India held a virtual summit at the prime ministerial level with Sri Lanka on September 26. Japan followed with a dialogue on October 1 on maritime security, safety and oceanic issues, and on …
Sri Lanka’s Zoysa found guilty of cricket corruption
Former Sri Lanka fast bowler Nuwan Zoysa has been found guilty of violating the International Cricket Council anti-corruption code two years after he …
China is a predator, Pompeo tells Sri Lanka
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday slammed China for operating as a “predator” in Sri Lanka, while the U.S. came as a “friend”. He made the remark during his visit to Colombo …
Moody’s says Sri Lanka’s 2021 budget unlikely to significantly boost growth
Moody’s Investors Service says Sri Lanka’s 2021 budget is unlikely to significantly boost growth in the country.
The budget calls for LKR3.6 trillion ($19.5 billion, 23.7% of 2020 forecast GDP …
Sri Lankan banks’ ratings unaffected by proposed FLC mergers: Fitch Ratings
The mergers of Sri Lankan finance and leasing company (FLC) subsidiaries with their parent banks will not have an immediate impact on the banks’ ratings, says Fitch Ratings. Full Statement The agency’ …
Pros and cons of increasing the retirement age in Sri Lanka’s private sector
By Gitanjali Marcelline
Undoubtedly, increasing the retirement age has its merits, but one also wonders if, under the present trying circumstances, wi …
TEBillion Introduces Automation Tools Special Offer Price in Sri Lankan Market
As the worldwide economy is impacted and business staff encouraged if not required to work remotely, TEBillion comes to the rescue of its patrons in Sri Lanka by giving them an offer price of their …
Kanrich Finance conducts COVID-19 awareness programme
“Kanrich Finance which is one of the premier companies in the financial landscape in Sri Lanka always recognizes its corporate social responsibility towards society and acts accordingly” an official …
Sri Lanka’s Zoysa slams ICC over corruption verdict
Former Sri Lanka fast bowler Nuwan Zoysa on Friday accused the International Cricket Council of announcing that he had been found guilty of match corruption without telling him first. The world body …
Analysis | What are Sri Lanka’s prospects with RCEP sans India?
While it is unclear if the Sri Lankan government is considering seeking RCEP membership, Colombo seems open to the idea.