Sri Lankan envoy visits RCCI, calls for stronger bilateral trade ties

- Advertisement - RAWALPINDI, Oct 15 (APP): High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Pakistan Rear Admiral (Retd.) Fred Senevirathne visited the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) on Wednesday and expressed the desire to expand economic...

Sri Lanka’s ANKH launches to connect global brands with South Asian markets

Luxury experiential brands eye a $ 15.8 b market $ 142.5 b opportunity in conscious luxury Early learning market expected to grow to $ 11 b by 2030 ANKH Trading Head of Operations Terin Schubert ANKH Trading Ltd., has launched in Sri Lanka with a...

Sri Lankan PM Harini Aamarasuriya, a Hindu College alumnus, to visit India tomorrow

Sri Lankan PM Harini Aamarasuriya will visit India for her maiden trip to the neighbouring nation since taking charge of the office on October 16. According to the Ministry of External Affairs website, she will discuss bilateral issues of mutual...

Visa outlines inclusion drive to strengthen Sri Lanka’s digital economy

Visa Sri Lanka Country Manager Avanthi Colombage Visa Sri Lanka Country Manager Avanthi Colombage yesterday said the company is deepening its role in supporting Sri Lanka’s digital transformation through major global investments in cybersecurity,...

US warns travellers to Sri Lanka over unrest, terrorism, and landmine risks

The United States has updated its travel advisory for Sri Lanka, urging citizens to exercise increased caution due to the risk of civil unrest, potential terrorist activity, and the presence of landmines in parts of the country. The US Department...

DFCC Bank and Prime EV Automobiles partner to expand access to next-generation mobility in Sri Lanka

DFCC Bank has announced a strategic partnership with Prime EV Automobiles, a member of the SENOK Group, to make premium electric and hybrid vehicles more accessible to Sri Lankan customers through tailored financial solutions. The collaboration is...

Singer Finance and Toyota Lanka join forces to make vehicle ownership easier for Sri Lankans

Singer Finance (Lanka) PLC and Toyota Lanka Ltd. have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen customers’ access to innovative and affordable vehicle financing solutions in Sri Lanka. Through this partnership,...

Hand in hand for better foods and a better future: Partnerships for Sri Lanka’s SDG journey

As Sri Lanka joins the global community in marking World Food Day 2025 under the theme “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future,” the message is clear: achieving food security and nutrition for all requires collaboration that transcends...

World News | Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya Arrives in New Delhi on Her Maiden Visit

New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya arrived in New Delhi on Thursday for her maiden visit to India after assuming office. The visit continues the tradition of regular and close engagement between the...

CA Sri Lanka honours Niluka Jayasinghe as Best Entrepreneur 2025 for driving knowledge-based exports

Award presented at 46th National Conference of Chartered Accountants under the theme “UPRISE – Global Insight >> Local Impact” GBS Founder and Managing Director Niluka Jayasinghe Global Bookkeeping Solutions Ltd. (GBS) Founder and Managing...

Enhancing tax morale in Sri Lanka: Path to sustainable compliance

When people believe their government is competent and honest, they are more likely to comply with tax obligations “Taxation is the price we pay for civilisation.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. This timeless quote encapsulates the essence of tax...

Sri Lanka PM Harini Amarasuriya’s 3-day visit begins today, key bilaterals on the table

After visiting China, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya will undertake a three-day visit to India, her first since assuming the charge of the top office, from Thursday.The Sri Lankan PM, who wrapped up her three-day visit to China on...

Sri Lanka Slips into Asia’s Top Fraud-Risk Nations

By: Staff Writer October 14, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s precipitous slide in the 2025 Global Fraud Index marks a moment of reckoning for its financial and digital governance systems. According to the latest report by Sumsub, in partnership with...

Economic Summit 2025: Sri Lanka’s Test of Investor Confidence

By: Staff Writer October 14, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s decision to host the Economic and Investment Summit 2025 in December could become a turning point in rebuilding investor confidence and restoring economic momentum after years of crisis....

Dr. Asanga Tennakoon appointed new General Manager/CEO of RDB Bank

Dr. Asanga Tennakoon The Regional Development Bank (RDB), Sri Lanka’s premier state-owned development bank, third largest branch network with 272 branches, has announced the appointment of Dr. Asanga Tennakoon as its new General Manager/Chief...

NDB Bank partners United Motors Lanka to strengthen passenger and commercial vehicle financing

NDB Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with United Motors Lanka PLC (UML). This strategic partnership enables customers to access flexible, affordable, and innovative leasing solutions across UML’s renowned range of passenger and...

Sampath Bank and Micro Cars collaborate to deliver unmatched benefits on vehicle purchases

Micro Cars Group Director Asela Lihinikaduwa (left) and Sampath Bank Chief Operating Officer Deepal De Silva exchange the agreement in the presence of representatives from both institutions Sampath Bank PLC entered into a Memorandum of...

Turmoil and the economy

As Pakistan faces increasing domestic unrest and a conflict on the Afghan border, the country’s ability to revive a largely moribund economy must remain in question. This is increasingly the writing on the wall, amid growing internal discord...

Banks Can Now Offer Rupee-Loans In Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Nepal

This Monday, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday allowed Indian banks and their overseas branches to extend rupee-denominated loans to persons who are residing in the countries including Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka in a latest move aimed at...

Sri Lanka's tax policies fueled 2022 economic crisis, hit education funding: Rights body

New York, October 15 (IANS): Human Rights Watch (HRW), a US-based advocacy group, has revealed that Sri Lanka's tax policies played a driving role in the country's devastating 2022 economic crisis and have contributed to the chronic underfunding...