* Sri Lanka's economy is gradually recovering - Central Bank Chief Fri, Jul 12, 2019, 11:59 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. July 12, Colombo: The Governor of Central Bank of Sri Lanka says that the economy of Sri Lanka is recovering gradually after the Easter attacks.Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy said in a media briefing … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka : Sri Lanka’s economy is gradually recovering
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Sri Lanka maintains policy rates to stabilize inflation at mid-single digit levels while supporting economic growth
* Sri Lanka maintains policy rates to stabilize inflation at mid-single digit levels while supporting economic growth Fri, Jul 12, 2019, 01:05 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. July 12, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Central Bank releasing the monetary policy review on Thursday said given the current and expected developments in the domestic economy and the financial market, … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka maintains policy rates to stabilize inflation at mid-single digit levels while supporting economic growth
MCC to continue work with Sri Lanka to move forward $ 480 million compact
* MCC to continue work with Sri Lanka to move forward $ 480 million compact Mon, Jul 8, 2019, 09:22 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. July 08, Colombo: New Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. Government's Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Sean Cairncross has pledged to continue working with Sri Lanka to advance the proposed $ 480 million compact. In a … [Read more...] about MCC to continue work with Sri Lanka to move forward $ 480 million compact
Sri Lanka : Will take the country forward despite challenges
* Will take the country forward despite challenges - PM Sat, Jul 6, 2019, 12:10 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. July 06, Colombo: Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe says that the current government's plan to develop the country will be continued despite the challenges. Addressing a gathering of members of the National Youth Front held at … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka : Will take the country forward despite challenges
US offers Sri Lanka technical assistance for capacity building and skill development to improve bilateral trade
* US offers Sri Lanka technical assistance for capacity building and skill development to improve bilateral trade Sun, Jun 30, 2019, 07:26 am SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. June 30, Colombo: The US has expressed willingness to offer their cooperation in providing technical assistance for capacity building and skill development in several areas to improve bilateral … [Read more...] about US offers Sri Lanka technical assistance for capacity building and skill development to improve bilateral trade
SLASSCOM launches national policy framework on Artificial Intelligence for Sri Lanka
* SLASSCOM launches national policy framework on Artificial Intelligence for Sri Lanka Fri, Jun 28, 2019, 12:38 am SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. June 28, Colombo: The Sri Lanka Association of Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM) on Wednesday announced the launch of its Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy for Sri Lanka. Developed in partnership … [Read more...] about SLASSCOM launches national policy framework on Artificial Intelligence for Sri Lanka
World Bank approves $ 310 mn loan for Sri Lanka to strengthen its climate resilience
* World Bank approves $ 310 mn loan for Sri Lanka to strengthen its climate resilience Wed, Jun 26, 2019, 05:24 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. June 26, Colombo: The World Bank Tuesday has approved a $310 million loan to reduce and mitigate flood risks in the lower Kelani basin in Colombo and improve weather forecasting and early warning systems across Sri … [Read more...] about World Bank approves $ 310 mn loan for Sri Lanka to strengthen its climate resilience
Daily Mirror – Rocky path ahead for Sri Lanka’s small and mid-sized lenders, says Fitch
Sri Lanka’s small and medium-sized banks (SMBs) will have to brace for a turbulent period ahead, stemming from the weaker asset quality and pressure on profits among a host of other problems in a hobbling economy, Fitch Ratings said in a brief note on the club of seven banks.Fitch Ratings, which analysed the profiles of the small and mid-sized banks operating in Sri … [Read more...] about Daily Mirror – Rocky path ahead for Sri Lanka’s small and mid-sized lenders, says Fitch
Development projects worth Rs. 48 billion implemented island wide under the Gamperaliya program
* Development projects worth Rs. 48 billion implemented island wide under the Gamperaliya program Tue, Jun 18, 2019, 11:47 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. June 18, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera says that Rs. 48 billion worth development projects are being implemented throughout the country under the Gamperaliya program.Speaking in … [Read more...] about Development projects worth Rs. 48 billion implemented island wide under the Gamperaliya program
Daily Mirror – Putting Sri Lanka on map as a regional energy hub
One of the key growth drivers of the global liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) market is the use of LPG as a cooking fuel, primarily seen growing rapidly in countries in the Asia-Pacific, Africa and South and Central American regions. This segment accounted for more than 40 percent of overall LPG consumption in 2017, according to the Statistical Review of Global LPG 2017, … [Read more...] about Daily Mirror – Putting Sri Lanka on map as a regional energy hub
