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Sri Lanka’s HNB Group records Rs 7.2 billion PBT in Q1 2018
BUSINESS

Sri Lanka’s HNB Group records Rs 7.2 billion PBT in Q1 2018

Sri Lanka’s Hatton National Bank (HNB) posted a strong start to 2018 with first quarter Profit After Tax (PAT) growing…

byFaraz Shauketaly15/05/2018
Sri Lanka rice imports fall 34 percent in February
BUSINESS

Sri Lanka rice imports fall 34 percent in February

Sri Lanka’s Rice imports fell 34.4 percent to US$ 23.5 million in February 2018 from a year earlier, as harvest…

byFaraz Shauketaly15/05/2018
China nod for $1.1 b Central Expressway loan
BUSINESSMain Story

China nod for $1.1 b Central Expressway loan

China’s Ambassador Cheng Xueyuan during a meeting with Prime Minister Ranil Wickeremesinghe yesterday has assured the Chinese Government had approved…

byFaraz Shauketaly15/05/201815/05/2018
President looks to China for Sri Lanka’s economic development
BUSINESS

President looks to China for Sri Lanka’s economic development

President Maithripala Sirisena said China’s continuous support is indispensable for Sri Lanka to realize its future development and make itself…

byFaraz Shauketaly14/05/2018
ADB approves US$ 100 million additional funding to enhance job skills in Sri Lanka
BUSINESS

ADB approves US$ 100 million additional funding to enhance job skills in Sri Lanka

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Sri Lanka on Friday signed a US$100 million loan agreement as…

byFaraz Shauketaly14/05/2018
New loan scheme to motivate women entrepreneurs to start SMEs
BUSINESS

New loan scheme to motivate women entrepreneurs to start SMEs

Taking into consideration the importance of motivating women entrepreneurs, a proposal has been made to implement a loan scheme known…

byFaraz Shauketaly14/05/2018
SLIIT Unveils Unique MBA to Transform Professionals and Executives into Business Leaders
BUSINESS

SLIIT Unveils Unique MBA to Transform Professionals and Executives into Business Leaders

SLIIT, the country’s premier higher education institute heralded another milestone with the launch of its innovative Master of Business Administration…

byFaraz Shauketaly12/05/2018
The Future of Asia Business Is Autonomous François Lançon, Senior Vice President, Oracle Asia Pacific
BUSINESS

The Future of Asia Business Is Autonomous François Lançon, Senior Vice President, Oracle Asia Pacific

Businesses in Sri Lanka and indeed across the region are both optimistic and cautious about the future. Exciting regional growth…

byFaraz Shauketaly12/05/2018
BUSINESS

Single Window Investment Facilitation Taskforce approved

The Development Strategies and International Trade Ministry submitted a Cabinet paper, which was approved, to establish a Single Window Investment…

byFaraz Shauketaly11/05/2018
Sri Lanka maintains policy rates to sustain inflation at mid-single digit levels
BUSINESS

Sri Lanka maintains policy rates to sustain inflation at mid-single digit levels

Sri Lanka’s Central Bank releasing the monetary policy review on Friday said based on the current developments and outlook for…

byFaraz Shauketaly11/05/2018

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