BBC: New Zealand’s new government says it plans to scrap the nation’s world-leading smoking ban to fund tax cuts. The legislation, introduced under the previous Jacinda Ardern-led government, would have banned cigarette sales next year to anyone

The Central Bank says it would hold off further rate cuts for some time, at least until the past rate cuts are fully transmitted into the real economy by way of further ease in the market lending rates, as the monetary authority still sees more room

John Keells Properties has entered into a strategic collaboration with HNB to offer attractive mortgage plans for those who are keen to invest in their latest frontier, Viman Ja-Ela. Under this partnership, customers will benefit from financing optio

SLT- Mobitel, the National ICT Solutions Provider recently signed an agreement with Global Housing & Real Estate (Pvt) Ltd to provide SLT- Mobitel Fibre solutions for its luxurious apartment complex, ‘the Ocean Breeze Hotel Residencies’ at Negomb

Steel manufacturer Melwa recently conducted two special training programmes in Ampara and Sainthamaruthu areas to upgrade the professional skills of masons and welders engaged in the construction industry and help them achieve the well-recognised Nat

Alumex PLC, the flagship entity of the Hayleys Group’s Construction Materials sector, recently revealed a strategic expansion of its product line-up. When improving or constructing a home, many consult architects for long-lasting solutions. The Sli

Assetline Lands (Private) Limited, the real estate trading arm of the David Pieris Group of Companies, expanded its operations with the opening of a new branch in Negombo. This branch, located centrally at Colombo Road, Negombo, is ideally situated t

AkzoNobel Paints Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.- producer of Dulux paints in Sri Lanka- has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Vocational Training Authority (VTA). This partnership, inked recently will provide its loyal Dulux painter community in the co

Sri Lanka’s market leader in wood coatings and emerging regional conglomerate, JAT Holdings PLC, reported robust financial performance for 2Q of FY 2023/24, recently. Most notably, the Group recorded its highest-ever export Turnover at Rs. 1,827 m

Sri Lanka will likely approve today (Monday) a proposal from Chinese state refiner Sinopec to build a US$ 4.5-billion-dollar refinery, the South Asian island nation’s Energy Minister said....

Tourist arrivals in November have shown improvement; however, the current pace may fall short of reaching the desired milestone of 200,000 or meeting the set month-end target. Provisional data....

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed displeasure on Indians holding weddings overseas and stressed that such celebrations must be held within the country to ensure the money....

The collapse of Zambia’s US$ 3 billion bond rework deal this week is reverberating well beyond the country’s borders, raising doubts about the very framework designed to get bankrupt nations....

The re-connection for the continuity of electricity supply will see a downward revision, Power and Energy Minister said. The government has issued instructions....

Cargills Bank Limited, the banking arm of Cargills Group, has announced plans for a listing on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE). An application in this regard....

Electricity consumers are likely to get some relief next year from the thrice-hiked electricity tariff with Power and Energy Ministry sharing that likely improved financial performance of the Ceylon....

Redefining the healthcare space in Sri Lanka, Hemas Hospitals is transforming patient recovery from advanced surgeries, allowing patients to return home on the same day and recover faster....

The Centre of Poverty Analysis (CEPA) is set to host an insightful symposium titled ‘Retrospect and Prospects on Poverty Alleviation in an Era of Economic Crisis’ on November 29th and 30th....

Revolutionising the healthcare industry, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank HNB PLC partnered with a trusted supplier of globally recognised diagnostic brands, Japlan Diagnostics....

Vision Care, Sri Lanka’s leading vision and eyewear solutions provider, has further solidified its commitment to delivering high-quality eye care services by opening its newest branch at Havelock City....

Sri Lanka and the European Union (EU) entered into a financing agreement to promote a circular economy and sustainable consumption and production in the food sector.

Sri Lanka has seen foreign direct investment (FDI) projects increase by 122 percent this year so far, in comparison to 2022, the Investment Promotions Ministry said.

The offerings at the Colombo Tea Auction totalled 5.2 million kilogrammes, marginally lower from the previous week’s 5.4 million kilogrammes.

The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Alleviating the Impact of the Economic Crisis called on the Insurance Regulatory Commission to amend the laws, within a period of one month, to protect the insurance holders.

The Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council (SLSC) recently joined forces with the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) in a strategic meeting, in an effort to make significant strides towards advancing Sri Lanka’s imports and exports.

BBC: Nissan and its partners have announced a £2 billion plan to build three electric car models at its Sunderland factory.

BBC: China is trialling visa-free travel for citizens from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia for a year, its Foreign Ministry said.

The government officials and foreign consultants met yesterday to discuss the next phases of Sri Lanka’s electricity sector reform process, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said. The Cabinet of

Sri Lanka’s premier apparel manufacturer, Brandix, was recognised for leading Sustainable Development in Exports from Sri Lanka, at the Presidential Export Awards 2023 held last night. The seven-tim

Upon receiving a certified copy of the Court of Appeal order dated November 17, 2023, Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC (CTC) yesterday issued a clarification to the Colombo Stock Exchange on the pending legal matter. Referring to a fi