Colombo tourism needs stronger global marketing push
Colombo needs stronger international marketing and better connectivity with key source markets to attract more foreign tourists, General Manager of Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams and Senior Vice President…
IMF urges China to deploy bigger fiscal stimulus
China must deliver bigger fiscal stimulus as its economy teeters on deflation, a senior International Monetary Fund official said on Thursday. "We welcome the fiscal support China has provided to…
President keeps door open to fresh IMF deal
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday said Sri Lanka was open to entering a fresh International Monetary Fund (IMF) program after its current arrangement ends, but stressed that no decision had…
President pledges stronger investor safeguards and wider private-sector role in economic development
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday pledged stronger safeguards for investors and greater private-sector participation in infrastructure development and economic growth, outlining proposed reforms covering ports, logistics, energy, taxation and technology.…
Sri Lanka’s Pan Asia Banking Corporation lists 13.5-pct debentures
Sri Lanka’s Pan Asia Banking Corporation has listed its 12.75 and 13.50 percent debentures on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE),…
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CMTA and Sudath Perera Associates address legal action to combat fake spare parts.
The Ceylon Motor Traders Association (CMTA), the most senior automotive association in South Asia, and Sudath Perera Associates, one of…
Global Stock Markets Plunge Amid Fears of U.S. Economic Slowdown
Global stock markets experienced a significant sell-off on Monday, August 5, 2024, as fears mounted that the U.S. economy is…
World Bank Group mobilizes record private capital for Developing Countries, driving job creation
The World Bank Group mobilized more private capital in fiscal…
Shaping the living wage agenda: Asia-Pacific’s call to action
Kaori Nakamura-Osaka, ILO Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Asia…
Sri Lanka strengthens business confidence with commercial mediation framework
Sri Lanka has taken a major step towards strengthening business…
EDB organises Sri Lanka’s first-ever national pavilion at Fine Food Australia 2026
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with…
