Sri Lanka completes National Risk Assessment on money laundering and terrorist financing
Sri Lanka has completed its third National Risk Assessment (NRA) for 2024/25 on money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing, providing a comprehensive evaluation of the country’s exposure to financial…
Government to replace Information and Communication Technology Agency with ‘GovTech’ Institution
The government has decided to establish a ‘GovTech’ institution to replace the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) operating under the Ministry of Digital Economy to provide a more efficient…
SriLankan Airlines enhances Australia connectivity with 14 weekly flights
SriLankan Airlines is set to increase its weekly service between Colombo and Melbourne to ten flights, effective from August 2, with the addition of three more scheduled flights in response…
Industry leaders recognised for supporting revival of industries affected by Ditwah
Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development and the Industrial Development Board (IDB) launched the first phase of the Industry Revival Facilitation Programme (IRFP), to assist industries affected by the Ditwah…
Bottled water industry has huge potential to boost forex earnings
The convener of the Central Province Drinking Water Bottle Manufacturers Association, Sapumal Kumara, emphasizes the bottled water industry has a huge potential to boost as a foreign reserve generation industry.…
Seylan Tikiri revives student savings centre at S. Thomas’ Preparatory School
Seylan Tikiri revived the Tikiri Student Savings Centre at S. Thomas’ Preparatory School during the recent Grade 1 enrolment day. On the same day, parents took an important first step…
LAUGFS Rubber shines with Gold at NCE Export Awards
LAUGFS Rubber has secured the Gold Award for the fifth consecutive year in the Extra-Large Category – Rubber Tyres and Accessories Sector at the NCE Export Awards 2025, organised by…
Alliance Finance recognised at ACCA Sri Lanka sustainability reporting awards
Alliance Finance Company PLC (AFC) has been recognised as the Runner-up in the Other Financial Services Category at the ACCA Sri Lanka Sustainability Reporting Awards 2024/25. According to the official…
Global Airlines raise fares as Middle East conflict sends jet fuel prices soaring
Global airlines are beginning to raise ticket prices as the escalating Middle East conflict drives a sharp surge in oil and jet fuel costs, placing renewed pressure on the international…
‘Lanka better prepared to deal with economic shocks now’
Sri Lanka is better prepared to deal with the economic shocks that may arise from the increase in oil prices in the global market today, compared to the severe financial…