* Sri Lanka economy grew at an estimated rate of 2.3 percent in 2019 Thu, Apr 2, 2020, 11:29 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. Apr 02, Colombo: Sri Lanka’s economy grew at an estimated rate of 2.3 percent in 2019, the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) said in a report released Tuesday.The Department of Census and Statistics has released the estimated … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka economy grew at an estimated rate of 2.3 percent in 2019
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Fitch Revises Sri Lanka’s Banking Sector Outlook to Negative on Coronavirus; Rating Outlook Negative
* Fitch Revises Sri Lanka’s Banking Sector Outlook to Negative on Coronavirus; Rating Outlook Negative Fri, Mar 27, 2020, 09:06 am SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. Mar 27, Colombo: Fitch Ratings has revised Sri Lanka’s banking sector outlook for 2020 to negative as the coronavirus pandemic poses increased risks to the anticipated expansion in the economy and credit … [Read more...] about Fitch Revises Sri Lanka’s Banking Sector Outlook to Negative on Coronavirus; Rating Outlook Negative
Daily Mirror – Sri Lanka likely to record negative economic growth this year
Contraction in economic growth for first time in 19 years Blowout budget deficit of close to 10% of GDP Economy set to go through “extremely bumpy ride” Extreme austerity appears to be need of the hour Sri Lanka’s economy is not spared by the massive shocks delivered by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and due to the current multifaceted vulnerabilities, the … [Read more...] about Daily Mirror – Sri Lanka likely to record negative economic growth this year
Sri Lanka : Sri Lanka Central Bank launches “2020
* Sri Lanka Central Bank launches “2020 - Year of Digital Transactions” promotional campaign Thu, Mar 12, 2020, 09:36 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. Mar 12, Colombo: In an effort to speed up Sri Lanka’s journey towards becoming a cashless society, the Central Bank (CB) has launched a fresh drive to push the economy towards digitization. The … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka : Sri Lanka Central Bank launches “2020
Royal Australian Navy Ship Parramatta to visit Sri Lanka
* Royal Australian Navy Ship Parramatta to visit Sri Lanka Wed, Mar 4, 2020, 11:00 am SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. Mar 04, Colombo: The Royal Australian Navy’s frigate HMAS Parramatta will visit Colombo on March 7 to continue the close maritime security cooperation between Australia and Sri Lanka, the Australian High Commission in Colombo said. As … [Read more...] about Royal Australian Navy Ship Parramatta to visit Sri Lanka
Inflation in Sri Lanka capital Colombo rises to 6.2 percent in February 2020
* Inflation in Sri Lanka capital Colombo rises to 6.2 percent in February 2020 Fri, Feb 28, 2020, 10:32 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. Feb 28, Colombo: Sri Lanka’s inflation, as measured by the change in the Colombo Consumers’ Price Index (CCPI) increased to 6.2 percent in February 2020 from 5.7 percent in January 2020, the Central Bank Statistics Department … [Read more...] about Inflation in Sri Lanka capital Colombo rises to 6.2 percent in February 2020
President opens Southern Expressway extension linking Colombo to Hambantota-Mattala for public
* President opens Southern Expressway extension linking Colombo to Hambantota-Mattala for public Sun, Feb 23, 2020, 09:22 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. Feb 23, Colombo: President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa inaugurated the final stage of Southern Expressway- the extension from Palatuwa to Barawakumbuka, today (23). The Southern … [Read more...] about President opens Southern Expressway extension linking Colombo to Hambantota-Mattala for public
Central Bank appoints Mahinda Siriwardana as new Deputy Governor
* Central Bank appoints Mahinda Siriwardana as new Deputy Governor Thu, Feb 20, 2020, 11:52 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. Feb 20, Colombo: The Monetary Board, with the concurrence of the Minister of Finance, Economy and Policy Development has appointed Assistant Governor, K M Mahinda Siriwardana as a Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) … [Read more...] about Central Bank appoints Mahinda Siriwardana as new Deputy Governor
Daily Mirror – 361 Degrees explores the impact of the Gig Economy at the first #Disrupt HR forum
361 Degrees, the pioneer in training and consultancy in Sri Lanka, has initiated #DisruptHR, an engaging platform that will enable discussions and involvement with the dynamic global innovations and best practices in HR. With the fast changing HR landscape that results from the shift in technology, business models and how people work, traditional HR methods have become … [Read more...] about Daily Mirror – 361 Degrees explores the impact of the Gig Economy at the first #Disrupt HR forum
Indian High commissioner in Sri Lanka bids farewell after seven years of service
* Indian High commissioner in Sri Lanka bids farewell after seven years of service Wed, Jan 29, 2020, 12:17 am SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. Jan 28, Colombo: The Government of India has appointed the current Hgh Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Taranjit Singh Sandhu as the next Ambassador of India to the United States.The Indian High Commission yesterday … [Read more...] about Indian High commissioner in Sri Lanka bids farewell after seven years of service
