* Steps will be taken to control the price of rice after the next Maha season - State Minister Shehan Semasinghe Sun, Mar 7, 2021, 08:00 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. Mar 07, Colombo: State Minister Shehan Semasinghe states that rice prices will be controlled after the next Maha season and relief will be provided to farmers as well as consumers. The … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka : Steps will be taken to control the price of rice after the next Maha season
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Daily Mirror – Above US$ 60 global oil price could scuttle Sri Lanka’s plans
Global oil prices which surpassed US$ 60 a barrel in recent days could put a strain on the lofty expectations of the country’s external sector as projections are largely premised on lower crude oil prices.Prices at Brent—the global oil benchmark—and the West Texas Intermediate—the US grade for oil—have risen more than 20 percent so far this year. On Friday, the futures … [Read more...] about Daily Mirror – Above US$ 60 global oil price could scuttle Sri Lanka’s plans
Pan Asia Bank records best-ever yearly results in challenging times, PAT soars by 17% to reach Rs. 2 billion
* Pan Asia Bank records best-ever yearly results in challenging times, PAT soars by 17% to reach Rs. 2 billion Sun, Feb 21, 2021, 01:12 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. • Net Interest Income up by 11% despite absorbing loan modification losses in full • Operating Profits up by 4% owing to excellence in core banking performance and improved operational … [Read more...] about Pan Asia Bank records best-ever yearly results in challenging times, PAT soars by 17% to reach Rs. 2 billion
Three-year action plan for the development of rural infrastructure throughout the island
* Three-year action plan for the development of rural infrastructure throughout the island Wed, Feb 17, 2021, 12:00 am SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. Feb 16, Colombo: Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga says a three-year action plan is being prepared to develop the rural infrastructure throughout the island and it is being implemented under the National Program … [Read more...] about Three-year action plan for the development of rural infrastructure throughout the island
Daily Mirror – IPS holds webinar on ‘Recovery of Sri Lanka’s Apparel Sector from COVID-19 Crisis’
The Institute of Policy of Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) hosted a virtual panel discussion on the ‘Recovery of Sri Lanka’s Apparel Sector from COVID-19 Crisis’, on February 2, 2021. The webinar, held in partnership with Southern Voice and the Centre for Policy Dialogue, Bangladesh, is part of IPS’ research, examining the impacts of the ongoing pandemic on the apparel … [Read more...] about Daily Mirror – IPS holds webinar on ‘Recovery of Sri Lanka’s Apparel Sector from COVID-19 Crisis’
Daily Mirror – MTI’s Business Review of 2020 and Outlook for 2021
For the 10th consecutive year, MTI Consulting (via their Corporate Finance practice), in partnership with Daily FT, Daily Mirror and Sunday Times, has concluded the MTI CEO Business Outlook Study, collectively outlining the Sri Lankan business community’s perception of the state of business in 2021. Supplemented by MTI’s experience as a thought leadership-oriented … [Read more...] about Daily Mirror – MTI’s Business Review of 2020 and Outlook for 2021
BOI, CSE and Ceylon Chamber to organize first-ever virtual investor forum to attract foreign investment
* BOI, CSE and Ceylon Chamber to organize first-ever virtual investor forum to attract foreign investment Mon, Feb 1, 2021, 09:22 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. Feb 01, Colombo: The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI), Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) are set to organize a first-of-its-kind virtual investment forum to … [Read more...] about BOI, CSE and Ceylon Chamber to organize first-ever virtual investor forum to attract foreign investment
People’s Insurance enters agreement with Sri Lanka Tourism as the sole insurance provider for inbound tourists
* People’s Insurance enters agreement with Sri Lanka Tourism as the sole insurance provider for inbound tourists Mon, Feb 1, 2021, 11:25 am SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. Feb 01, Colombo: As Sri Lanka opens its doors to the world once more, Sri Lanka Tourism has implemented several measures to ensure that the island getaway is as safe as possible for international … [Read more...] about People’s Insurance enters agreement with Sri Lanka Tourism as the sole insurance provider for inbound tourists
Sri Lanka’s export earnings in 2020 amounted to nearly US$ 10 billion despite impact of COVID-19
* Sri Lanka’s export earnings in 2020 amounted to nearly US$ 10 billion despite impact of COVID-19 Wed, Jan 20, 2021, 11:58 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. Jan 20, Colombo: Sri Lanka’s Export Development Board (EDB) releasing its earnings report for the past year said the year 2020 marked a successful year for Sri Lanka exports.The EDB said the US$ 13.5 … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka’s export earnings in 2020 amounted to nearly US$ 10 billion despite impact of COVID-19
Ceylinco Life named ‘Best Life Insurer in Sri Lanka’ for record 7th year
* Ceylinco Life named ‘Best Life Insurer in Sri Lanka’ for record 7th year Tue, Jan 19, 2021, 09:44 am SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. Jan 19, Colombo: Ceylinco Life has retained its title as World Finance’s ‘Best Life Insurer in Sri Lanka’ in 2020, reaffirming its consistency in performance in a year made adverse for business by the COVID-19 pandemic. … [Read more...] about Ceylinco Life named ‘Best Life Insurer in Sri Lanka’ for record 7th year
