New Zealand business delegation in Colombo to deepen trade ties

2018-04-02   |   Business

A New Zealand business delegation representing 13 innovative companies arrives in Colombo today on a 3-day visit to boost forging business and trade l...

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Slovakia’s auto industry calls for Sri Lankan rubber

2018-03-29   |   Business

The Sri Lankan rubber sector is set to expand as Slovakia, the global leader in car production, has called for the sourcing of Sri Lankan rubber and r...

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NEW TAX SYSTEM TO CHANGE INVESTMENT LANDSCAPE

2018-03-26   |   Business

Experts commend efforts to simplify and rationalize system Carves a clear strategic direction  Broad-bases the tax payer under-structure The ...

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Capital market worried over stalemate at SEC

2018-03-23   |   Business

Chairman and Commissioners re-appointed for 6 months but SEC Act specifies appointments must be for full 3-year term Confusion leads to Commiss...

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Sri Lanka national inflation slows to 3.2-pct in February

2018-03-22   |   Business

Inflation in Sri Lanka, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) slowed to 3.2 percent in February 2018 from 5.4 percent in January, on...

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Landmark ‘The One’ development to cost over $ 500 m investment to redefine urban regeneration in Col

2018-03-21   |   Business

Construction of ‘The One’ commenced in September 2017 and Phase 1 due to be completed in December 2021 Mega project includes two luxury hote...

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Malik woos top Japanese investors at Tokyo Investor Forum

2018-03-16   |   Business

Japanese businesses must take advantage of Sri Lanka’s strategic location, preferential market access into key economies, and be an early mover in t...

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‘SL has high use of internet, smartphones but very low on e-commerce’

2018-03-16   |   Business

Sri Lanka’s internet and smartphone use has grown to a considerably high level in recent years but e-commerce users among them are still low-with un...

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Seychelles seeks Sri Lanka’s technical support to improve fisheries industry

2018-03-16   |   Business

High Commissioner of Seychelles in Sri Lanka, Conrad Mederic, has requested State Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development, Dilip Wedaa...

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Devils’ Force sets Hill Capital alight

2018-03-12   |   Business

The silent tears fall on smouldering embers but it cannot douse the flames of hatred which engulfed the hill station town of Digana that witnessed a b...

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