Sri Lanka’s first National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS), launched today, aims to make financial services more accessible, efficient, and affordable for all households and businesses in the …
Kieron Pollard hits six sixes in an over in West Indies’ T20 win over Sri Lanka
West Indies captain Kieron Pollard hit six sixes in an over to guide his side to a comprehensive four-wicket win against Sri Lanka in the opener of their three-match T20 series. Sent in to bat at the …
Sri Lanka HC pins hopes on improved trade ties
Memoranda of understanding (MoUs) signed during Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit to Sri Lanka would pave the way for boosting mutual trade and cementing economic ties, said Sri Lankan High …
Sri Lanka HC pins hopes on improved trade ties
Memoranda of understanding (MoUs) signed during Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit to Sri Lanka would pave the way for boosting mutual trade and cementing economic ties, said Sri Lankan High …
Spotify Now Open for Business for Advertisers in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
The world’s most popular audio streaming service has signed over a dozen brands as launch partners across 3 new markets.
HSBC, market leader in Sri Lanka in Euromoney’s 2021 Trade Finance Survey
HSBC took the top spot in Euromoney’s Trade Finance Survey for the fourth year in a row. The bank was also voted Market Leader for Trade Finance in Asia Pacific in the same survey, also winning Best …
Pakistan’s belt and road offer to Sri Lanka stokes India’s China concerns
Pakistani leader Imran Khan’s trip to Colombo – and his offer of a role in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor – has caused some alarm in New Delhi.
Sri Lanka chooses remote island for Covid burials
A remote island has been chosen by Sri Lanka’s government for the burial of Covid-19 victims from the minority Muslim and Christian communities.The government previously forced minorities to cremate …
Girl dies after being caned during ‘exorcism’ in Sri Lanka
Police in Sri Lanka said Monday they have arrested two people in connection with the death of a 9-year-old girl who was repeatedly beaten during a ritual they …
Sri Lanka offers strategic deep-sea port to India, Japan
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka will offer a strategically located deep-sea port to India and Japan, an official said on Tuesday, as the island seeks to balance …