Moon-Chan Kim in seek of commercial opportunities in Sri Lanka
Mr. Moon Chan Kim the Co-founder and technical adviser of E&D Co., Ltd, a company which provides environment and energy technology solutions. Its products include EnDsel-PF, a device that reduces the particulate matter, carbon monoxide, and hydrocarbon emissions from diesel…
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…
Sri Lanka’s Tax Burden to Persist Beyond Expectations
In the midst of navigating through profound economic challenges, Sri Lanka finds itself at a crossroads where extended tax imposition has become the cornerstone for financial crisis recovery. The International Monetary Fund (IMF), steering the course of the nation’s fiscal…
Singapore and Sri Lanka sign free trade agreement
COLOMBO: Singapore and Sri Lanka signed a free trade agreement on Tuesday (Jan 23) which will deepen economic ties and facilitates greater trade flows between the two countries. The Sri Lanka-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (SLSFTA) was signed by Singapore’s Minister…
India’s Reliability Surges Amid China Partnership Woes
As tensions and uncertainties cast a shadow over the India-China trade dynamics, the spotlight turns to India’s business reliability, positioning it firmly as a strategic partner within regional trade partnerships. Recent developments in South Asia bear witness to a significant…
TERROR IN SRI LANKA
In 8 coordinated attacks around Sri Lanka, 215 people were killed and 449 were injured. the death toll included 35 foreign nationals. the nationalities were USA, Denmark, Pakistan, India, Morocco, China, Japan and Bangladesh. 7 persons have been arrested and…
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…
Research study uses sounds of disturbed honey bees to scare away Sri Lankan elephants
Jan 22, Colombo: A research study published in Current Biology reports that the Sri Lankan elephants are scared of the sounds of honey bees and the honey bee colonies can be used to deter the elephants from roaming into villages and destroying…
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…
Sri Lankan Airlines flight from London diverted to Frankfurt due to medical emergency
SriLankan Airlines flight UL504 en-route from London to Colombo with 268 passengers was diverted to Frankfurt airport last night due to a medical emergency, the airline said. The fight has landed safely at Frankfurt International Airport in Germany. The airline…
Registration of Persons Dept initiates one-day service for student IDs
The Department of Registration of persons has facilitated a one-day service for students sitting for the upcoming Ordinary Level Examinations to obtain their ID cards. Commissioner General Viyani Gunathilake said that IDs could be obtained at the main office of…
Wildlife Ministry to take tough action against elephant hunters
The Ministry of Sustainable Development and Wildlife has taken measures to increase the legal punishment for the killing of tuskers. Minister Gamini Jayawickrama Perera said, officials of the Department of Wildlife and the Attorney General’s Department will meet day after…
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…
Diana Urges Fast Measures Against Visitor Business DEALINGS
Addressing an important Parliamentary session on March 20th, Sri Lanka’s State Tourism Minister, Diana Gamage, advocated for stronger enforcement of visitor visa regulations, and a decisive business activity crackdown. Her statement highlighted the urgent need for tourism policy enforcement to…
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…
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…
Business Alliance: Avoid English Bank Forms in Sri Lanka
The Sri Lanka United National Businesses Alliance (SLUNBA), advocates for secure transactions within the Sri Lanka banking sector, has been actively recommending the utilization of Sinhala agreement forms. This initiative is especially pertinent for SME banking in Sri Lanka, where…
Prime Office Solutions at Business Center at Port City
The landscape of Sri Lanka’s corporate offices is undergoing a transformative shift with the establishment of the Port City Business Center. This innovative business hub marks a new era in modern professionalism, offering prime office space that caters to the…
