COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka’s government imposed a 10-day lockdown across the island on Friday in an attempt to contain the rapid escalation of COVID-19 cases. The lockdown will be effective from …
Strengthening Sri Lanka’s apparel SME reliance is good for everyone
Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of any economy, and that is certainly true for Sri Lanka. MSMEs make up more than 90% of all non-agricultural business establishments in …
X-Press Pearl sinking puts a lens on seafood safety in Sri Lanka
Fears of possible chemical and plastic contamination of seafood and salt have driven down consumption of fish in Sri Lanka, the main animal protein for the country’s majority Buddhist population.
X-Press Pearl sinking puts a lens on seafood safety in Sri Lanka
Fears of possible chemical and plastic contamination of seafood and salt have driven down consumption of fish in Sri Lanka, the main animal protein for the country’s majority Buddhist population.
IFC and Hemas to boost access to affordable and quality healthcare services in Sri Lanka and beyond
Sri Lanka will become the first country to benefit from an IFC global initiative designed to boost access to affordable and quality health-care through digital technology across the region—amid …
Sri Lanka becomes first in Asia to raise interest rates since pandemic
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) became the first in Asia on Thursday to raise interest rates since the pandemic began, as it acted to stem inflationary pressures and high imports, one of the …
Sri Lanka becomes first in Asia to raise interest rates since pandemic
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) became the first in Asia on Thursday to raise interest rates since the pandemic began, as it acted to stem inflationary pressures and high imports, one of the …
Sri Lanka chamber chief suggests policy reforms
For Sri Lanka to move out of its dollar and debt crisis, it needs to attract new investors to the country by portraying as a investor friendly country with returns, a business leader said.
Bangladesh to lend $50 million to Sri Lanka this week
Bangladesh will lend $50 million to Sri Lanka this week as part of Bangladesh’s efforts to support the island nation suffering from a foreign exchange crisis. The credit under the first-ever loan to a …
Bangladesh to lend $50 million to Sri Lanka this week
Bangladesh will lend $50 million to Sri Lanka this week as part of Bangladesh’s efforts to support the island nation suffering from a foreign exchange crisis. The credit under the first-ever loan to a …