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Business Harsha says govt. won’t meddle with exchange rate
Business Sri Lanka economy to rebound, delaying reforms pose risks: World Bank
The World Bank says Sri Lanka's economy will rebound in 2018 with annual growth averaging 4.5 percent in the medium term, driven by private consumption and…
Business Do you have 25% stake in a company? Then be ready for a visit by CID
If you are a director or a shareholder having 25 percent or more shares in a company, it won’t be too long before an officer from the Criminal Investigation…
Business Govt. ready to launch Trade Information Portal in May
80% of work completed with support of 55 agencies DoC DG raises concerns over delays in implementing commitments under TFA Customs DG says implementation of…
Business Consumer authority to nab errant traders
Sri Lanka's Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has taken measures to carry out special raids to nab errant traders throughout the country during the upcoming New…
Business Tourism earnings up 13.8% Jan-Feb Records US$ 880 million
Tourism earnings during the first two months of this year, as well as in the month of February this year reflected almost the same growth trend in arrivals to…
Business New Zealand business delegation in Colombo to deepen trade ties
A New Zealand business delegation representing 13 innovative companies arrives in Colombo today on a 3-day visit to boost forging business and trade links with…
Business Slovakia’s auto industry calls for Sri Lankan rubber
The Sri Lankan rubber sector is set to expand as Slovakia, the global leader in car production, has called for the sourcing of Sri Lankan rubber and rubber…
Business NEW TAX SYSTEM TO CHANGE INVESTMENT LANDSCAPE
Experts commend efforts to simplify and rationalize system Carves a clear strategic direction Broad-bases the tax payer under-structure The new Inland Revenue…
Business Capital market worried over stalemate at SEC
Chairman and Commissioners re-appointed for 6 months but SEC Act specifies appointments must be for full 3-year term Confusion leads to Commission members…
Business Sri Lanka national inflation slows to 3.2-pct in February
Inflation in Sri Lanka, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) slowed to 3.2 percent in February 2018 from 5.4 percent in January, on a…
Business Landmark ‘The One’ development to cost over $ 500 m investment to redefine urban regeneration in Col
Construction of ‘The One’ commenced in September 2017 and Phase 1 due to be completed in December 2021 Mega project includes two luxury hotels with 473 rooms,…
Business Malik woos top Japanese investors at Tokyo Investor Forum
Japanese businesses must take advantage of Sri Lanka’s strategic location, preferential market access into key economies, and be an early mover in the…
Business ‘SL has high use of internet, smartphones but very low on e-commerce’
Sri Lanka’s internet and smartphone use has grown to a considerably high level in recent years but e-commerce users among them are still low-with…
Business Seychelles seeks Sri Lanka’s technical support to improve fisheries industry
High Commissioner of Seychelles in Sri Lanka, Conrad Mederic, has requested State Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development, Dilip Wedaarachchi,…
Business Devils’ Force sets Hill Capital alight
The silent tears fall on smouldering embers but it cannot douse the flames of hatred which engulfed the hill station town of Digana that witnessed a bloody…
Business SAP Ariba makes procurement a snap for mid-market
When it comes to taming the complexity of procurement, size doesn’t matter. Mid-market companies face the same challenges in managing their spend and suppliers…
Business Central Bank denies interest rate hike
Rejects media reports, says reserves, inflation and broad money on target No reason to raise interest rates in the near term, advises public not to be misled…
Business SLT Group ups operating profit by 5.4%, increasing depreciation-hit bottom line
Sri Lanka Telecom (PLC) Group said this week its Operating Profit Before Depreciation and Amortisation (EBITDA) improved by 5.4% to Rs. 21.2 b as a result of…
Business USAID YouLead and Microsoft Launch YouthWorks to Increase Employment and Entrepreneurship Among Sri Lanka’s Youth
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) YouLead program and Microsoft Sri Lanka signed a partnership to launch the new YouthWorks…
Business Sri Lanka mulls globalising of SMEs via highly-active food sector
Ma’s Tropical Food Processing Manager Sarah De Alwis receives the top award for ‘All Food and Beverages’ from Minister of Industry and Commerce Rishad…
Business Union Bank posts Rs 782 mn operational profits
Despite the volatile macro environment Union Bank has performed exceptionally well in 2017 resulting in a 35.6% increase in profits from operating activities…
Business NTB records 31% growth in pre-tax profits
Nations Trust Bank closed the financial year 31st December 2017 with a post-tax profit of Rs. 3,371Mn, up by 18% over the previous year with pre-tax profits…
Business Sri Lanka, emerging nations faces higher interest rates, tighter global credit: Mangala
Sri Lanka and emerging nations faces tighter credit conditions and higher interest rates, with policy rates in developed nations set to rise faster than…