IMF Warns of Global Growth Risks Amidst Elevated Inflation
IMF Cautions on Global Growth Threats from Persistent Inflation The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a warning that global growth is at
Economics
Entrepreneurship
Streamlining Business Registration in Sri Lanka: New Reforms to Boost Entrepreneurship
Sri Lanka is poised to transform its entrepreneurial landscape with a series of reforms aimed at simplifying the business registration process. By addressing
Personal Finance
Boosting Savings and Investments: Sri Lanka’s New Financial Initiatives
In response to the challenge of low savings rates and limited investment opportunities, Sri Lanka is unveiling a series of initiatives aimed at
Markets
Gold Prices in Sri Lanka as of July 16, 2024
The gold prices in Sri Lanka for today are as follows:
Markets
Sri Lanka Rupee Closes Weaker at 301.90/302.40 to US Dollar
Sri Lanka’s rupee closed marginally weaker at 301.90/302.40 to the US dollar on Monday, compared to 301.70/302.00 on Friday, according to dealers. Meanwhile,
Stock Market
CSE Sees Positive Start with Rs. 409 Million Net Foreign Inflow
The Colombo stock market commenced the new week on a positive note, with indices rising and a notable net foreign inflow of over
Education and Career
Onlineaccounting.lk Achieves ACCA UK’s Gold Accreditation
In a significant milestone for Sri Lanka’s education sector, onlineaccounting.lk has earned the prestigious Gold Accreditation from ACCA UK, becoming the first Sri
Economics
Tea Exports Cover $60M of Sri Lanka’s Fuel Debt to Iran
The Sri Lanka Tea Board announced that exports of Ceylon Tea have successfully offset $60 million of the country’s fuel bill owed to
Industry Analysis
SDF Achieves Record Profits in FY 23/24
Sarvodaya Development Finance (SDF) has reported its highest-ever profits for the financial year 2023/24, driven by significant growth in key financial metrics: SDF’s
Economics
PUCSL Approves 22.5% Electricity Tariff Reduction
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved a 22.5% reduction in electricity tariffs, effective from midnight on the 15th. PUCSL