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Geoff Allardice to step down as ICC CEO

Srilanka, Jan. 29 -- Mr Allardice joined the ICC in 2012 as ICC General Manager of Cricket, joining from Cricket Australia where he held the role of Cricket Operations Manager. He was appointed as the... Read More


"Step up": President tells private sector

Srilanka, Jan. 29 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake delivered a strong message to Sri Lanka's private sector yesterday, urging them to step up and play their part in uplifting the national economy... Read More


Govt. assures support to uplift apparel industry workforce with vocational training

Srilanka, Jan. 29 -- The government has reaffirmed its support to uplift apparel sector workforce by pledging to collaborate with industry leaders and align vocational training programmes with evolvin... Read More


Cabinet approval granted to sign MoU with Italy to boost bilateral ties

Srilanka, Jan. 29 -- Cabinet approval has been granted to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between Sri Lanka and Italy on the establishment of a political consultancy mechanism, Cabinet Spokesman Na... Read More


Central Bank could leave rates unchanged at upcoming meeting - FCR

Srilanka, Jan. 28 -- Despite the current stretch of deflation offers some space for the Central Bank to follow through another rate cut at its upcoming meeting this week, there is a bigger chance for ... Read More


President Dissanayake sets ambitious export target of US $ 36bn by 2030

Srilanka, Jan. 28 -- Sri Lanka's export fraternity must intensify efforts to diversify its markets and product basket as President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed the industries and officials to... Read More


Kandy-Myst by Cinnamon to open doors in mid-February

Srilanka, Jan. 28 -- Kandy-Myst, the newest addition of Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts, is all set to open doors in the coming weeks, a senior representative of the entity said. The property, which exp... Read More


Tax experts urge government to clarify WHT hike

Srilanka, Jan. 28 -- Tax experts yesterday urged the government to provide further clarification regarding raising the Withholding Tax (WHT) from 5 percent to 10 percent. As the measure includes a p... Read More


Softlogic Finance returns to moderate profitability

Srilanka, Jan. 28 -- Softlogic Finance PLC, a subsidiary of Softlogic Capital PLC, returned to moderate profitability for the nine months ended December 31, 2024, its latest interim financial statemen... Read More


SL Economic Summit kicks off today

Srilanka, Jan. 28 -- The red-circled private sector event, the Sri Lanka Economic Summit, will kick off today in Colombo, with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake inaugurating the event. Dissanayake, ... Read More