Govt Should Update Public on IMF Talks: Former President Wickremesinghe
Former President and United National Party (UNP) leader Ranil Wickremesinghe has urged the government to update the public in the coming days on
Politics
Policy and Regulation
New Government Denies Printing of New Currency Notes, Clarifies Fiscal Practices
Minister Vijitha Herath has clarified that the new government has not printed any currency notes or taken loans from foreign institutions. The statement
Economics
Sri Lanka Delegation Discusses Tax and Revenue Targets with IMF
A Sri Lankan delegation held discussions on taxes and revenue targets with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during a recent visit to the
Travel
Public Urged to Apply for Passports Only for Urgent Needs
Cabinet spokesperson and Minister Vijitha Herath has urged the public to apply for passports at the Department of Immigration and Emigration only for
Educational Opportunities
New Government to Implement SOP for Monitoring and Regulating Private Universities
The government is working on establishing a comprehensive standard operating procedure (SOP) to oversee and regulate private universities, covering both those currently in
Tech
Asia Foundation APAC Cybersecurity Fund Boosts MSME Cyber Resilience in Sri Lanka
The Asia Foundation, backed by a $15 million Google.org grant, recently launched the APAC Cybersecurity Fund in Colombo to bolster the cybersecurity capabilities
Industry Analysis
Sri Lanka’s Rubber Industry Aims to Double Export Income to USD 2 Billion by 2030
Sri Lanka’s rubber industry has set a target to double export income to USD 2 billion by 2030, up from the current USD
Tech
Colombo Port City to Become South Asia’s Leading Hub for IT and BPO Firms
The Sri Lankan government is setting the stage for Colombo Port City to become a global hub for IT and Business Process Outsourcing
Education and Career
Sysco LABS Partners with FastTrack Internship Program 2024 to Inspire Next-Gen Tech Talent
Sysco LABS has joined the 2024 FastTrack Summer Internship Program, collaborating with John Keells Holdings and Brandix to offer undergraduates a hands-on, immersive
Forex Market
Sri Lankan Rupee Opens Weaker at 293.70/75 to US Dollar, Bond Yields Steady
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened slightly weaker against the US dollar on Tuesday, trading at 293.70/75 compared to 293.60/70 the previous day, according to