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AI will not replace jobs

Sri Lanka, Nov. 16 -- Artificial Intelligence (AI) will not replace jobs but rather create more job opportunities forcing employees to work smarter, efficiently and creatively, said Founder 99X, Mano ... Read More


Oil palm growers call on authorities to shed political interest and lift ban on crop

Sri Lanka, Nov. 16 -- l US$ 200 mn spent each year on imports of edible oil l Call to reject myths about the crop l Benefits to the country out-weighs interests of importers Small-scale planters in t... Read More


The 'unknown poor' make clarion call for permanent houses

Sri Lanka, Nov. 16 -- l Appeal to authorities to end slavery and refugee status l Compelled to face unpredictable rent increases, unfair restrictions, and the constant threat of eviction A bottom-top... Read More


Apparel exporters hail Budget 2026

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) welcomed the Budget 2026, recognising its emphasis on export-led growth, investment facilitation, and continued macroeconomic stability.... Read More


Sri Lanka can be a hub for pharmaceutical manufacturing

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Improving quality and delivery, the key Stresses importance of corrective and preventive action for industry growth Sri Lanka can be a hub for pharmaceutical manufacturing in the ... Read More


Stalled Sinopec project gets new start

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- l Momentum in FDIs continue with USD 827 mn in foreign capital inflow during first nine months of this year l Confidence in surpassing this year's FDI target next year is high ... Read More


CBSL to present findings to FM for regulation of virtual assets - FIU

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- The survey on virtual asset service providers conducted by the Central Bank's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has been successful with a large number of responses from individu... Read More


Time to embrace modern banking and bid farewell to conventional banking

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- Sri Lanka's banking needs to keep pace with the rapidly changing global banking system by moving away from conventional banking if the banking system in the country is to be more ... Read More


After all the toil and sweat, Mandaramnuwara farmers forced to shed tears

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- Farmers' woes continue despite the many promises to uplift their lot, and today are unable to keep the wolf from the door due to multiple reasons. The absence of a stable market,... Read More


Much potential in boat-building and marine tourism sectors - Minister Handunnetti

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- Sri Lanka's lawmakers took pride on Sri Lanka's strategic location in the Indian Ocean region for maritime trade and its contribution to the economy in their presentations at the ... Read More