on 100 percent repatriation of export proceeds, exporters in an alarming trend have become more reluctant to convert export earnings driven by speculation on exchange rate movements and low rupee interest rates.