Hulangamuwa and Prof. Fernando Appointed as Economic Advisors to President Dissanayake
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Duminda Hulangamuwa, Chairman of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC), and Professor Dr. Anil J. Fernando from
Politics
Business
Channa Gunawardana Appointed Chairman of Litro Gas Lanka
Litro Gas Lanka Ltd. and Litro Gas Terminal Lanka Ltd. have announced the appointment of Channa Gunawardana as their new Chairman, a move
Tourism
Free Visa System for 35 Countries Delayed Due to Parliamentary Approval
The launch of a free-visa system for nationals from 35 countries, originally scheduled for October 1, has been postponed, as announced by Cabinet
Finance
Dinesh Weerakkody Appointed as New Chairman of Union Bank of Colombo
Dinesh Weerakkody, a highly regarded professional with extensive experience in the banking sector, has been appointed as the new Chairman of Union Bank
Business
Aviyana Named Main Sponsor of Sri Lanka Trade Fair Dubai 2024
Aviyana, Sri Lanka’s premier 7-star hotel, has officially signed on as the main sponsor for the highly anticipated Sri Lanka Trade Fair Dubai
Industry Analysis
Tokyo Cement Appoints Two New Independent Directors
Tokyo Cement Company (Lanka) PLC has strengthened its Board by appointing two new Independent Non-Executive Directors, Mano Sekaram and Averil Anne Ludowyke. Both
Entrepreneurship
WCIC Holds 39th AGM, Focuses on Empowering Women Entrepreneurs
The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) recently held its 39th Annual General Meeting (AGM), marking another significant milestone in its mission
Bond Yields
Sri Lankan Rupee Strengthens Further as Bond Yields Decline
Sri Lanka’s rupee continued to gain strength, trading at 294.60/75 to the US dollar on Wednesday, improving from the previous day’s 294.75/295.00. Bond
Bond Yields
Sri Lankan Rupee Strengthens Further as Bond Yields Show Mixed Trends
Sri Lanka’s rupee appreciated to 294.75/295.00 against the US dollar on Tuesday, strengthening from 296.10/60 recorded the previous day. Meanwhile, bond yields exhibited
Economics
Sri Lanka’s IMF Program Review: What Comes Next?
Sri Lanka’s economic stability is closely tied to its International Monetary Fund (IMF) program, with reviews conducted every six months to assess the