Educational Opportunities

Times School of Higher Education Signs MoU with Thailand’s College of Industrial Technology for Academic Collaboration

In a landmark move to boost international educational cooperation, Sri Lanka’s Times School of Higher Education has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

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Economics

Sri Lanka and Austria to Sign Convention on Preventing Double Taxation and Evasion

The Sri Lankan Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal by the Minister of Finance to sign a convention with Austria aimed at

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Forex Market

Sri Lankan Rupee Opens Weaker at 299.10/30 Against US Dollar, Bond Yields Steady

Sri Lanka’s rupee opened weaker on Tuesday, trading at 299.10/30 to the US dollar, according to market dealers. This marks a slight depreciation

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Stock Market

Sri Lanka’s PickMe to Go Public with Rs 1.5 Billion Share Offer

Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka Limited, the operator of Sri Lanka’s popular PickMe ride-hailing app, is set to go public, according to an announcement

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Tourism

Sri Lanka Introduces Free Two-Week Tourist Visa for Visitors from 38 Countries

Sri Lanka is set to offer a two-week tourist visa at no cost to visitors from 38 selected countries, according to Cabinet spokesman

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Business

Inflation Drops to 0.5% in August 2024 as Prices Decline

Sri Lanka’s headline inflation, measured by the year-on-year (Y-o-Y) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI, 2021=100), dropped sharply to 0.5% in

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Tech

Port of Colombo to Enhance Efficiency with Advanced Technology and Automation

Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) Chairman Keith D. Bernard has announced that the Port of Colombo is set to boost its productivity and

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Tech

Women in Tech Sri Lanka Partners with Mark and Comm to Boost Women’s Participation in STEM

Women in Tech, the global leader in promoting inclusion, diversity, and equity in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), has partnered with

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Finance

NDB to Raise Up to Rs 10 Billion Through Debenture Issue in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s National Development Bank Plc (NDB) has announced plans to raise up to 10 billion rupees through a debenture issue. The bank

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Tourism

Long Queues for On-Arrival Visas at Bandaranaike International Airport Amid Visa System Transition

Long queues were observed at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today as travelers faced delays in obtaining on-arrival visas. The current situation arises because

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