The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) announced this month the appointment of Niro Cooke to its Board. Cooke, a Sri Lankan professional, is at present the youngest Board member appointed to the statutory board of the CWEIC.Niro Cooke CWEIC is the Commonwealth’s business network. Founded in 2014, it has over 90 business and government … [Read more...] about Daily Mirror – Niro Cooke appointed to CWEIC Board
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Australia calls for inclusive business partnerships in Sri Lanka to help COVID-19 recovery
* Australia calls for inclusive business partnerships in Sri Lanka to help COVID-19 recovery Tue, Sep 15, 2020, 08:15 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka.Sept 15, Colombo: The Australian Government under its Business Partnerships Platform (BPP) has called for inclusive business partnerships to help improve livelihoods in Sri Lanka and recover from the impacts of … [Read more...] about Australia calls for inclusive business partnerships in Sri Lanka to help COVID-19 recovery
Government to introduce a simple tax system for economic revival
* Government to introduce a simple tax system for economic revival Sun, Aug 30, 2020, 11:13 am SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka.Aug 30, Colombo: The government has received the cabinet nod to amend the Tax Legislation to introduce a simple tax system as a measure for economic revival. The cabinet at its meeting held on 27 November 2019 has approved a … [Read more...] about Government to introduce a simple tax system for economic revival
EDB and Foreign Ministry accelerate efforts to boost exports
* EDB and Foreign Ministry accelerate efforts to boost exports Sat, Aug 29, 2020, 12:24 am SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka.Aug 28, Colombo: The Export Development Board (EDB) and the Foreign Ministry are working closely together to increase the country’s export revenue and mitigate the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the export industry. Sri … [Read more...] about EDB and Foreign Ministry accelerate efforts to boost exports
Sri Lanka to conduct a survey to assess impact of COVID-19 on businesses, services
* Sri Lanka to conduct a survey to assess impact of COVID-19 on businesses, services Fri, Aug 28, 2020, 12:25 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka.Aug 28, Colombo: The Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) as the key government agency responsible for providing official statistics for Sri Lanka, will conduct an online survey to assess impact of COVID-19 on the … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka to conduct a survey to assess impact of COVID-19 on businesses, services
Sri Lanka President suggests boosting agricultural production to meet economic challenges
* Sri Lanka President suggests boosting agricultural production to meet economic challenges Tue, Aug 25, 2020, 08:49 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka.Aug 25, Colombo: Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa stating that it is high time to increase agro harvest in order to strengthen the local economy has proposed a number of actions to boost agricultural … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka President suggests boosting agricultural production to meet economic challenges
Sri Lankan Embassy in U.S, EDB discuss strategies to increase exports to the U.S.
* Sri Lankan Embassy in U.S, EDB discuss strategies to increase exports to the U.S. Fri, Aug 21, 2020, 08:44 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. Aug 21, Colombo: Sri Lankan Ambassador to the United States Rodney Perera and Chairman of Export Development Board (EDB) Prabhash Subasinghe discussed ways to further diversify and increase Sri Lanka’s exports to the … [Read more...] about Sri Lankan Embassy in U.S, EDB discuss strategies to increase exports to the U.S.
Daily Mirror – Biz community hopeful of two-thirds majority delivering
Confident that with more bargaining power, govt. will deliver what they expect Look forward to firm, long-term solutions to biz issues within next five years Exporters want due emphasis to sector with strategies for revival and steady policies Expects united, efficient team to steer tourism industry forward By Shabiya Ali AhlamThe local business community … [Read more...] about Daily Mirror – Biz community hopeful of two-thirds majority delivering
President pledges to end corruption and irregularities in the public service
* President pledges to end corruption and irregularities in the public service Wed, Jul 29, 2020, 09:18 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. July 29, Colombo: Sri Lanka President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, who is campaigning across the island to ensure the victory of candidates contesting the forthcoming General Elections from the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), today … [Read more...] about President pledges to end corruption and irregularities in the public service
Sri Lanka : Only the UNP has a plan to build the country
* Only the UNP has a plan to build the country - Ranil Sun, Jul 26, 2020, 10:12 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. July 26, Colombo: The leader of the United National Party (UNP) and former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe says that only the UNP has a plan to uplift the economy and build the country. Speaking at a public meeting held at the Nuwara … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka : Only the UNP has a plan to build the country
