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Bloombird Real Estate launches ‘Westbury Urbanside’ in Kalubowila
Bloombird Real Estate has officially launched its latest residential apartment project, “Westbury Urbanside,” in the highly sought-after suburb of Kalubowila. This follows the successful completion […]
ComBank supports Sri Lanka’s DMC to strengthen country’s disaster readiness
Under its ‘Rebuild Together’ initiative, launched in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah to support recovery and mitigate future disaster risks, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon […]
Sri Lanka to implement free visa scheme in first quarter of 2025
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka is set to implement its previously announced visa-free scheme starting from the first quarter of this year, according to Foreign […]
Driving Growth: SEC and CSE Collaborate to Expedite Listings Through Advisor Awareness
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) in collaboration with the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recently conducted an awareness session for Corporate Finance […]
Sri Lanka records highest remittances of around US$7.8bn last year : Minister
Sri Lanka has achieved approximately 7.8 billion U.S. dollars in foreign remittances from its expatriate community, according to Foreign and Foreign Employment Minister Vijitha Herath. […]
Stocks climb, oil volatile as investors assess Venezuela implications
Asian stocks experienced an uptick on Monday, while oil prices exhibited volatility as investors evaluated the impact of recent U.S. military action in Venezuela. This […]
Stocks climb, oil volatile as investors assess Venezuela implications
Asian stocks experienced gains while oil prices showed volatility on Monday, as investors weighed the ramifications of U.S. military actions in Venezuela and prepared for […]
Trump says US military operation in Colombia ‘sounds good to me’
Donald Trump’s comments about Gustavo Petro, Colombia’s leftwing president: Trump said the country was being “run by a sick man” and accused him of producing and selling […]
US action in Venezuela will bolster Putin, Xi aggression on neighbors: think tank
The recent abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife by the United States is likely to embolden other authoritarian leaders who pose threats […]
Asiri Health Partners ICTA to Accelerate Sri Lanka’s HealthTech Startup Ecosystem
Asiri Health has joined forces with the Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) to bolster and expedite the growth of HealthTech startups, […]
Sri Lanka rupee weaker, bond yields steady
On Monday, Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted at 309.85/92 against the US dollar in the spot market, marking a slight depreciation from Friday’s rate of […]
Sri Lanka calls for respect for international law, UN conventions after US attack on Venezuela
The Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka, Vijitha Herath, has announced the country’s support for United Nations intervention following the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro […]
US action in Venezuela a dangerous precedent: UN Secretary General
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres expressed grave concerns over the recent actions taken by the United States in Venezuela, stating that these […]
Rs. 150 Billion Earmarked for Repair of Disaster-Hit Roads: Minister
The Government has set aside Rs. 150 billion to restore roads damaged by recent natural disasters, Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake […]
US attack on Venezuela: FM Vijitha reveals SL Govt position
During a government press briefing held today (4), Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath explained the Sri Lankan government’s stance on the US military intervention in Venezuela […]
FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 Inaugurated, Ushering in a New Era for the Island of Gems
FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 was officially inaugurated at Cinnamon Life – The City of Dreams, marking a significant milestone for Asia’s premier gem and jewellery […]
US facing big mess if attempts made to ‘run’ inflating Venezuela, economist says
The United States faces a potential crisis if it proceeds with plans to manage Venezuela, a nation suffering from severe instability and unspecified inflation rates, […]