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Sri Lanka unveils long-term development plan for Eastern port city of Trincomalee
LOCAL

Sri Lanka unveils long-term development plan for Eastern port city of Trincomalee

Sri Lanka Wednesday launched the long-term development plan for the Eastern port city of Trincomalee and surrounding cities in the…

byFaraz Shauketaly12/07/2018
CIFC laws before Cabinet in two months: PM
BUSINESSMain Story

CIFC laws before Cabinet in two months: PM

Tells investor forum in Singapore laws to govern financial city being drafted  UK has agreed to provide assistance  Says CIFC must find way to…

byFaraz Shauketaly11/07/2018
Chinese firm to invest US$ 800 mn to build underground road to Colombo Port City
BUSINESSMain Story

Chinese firm to invest US$ 800 mn to build underground road to Colombo Port City

China Communication Construction Company (CCCC) will invest US$800 million to build an underground road network to Sri Lanka’s $1.4bn Port…

byFaraz Shauketaly14/04/2018
British Prime Minister appoints MP Ranil Jayawardena as Trade Envoy for Sri Lanka
BUSINESS

British Prime Minister appoints MP Ranil Jayawardena as Trade Envoy for Sri Lanka

British Prime Minister Theresa May has appointed Ranil Jayawardena, MP, as her trade envoy for Sri Lanka. Mr Jayawardena’s role…

byFaraz Shauketaly07/02/2018
Sri Lanka has potential to be regional hub with more FDIs – ADB
BUSINESS

Sri Lanka has potential to be regional hub with more FDIs – ADB

Sri Lanka has the potential to grow into a regional hub with more Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) from other countries…

byFaraz Shauketaly29/11/2017
Beira Lake Intervention Area Development Plan launched
BUSINESS

Beira Lake Intervention Area Development Plan launched

Minister of Megapolis and Western Development Patali Champika Ranawaka Monday launched the Beira Lake Intervention Area Development Plan which aims…

byFaraz Shauketaly28/11/201728/11/2017
South Korea quake was second-strongest on record
WORLD

South Korea quake was second-strongest on record

A rare earthquake that struck South Korea on Wednesday was the second-strongest on record, authorities said. The 5.4 magnitude tremor…

byFaraz Shauketaly16/11/2017

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