Sri Lanka to Streamline Post-School Education and Revamp NVQ System
At the Sri Lanka Human Capital Summit 2024 held on July 18 at Temple Trees, President Ranil Wickremesinghe highlighted the need for significant
Educational Opportunities
Economics
Sri Lanka, Japan Discuss Carbon Reduction Funding
Sri Lanka and Japan have discussed new funding strategies to reduce carbon emissions and revive halted projects during a meeting with President Ranil
Business
Sri Lanka Coconut Prices Hit 17-Month High
Sri Lanka’s average coconut prices climbed 2.3 percent, rising from 82,616 rupees to 84,592 rupees per 1,000 nuts at an auction on July
Markets
Gold Prices in Sri Lanka as of July 22, 2024
As of July 22, 2024, gold prices in Sri Lanka are as follows: Gold Prices by Unit:
Economics
Sri Lanka’s Net Debt Decreases in 2023 Despite Borrowing for Budget
Sri Lanka’s central government net debt decreased to 36.3 billion USD in 2023, down from 37.5 billion USD in 2022, despite borrowing 1.57
Economics
Indian Expert Urges Sri Lanka to Explore Bran Oil Production from Paddy Seeds
Sri Lanka should explore the production of bran oil from paddy seeds and husks, similar to practices in India, according to Dr. B.
Business
Consumer Spending Rebounds with USD 42.65 Billion in 2024
Consumer expenditure in Sri Lanka has shown a robust recovery, reaching USD 42.65 billion in 2024. This notable increase over the past 18
Industry Analysis
NDB Collaborates with Sri Lanka Inventors Commission to Boost Innovation
National Development Bank PLC (NDB) has teamed up with the Sri Lanka Inventors Commission (SLIC) for the Sahasak Nimavum Project, a national competition
Entrepreneurship
SPARK 2024 Opens for Entries: Empowering Sri Lankan Youth Entrepreneurs
The SPARK Skilled Youth Entrepreneurship Competition has officially opened applications for its 2024 edition, inviting young individuals aged 15-30 years to participate. The
Forex Market
Colombo Stock Exchange Ends Lower; John Keells and Hayleys Drive Turnover
The Colombo Stock Exchange closed lower on Thursday, with the broader All Share Index falling by 0.52 percent, or 62.03 points, to 11,768.