BBC: India has signed a free trade agreement (FTA) with a group of four European countries that are not members of the European Union. The deal with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) will see investments in India of US $ 100 billion (£77.8

Debt-ridden Softlogic Holdings PLC (SHL) is seeking to raise up to Rs.10 billion via equity infusion, over the next one-year period. The purpose of the proposed plan is to settle the mounting debt of the company while meeting the working capital req

The secondary market remained stagnant, as market activity came to a standstill with no trade occurring during the day. The investors adopted a cautious ‘wait and see’ approach, ahead of the Rs.270.0 billion T-bond auction scheduled for March 12

The International Labor Organisation (ILO) and International Maritime Organisation (IMO) have released a new set of recommendations....

The Korean shipbuilders overtook China in terms of ship order intake in February to take the number one spot in the global ....

For the past 10 years it has remained one of the modern era’s greatest mysteries. A commercial airliner///

Sri Lanka’s number one logistics company has decided to get back to private ownership by delisting 10 percent of its share in the Colombo....

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) introduction of a regulatory framework for the operation of exchange-traded....

People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC), an organisation built on a foundation of unwavering dedication to gender equality and inclusion....

In a vibrant celebration of the International Women’s Day, People’s Bank held a special event at its head office in Colombo 2....

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Sri Lanka-based Mahindra Ideal Finance Limited’s (MID) National Long-Term rating of ‘AA-(lka)...

Fitch Ratings affirmed AMW Capital Leasing And Finance PLC’s (AMWCL) National Long-Term Rating at ‘BBB(lka)’ and said the outlook...

The international community, including governments and the shipping industry, has come together in its universal condemnation....

Understanding its customers’ unique and diverse needs, DFCC Bank has introduced various repayment options for DFCC Housing...

A vendor in the streets of Maradana stands with a three-wheeled cart brimming with an assortment of small, inexpensive....

Remittances from Sri Lankans working abroad surged in February, surpassing last year’s figures. Although slightly lower than the previous....

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector continues to move towards the positive trajectory as it fetches higher earnings from international travellers...

Sri Lankan retreat brand Santani Wellness Resorts has joined forces with the Oman Tourism Development Company...

Tourist arrivals for the first six days of March crossed the 40,000 mark. Provisional data from the Sri Lanka Tourism...

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka are set to benefit from the newly established Secured Transactions...

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harsha de Silva yesterday said he only called for a meeting with bond holders to discuss the external...

In the never ending search for prosperous economies and a thriving planet, achieving gender equality and women’s wellbeing in every sphere of life are paramount.  Yet, a major challenge looms: a projected US $ 360 billion annual deficit in gender

Overall offering at the Colombo Tea Auction were marginally higher this week and totalled 5.2 M/Kgs. According to Forbes and Walk

Sri Lanka’s culinary expertise took center stage last week with Ceylon Curry Club catering at one of the most anticipated events of the year—the pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. Ceylon Cur

EFL 3PL, a subsidiary of EFL Global announced this week the launch of its flagship Grade A warehousing facility in Bhiwandi region of Mumbai. This strategic expansi

CNN: China registered a surprise jump in foreign trade at the start of the year, partly because of strong demand from Russia, India and emerging markets in Africa and Latin America. Exports from the wo

In kicking off the second review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme yesterday, IMF highlighted that Sri Lanka’s economy has started to turn around with policy decisions taken under the programme translating into tangible outcomes. In

For Sri Lanka to remain competitive in the global market, stronger efforts are needed to explore and leverage agreements strategically to be competitive with countries such as Vietnam, Thaila

Sri Lanka’s Posts Department said it is hoping to record a revenue of Rs.21 billion for 2024 and operate as a self-sustaining institution that is independent of Treasury funds

The recent uproar over the Central Bank’s salary increases has caught widespread attention and according to Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, this controversy is a deliberate attempt to undermine the institution’s autonomy.