COLOMBO: Sri Lanka on Tuesday declared a state of emergency over food shortages as private banks ran out of foreign exchange to finance imports.With the country suffering …
S. Korean envoy meets Finance Minister
The Ambassador of South Korea to Sri Lanka Santhush Woojin Jeong paid a courtesy call on Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa at the Finance Ministry recently. ..
SLASSCOM launches ‘Start-up Sri Lanka’ web portal
The Sri Lanka Association for Software Services Companies (SLASSCOM) driven by their vision of generating US$ 5 billion in exports, creating 200,000 employment opportunities and 1,000 start-ups by the …
To leave or to stay? Years of bad economic policy is killing aspirations of Sri Lanka’s youth
Overseas migration for work or study seems a popular option for Sri Lanka’s youth. The Central Bank data shows that in 2019 alone, the age group 25-29 recorded the highest number of departures abroad …
Pakistan-Sri Lanka Ties: A Game Changer in the Region?
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan visited Sri Lanka on February 23 and 24 at the invitation of Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. This is his first visit to Lanka after coming to power.
Pakistan-Sri Lanka Ties: An Analysis. By MD Phatik Hasan
On February 24, Imran Khan invited the Sri Lankan business community to speak openly; He spoke of investing in Pakistan and increasing trade connectivity. In particular, he announced Pakistan’s full …
AIA tailor-makes pension cover for Projar Lanka senior management and employees
As the Best Life Insurance Company in Sri Lanka for two consecutive years (awarded by Global Banking and Finance 2019, 2020) AIA’s mission is to help Sri Lankans live healthier, longer, better lives …
Sri Lanka’s EB Creasy rated [SL]BBB by ICRA Lanka
Credit Rating Agency ICRA Lanka Limited has rated Sri Lanka’s E B Creasy and Company ‘[SL]BBB’ with a stable outlook due to the steady position and improvements in Operation profits.
Sri Lanka’s EB Creasy rated [SL]BBB by ICRA Lanka
Credit Rating Agency ICRA Lanka Limited has rated Sri Lanka’s E B Creasy and Company ‘[SL]BBB’ with a stable outlook due to the steady position and improvements in Operation profits.
Building and economic construction in Sri Lanka
I had to speak on “Construction Industry and the Economy” at a webinar organised by the Construction Sector Committee of the Organisation of Professional Associations (OPA). As I had a couple of …