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Banking sector faces elevated money laundering risks amid rising fraud and tax evasion

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Sri Lanka's banking sector is currently confronting a medium-high money laundering risk, compounded by emerging threats from financial fraud and tax evasion. These findings wer... और पढ़ें


CSE-IFC-global partners ring opening bell to advance women's leadership in SL biz

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Reaffirming the commitment to advancing women's economic empowerment and leadership in Sri Lanka, the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), International Finance Corporation (IFC) - a Wo... और पढ़ें


How is Sri Lanka responding to the Israel-Iran conflict: Day 9

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Sri Lanka continues to manage the diplomatic, humanitarian and economic consequences of the widening Israel-Iran conflict, which has already spilled into the Indian Ocean close t... और पढ़ें


Shippers' Council warns of supply chain hits from Middle Eastern shipping disruptions

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- The Sri Lanka Shippers' Council has raised concerns over the mounting disruptions to global shipping and supply chains driven by the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle E... और पढ़ें


Sri Lanka better equipped than before to absorb oil shocks: CB Governor

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Sri Lanka is better equipped than during its 2022 financial crisis to absorb shocks from rising oil prices, Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said, citing a strong U... और पढ़ें


CEB no more: Major power sector restructuring begins

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- In a historic shake-up of Sri Lanka's power sector, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has been officially dissolved and replaced with six separate state-owned companies from mid... और पढ़ें


Possible fuel shortage looms if urgent steps not taken, Union warns

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Concerns are mounting in Sri Lanka over a potential fuel shortage after April, despite government assurances of adequate reserves. Palitha said that before the National People's... और पढ़ें


Oil soars past $100 a barrel as US-Israel war on Iran rages

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Oil prices have surged past $100 a barrel amid the fallout of the United States and Israel's war on Iran. Brent crude, the international benchmark, rose more than 20 percent on ... और पढ़ें


Govt. assures national security amid global tensions

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said Sri Lanka is maintaining a neutral and non-aligned policy in line with international conventions amid rising tensions between Iran, ... और पढ़ें


104 killed in US attack on Iranian warship off Sri Lanka, Iran's army says

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Iran's army said Sunday that 104 crew members of the Iranian warship IRIS Dena were killed and 32 others injured in a US attack last week, Anadolu reports. According to the stat... और पढ़ें