Rajarata University and CSE Launch Innovative Collaborative Diplomas
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has announced a groundbreaking initiative in collaboration with Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (RUSL) and the CSE Education
Educational Opportunities
Technological Advancements
Softlogic Stockbrokers Upgrades StockGPT with Microsoft Azure OpenAI
Softlogic Stockbrokers, the full-service brokerage arm of Softlogic Capital PLC, has recently leveraged the power of Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service to introduce StockGPT,
Industry Analysis
HNB Assurance and University of Colombo Launch Aspire Programme for Top Performers
HNB Assurance PLC has entered into a strategic partnership with the Faculty of Management and Finance at the University of Colombo to introduce
Industry Analysis
Union Assurance Expands Premium Payment Options for Customer Convenience
Union Assurance, Sri Lanka’s premier life insurer, offers customers unparalleled flexibility in managing their life insurance policies with a wide array of premium
Politics
Postal Department Estimates Rs. 1.4 Billion for Presidential Election
The Postal Department has submitted an estimate of Rs. 1.4 billion to the Election Commission (EC) to cover the expenses for the upcoming
Economics
Sri Lanka Lifts Import Controls on Key Cereals Amid Rising Malnutrition
Sri Lanka has lifted import controls on several key cereal grains, which had been in place despite increasing malnutrition and poverty resulting from
Finance
Sri Lanka’s Private Credit Grows in 2024, Government Credit Declines
Sri Lanka’s private sector credit saw a notable expansion of 146 billion rupees during the first half of 2024, according to official data.
Business
Sri Lanka Cement Consumption Rises 8.5% Amid Currency Stability
Sri Lanka’s cement consumption rose by 8.5% for the year ending March 2024, following a period of contraction over the past two calendar
Forex Market
Sri Lankan Rupee Steady at 303.05/25 to USD
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened nearly unchanged at 303.05/25 against the US dollar on Monday, according to dealers. The currency closed at 303.10/20 on
Economics
Sri Lanka’s Budget Deficit Significantly Reduces in May 2024
Sri Lanka’s budget deficit saw a significant decrease in May 2024, falling to 366.8 billion rupees from 1,014.7 billion rupees in the same