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Nations Trust Bank PLC reports record financial performance, further strengthening capital adequacy and stability

Operating Income of LKR 38.8Bn, YoY growth of 67% Profit Before Tax of LKR 13.4Bn, YoY growth of 29% Profit After Tax of LKR 7.2Bn, YoY growth of 8% Strong Capital Adequacy with Tier I of 14.8% and Total CAR of 16.9% Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) continued its steady performance to close the financial…

(0)Comments | February 24, 2023 1:19 pm

President pledges to make Sri Lanka a year-round tourist destination

President visits Hikkaduwa to discuss tourism-related issues and ideas with businessmen in the industry President Ranil Wickremesinghe has announced plans to make Sri Lanka a year-round tourist destination, with measures to be taken to promote the tourism sector. He made these comments during a meeting with businessmen from the tourism industry in the Galle District…

(0)Comments | February 24, 2023 1:05 pm

Sri Lanka-Netherlands Air Services Agreement to provide stronger platform for connectivity, tourism and business

The bilateral Air Services Agreement signed between the Netherlands and Sri Lanka on Wednesday, 22 February 2023 in The Hague will provide a stronger platform to intensify connectivity both between the countries as well as the European and Asian regions. The instrument inked at the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides, inter alia, for the designated airlines of both countries to fly between…

(0)Comments | February 24, 2023 8:54 am

Upfront debt cuts could save hardest-hit countries $148 bln, says UNDP

Reuters – A 30% upfront cut of debt-stressed countries’ borrowings could save them $148 billion over eight years, the U.N. Development Programme said on Wednesday, proposing a move to address global debt problems stirring growing international concern. A ‘haircut’ of 30%, or $191 billion, on the 2021 external debt of the 52 most “debt vulnerable”…

(0)Comments | February 23, 2023 2:05 pm

COYLE call for urgent tax reform and state sector restructure

The Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE), consisting of a membership of over 120 illustrious entrepreneurs and highly recognized business entities, hosted their annual evening of open discussion and networking with the diplomatic community in Sri Lanka. Foreign minister, Hon. Ali Sabry was invited as the chief guest who delivered an impassioned and clear message…

(0)Comments | February 23, 2023 12:45 pm

President Directs Officials to travel Economy Class for official travel abroad amidst the current economic crisis

In a bid to maximize the use of government funds and ensure that resources are utilized efficiently, President’s Secretary Mr. Saman Ekanayake has issued a directive on the instructions of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, requiring officials purchasing airline tickets for official travel abroad to book Economy Class tickets. This directive will take effect from March 1,…

(0)Comments | February 23, 2023 12:34 pm

100+ participants from Sri Lanka and Maldives participate in seminar on how to successfully access climate finance

More than 100 participants from Sri Lanka and the Maldives joined in a workshop on how to access the international instruments of climate finance. During the online workshop experts shared key insights and opportunities for accessing international climate funds. The interactive workshop also provided an opportunity to discuss the latest developments on this critical issue…

(0)Comments | February 23, 2023 10:49 am

SLT-MOBITEL Enterprise partners VMware to launch country’s first VCF Cloud Deployment and double VCF Cloud accelerating Sri Lanka’s digital infrastructure

As a testament to SLT-MOBITEL Enterprise’s commitment to providing customers the highest level of technical expertise, reliability, and security and to accelerating Sri Lanka’s digital infrastructure, the company partnered with VMware Inc. to launch the country’s first VCF Cloud Deployment and double VCF Cloud. Participating in the launch ceremony held in Shangri-La, Colombo were SLT-MOBITEL…

(0)Comments | February 23, 2023 8:52 am

BOI grants approval to Adani Group for installation of two wind power plants in Mannar and Pooneryn

The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka has issued a letter of approval to India’s Adani Green Energy Limited, for the two wind power plants to be set up in Mannar and Pooneryn at a total investment of USD 442 Million. The wind power plant in Mannar will operate at a capacity of 250 MW…

(0)Comments | February 23, 2023 7:03 am

Sri Lanka signs Air Services Agreement with the Netherlands

A bilateral Air Services Agreement has been signed between the Netherlands and Sri Lanka on Wednesday (Feb. 22) in the Hague, the Netherlands. The bilateral agreement will provide a stronger platform to further intensify connectivity both between the countries as well as the European and Asian regions, the Embassy of Sri Lanka in the Netherlands…

(0)Comments | February 23, 2023 6:57 am

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