Industry Analysis

Examining specific industries such as technology, healthcare, finance, and manufacturing, including trends, challenges, and opportunities within each sector.

Finance Industry Analysis

Central Bank of Sri Lanka Calls for Public Input on Proposed Amendments to Finance Leasing Act

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka is seeking public feedback on proposed amendments to the Finance Leasing Act (FLA), inviting individuals to submit.

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Finance Industry Analysis

Fitch Awards Siyapatha Finance ‘BBB+(lka)’ Rating for Senior Debt

Fitch Ratings has finalized its assessment of Siyapatha Finance PLC’s proposed Sri Lankan rupee-denominated senior unsecured debentures, assigning them a final National Long-Term.

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Finance Healthcare Industry Analysis

IFC Announces Investment of Rs. 3.2 Billion in Sunshine Healthcare

Sunshine Healthcare Lanka (SHL), part of Sunshine Holdings PLC (CSE: SUN), has secured a substantial equity investment of up to Rs. 3,270 million.

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Industry Analysis Tech Industry

SLASSCOM Collaborates with Just In Time Technologies for Cybersecurity Workshops

Just In Time Technologies (JITT), a prominent provider of cybersecurity solutions, and SLASSCOM Academy, a key enabler for Sri Lanka’s IT and BPM.

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Industry Analysis

March Sees Expansion in Construction Industry PMI

In March, the Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Construction (PMI – Construction) showed positive signs with the Total Activity Index reaching 55.9,.

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Industry Analysis Tech Industry

govi.ai Draws Industry Spotlight at Future Harvest Expo 2024

govi.ai, a prominent player in agricultural IoT solutions, recently participated in the Future Harvest Exhibition held at the Bandaranayake Memorial International Conference Hall.

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Healthcare Industry Analysis

Medihelp Hospitals and Mount Elizabeth Singapore Host Lifestyle Seminar on Preventing and Predicting Prostate Cancer

Sri Lanka’s rapidly growing primary healthcare provider, Medihelp Hospitals, joined forces with Mount Elizabeth Singapore and the IHH Patient Assistant Centre Sri Lanka.

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Industry Analysis Manufacturing

Legal Dispute Stalls Sri Lanka’s Oil and Gas Exploration Efforts

Legal challenges have once again stalled Sri Lanka’s efforts to attract international investment in the exploration and commercialization of two blocks totaling over.

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Industry Analysis Tech Industry

SLT-MOBITEL Introduces ‘Co-Connection’ as New ESG Theme

SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT Solutions Provider, has introduced its new ESG theme ‘Co-Connection,’ reaffirming its dedication to excellence in responsible initiatives aimed at.

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Finance

Sarvodaya Development Finance Secures $3 Million Loan from EU-financed AgriFI Program

AgriFI, an agriculture financing initiative funded by the European Union (EU) and managed by EDFI Management Company, has announced a significant US $3.

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