Telco and Banking Leaders Partner to Boost SME Digital Transformation
In a landmark initiative to drive digital transformation for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), Dialog Enterprise, the corporate ICT solutions arm of Dialog
Business
Career Advice
Sri Lanka and Poland Explore New Labor Agreement
Sri Lanka and Poland are discussing a new government-to-government (G2G) agreement to facilitate employment opportunities for Sri Lankan workers in specific sectors. Sri
Business
Sri Lankan Land Market Sees Increased Demand and Price Growth
The Sri Lankan land market has experienced significant interest, with bare land being the most sought-after, representing 46% of the market. Land prices
Tourism
Tourist Arrivals in Sri Lanka Exceed 100,000 in July
Sri Lanka has welcomed over 100,000 tourists in July up to the 18th, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority. The year-to-date
Tech Industry
Microsoft Addresses Global IT Disruption from CrowdStrike Update
Microsoft has announced steps taken to mitigate the effects of a significant global IT outage linked to a CrowdStrike software update released on
Industry Analysis
Commercial Bank Wins Two Golds at IDB Green Awards 2024
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon achieved remarkable success at the IDB Green Industry Awards 2024, securing two Gold awards and one Bronze. The
Tourism
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Exchange Earnings Reach $4.5 Billion by June 2024
Sri Lanka’s foreign exchange earnings from workers’ remittances and tourism have exceeded USD 4.5 billion by mid-2024. Workers’ remittances reached USD 2,822.6 million
Business
Sri Lanka to Introduce New Insolvency Bill for MSMEs
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has announced that a new bill will be introduced to address business bankruptcies, as it is not feasible to indefinitely
Markets
Sri Lanka Rupee Strengthens to 303.15/30 Against USD
Sri Lanka’s rupee strengthened to 303.15/30 against the US dollar on Monday, according to dealers. The currency had closed at 303.55/65 on Friday.