* Sri Lanka business chamber urges corporate leaders act as a catalyst to build peace and revive the economy Sun, May 19, 2019, 11:22 am SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. May 19, Colombo: Sri Lanka's premium business chamber, Ceylon Chamber of Commerce urged the business leaders to use their influence to build peace among themselves and provide the leadership to … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka business chamber urges corporate leaders act as a catalyst to build peace and revive the economy
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Dialog and Ideamart in partnership with Google developer group successfully host Google I/O extended for the 4th consecutive year
* Dialog and Ideamart in partnership with Google developer group successfully host Google I/O extended for the 4th consecutive year Fri, May 10, 2019, 01:29 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. May 10, Colombo: Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka's premier connectivity provider, and Ideamart, in collaboration with Google Developer Group Sri Lanka, successfully hosted the … [Read more...] about Dialog and Ideamart in partnership with Google developer group successfully host Google I/O extended for the 4th consecutive year
Deserted beaches, empty rooms: Sri Lanka tourism takes a hit after bombings
BENTOTA, Sri Lanka/COLOMBO (Reuters) - Sri Lanka’s $4.4 billion tourism industry is reeling from cancellations as travelers shun the sun and sand Indian Ocean island after multiple suicide bombings that killed over 250 people two weeks ago. A tourist rests on a beach near hotels in a tourist area in Bentota, Sri Lanka May 2, 2019. Picture take May 2, 2019. REUTERS/Dinuka … [Read more...] about Deserted beaches, empty rooms: Sri Lanka tourism takes a hit after bombings
IMF: Initial Sri Lanka market pressures seem contained, tourism action needed
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday that initial financial market pressures on Sri Lanka appear contained following “horrific” Easter Sunday bomb attacks but decisive policy and security actions are needed to shore up the island’s all-important tourism sector. FILE PHOTO: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) logo is seen outside the … [Read more...] about IMF: Initial Sri Lanka market pressures seem contained, tourism action needed
Foundation laid for 2,126th model village named after cricket legend Kumara Sangakkara
* Foundation laid for 2,126th model village named after cricket legend Kumara Sangakkara Fri, Apr 19, 2019, 10:09 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. Apr 19, Colombo: The Deputy Leader of the United National Party and Minister of Housing and Construction, Sajith Premadasa today laid the foundation for the construction of the 2,126th model village "Sadaa Loka … [Read more...] about Foundation laid for 2,126th model village named after cricket legend Kumara Sangakkara
Sri Lanka introduces measures to tackle challenges in sustainable and equitable development
* Sri Lanka introduces measures to tackle challenges in sustainable and equitable development Wed, Apr 17, 2019, 07:51 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. Apr 17, New York: Sri Lanka having identified a number of ongoing challenges in sustainable and equitable development, has introduced measures to address these identified challenges, many of which directly relate … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka introduces measures to tackle challenges in sustainable and equitable development
Central Bank of Sri Lanka launches roadmap to raise financial sector’s contribution to sustainable development
* Central Bank of Sri Lanka launches roadmap to raise financial sector's contribution to sustainable development Thu, Apr 11, 2019, 07:38 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. Apr 11, Colombo: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), with support from International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), has launched the Sustainable … [Read more...] about Central Bank of Sri Lanka launches roadmap to raise financial sector’s contribution to sustainable development
Sri Lanka maintains policy rates to stabilize inflation at mid-single digit levels
* Sri Lanka maintains policy rates to stabilize inflation at mid-single digit levels Mon, Apr 8, 2019, 07:01 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. Apr 08, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Central Bank releasing the monetary policy review on Monday said given the current and expected conditions in the domestic economy and the financial market, the Monetary Board was of the view … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka maintains policy rates to stabilize inflation at mid-single digit levels
Sri Lanka’s Hirdaramani Group partners with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Make Fashion Circular initiative
* Sri Lanka's Hirdaramani Group partners with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's Make Fashion Circular initiative Sun, Apr 7, 2019, 08:46 am SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. Apr 07, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Hirdaramani Group recently strengthened its sustainability pledge by joining the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's Make Fashion Circular initiative. With this, … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka’s Hirdaramani Group partners with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Make Fashion Circular initiative
Daily Mirror – Succeeding in 4IR era: Opportunities and challenges for Sri Lanka
The Institute of Policy Studies’ (IPS) New Thinkers Symposium saw researchers from several think tanks presenting their work on broad topics under the theme of technology and economic transformation. They highlighted the need for dynamic and innovative thinking to succeed in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in the areas of agriculture, megatrends, social … [Read more...] about Daily Mirror – Succeeding in 4IR era: Opportunities and challenges for Sri Lanka
