LNP - Agri, industrial sectors grow in 1H of 2021
Though key commercial crops had a robust first quarter, we expect 2Q sector performance to be more-or-less mixed as the country went into an island-wi...
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LNP - EDB organizes stakeholder forum on organic agricultural exports
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) in association with the Sri Lanka Accreditation Board (SLAB) under the guidance of the Ministry of Trade ...
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LNP - Pelwatte Dairy records 148% increase in Profits Before Tax surmounting COVID challenges
Pelwatte Dairy, one of the leading dairy brands in Sri Lanka that locally produces a range of dairy products and saves foreign exchange for the countr...
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LNP - The Chamber Academy holds webinar on ‘Business Planning in the Age of AI’
The Chamber Academy, the knowledge arm of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Hutchison Telecommunications Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, London Stoc...
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LNP - Amendments will be brought to Finance Bill - AG
The Attorney General today informed the Supreme Court that several amendments will be brought to the proposed Finance Bill and the final version of th...
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LNP - SriLankan experiences 70% revenue reduction during financial year 2020/21: Chairman
SriLankan Airlines experienced a revenue reduction of 70% during the financial year 2020/21 when compared to the year before, SriLankan Airlines Chair...
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LNP - United States provides USD150 Mn to DFCC Bank towards facilitating inclusive growth of Sri Lankan Small and Medium sized businesses
The United States is contributing to Sri Lanka’s economic resilience through the provision of a financial facility of USD 150Mn. The facility awarde...
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LNP - Over 1K tourism sector employees receive Covid-19 jab in H’tota
Vaccination drive for the tourism industry kicked off over the weekend and over 1000 employees attached to the sector in the Hambantota District recei...
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LNP - 2% additional interest rate for SDAs
Additional interest up to 2 percent per annum will be extended for two years for Special Deposit Accounts (SDAs), the Central Bank said today. “Cons...
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LNP - Update: Basil finally gets Finance
Basil Rajapaksa was sworn in as the Finance Minister before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa a short while ago. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa who held ...
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LNP - Priority given to import electric vehicles to reduce air pollution
A cabinet Memorandum was presented last week in view give priority to import electric vehicles to reduce air pollution in the country, Environment Min...
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LNP - Coronavirus: Daily case count drops to 816 amidst health sector strikes
The Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry reports that another 235 persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka, moving the daily total o...
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LNP - Sri Lanka Embassy in Japan Facilitates Three Virtual Investment and Export Webinars
Sri Lanka Mission in Japan facilitated 3 online promotional events to increase exports to Japan and investment to Sri Lanka including country specific...
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LNP - Softlogic Finance’s Growth Trajectory Backed by Shareholder Confidence
Zero NPLs on Rs. 14 Billion worth loans in a globally challenging year Softlogic Finance PLC, a subsidiary of Softlogic Capital the financial arm of t...
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LNP - Railway trade union launches token strike
Locomotive Engine Operators’ Union has launched a token strike from 8.00 am today (June 30). Its secretary, Indika Dodangoda said the trade union ac...
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LNP - Govt. approves concessions for tourism sector
The government today approved allowing relief to employees in the tourism sector, particularly those affected by the crisis due to COVID-19 pandemic. ...
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LNP - Ceylon Chamber of Commerce to conduct the National SME Forum 2021
In an effort to support all players in the SME Eco-system, the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has organized a National SME Forum in collaboration with pub...
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LNP - Jaffna to get startup incubators
Northern province city, Jaffna will soon see the establishment of startup incubators to support budding entrepreneurs with the Prime Minister’s offi...
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LNP - Online liquor sales; Finance Ministry approves proposal
The Ministry of Finance has granted approval to a proposal submitted by the Excise Department to allow consumers to purchase liquor online through sup...
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LNP - Salt export project to net USD 200 mn annual revenue
Lanka Salt Ltd, Hambantota which suffered Rs. 200 million loss in 2019 under the previous regime has made a dramatic turnaround and has posted a Rs. 4...
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LNP - Luxury SUVs for MPs While Imports for Doctors & General Public Held Indefinitely from March 2020
The Ceylon Motor Traders Association (CMTA) has expressed its concerns on the decision the Government has taken to import 400 vehicles – including 2...
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LNP - Prez. calls on investors to explore SL’s medical tourism industry
As Sri Lanka is currently pitching itself to the world as an attractive investment destination, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today called on investors...
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LNP - Govt to release confiscated essential items for retail consumption
Ports and Shipping Minister Rohitha Abeygunawardane, along with the Trade Minister, has secured Cabinet approval to release confiscated essential item...
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