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24 Apr 2024 - 7 - 1222
Tourist arrivals to the island nation continue to pickup from levels witnessed since the pandemic and the economic crisis. However, a slight drop in momentum is seen for the month of April.
23 Apr 2024 - 0 - 393
The secondary market continued to entice a dull sentiment from previous sessions, largely on the back of the prevailing uncertainty surrounding external debt restructuring, which kept investors on the sidelines. During the day, limited transactions and thin trades were observed, mainly on the belly-end of the curve, with more liquid 01.08.26 recording trades at 11.15 percent whilst 15.09.27 and 15.05.30 maturities witness
23 Apr 2024 - 0 - 497
The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Commercial Bank, LOLC Finance and LOLC Holdings with the turnover crossing Rs 1.3 Bn. A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Hemas Holdings PLC. Mixed interest was observed in Lanka Milk Foods, Capital Alliance and Commercial Bank whilst retail interest was noted in LOLC Finance, Browns Investmen
23 Apr 2024 - 25 - 4378
The government’s search for a suitor for national carrier SriLankan Airlines has narrowed down with a total of six bidders showing interest in the debt-ridden entity.
23 Apr 2024 - 0 - 502
Norges Bank Investment Management, which manages Norway’s US $ 1.5 trillion Government Pension Fund Global, saw its equity investments in Sri Lanka rebounding in 2023, driven by the appreciation of the Sri Lankan rupee and market performances during the year. According to the official website of Norges Bank Investment Management, the fund’s equity portfolio in Sri Lanka rebounded to US $ 56.22 million at the end of 2023, from US $ 35.49 million
23 Apr 2024 - 0 - 38
State revenue surpassed the target set for the first quarter of the year ended in March by 6 percent to Rs.834 billion, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said. While the expected revenue target for 1Q24 was Rs.787 billion, the government expects a revenue collection of Rs.4,106 billion for the whole of 2024. In a press statement, Siyambalapitiya said that it has been possible to exceed the expected state revenue in the first quarter
23 Apr 2024 - 0 - 323
Dialog Axiata PLC and Telin, the international arm of Telkom Indonesia, have inked a new master service agreement (MSA), where the latter will exclusively provide managed services for international A2P SMS traffic and international voice termination traffic to Dialog. The agreement aims to monetise international traffic while extending unparalleled convenience, enhanced security, global coverage and consistent service quality to customers, Dialo
23 Apr 2024 - 0 - 310
BBC: Tesla has cut its prices again in a number of major markets - including the US, China and Germany - as the electric car giant run by multi-billionaire Elon Musk faces falling sales. The move comes after it reported a sharp fall in its global vehicle deliveries in the first three months of this year. A price war has been intensifying between electric vehicle (EV) makers, with particularly fierce competition coming from Chinese firms. Tesla is
23 Apr 2024 - 0 - 381
In 2023, Sri Lanka witnessed a significant 19 percent year-on-year (YoY) decrease in legal cigarette consumption, representing less than a quarter of the combustible tobacco market share. This decline is attributed to substantial tax increases, which have spurred a surge in demand for illicit cigarettes and less regulated beedi, as reported by Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC). The market share of legal cigarettes fell to 24 percent from 2022’s 30 per
23 Apr 2024 - 0 - 37
In an effort to support young entrepreneurs in agriculture, the Sri Lanka Agripreneurs’ Forum (SLAF) is collaborating with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to organize the Agcelerator Bootcamp. The Agcelerator Bootcamp, hosted by SLAF and supported by USAID Catalyze Sri Lanka Private Sector Development (PSD) Activity, is a training programme aimed at founders of agricultural startups, small and medium-sized agricultu
23 Apr 2024 - 0 - 324
Cloé Café, an Australian coffee chain recently opened its flagship outlet in Nawala. The grand opening ceremony was held under the patronage of Deputy High Commissioner for Australia in Sri Lanka Lalita Kapoor and several other guests. With a tagline of “An Australian roast where every cup tells a story,” Cloé Café brings the rich heritage of Australian coffee culture to the vibrant streets of Sri Lanka. As a subsidiary of WishQue, a leading e-
23 Apr 2024 - 0 - 32
People’s Bank has announced the successful selection of 100 students to attend its “Empowering Tomorrow’s Innovators” Youth Tech Skill Development programme. This initiative, in partnership with Sarvodaya Fusion—the IT education arm of the Sarvodaya movement, aims to equip the nation’s youth with essential technological skills for future careers. The initiative reflects People’s Bank’s commitment to its corporate social responsibility by promoti
23 Apr 2024 - 0 - 41
The Faculty of Agricultural and Plantation Management (FAPM) of the Wayamba University of Sri Lanka hosted the Division H (District 82) year-end conference of Toastmasters International for the 2023/2024 season recently. Dubbed as ‘Hotshots’, the event not only celebrated the art of public speaking, but also brought together the best of Division H. The conference saw a distinguished lineup of Toastmasters, including D.T.M. Lawrance Madapatha (E
23 Apr 2024 - 0 - 51
An International Recruitment team from Bath Spa visited India and Sri Lanka in February to promote Bath Spa University London (BSUL) and the newly launched Postgraduate Master Courses which are offered at the London site. The Bath Spa University team visited India and Sri Lanka between the 21st and 27th February, covering three cities in India (Delhi, Chandigarh, and Hyderabad) and Colombo in Sri Lanka. The visit underscores Bath Spa University’s
23 Apr 2024 - 0 - 40
The SLASSCOM People Summit 2024, organized by the SLASSCOM HR Forum at Waters Edge on March 13th, brought together industry leaders, experts, and practitioners to discuss current workplace challenges. Speakers from various sectors shared emerging trends and innovative HR strategies, inspiring attendees to drive positive organizational change through interactive discussions and insightful sessions. The summit began with the CXO Breakfast and Conf
23 Apr 2024 - 0 - 417
Oldfort Café is Colombo’s latest restaurant and café located in close proximity to Colombo Fort Railway Station. This themed restaurant retains the grandeur of the old city in a unique way that would take the customers down memory lane. The restaurant has been designed to recapture the old façade of Colombo Fort in its pristine age of yesteryear. It is an interior design marvel that showcases the flamboyance of the old city. Despite its artifac
22 Apr 2024 - 0 - 70
International and local visitors can experience the fiery tradition and compassionate spirit as Sri Lanka unveils ‘Rhythms of Sri Lanka,’....
22 Apr 2024 - 0 - 406
Sri Lanka will see consumers hold back gold purchases as prices of the precious metal continue to expand globally....
22 Apr 2024 - 0 - 111
Setting the stage for a busy earnings season in the coming weeks, Lanka IOC PLC (LIOC) last week reported higher....
22 Apr 2024 - 0 - 84
Sri Lanka needs a national micro, small and medium-scale enterprises (MSME) policy backed by an innovative bureaucracy...
22 Apr 2024 - 0 - 48
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday called on the government to develop a targeted programme to assist....
22 Apr 2024 - 0 - 233
Sri Lanka is set to unveil a five-year National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy in May to drive innovation, economic....
22 Apr 2024 - 0 - 514
Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, is looking to strengthen its Colombo route, with the introduction of two weekly...
22 Apr 2024 - 0 - 786
National carrier SriLankan Airlines announced over the weekends that it is modifying its flight paths for the European...
22 Apr 2024 - 0 - 45
Ambassador for France in Sri Lanka Jean-Francois Pactet visited the Hambantota International Port (HIP) recently, for a tour....
22 Apr 2024 - 1 - 273
Since the year 1997, I have been involved in a countless number of committees of national trade facilitation. The company....
22 Apr 2024 - 0 - 57
Dubai’s major airlines say they have resumed a full flight schedule after torrential rain hit the United Arab Emirates....
22 Apr 2024 - 0 - 46
Commercial Bank of Ceylon announced the integration of the Commerce Department with ComBank Digital, enabling....
22 Apr 2024 - 0 - 20
DFCC Junior - the exciting children’s savings account from DFCC Bank – recently launched e-gift vouchers as part of its benefits scheme....
22 Apr 2024 - 0 - 86
Seylan Cards reaffirms its dedication to empowering customers through education by announcing its partnership with the British....
24 Apr 2024