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Mon, 28 Oct 2024 Today's Paper
CNN: Russia surpassed Saudi Arabia to become China’s largest oil supplier in 2023, according to the latest Chinese customs data.
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, appointed Imad N. Fakhoury as its Regional Director for South Asia. Based in New Delhi, Fakhoury will spearhead the IFC’s strategy and operations, while reinforcing rela
The tourist arrivals to the island nation for the first 18 days of January crossed the 121,000 mark. The provisional data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority showed that from January 01 to 18, the island nation welcomed 121,446 internati
The prime lending rate continued on its downward path through last week, coming further down from its below 12.0 percent level reached at the beginning of the month, signalling further easing in other market interest rates, providing relief to both t
Against a backdrop of exorbitant vegetable prices and climate vulnerabilities affecting the crops cultivated in Sri Lanka’s open-fields, greenhouse agriculture is viewed as a way forward for a more sustainable....
Sri Lanka’s small and medium accounting firms should consolidate and collaborate to position Sri Lanka as a one-stop solution for international clients challenging global players by developing....
According to the first UNWTO World Tourism Barometer of the year, international tourism ended 2023 at 88 percent of pre-pandemic levels, with an estimated 1.3 billion international....
There is still significant room for recovery across Asia. The reopening of several source markets and destinations will boost recovery in the region and...
State borrowing from banks saw some modest increase in November last year from a decline recorded in the month earlier, but the money raised from the Central Bank has continued to be on a descent...
Lassana Agri Innovation and India’s Agriplast Protected Cultivation (Pvt.) Ltd entered into a memorandum of understanding in Colombo, last week, paving the way for advanced greenhouse....
Despite some strength reflected by the official jobless rates, Sri Lanka’s labour market remains still a lot weaker before both the economic crisis and the pandemic as industries and companies...
Sarvodaya, a leading grassroots organisation, is partnering with Hatch, Sri Lanka’s largest innovation and entrepreneurship development organisation, to launch the GoviLab agritech...
Over the past several years, many companies globally have taken a voluntary approach to sustainability goals, decisions and strategies. Throughout 2023, a common refrain was that progress toward....
Suez Canal diversions will inflate container shipping costs for as long as the situation lasts, but trade always finds a way, even if it takes a bit longer than usual. Inevitably....
Indices and futures bid/ask levels have firmed dramatically in recent days and weeks because of the Red Sea crisis. Container freight rates have surged....
The Jaffna branch of Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been awarded a Platinum rating by the Green Building Council of Sri Lanka (GBCSL), the highest available award in Sri Lanka for green...
Union Bank recently relaunched its private banking proposition Union Bank Elite Circle, with a selection of new features tailored to its customers’ specific needs. The most recent...
Seylan Bank has introduced a solution to address the challenge of rising electricity bills. In response to the pressing need for sustainable and cost-effective energy solutions....
While reiterating once again the importance of consolidation in the banking sector for higher scale, efficiency and strength, the Central Bank said it is going to roll out the second phase of the consolidation master plan for the non-bank finance com
Singer Sri Lanka PLC, the holding company engaged in retailing and wholesale marketing home appliances and furniture, would merge with two of its subsidiary companies, a filing to the Colombo Stock Exchange revealed. Hayleys PLC, the parent company,
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) this week saw five companies delist. As per the notices from the capital market operator, Indo-Malay PLC, Good Hope PLC, Selinsing PLC, Shalimar (Malay) PLC and Nestle Lanka PLC have been delisted from the official li
A game-changing world first in the sphere of packaging for bulk teas by Sri Lanka’s St. Regis Packaging can potentially enhance the environmental credentials of Ceylon Tea on the global stage. The inventor of the Rigid-T-Sack that replaced plywood
The Colombo Tea Auction saw 5.1 million kilogrammes come under the hammer this week, which was met with good demand. In the Ex-Estate catalogues, the quantity on offer totalling 0.76 million kilogrammes, was fairly similar to last, with only a small
BBC: Retail sales volumes fell by 3.2 percent in December in the sharpest drop since the UK was in a Covid lockdown. Official figures revealed a sharp fall in demand for goods but food sales also declined in the run-up to Christmas. The Office for Na
The Export Development Board (EDB) has solidified its commitment to advancing the ICT BPM sector by establishing a strategic partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). This collaboration is set to play a pivotal role in expa
As the Central Bank of Sri Lanka prepares to announce the initial monetary policy review of 2024 next week, industry experts anticipate that the monetary authority will uphold current policy rates initially, with a subsequent shift towards a more acc
The governments of India and Sri Lanka are currently working on promoting and strengthening connectivity in digital, physical, and power & energy spheres between the two countries. In the digital sphere, the Indian government has embarked on several
In a candid discussion at the World Economic Forum (WEF) stakeholder dialogue titled ‘Pulling back from the brink,’ held in Kurpark Village, Aspen, President Ranil Wickremesinghe outlined short-term strategies aimed at revitalising Sri Lanka’s
Sri Lanka is eyeing to attract high-end tourists to the Southern Coast with upcoming ‘Galle Concerto 2024’ series featuring six vibrant festivals in art, food, literature, and music in this peak winter season. “Out of our (2
The governments of India and Sri Lanka are currently working on promoting and strengthening connectivity in digital, physical, and power & energy spheres between the two countries.
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