India has been pressing Sri Lanka to implement the 13th amendment which was brought in after the Indo-Sri Lankan agreement of 1987 which envisaged devolution of powers to the Tamils. The two leaders …
Women in Sri Lanka Make up 56% of Voters, But Only 5% of Legislators
Money, pedigree, sexism and social norms keep Sri Lanka’s largest electorate – the country’s women – out of politics.
Mastercard (MA) to Spur Digital Transactions in Sri Lanka
Mastercard Incorporated MA recently extended its alliance with Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) in a bid to accelerate digital transactions across Sri Lanka. A case in point is Mastercard’s extension …
Mastercard (MA) to Spur Digital Transactions in Sri Lanka
Mastercard Incorporated MA recently extended its alliance with Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) in a bid to accelerate digital transactions across Sri Lanka. A case in point is Mastercard’s extension …
Sri Lanka seeks to balance India ties even as China presence grows
India’s Modi is set to meet his Sri Lankan counterpart in a virtual summit to reset ties, which have dipped amid China’s growing presence in the island.
Commercial Leasing & Finance expands branch network
Commercial Leasing & Finance PLC (CLC), one of the leading financial institutions in Sri Lanka has further expanded its branch network bringing their total reach to 68 locations. The new branches were …
Sri Lanka scraps $1.5bn Japan-funded light rail system for congested capital Colombo
The deal signed under the previous government is the largest single foreign-funded infrastructure project in Sri Lanka, and was seen as a sign of the island nation reducing its dependence on China.
Owner of fire-stricken ship to pay $1.8M for Sri Lankan help
Sri Lanka’s government says the owner of a large oil tanker that caught fire off the coast of the island nation has agreed to pay $1.8 million for its help in extinguishing the blaze …
Owner of fire-stricken ship to pay $1.8M for Sri Lankan help
Sri Lanka’s government says the owner of a large oil tanker that caught fire off the coast of the island nation has agreed to pay $1.8 million for its help in extinguishing the blaze …
CA Sri Lanka continues to push companies to adopt integrated reporting
President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), Manil Jayesinghe recently continued to push companies in Sri Lanka to adopt integrated reporting and integrated thinkin …