PM calls on private sector to get involved in education reform
By Charumini de Silva Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Friday (14 September) called on the private sector to set up…
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Sri Lanka PM hopeful of strong economy after three difficult years
Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe says after three difficult years the government is initiating an accelerated development and methodically…
Chinese stable economic performance good news to Sri Lanka – Cheng Xueyuan
Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Cheng Xueyuan issuing a press release has stated that the stable performance of Chinese economy…
ITC hails SL trade policies, but counsels faster pace
By Charumini de Silva Strong commitment by the public and private sectors to increase capacity of local exports and improve…
Govt. gets aggressive on ports as pivot
By Nisthar Cassim Hot on the heels of concluding the landmark revamp of Hambantota Port, the Government is unleashing a…
Sri Lanka PM aims to develop the country rapidly next two years
Prime Minister Rani Wickremesinghe says his aim is to develop the country rapidly and Rs. 160 -200 billion will be…
CB Chief tells global equity investors time to focus on SL
Says post-stabilisation phase new framework for strengthening economy in motion Insists economy has potential to grow by over 5% Tells…
IMF satisfied with SL but urges greater progress
End-December 2017 quantitative performance criteria under three-year Extended Fund Facility program met Says Govt. has successfully advanced fiscal consolidation and strengthened international…
State Minister of Finance charges opposition of creating fear psychosis among would be investors
Sri Lanka’s State Minister of Finance Eran Wickramaratne says that the opposition, not happy to see the country recording the…
‘The One’ begins voyage in Colombo with US$ 500 mn investment
Construction of one of South Asia’s tallest buildings ‘The One’ is now in progress and it will see an investment…