Possibility to amend the Sri Lanka FTA with Singapore within a year – Minister
The Sri Lanka – Singapore Free Trade Agreement (SLSFTA) signed in January this year can be amended within a year…
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Sri Lanka to purchase refined petroleum products
The Sri Lankan government is considering to enter into long term contracts to purchase refined petroleum products with a view…
Sri Lanka’s apparel sector training body to expand services to South Asia
Sri Lanka’s foremost apparel sector training body, Sri Lanka Institute of Textile and Apparel (SLITA) is planning to expand its…
New entrepreneurs to be trained in developing businesses under the ‘Enterprise Sri Lanka’ loan program
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Finance and Mass Media, Mangala Samaraweera on Thursday chaired a meeting between the Ministry of Finance,…
Orient Finance (BFN) reports a loss of Rs21mn for the quarter, deposits at Rs11.6bn
Colombo Stock Exchange listed Orient Finance (BFN) reported a loss of Rs21mn for the quarter ended June 2018. This was…
SLIIT Business Management Students’ Conference 2018 Supports Students Transform into Future Business Leaders
SLIIT’s Business Management Students’ Conference 2018, organised by the Faculty of Business Students’ Community (FBSC) was held for the 12th…
HNB Group records PBT of Rs. 14.1 billion in 1H 2018
HNB Group has recorded Rs. 14.1 billion in Profit before Taxes (PBT) for the first six months of 2018, representing…
Profiles of Sri Lankan banks stable despite operating environment headwinds – Fitch Ratings
Fitch Ratings maintains a negative banking-sector outlook for Sri Lanka in 2018 as operating conditions should remain challenging, which could…
Sri Lanka to sign agreement with Oman on avoidance of double taxation to enhance economic relations
Sri Lanka will sign an agreement with Government of Oman to avoid Double Taxation and a Memorandum of Understanding on…
Digital blitz to boost SL tourism
By Chathuri Dissanayake The long-awaited digital campaign for tourism got Cabinet nod this week with approval to awarding contracts for…