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SL upgrades CRVS system

Srilanka, Feb. 6 -- The Digital Economy Ministry, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme, Asian Development Bank and key partners, launched a civil registration and vital statist... Read More


Govt. to fast-track long-delayed IP amendments for Madrid Protocol accession

Srilanka, Feb. 6 -- The government has decided to present the long-delayed amendments to Intellectual Property Act No. 36 of 2003, to access the protocol relating to the Madrid Agreement that is admin... Read More


Tourism sector hits new milestone with strong January arrivals

Srilanka, Feb. 6 -- Sri Lanka's tourism sector, having overcome multiple challenges over the past five years, has reached a new milestone, with tourist arrivals in January hitting an all-time high for... Read More


Fresh boost for local SME sector with new national advisory committee

Srilanka, Feb. 5 -- In an effort to address issues faced by local small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the Ministry of Finance announced this week the establishment of a national advisory committee. ... Read More


Mycelium SME Fund launches US$ 50mn private equity drive in SL and B'desh

Srilanka, Feb. 5 -- A US50 million private equity fund targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh has been launched, aiming to provide growth capital to high-poten... Read More


Sri Lanka and UAE to sign investment protection pact

Srilanka, Feb. 5 -- Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are on track to sign a bilateral Agreement on Reciprocal Promotion and Protection of Investments (ARPPI), aimed at strengthening econom... Read More


Government launches Rs. 300mn entrepreneur initiative in Eastern Province

Srilanka, Feb. 5 -- As part of a national initiative to nurture 15,000 new entrepreneurs, the government has launched a programme in the Eastern Province with an investment of Rs. 300 million. The s... Read More


Ceylon Cold Stores reports solid December profits on rising consumer spend

Srilanka, Feb. 5 -- Offering a glimpse into the Sri Lankan consumer behaviour in the final three months of last year, Ceylon Cold Stores PLC reported some solid top and bottom-line performance for the... Read More


ComBank launches Visa Signature Elite debit card

Srilanka, Feb. 5 -- Elite customers of Commercial Bank of Ceylon are set to experience a new paradigm in service and convenience with the launch of a Visa Signature Elite debit card exclusively for th... Read More


Hayleys Fentons wins BCCSA Construction Sector Award

Srilanka, Feb. 5 -- Reaffirming its commitment to corporate sustainability, Hayleys Fentons Limited was honoured with the Sector Award for the Construction Sector at the prestigious Best Corporate Cit... Read More