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All’s well with IRA
BUSINESSMain Story

All’s well with IRA

By Uditha Jayasinghe Barely a day after the new Inland Revenue Act (IRA) came into force, Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera…

byFaraz Shauketaly03/04/2018
Sri Lanka post ushers money orders into the digital age with Sampath Bank
BUSINESS

Sri Lanka post ushers money orders into the digital age with Sampath Bank

Sri Lanka’s Department of Post with Sampath Bank unveiled e-Pay Mobile Cash, a  service that leverages the widespread network of…

byFaraz Shauketaly02/04/2018
US–China trade war escalates as China imposes tariffs on US goods
BUSINESS

US–China trade war escalates as China imposes tariffs on US goods

China has suspended tariff concessions on 128 items of U.S. products including pork and fruits starting Monday, Country’s Finance Ministry…

byFaraz Shauketaly02/04/2018
New Zealand business delegation to explore business opportunities in Sri Lanka
BUSINESS

New Zealand business delegation to explore business opportunities in Sri Lanka

A New Zealand business delegation representing 13 innovative companies will arrive in Colombo today (April 02) for a 3-day visit…

byFaraz Shauketaly02/04/2018
Sri Lanka’s Commercial Bank awarded grand triple at Asiamoney Banking Awards 2018
BUSINESS

Sri Lanka’s Commercial Bank awarded grand triple at Asiamoney Banking Awards 2018

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been conferred three prestigious international awards, being adjudged the ‘Best Bank,’ ‘Best Bank for…

byFaraz Shauketaly02/04/2018
New consortium buys control of Melsta Regal Finance for Rs. 2.5 b
BUSINESSLOCAL

New consortium buys control of Melsta Regal Finance for Rs. 2.5 b

Diversified blue chip Melstacorp exits given focus on investments in listed banks Consortium includes Fairfax Canada, MAS Holdings, Hirdaramani and ex-JKH’s…

byFaraz Shauketaly02/04/201802/04/2018
Reauthorized US GSP active for Sri Lanka from April 22
BUSINESS

Reauthorized US GSP active for Sri Lanka from April 22

The reauthorized US GSP shall become active for Lankan exporters from this April, according to Sri Lanka’s Minister of Industry…

byFaraz Shauketaly30/03/2018
Reauthorized US GSP active for Sri Lanka from April 22
BUSINESS

Reauthorized US GSP active for Sri Lanka from April 22

The reauthorized US GSP shall become active for Lankan exporters from this April, according to Sri Lanka’s Minister of Industry…

byFaraz Shauketaly30/03/2018
Lanka Sathosa to sell essential commodities at relief prices for the New Year
BUSINESS

Lanka Sathosa to sell essential commodities at relief prices for the New Year

Sri Lanka’s state-owned retail network, Lanka Sathosa has taken initiatives to provide essential commodities to the people at relief rates…

byFaraz Shauketaly30/03/2018
 Slovakia keen to expand its trade and investment in Sri Lanka
BUSINESS

 Slovakia keen to expand its trade and investment in Sri Lanka

The Central European country Slovakia has expressed interest in expanding trade and investment in Sri Lanka as the island nation…

byFaraz Shauketaly30/03/2018

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