International Economic Developments

Korean Exim Bank Resumes Funding for Sri Lanka’s Development Projects

The Export and Import (Exim) Bank of Korea has agreed to resume financial support for Sri Lanka’s development projects, according to the President’s Media Division (PMD). The decision was announced during a meeting between Exim Bank of Korea officials and Secretary to the President Nandika Sanath Kumanayake at the Presidential Secretariat on Thursday (03). Financial

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Entrepreneurship

BOC Launches Support Initiative for Young Entrepreneurs to Address Brain Drain

The Bank of Ceylon (BOC) has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at supporting young entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka. The new program, designed to counteract brain drain and foster local talent, includes collaborations with organizations such as IDB, SED, NAITA, and EDB, as well as other governmental entities. Moving beyond traditional banking services, BOC’s ‘beyond banking’

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Economics

Sri Lanka Unveils Rs 13 Billion Aid Package for MSMEs

President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced a Rs 13 billion financial aid package for micro, small, and medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs) in Sri Lanka. This initiative includes both investment and working capital facilities to support MSMEs ahead of local elections. The scheme offers loans at a concessional interest rate of 7% for a period of 10 years, with

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