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In a bid to accelerate the revival process, the government affirmed yesterday that it is on track to implement the long-neglected economic reforms crucial for the country’s progress. However, despite the stabilisation of the economy, the people’s

The secondary market yield curve remained broadly unchanged yesterday, as the investors took a breather following an action-packed week of auctions. Accordingly, activities took a subdued sentiment, leading to thin volumes yesterday. However, in the

CNN: A former Goldman Sachs analyst was sentenced to 22 months in prison yesterday for using inside information to buy shares in listed companies and make more than 140,000 pounds (US $ 175,650). Mohammed Zina, 35, was employed by Goldman Sachs Inter

Sri Lanka’s farming community will now have access to crisis relief support with the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) Climate Promise initiatives, funded by Japan, unleashing a green revolution in the North. In a significant developm

The EDEX Kandy career fair will today feature the ‘Soft Skills for Effective Leadership’ session by senior corporate personality and Royal Colombo Golf Club Executive Consultant Sunil Dissanayake. The session will be among the guest talks by seve

The Colombo Tea Auction this week saw 4.83 million kilogrammes of tea on offer, where 2.20 million kilogrammes were Low Grown Main Grades and 1.66 million kilogrammes were High and Mid Grown Main Grades. The weekly report by Asia Siyaka Commodities

In a sign of sustained momentum, activities in both manufacturing and services sectors have advanced as orders picked up once again for textiles and apparel sector while the record tourist arrivals and easing interest rates are adding further fuel to

KPMG’s forensic audit on irregularities at Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals (CPSTL) has revealed substantial losses attributed due to alterations and deletions in SAP data related to stock holdings. In respo

EDEX Kandy career fair to feature ’Softskills for Effective Leadership’ by senior corporate personality & Executive Consultant, Royal Colombo Golf Club Sunil Dissanayake tomorrow.

Sri Lanka’s private sector and government are to get fresh insights from a chief of a Commonwealth trade and investment organisation next week besides opportunities to expand businesses across the 56 Member States of the Commonwealth.

Sri Lanka will host the first-ever Chinese marathon this May, where over 2000-3000 Chinese athletes will arrive under the ‘Ni Hao Zhong Guo’ programme, Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management Chairman Shirantha Peiris announced.

Tourism authorities are in the process of creating a Buddhist trail in Sri Lanka, a fresh effort towards luring religious travellers.

People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC), a non-banking financial services provider in Sri Lanka, reported improved financial performance for the third quarter of fiscal year 2023/24, indicating positive growth and stability amidst a competitive

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) proudly emerged victorious at TAGS Awards 2023, organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), securing the Silver award in the Private Bank category for its out

Hayleys Solar, the renewable energy arm of Hayleys Fentons Limited, proudly clinched two coveted awards at the prestigious Brand Excellence Awards, organised by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), to honour exceptional ma

Perera Tyre Service (Pvt.) Ltd and Global Rubber Industries (GRI) launched 1000x20 GRI RoadEx TR100 tyre, which is a 100 percent Sri Lankan technological tyre for trucks and buses.

In a collaboration aimed at boosting sustainable mobility solutions in the tourism industry in Sri Lanka, Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) and VEGA Innovations partnered Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort to use e-Shift electric thre

Fems, the socially responsible feminine hygiene care brand by Hemas Consumer Brands, was bestowed with an array of highly-regarded excellence awards during 2023, emerging as one of the best product brands in the country.

After three years of uncertainty, Sri Lankan exporters sounded upbeat on the prospects for 2024 despite a challenging global outlook.

Fitch Ratings has assigned Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC’s proposed Sri Lankan rupee-denominated Basel III-compliant subordinated debentures of up to Rs. 20 billion an expected National Long-Term Rating of ‘BBB+(EXP)(lka)’.

The secondary market reversed its vigorous trend of investor interaction from the past week and displayed lacklustre sentiment throughou

Kicking off the December quarter banking earnings, Sampath Bank PLC reported lower profits for the three months, largely affected by higher taxes, margin compression and lower fee incomes which more than offset the benefit of lower impairments which

Central Bank Governor Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe received the Lifetime chievement Award for the Most Outstanding Contribution to the Banking Industry by the Association of Professional Bankers – Sri Lanka, at its 34th Anniversary Convention held o

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is gearing up for a major transformation, as the authorities unveil an ambitious plan to make the country one of the world’s most dynamic and sought-after destinations.

The Central Bank (CB) is gearing up to issue regulations for operations of business revival units within the licensed banks.

The local rubber production witnessed an improvement in January, due to the weather remaining somewhat favourable for tapping operations.

The leading blue-chip conglomerate Aitken Spence PLC reported an EBITDA of Rs.7.8 billion for the third quarter of 2023/24.

Sri Lanka will host the first-ever Chinese marathon this May.

Diversified Sri Lankan conglomerate Sunshine Holdings PLC recorded a consolidated revenue of Rs.42.4 billion during the first nine months of the current financial year.