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Growth of Digital Marketing In Sri Lanka
Back in the times of classic advertising, you needed to be concerned about digital marketing impressions and total return on investment (ROI) of your efforts, optimizing your job according to your limited funds and the limited options available. Technology has forced us to believe Digital and proceed for internet advertising, where new metrics have been…
Why SEO Is More Important Than Ever for E-Commerce Business in Sri Lanka
In today’s digital age, e-commerce businesses in Sri Lanka face stiff competition to attract and engage with potential customers online. With businesses relying heavily on their websites as the primary point of contact with their customers, implementing an effective search engine optimization (SEO) strategy has become more important than ever before. SEO plays a critical…
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The best SEO Specialist Sri Lanka – Expert SEO Services Over 6.71 million people here are actively searching online every day. This creates a vibrant and competitive digital marketplace. For any company, being visible when these potential customers search is crucial. Modern search engine optimization has evolved far beyond simple keyword use. Today, it’s a…
National Chamber to Announce Business Excellence Awards 2024
As Sri Lanka’s corporate sphere eagerly approaches the most prestigious event of the year, the anticipation for the announcement of the National Business Excellence Awards 2024 reaches its peak. This eminent Corporate Awards Ceremony is poised to honor the most outstanding contributions to Sri Lankan Business Recognition, encapsulating the highest standards of Business Leadership and…
Sri Lanka Budget Openness, amongst lowest ranked countries in South Asia
Sri Lanka’s budget openness in the latest survey has scored 44 out of 100, coming in next to last in South Asia, tied with Pakistan. Open Budget Survey, which scores 115 countries on the openness of their budget process, is the world’s only independent assessment of information disclosure in public budgets. The recent assessments of…
Port City Set to Boost Sri Lankan Economy Growth
Amidst the azure waters of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka’s ambitious urban development, Port City Colombo, emerges as a beacon of Sri Lankan economic development. With an injection of US $5.6 billion projected in foreign direct investment, this icon of innovation stands poised to redefine the island’s economic landscape. Touted as a service export Special…
Fairway Galle Literary Festival 2018
The Galle Literary Festival is an international literary festival held annually in Galle, Sri Lanka. In recent years the profile of the festival has increased substantially, with attendances by many internationally acclaimed and well-known writers, grabbing the eyes of international crowds attracting so many different people every year. The festival was founded in 2005 by…
4Q23 Business Conditions Peak Since 1Q22: CB Report
In a surprising twist of fate, Sri Lanka’s business landscape has catapulted to levels unseen since early last year. The latest Central Bank business survey unveils a substantial uptick in the 4Q23 economic analysis, painting a cautiously optimistic picture of the nation’s economic resurgence. The index, which stood at a modest 93, indicates a rally…
Industry Stakeholders Condemn Tourist Ventures
The tourism sector in Sri Lanka is a cornerstone for the Sri Lanka economy, generating significant foreign exchange earnings and propelling the country’s financial stability. However, a rising concern among industry stakeholders has surfaced as foreign tourists increasingly partake in business ventures, a move seen to be at odds with existing tourism laws. Despite the…
SLKBC Hosts Business Networking Evening in Sri Lanka
In an impressive display of international trade relations, the Sri Lanka – Korea Business Council (SLKBC), under the auspices of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, recently spearheaded a compelling SLKBC event aimed at fortifying Sri Lanka-Korea business collaboration. This exclusive Business Networking Evening brought together a confluence of Members of the Council, esteemed diplomats, savvy…
First all-female surf club is making waves in Sri Lanka
The Arugam Bay Girls Surfing Club in Sri Lanka is making waves, literally! The all-female surf club is shattering the stereotype that certain sports are meant only for men, and has become the country’s first officially-registered female surf club. The club’s president, Shamali Sanjaya is a 30-year-old mother from Arugam Bay. She organises beach cleanups and…
New MSME Recovery Rules via Business Revival Units
In an endeavor to energize Sri Lanka’s business revival, the Central Bank has introduced pivotal MSME recovery regulations. These regulations are designed to facilitate the resurgence of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by instituting business revival units within licensed banks. Each unit will specialize in assisting economically distressed businesses, steering them towards a path…
Dialog’s Genie Business Spearheads Sri Lanka UPI Launch
The world of digital payments witnessed a transformative leap in Sri Lanka with the introduction of the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) facilitated by Dialog Genie Business. This leap not only engraved a significant milestone in the fintech landscape but also marked the expansion of a financial technology framework joining hands with a neighboring giant. As…
ComBank Scoops Double Wins at Global Business Outlook
The prestigious spotlight of international finance has once again turned to Sri Lanka, illuminating the impressive strides made by the Commercial Bank of Ceylon in 2023. In a remarkable feat that underscores its unyielding commitment to progress and adaptability, ComBank seized not one, but two distinguished accolades: ‘Best SME Bank’ and ‘Most Innovative Digital Bank’…
Senior Attorney-at-Law Mr. Kandiah Neelakandan passes away
Senior Attorney-at-Law Mr. Kandiah Neelakandan passed away this afternoon. He was Precedent Partner at Neelakandan and Neelakandan, a staunch rights activist, and last appeared on Face the Nation last year to discuss the future of national unity and reconciliation in Sri Lanka.
SriLankan Airlines Achieves Highest Ever Monthly Revenue in December
SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka and a member of the oneworld alliance, achieved the highest ever monthly revenue in Company history in December 2017. The air-transport operation of the Company recorded a stand-alone revenue of US Dollar 100.1 million – the first instance in the 38-year history of the airline where monthly…
Convince Sri Lanka of Value Added Tax – Key Insights
Amid Sri Lanka’s striving towards economic stability, VAT benefits emerge as a cornerstone of the proposed tax reform. With an eye on bolstering the tax-to-GDP ratio, crucial for robust fiscal health, the country considers amendments to its taxation framework. As part of the IMF stabilization program, Sri Lanka is urged to enhance its tax-to-GDP ratio,…
Dubai police recover rare $20 million blue diamond stolen by a Sri Lankan security guard and smuggled to Sri Lanka
uly 26, Colombo: The Dubai Police said they have recovered a rare blue diamond estimated to be worth $20 million which was stolen from a city company’s vault by a Sri Lankan security guard and smuggled to Sri Lanka in a shoebox. The diamond was stolen by a Sri Lankan who worked as security guard…
Convincing Sri Lanka of Value Added Tax Essentials
The fiscal landscape of Sri Lanka is approaching a significant shift, with VAT implementation in Sri Lanka standing at the forefront of modernizing the nation’s tax regime. Amid broader Sri Lankan tax reform, transitioning towards a system bolstered by Value Added Tax (VAT) is pivotal. Eyes are set on fostering economic recovery through taxation, and…
Business Center at Port City | Sri Lanka Hub
Amidst the vibrant economic landscape of Sri Lanka, Port City Colombo emerges as a powerhouse for entrepreneurs and businesses, establishing itself as a premier Sri Lanka business hub. With its comprehensive corporate services and unparalleled investment opportunities, this beacon of commerce stands tall, heralding a new chapter in the island’s economic development. The Business Center,…
Mass grave in Mannar in Northern Sri Lanka unearths 300 human skeletons
Jan 16, Colombo: Skeletal remains of 300 people and human bones have been unearthed as of today from the mass grave found in Mannar in Northern Sri Lanka after the grave area has been expanded for a second time since the excavations began on May 28 last year, Senior Judicial Medical Officer Shaminda Rajapaksa said….
Sweden – Sri Lanka Business Council AGM Event Report
The nexus of bi-national business growth between Sweden and Sri Lanka saw an invigorating boost this year at the SSLBC AGM 2023, symbolizing a cornerstone event set in the coastal embrace of the Mount Lavinia Hotel. This congregation was not only a testament to the robust Sweden-Sri Lanka relations but also a reflective observation of…
Business Center at Port City: Colombo’s Hub for Commerce
Amidst the bustling capital of Sri Lanka, Port City Colombo emerges as a beacon of commercial development, set to redefine the urban landscape and signal a new era for business growth. At its heart lies the Business Center at Port City, a meticulously designed trade and finance nucleus poised to transform this vibrant island nation…
Roger resigns from Wimal’s NFF
Actor turned politician, Roger Seneviratne, who is also a councilor of the Western Provincial Council representing the National Freedom Front (NFF) led by MP Wimal Weerawansa, has handed his resignation from the party. Seneviratne in a latter dated June 1, 2018 addressed to party leader, MP Weerawansa has stated that he was resigning from the…
Sri Lanka: Foreign Holdings Dip Under Rs.100bn Mark
The stability and growth of the Sri Lanka economy often hinge on the dynamics of foreign investment and the ebb and flow of financial markets. Amidst fluctuating global investment patterns, Sri Lanka is experiencing a critical economic juncture, with foreign holdings in government securities dwindling. The descent of these investments below the significant threshold of…
