Sri Lanka’s main fish market was closed Thursday and a curfew widened as a COVID-19 outbreak grows. The government imposed the curfew in parts of the capital and some areas outside Colombo after …
Pompeo to raise China concerns on Asia tour
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday he would raise concerns about China next week as he travels to India, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Indonesia.
Vallibel Finance opens in Ambalantota
Expanding its outreach across Sri Lanka, Vallibel Finance opened its latest branch in the Southern City of Ambalantota recently at Tangalle Road, Ambalantota. Offering a diverse product mix aimed at …
Vallibel Finance opens in Ambalantota
Expanding its outreach across Sri Lanka, Vallibel Finance opened its latest branch in the Southern City of Ambalantota recently at Tangalle Road, Ambalantota. Offering a diverse product mix aimed at …
Mike Pompeo to visit Sri Lanka, Maldives amid rising Chinese influence in region
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will visit Sri Lanka and the Maldives this month, officials of both Indian Ocean nations said on Tuesday, as Washington seeks to counter China’s growing influence …
IMF predicts 5.3% growth recovery for Sri Lanka in 2021
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Sri Lanka’s expected gross domestic product could shrink 4.6% for 2020, up from 0.5% predicted earlier, though it expects the global economy to fare better.
Sri Lanka’s first company secretarial app launched
With over 30 years of service to local and global clientele, renowned company secretaries Ananda Sirisena and Company (Private) Limited, announced the launch of Sri Lanka’s first-ever company …
Pompeo to Visit Sri Lanka and Maldives as China Threat Looms
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will visit Sri Lanka and the Maldives this month, officials of both Indian Ocean nations said on Tuesday, as Washington seeks to counter China’s growing influence …
Answer to Cricketer Muralitharan’s Biopic Row Lies in Sri Lanka’s Troubled Past and Its Link with India
Muttiah Muralitharan is not new to controversies. He was baptized by fire. When he made debut for Sri Lanka, his bowling action was termed suspect and he was almost dismissed from the World Cricket …
Sri Lanka debates expanded powers for President Rajapaksa
The Sri Lankan Parliament is deciding whether to pass a constitutional amendment that reinstates presidential powers critics say will allow the executive to centralize control of government.