* Sri Lanka PM says sweeping changes needed for a leapfrog in economy Wed, Sep 18, 2019, 12:47 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. Sept 18, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said sweeping changes in multiple levels are needed to propel Sri Lanka on a leapfrog trajectory to growth and not stagnate in the middle-income trap.Delivering the … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka PM says sweeping changes needed for a leapfrog in economy
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Daily Mirror – SL Economic Summit 2019 opens today
The country’s foremost economic event, Sri Lanka Economic Summit (SLES) 2019, kicks off at Cinnamon Grand Colombo, today. The two-day event is themed around Recalibrating Sri Lanka’s Economic Trajectory Towards 2025, to guide Sri Lanka’s journey towards development and prosperity.Today’s event brings together over 450 local and international participants consisting of … [Read more...] about Daily Mirror – SL Economic Summit 2019 opens today
Industry experts call for shift in policy focus at Future of Condominium Living seminar
* Industry experts call for shift in policy focus at Future of Condominium Living seminar Sat, Aug 31, 2019, 08:45 am SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. Aug 31, Colombo: Land scarcity, increasing land prices, and high population density are all decisive factors arguing for condominiums as the solution to Colombo's growing housing problem. In a speech at the Future of … [Read more...] about Industry experts call for shift in policy focus at Future of Condominium Living seminar
Sri Lanka’s Pan Asia Bank reports Rs.753 mn PAT during 1H’19
* Sri Lanka's Pan Asia Bank reports Rs.753 mn PAT during 1H'19 Sun, Aug 25, 2019, 08:53 am SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. Aug 25, Colombo: Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC has reported Rs.753.7 million in profit after tax for the six months ended in June 30, 2019 (1H'19) amidst a period of multiple challenges. In the quarter ended in June 30, 2019 … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka’s Pan Asia Bank reports Rs.753 mn PAT during 1H’19
Prime Minister emphasizes the need for an export based economy
* Prime Minister emphasizes the need for an export based economy Tue, Aug 20, 2019, 11:56 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. Aug 20, Colombo: Sri Lanka Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today emphasized the need for an export based economy to empower the country and bring about a high living standard.The Premier, speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the … [Read more...] about Prime Minister emphasizes the need for an export based economy
Sri Lanka keen to ensure freedom of navigation in Indian Ocean
(MENAFN - Colombo Gazette) Sri Lanka is keen to ensure freedom of navigation and lines of communication in the Indian Ocean Peace Zone, Foreign Secretary Ravinatha Aryasinha said.Aryasinha said that the Indian Ocean has today been acknowledged as one of the world's busiest and most critical trade corridors, carrying two-thirds of global oil shipments and a third of bulk cargo … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka keen to ensure freedom of navigation in Indian Ocean
Will not allow the country’s economy to collapse, PM vows
* Will not allow the country's economy to collapse, PM vows Sat, Aug 17, 2019, 08:11 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. Aug 17, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe Saturday said he would not allow the country's economy to collapse just as he did not allow politics to collapse.Speaking at the inauguration of vehicle assembly plant of Mahendra … [Read more...] about Will not allow the country’s economy to collapse, PM vows
Sri Lanka PM says those who were responsible for the downfall of the country should not be allowed to return to power
* Sri Lanka PM says those who were responsible for the downfall of the country should not be allowed to return to power Sun, Aug 11, 2019, 10:11 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. Aug 11, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe says that those who destroy the country should be identified regardless of whatever disguise they are in and defeated. … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka PM says those who were responsible for the downfall of the country should not be allowed to return to power
Sri Lanka risks losing debt market access if future government policy changes
COLOMBO (Reuters) - Sri Lanka could lose access to global debt markets if a new government shifts away from the country’s current fiscal policy that’s aimed at shoring up the economy and managing inflation, a central bank official said on Friday. Sri Lanka's Central Bank Senior Deputy Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe speaks during an interview with Reuters at his office in … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka risks losing debt market access if future government policy changes
UNDP, WFP assisted Green Community Market empowers rural farmer communities in Sri Lanka affected by climate change
* UNDP, WFP assisted Green Community Market empowers rural farmer communities in Sri Lanka affected by climate change Thu, Aug 8, 2019, 07:01 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. Aug 08, Colombo: Climate Change Adaptation Project implemented by the World Food Programme (WFP) in collaboration with the government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) aims … [Read more...] about UNDP, WFP assisted Green Community Market empowers rural farmer communities in Sri Lanka affected by climate change
