Sri Lanka Archives - Page 11 of 18

June 24, 2021

Fitch Ratings-Colombo-23 June 2021: The end of the suspension on Sri Lankan banks’ investments in international sovereign bonds (ISBs) issued by the Sri Lanka sovereign (CCC) has the potential to increase banks’ exposure to sovereign and foreign-currency funding and liquidity risks, says Fitch Ratings. Banks’ credit profiles are already significantly exposed to the sovereign, […]

June 22, 2021

Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and the UK Minister for South Asia and the Commonwealth, Lord Tariq Ahmad have agreed to explore avenues to boost bilateral ties, during a video call yesterday, Thursday, 17 June 2021. They welcomed the multifaceted nature of the bilateral engagement between Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom in a wide range […]

June 21, 2021

China Sri Lanka Association for Trade and Economic Cooperation (CSLATE) was inaugurated on 15 June, 2021 at the Embassy of Sri Lanka. The objective of establishing CSLATE is to enhance the trade and investment cooperation between the two countries and ease the barriers faced by the Sri Lankan exporters. Two MoUs were […]

June 21, 2021

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi organized a webinar together with the Export Development Board (EDB) of Sri Lanka and the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Dubai to bridge over 100 Sri Lankan ICT companies and professionals with the UAE market, to explore the new opportunities in the ICT industry on 11 […]

June 17, 2021

State Minister, Nimal Lanza said that 20,903 proposals have been received to the State Ministry of Rural Roads and Other Infrastructure for the road development project program launched in 14,022 Grama Niladhari Divisions with an allocation of Rs. 2 million for each Grama Niladhari Division. A sum of Rs. 2 million will be provided to […]

June 16, 2021

The Foreign Ministry regrets the adoption of a resolution on Sri Lanka in the European Parliament on 10 June 2021. The resolution entitled “The Situation in Sri Lanka, in particular the arrests under the Prevention of Terrorism Act”, contains factual inaccuracies, and does not take cognizance of the multifaceted progress made by Sri Lanka in […]

June 14, 2021

Deputy Director General of Noncommunicable Diseases Unit, Dr. Champika Wickramasinghe stated that due to the prevailing pandemic situation and travel restrictions, people can get their medicine delivered home by post through calling the hospital they normally receive their medicine and giving the clinic number and home address. She stated this while participating in a media […]

May 24, 2021

May 21 2021, Colombo: Global technology leader, Xiaomi, recently announced the launch of Redmi Note 10 Pro, Redmi Note 10, and Redmi 9t in Sri Lanka. The latest additions cater to the tech savvy millennials looking for powerful performance. Redmi Note 10 Pro and Redmi Note 10 from the consumer favorite Note […]

March 15, 2021

Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 14, 2021 – Facebook has launched Instagram Lite in Sri Lanka in order to provide access to all users, irrespective of the device, platform and network they are on. This lightweight version of the Instagram app for Android uses minimal data, similar to Facebook Lite. Built using Bloks technology, […]

March 13, 2021

To replace the diesel power plants of Sri Lanka with 70% of the total national power generation from green and renewable sources Ambassador of Turkey in Sri Lanka Demet Sekercioglu asserts, Turkey is willing to provide the necessary support to the national electricity plan initiated under the National Policy Framework “Vistas of […]

Risks for Sri Lankan Banks May Rise on End of Restriction on ISB Investments

Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and U.K. Minister for South Asia, Lord Ahmad discuss steps to enhance bilateral cooperation

China Sri Lanka Association for Trade and Economic Cooperation (CSLATE) was inaugurated at the Embassy of Sri Lanka

Bridging over 100 Sri Lankan ICT Companies with UAE Market

20,903 proposals for the road development program which will provide Rs. 2 million to a Grama Niladhari Division

Sri Lanka’s Observations on the Resolution adopted in the EU Parliament (GSP+)

Medicine can be delivered to home through post by calling the hospital and giving the clinic number and home address

Redmi launches the Redmi Note 10 Pro, Note 10 and 9t with a massive 6,000 mAh battery in Sri Lanka

Facebook launches Instagram Lite in Sri Lanka

Turkey is willing to provide the necessary support to the national electricity plan