Sunil Jayarathne new Chairman at Civil Aviation Authority
Sunil Jayarathne new Chairman at Civil Aviation Authority Monday, 4 November 2024 Sunil Jayarathne, newly appointed Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka […]
Sunil Jayarathne new Chairman at Civil Aviation Authority Monday, 4 November 2024 Sunil Jayarathne, newly appointed Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka […]
Port City Colombo attends Commonwealth Business Forum 2024 Friday, 1 November 2024 CHEC Port City Colombo Deputy Managing Director Thulci Aluwihare greets UK’s King Charles […]
Tourist arrivals top 1.6 m mark by end Oct. Friday, 1 November 2024 Sri Lanka has reached a significant milestone, surpassing 1.6 million tourist arrivals […]
The Colombo Plan officials meet Port and Aviation Ministry to strengthen partnership Saturday, 26 October 2024 From left: Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Ministry […]
When former president Ranil Wickremesinghe assumed office in July 2022, he set up a new ministry called, “Investment Promotion” and appointed himself as “Minister” and […]
Arjuna Herath appointed BOI chairman 18 October 2024 Colombo, October 18 (Daily Mirror) – Arjuna Herath has been appointed as the new Chairman of the […]
Mangala Wijesinghe assumes duties as 16th Chairman of EDB Thursday, 17 October 2024 Outlines vision to reach $ 30 b in export income by 2030, […]
NPP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake (AKD) is 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka ‘Vote for Change’ was the clarion call for presidential election By: Upali […]
POST-ELECTION RHETORIC Executive President appoints Dr. Harini Amarasuriya as 16th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Post-election rhetoric sees positive changes in Sri Lanka By: Upali […]
Profile – Anura Kumara Dissanayake By: Upali Obeyesekere Anura Kumara Dissanayake (born November 24, 1968, Thambuttegama, in the Anuradhapura district. He received his education at […]
Profile – Dr. Harini Amarasuriya by Upali Obeyesekere Born in Galle on March 6, 1970, the NPP parliamentarian is the 16th prime minister of Sri […]
Sri Lanka’s President Appoints 3-Member Cabinet Anura Kumara Dissanayake has taken the key finance portfolio himself as Sri Lanka looks to emerge from its most […]
Sri Lanka’s General Election on November 14 The Extraordinary Gazette notification issued by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake dissolving the Parliament of Sri Lanka effective from […]
As per the provisional data released by the Sri Lanka Customs, the merchandise export performance in August 2024 amounted to US$ 1,165.4 million, recorded an […]
National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake has won Sri Lanka’s presidential election after a historic second round of counting. No candidate won more […]
Merchandise trade deficit narrowed in March In March 2024, the merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $369 million, compared to $412 million in March 2023, primarily […]
Facets celebrates 30 glorious years of showcasing Sri Lanka’s gems and jewellery heritage Tuesday, 2 January 2024 The Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA) […]
Spa Ceylon wins coveted ‘Global Best Beauty Product’ at World Spa Awards 2023 Thursday, 22 February 2024 From left: Co-founder and Managing Director Shiwantha Dias, […]
DATE OF ELECTION Likely in November TYPE OF ELECTION Presidential WHO’S RUNNING Incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe could run, seeking a mandate for his tough economic […]
BUSINESS Sri Lanka Tourism set to rake in over Rs. 7 Bn in 2024 February 15, 2024 Average daily arrivals now increases to around 7,000 […]
04 Feb 2024 President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his Independence Day message, emphasised that it is imperative that Sri Lanka obtains insights from past mistakes and […]
January tourist arrivals likely to surpass 200,000 mark Tuesday, 30 January 2024 facebook sharing buttontwitter sharing buttonwhatsapp sharing buttonviber sharing buttonsharethis sharing button First 4 […]
How did Sri Lanka exports perform in 2023 : Figures released January 29, 2024 Sri Lanka’s total exports reached US$ 14.94 Billion in 2023, including […]
BOI Sri Lanka Araliya Group is extending its Leisure & Tourism portfolio by adding another property. Araliya Golden Beach Resort in Unawatuna Galle, and penned […]
Business BOI endorses US$ 2 Billion investment deals in 2023 January 28, 2024 By Shirajiv Sirimane The Board of Investment (BOI) signed both local and […]
Jaffna International Trade Fair 2024 By Ceylon Today -January 22, 2024 2:02am0 The Jaffna International Trade Fair 2024, a transformative annual event that has played […]
LankaPropertyWeb Partners with eMediaLinks to Promote Sri Lankan Properties to Chinese and North American Investors January 17, 2024 a LankaPropertyWeb (LPW), Sri Lanka’s leading property […]
In a significant move aimed at stabilizing growth and ensuring the integrity of the education system, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a […]
While rising interest rates and diminishing export demand pose challenges to the post-COVID economic resurgence of several Asian nations, the situation takes a different turn […]
January 1, 2024 at 6:24 PM President Ranil Wickremesinghe underscored that decisive actions would lead Sri Lanka to rapid economic growth this year. Despite facing […]
by Staff Writer 1-1-2024 The New Year dawned, giving the world many new expectations. Despite many challenges, the people of Sri Lanka welcomed 2024 with […]
1 January 2024 Shoppers flock to bustling Colombo marketplace, stocking up on goods ahead of the New Year festivities- Pic by Kithsiri da Mel Central […]
January, 1, 2024 Sri Lanka has just barely missed its 1.5 million tourist arrivals target set for 2023, despite seeing a record number of tourists […]
Mr. Samith Senarath, Chairman of the Mobile Phone Dealers Association, says that mobile phone prices will increase by 35% from today. Sri Lanka Latest News […]
Sri Lanka’s VAT rate has been increased by 3% from January 1 for the band, which was previously taxed at 15%, while most VAT-exempt items […]
December 31, 2023 The Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA) in collaboration with the National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) and the Export Development […]
President Wickremesinghe appoints new members to Bribery Commission Friday, 29 December 2023 President Ranil Wickremesinghe has made new appointments to the Commission to Investigate Allegations […]
Sri Lanka’s Export Performance in November 2023-12-28 Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports increased by 4.4% to US$ 968.8 Million in November 2023 compared to October 2023 […]
Ceylon Chamber of Commerce elects Duminda Hulangamuwa as new Chairman Pledges to ensure Ceylon Chamber plays its bigger role to Sri Lanka and its members […]
HOTELS AND RESORTS LMD InternationalBy LMD International – October 11, 2023 – Updated:November 1, 2023 A TAPESTRY OF EXPERIENCES Tamara Rebeira unravels the diversity of […]
CONNECT BUSINESS COUNCILS LMD InternationalBy LMD InternationalOctober 27, 2023Updated:October 27, 2023No Comments2 Mins Read CANADA-SRI LANKA BUSINESS COUNCIL PROMOTING GLOBAL TRADE Exploring opportunities and strategies […]
JOHN BAFFESWEE CHIAN KOH|OCTOBER 05, 2023 This blog is the seventh in a series of 11 blogs on commodity market developments, elaborating on themes discussed […]
August 29, 2023 Sri Lanka’s Export Performance surpassed the US$ 1 billion mark in July 2023, according to the Export Development Board (EDB). As per […]
SLEDB presents its flagship statistical publication “Export Performance Indicators 2022”.2023-07-28 The latest edition provides statistical information related to Sri Lanka’s external trade and its contribution […]
EDB celebrates 44th anniversary Thursday, 3 August 2023 Daily FT The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) conducted a commemorative ceremony yesterday to mark its […]
Wijesekara appointed Sri Lanka’s Ambassador/Permanent Rep. to World Trade Organisation Wednesday, 2 August 2023 – DailyFT Top professional R.G.S Wijesekara was recently appointed as the […]
Tourism industry flourishes with over 700,000 arrivals Friday, 21 July 2023 – DailyFT First 18 days of July draw 80,080 tourists, pushing cumulative arrivals to […]
Adani commits to completing 500 MW solar and wind project in SL by Jan. 2025 Monday, 24 July 2023 – DailyFT In a significant development […]
Port City Colombo inks MoU with Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, 25 July 2023 DailyFT Initiative aimed at strengthening business ties between two countries […]
Merrill J. Fernando: The passing of an icon Tuesday, 25 July 2023 By:Anura Gunasekara (DAILYFT) Merrill J. Fernando, the founder of “Dilmah” and the elder […]
Sri Lanka – Pakistan Business Council To Host Pakistan Business Forum July, 13, 2023 The Sri Lanka – Pakistan Business Council (SLPBC) of The Ceylon […]
Rohitha Bogollagama appointed as Sri Lanka High Commissioner to the UK June 19, Colombo: Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Rohitha Bogollagama has been named as […]
Port City Colombo hosts Thai/ Iranian Delegation January, 20, 2023 Port City Colombo (PCC) recently welcomed a delegation of senior representatives from the Thai-Sri Lanka […]
TOURISM Sri Lanka tourist arrivals up 175.8-pct in May 2023 Thursday June 8, 2023 1:58 pm ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals increased 175.8 percent […]
National Industry Exhibition 2023 – Sri Lanka 22-25 June, Colombo, Sri Lanka Special Package for Foreign Buyers/Investors Registration by 14th June 2023 Industry 2023 #DiplomacyLK
Ajay Banga President, World Bank Group Ajay Banga, 14th President of the World Bank Group Ajay Banga began his five-year term as World Bank Group […]
Merchandise trade account narrows to USD 583 Mn Friday, June 2, 2023 – Daily News The deficit in the merchandise trade account narrowed to US […]
Canada pledges support for Lanka’s economic stabilization program Thursday, May 4, 2023 – Daily News Canadian High Commissioner Eric Walsh, greets State Minister of Finance […]
May 5, 2023. Buddhists of the world commemorate three events of significance to Buddhists on Vesak Day, which is shared among all traditions and sects. […]
Tourist arrivals cross 100,000 mark for fourth straight month in April 3 May 2023 SL welcomes 105, 498 visitors in April April records daily arrival […]
Sri Lanka exports down 1.96-pct in March, tea up Thursday May 4, 2023 ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports fell 1.96 percent in March 2023 […]
Tea exports down 22% in March, 15% in first quarter 21 April 2023 Declining trend both in tea production and exports continues. Türkiye, Iraq, and […]
Sri Lanka-Canada Business Council hosts interactive evening with Canadian High Commissioner Tuesday, 11 April 2023 The Sri Lanka – Canada Business Council (SLCBC) of The […]
Committee on High Posts approves three new top appointments April 11, 2023 The Committee on High Posts has approved the appointments of two new secretaries […]
Sri Lankan Economy in 2023 : World Bank release new update Sri Lankan Economy in 2023 : World Bank release new update April 5, 2023 […]
Sri Lanka President appoints new Ombudsman April 4, 2023 Retired High Court Judge K.B.K. Hirimburegama was sworn in as the Parliamentary High Commissioner for Administrative […]
Tourism: Arrival figures show promising signs of recovery 2 April, 2023 As anticipated, the number of tourist arrivals have continued to surge since the second […]
Dr. Kingsley Bernard appointed as new EDB Chairman Monday, 3 April 2023 Well-known marketer and management specialist Dr. Kingsley Bernard has been appointed as the […]
Imports plunge to over two and half year low in February Monday, 3 April 2023 – DailyFT At $ 1 b imports lowest since May […]
EDB empowers women-led businesses to succeed Friday, 31 March 2023 00:20 – – 226 The Women Entrepreneurship Development Program organised by the Sri Lanka Export […]
February exports decline by 8% to $ 1 b Saturday, 25 March 2023 Exports sector suffer second consecutive month YoY dip Cumulative earnings down 9.68% […]
Cabinet green-lights submission of new rules under Imports and Exports (Control) Act in Parliament Thursday, 23 March 2023 00:09 – – 245 Cabinet Co-Spokesman and […]
Tourism and Ceylon Tea Promotion in Vienna Saturday, 25 March 2023 – Financial Times The Embassy and Permanent Mission together with Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion […]
“Lanka’s economy will recover with IMF bailout” Thursday, March 23, 2023 The International Monetary Fund has finally approved a $3 billion bailout for Sri Lanka, […]
Sri Lanka: $3bn IMF bailout for struggling economy – BBC Archana Shukla & Annabelle Liang – in Colombo and Singapore Mon, March 20, 2023 at […]
Sri Lanka to sell shares of 7 state owned enterprises March 23, 2023 at 8:15 PM Ministry of Finance says the cabinet has approved the […]
03/20/2023, 11.32SRI LANKA Colombo, clothing sector in crisis: 50,000 workers laid off by Arundathie Abeysinghe There are 300 manufacturing companies that employ 350 thousand workers […]
Friday, 17 March 2023 The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE), the only private sector Chamber that exclusively serves Sri Lankan exporters and […]
Export earnings decline by 11.3% in January 2023 February 28, 2023 Earnings from merchandise exports declined by 11.3% to USD 978 in January 2023, as […]
If Sri Lankan can secure the 36 billion US dollars of export income owed by Sri Lanka it would be able to improve its economy. […]
Upul Dharmadasa appointed Chairman Hilton Hotel Friday, February 17, 2023 Former chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) Upul Dharmadasa, has been […]
Photo Caption: Regional Director of the American Clean Energy Solutions Inc., Mohamed Hussain receiving a copy of a letter approving the project from SLBC Chairman, […]
In 1952, Ceylon Government Railway (CGR)—as it was known then—under the legendary leadership of B. D. Rampala moved towards diesel power in its rolling stock, […]
Wednesday, 8 February 2023 – DAILYFT The Colombo stock market worsened its dip yesterday thanks to bearish local investors but foreigners stepped up buying taking […]
ECONOMY Sri Lanka on right path to emerge from bankruptcy by 2026: President Wednesday February 8, 2023 ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka is on the right […]
Wednesday, 8 February 2023 Analysts opine China’s latest debt relief offer and reiteration still falls short Biggest bilateral creditor with nearly $ 7 b exposure […]
Wednesday, 8 February 2023 The National Sales Average (NSA) for tea in January had risen by Rs. 762.09 in January from a year ago bringing […]
By The Canadian Press Tue., Feb. 7, 2023 OTTAWA – Canada posted a merchandise trade deficit of $160 million in December as both exports and […]
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates February 7, 2023 at 4:18 PM The Sri Lanka rupee has slightly appreciated against the Bahrain Dinar and Qatar Riyal […]
IMF insists on creditor assurances to unlock $2.9 Bn Sri Lanka bailout February 10, 2023 – Bloomberg Report IMF insists on creditor assurances to unlock […]
Tuesday, 5 February 2023 Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Deputy Secretary General and Chief Operating Officer (COO) Alikie Perera has been appointed to the prestigious General […]
Merchandise exports record US $ 1 b in January Business 5 March, 2023 Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports decreased by 8.98% to US$ 1,001.9 million in […]
SRI LANKA CELEBRATES ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH (2023). IT WAS ON FEBRUARY 4, 1948 THAT CEYLON WAS GRANTED ITS INDEPENDENCE AS THE […]
Sri Lanka marks independence anniversary amid economic woes By Bharatha Mallawarachi And Krishan Francis, The Associated Press – Posted Feb 4, 2023, 9:02AM EST. Photo […]
UNICEF has said seven million people in Sri Lanka are in need of humanitarian assistance due to the economic crisis.In its Sri Lanka Humanitarian Situation […]
Eric Walsh, High Commissioner for Canada in Sri Lanka and Maldives Message Ayubowan, vanakam, assalamu alaikum, bonjour, greetings. Welcome to the website of the High […]
2nd February 2023 – Canada’s new High Commissioner (designate) Eric Walsh was among six High Commissioners and eleven newly appointed Ambassadors to Sri Lanka who […]
14 January 2023 This is the first time two former Sri Lankan heads of State have been at the receiving end of targeted sanctions from […]
Canada imposes sanctions on Sri Lankan state officials for human rights violations NEWS RELEASE JANUARY 10, 2023 FROM: GLOBAL AFFAIRS CANADA – The Honourable Mélanie […]
President appoints new chairman for BOC January 5, 2023 President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Finance Minister, appointed President’s Counsel Mr. Ronald Perera […]
Canada says visit by 2 MPs to Sri Lanka not sanctioned 19 November 2022 – Colombo Gazette Canada says a visit by 2 MPs to […]
“WITHOUT PREJUDICE” 1) 2022 was rocked by covert behaviour by Sri Lanka High Commissioner to Canada Harsha Kumara Navaratne, a ‘civilian’ appointed by former president […]
EDB staff walk away during Chairman Suresh de Mel’s new year speech January 3, 2023 NewsWire Report Employees of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board […]
SIAL Canada (20th Edition) MAY 9 AT 10:00 AM – MAY 11 AT 6:00 PM EDT SIAL Canada SIAL Canada is now the only event […]
CODE OF CONDUCT GUIDELINES – CSLBC BOARD OF DIRECTORS BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ CODE OF CONDUCT GUIDELINES The board of directors of the Canada-Sri Lanka Business […]
Eric Walsh becomes Canada’s High Commissioner in the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Mr. Walsh replaces David McKinnon. Eric Walsh (BA Hons [Political Science], […]
Dinesh Weerakkody appointed BOI Chairman Thursday, December 22, 2022 President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday appointed business leader Dinesh Weerakkody as the Chairman of the Board of […]
Sri Lanka’s export performance in October 2022 Earnings from merchandise exports decreased by 8.18% y-o-y to US$ 1,094.8 mn in October 2022 as per the […]
5 Key Habits of Great Leaders Great leaders take action to be more effective in their leadership roles and build trust with their team. By: […]
16 October, 2022 The latest IMF World Economic Outlook report states that over a third of the global economy will contract this year or next, […]
Minister of Foreign Affairs engages in a discussion with Key Business Chambers Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ali Sabry, met with Presidents, Secretaries General, senior officials […]
11 October 2022 Two Australian men have been charged with bribing Sri Lankan officials to secure infrastructure contracts worth millions of dollars. Australian police arrested […]
10 October 2022. President Ranil Wickremesinghe noted that the country needs a national policy that does not change with every government that comes to power […]
THIS WARNING IS DIRECTED AT THE PRESIDENTIAL SECRETARIAT, PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE, FOREIGN MINISTRY, SLEDB, BOI, CEYLON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, SRI LANKA-CANADA BUSINESS COUNCIL AND ALL […]
World trade is expected to lose momentum in the second half of 2022 and remain subdued in 2023 as multiple shocks weigh on the global […]
The Canada-Sri Lanka Business Council and its members welcome Mr. Thushara Rodrigo as the new Consul Genera for Sri Lankan in Toronto. A committed member […]
Economic and fiscal policies, decisions to be discussed: Council to be convened weekly: Wednesday, March 9, 2022. A high-level Economic Council chaired by President Gotabaya […]
The number of foreign tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka jumped 2,767.1 percent year-on-year to 96,507 in February of 2022, as soaring vaccinations around the world […]
Tuesday, 1 March 2022. The Colombo stock market yesterday produced one of its best performances with both indices up over 4% amidst improved turnover as […]
Wednesday, 2 March 2022. Senior officials begin country visit; dialogue with Govt. and private sector The IFC has appointed Lisa Kaestner as the new Country […]
Thursday February 24, 2022. ECONOMYEXT – Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports in January 2022 rose 13 percent from a year earlier to 1,063.63 million US dollars, […]
BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ CODE OF CONDUCT GUIDELINES The board of directors of the Canada-Sri Lanka Business Council (hereinafter called the “Council”) shall maintain the highest […]
Friday December 10, 2021. TRADE DISRUPTION: Sri Lanka’s export industries which saw supply chains hit by Coronavirus are now facing weaker demand in Europe. ECONOMYNEXT […]
December 7, 2021 OTTAWA, Ontario—Today, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, welcomed four new heads of mission to Canada during […]
August, 6, 2021 The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) is collaborating with The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC), and the United States Agency for […]
Thursday, 29 July 2021. Strategy implementation focusing on country attractiveness and revamping BOI through 7-pillar approach Recruits professionals on contract basis to select positions and […]
July 2021 | By Dil Rahut, Jeetendra Prakash Aryal, Tetsushi Sonobe, and Navneet Manchanda Dil Rahut is a senior research fellow at ADBI. Jeetendra Prakash […]
Friday, May 21, 2021. Sri Lanka’s export performance continued its upward momentum in the first three months of 2021. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic induced […]
To set foot upon the gateway to South Asia Friday, May 21, 2021. Port City Colombo, Sri Lanka’s brand-new reclaimed land, slated as the “Gateway […]
Sri Lanka: Kandy to Redevelop Major Transit Terminal to Support Road Safety, Tourism, COVID Recovery COLOMBO, April 22, 2021—The Government of Sri Lanka and the […]
Project to benefit 356,000 rural families COLOMBO, April 22, 2021 — The Government of Sri Lanka and the World Bank signed today a $69.53 million […]
Monday, 12 April 2021. Tropical Green Exports Ltd., a Colombo-based company, commenced operations in the North by declaring open two factories producing coco peat and […]
Monday, April 12, 2021 – In a bid to earn more foreign exchange to Sri Lanka, Premier Ceylon Teas and Spices has introduced the World’s […]
Cabinet approval to repeal Tourism Act of 2005 Tourism stakeholders express concern Monday, April 12, 2021 – Business – Shirajiv Sirimane – Daily News. The […]
April 2021 | Kaittisak Kumse, Tetsushi Sonobe and Dil Rahut Kaittisak Kumse is a former ADBI research associate. Tetsushi Sonobe is Dean and CEO of […]
Wednesday, 31 March 2021 Photo Caption: Brilliant Cuts MD Vindya Perera Brilliant Cuts Ltd. was recognised for the second year by the National Chamber of […]
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon’s commitment to the betterment of the environment, society, and the economy was recognised when the Bank was presented four awards […]
Wednesday March 31, 2021 ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s 12-month consumer price inflation accelerated to 4.1 percent in March 2021 from 3.3 percent in February amid […]
ECONOMYNEXT – Macksons Tower, a newly completed 19-floor mixed development says it is offering flexible rental options support prospective tenants amid tight economic conditions in […]
Thursday, 11 March 2021 Source: Daily FT CBL Group Group Managing Director Sheamalee Wickramasingha accepting the award on behalf of CBL The CBL Group, was […]
March 11, 2021. Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to China Dr. Palitha Kohona met with China’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Luo Zhaohui on 3 March. Vice […]
Wednesday, 10 March 2021. Estimates Q2 growth to be 20% due to the low base of same period a year earlier Services sectors, construction, agriculture […]
Author LBO – Posted on March 8, 2021 | Commodity, Economy As per the Customs statistics, earnings from merchandise exports recorded a negative growth of […]
Sri Lanka’s first Virtual Design Festival – SLDF 2021 AOD is Sri Lanka’s pioneering design educator, an influential creative authority and most future ready design […]
EDB sets export target of US$ 13.39 bn for 2020 Wednesday, December 30, 2020. The Export Development Board (EDB) has set up a revised export […]
US$ 1 billion investment for Colombo International Finance Centre Friday, December 18, 2020. The first investment within the Colombo Port City will commence with the […]
New chairpersons appointed to Lanka Sathosa and CWE December 28, 2020 – Source: Adaderana Rear Admiral (Retd) Ananda Peiris has been appointed as the new […]
Tea Board allocates USD 30 mn for B2C campaign Wednesday, December 30, 2020. Menaka Indrakumar – Daily News The Sri Lanka Tea Board has allocated […]
We need to transform from international political diplomacy to economic diplomacy: Foreign Secretary Colombage October, 27, 2020 Economic diplomacy is the use of the full […]
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of The Sri Lanka-Canada Business Council was held recently. Canada’s High Commissioner in Sri Lanka David McKinnon graced the occasion […]
Port City Colombo wins ‘Global Best Project Award’ Friday, October 9, 2020. Bringing the attention of the world to Sri Lanka once again, Port City […]
Friday October 2, 2020 12:05 ECONOMYNEXT- Sri Lanka’s Board of Investment, the Colombo Port City Project and several other institutions which are in the National […]
OUR NATIONAL IDENTITY Upali Obeyesekere seeks to build bridges between communities Q: As far as perceptions go, do you think Sri Lanka can regain its composure […]
Another Resolution to borrow Rs.750 Billion Treasury Bills : Budget for 2021 to be presented in November: Thursday, August 27, 2020 Amali Mallawaarachchi – Daily […]
Sri Lanka’s former President Mahinda Rajapaksa was sworn in as the prime minister for the fourth time Sunday (Aug.9) after his party Sri Lanka Podujana […]
Mahinda Rajapaksa sworn-in as Prime Minister By: Upali Obeyesekere A lot of water has flowed under the bridge since Sri Lanka President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa ordered […]
The Board of Investment (BOI), the apex body driving investments, has revised its target to achieve Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) in the range of US$ […]
Friday, 31 January 2020 Sets $ 18.5 b merchandise and service exports target for 2020, up 15% from $ 16.1 b last year Modest growth […]
Sri Lanka President prorogued Parliament for one month Author LBO Posted on December 2, 2019 | Politics Dec 02, 2019 (LBO) – President Gotabaya Rajapaksa […]
Friday, November 22, 2019. A new Cabinet consisting of a total of 16 ministers were sworn in before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat, […]
November 21, 2019 – Colombo, Sri Lanka. Opposition Leader and former President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday took oaths as Prime Minister of the Republic in a […]
Dr. P.B. Jayasundera S.R. Attygalle and Major General (retd) Kamal Gunaratne. Taking up his official duties as head of State last morning, newly elected President […]
SLPP candidate Gotabhaya Rajapaksa defeated DNF candidate Sajith Premadasa to win the Sri Lanka Presidential Elections held on Saturday, November 16. When the final results […]
PHOTO IMAGE: New office bearers: Seated from L-R: Ramya Weerakoon, Infotechs Limited, Committee Member; Sajith Rajapaksa, Vice President SLCBC; David McKinnon, High Commissioner for Canada; […]
A global giant in pump and water technologies, Danish-based multinational Grundfos, has reportedly expressed its keenness to enhance its engagement with Sri Lanka and become […]
I’m a big fan of countries eliminating barriers to entry, whether that comes in the form of removing the hassle or cost associated with visiting. […]
Procurement guidelines before Cabinet next week Comments / 584 Views / Friday, 19 April 2019 00:00 Long awaited guidelines sent to Cabinet Office Commission expects […]
The Road Development Authority stated that Sri Lankan expressways generated an income of Rs. 320 million during the past 12 days. Expressway Operations Maintenance and […]
Canadian firm agrees to set up 100 mw plant: Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Power, Energy and Business Development Ministry Secretary Dr. Suren Batagoda and Canadian […]
Times Travel Editor|TRAVEL NEWS, SRI LANKA – Apr 19, 2019. Sri Lanka to offer free visa on arrival to IndiansCredit: Getty Images In a welcome […]
UPALI OBEYESEKERE – PRESIDENT, CSLBC It was Upali Obeyesekere who pioneered the import of food products to Canada and also to USA way back in […]
Sri Lanka’s envoy to Canada, Asoka Girihagama presented his Credentials as Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to Governor General Julie Payette of Canada at a […]
October 31, 2018. Ambassador Ravinatha Aryasinha, a senior officer of the Sri Lanka Foreign Service, assumed duties as the Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign […]
Following is an excerpt of an article that appeared in the United Kingdom. Sri Lanka export overview – Sri Lanka is a trading and a […]
Oct 10, 2018. ECONOMYNEXT – Prices of petrol and a grade of diesel will be increased from midnight Wednesday, Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Finance announced. […]
News Release October 9, 2018 Ontario’s Government for the People continues to create and protect jobs, put more money in people’s pockets and restore accountability […]
September 30, 2018 The Consumer Affairs Authority has issued an extraordinary gazette notification regulating the sale of bottled drinking water in the island. The […]
President Maithripala Sirisena will address the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly on the first day of the high-level General Debate on September […]
U.S. and Sri Lankan Governments Discuss Disaster Preparedness ahead of South-Western Monsoons Friday, August 24, 2018 U.S. and Sri Lankan governments discuss disaster preparedness The […]
April 6, 2018 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The Government of Canada is committed to broadening Canada’s trade ties, creating […]
Minister Morneau Takes Canada's Plan for a Strong Economy to Hong Kong and Shanghai March 29, 2018 – Hong Kong, China – Department of Finance Canada The Government of […]
SriLankan Airlines (UL) and Air Seychelles have entered into a Special Prorate Agreement that will enhance their respective route networks and provide greater travel options […]
Statement From Canadian Foreign Minister From Global Affairs Canada March 7, 2018 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign […]
What marketing lessons should we learn from the Oscars that took place on Sunday (March 4)? A mega entertainment event, such as the Oscars, attracts millions of […]
Tuesday, 6 March 2018 – Courtesy: DailyFT Consumer Affairs Authority approves hike in 50kg bag after industry seeks Rs. 60 increase Consumer group slams raise, […]
Tuesday, 6 March 2018 – Courtesy: DailyFT Rejects media reports, says reserves, inflation and broad money on target No reason to raise interest rates in […]
President/Secretary All Sri Lankan Associations in Toronto, Canada Dear Mr President/Secretary 70th Anniversary of Independence Day Celebrations – 2018 We are pleased to inform you […]
Consumers are now more demanding of products, services and brands than ever before and are using digital tools to articulate and fulfil their […]
SUBJECT: BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ CODE OF CONDUCT GUIDELINES The board of directors of the Canada-Sri Lanka Business Council (hereinafter called the “Council”) shall maintain the […]
Nov 16, 2017 (LBO) – Shangri-la Hotel Colombo was opened today by President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. Sri Lankan born Bollywood actress Jacqueline […]
Courtesy: DailyFT – Friday, 20 October 2017. The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Guangzhou facilitated the participation of Sri Lankan SMEs in trade […]
Courtesy: DailyFT – Thursday, 19 October 2017. Tender conditions revised to encourage more bids: Minister TEC Report on proposal for LNG plant in Kerawalapitiya to be handed […]
Sri Lanka : Second Review under the Extended Arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility, Request for Waivers of Applicability and Nonobservance of Performance Criterion, and […]
SriLankan Airlines launches direct flights to Hong Kong. SriLankan will operate the route five times per week. The commencement of the Hong Kong-Colombo direct operations […]
Industry veteran Paddy Withana has been appointed as a Tourism Advisor to Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe. Previously he was the Chairman of the Sri Lanka […]
MoU on economic partnership inked during President Sirisena’s successful visit to Dhaka 14 agreements signed to bolster greater bilateral cooperation Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have agreed […]
Board Member 101: Fiduciary Duties The foundation of a board member’s service is their fiduciary duty to shareholders. Before we jump into what kinds of […]
What is Due Diligence? Due diligence is an investigation of a business or person prior to signing a contract, or an act with a certain […]
High Commission of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Request for Flood Relief Assistance to Sri Lanka The High Commission of Sri Lanka in […]
SriLankan Airlines to establish its presence in Australia Melbourne joins the Airline’s global route network from October 2017 Colombo May 28, 2017: SriLankan Airlines, the […]
Colombo, Sri Lanka. Monday, May 22, 2017. ECONOMYNEXT – Ministers Mangala Samaraweera and Ravi Karunanayake swapped their portfolios in the long-awaited cabinet reshuffle, which also […]
2017 is an eventful year for the tea industry in Sri Lanka. It is the 150th anniversary since the tea industry first started and there […]
The 9th annual Footwear and Leather Fair successfully concluded at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre after three days, where the public were able to […]
By Raf Casert The Associated Press – Courtesy BRUSSELS – The European Union’s parliament approved a trade deal with Canada on Wednesday, extolling the pact as a […]
January 16, 2017 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Bill Morneau, Minister of Finance; the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science […]
We invite memberships from all Canadian companies interested in doing business with Sri Lanka. Annual Membership is $100 per calendar year. Members are privileged to […]
Resident Visas for up to 5 years would be issued to foreigners who would invest a minimum of US $ 300 000 in Sri Lanka, Finance […]
Chrystia Freeland, the rookie international trade minister who closed the Canada-EU free trade deal, moves to Foreign Affairs replacing Liberal veteran Stéphane Dion. By BRUCE […]
The President and board of directors of Canada-Sri Lanka Business Council take this opportunity to wish all our members, business associates and stakeholders a Very […]
The 83-year-old leader served twice as Prime Minister, first from 2000 to 2001 and then from 2005 to 2010. Veteran Sri Lankan politician Ratnasiri Wickremanayake, […]
Thank you for your continued partnership! As the year ends, we think about all we are grateful for. Our relationship with you is one thing we […]
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM–(Marketwired – October 30, 2016) – The Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) applauds the Government of Canada for signing the historic Comprehensive Economic […]
Another year will be over, another year will come. We hope and pray that the lights of Diwali illuminate the new chapter of your life. […]
PMD News (G) Thursday October 13th, 2016 The inauguration ceremony of the 16th edition of the World Export Development Forum was held under the patronage […]
Canada and Sri Lanka have discussed and agreed in principal to have a fully-fledged Code Share Agreement, the Sri Lankan High Commission in Canada said. […]
Sri Lanka and the Philippines further cemented relations with the signature of Visa Waiver Agreement for Diplomatic and Official Passport Holders today at the […]
High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India Chitranganee Wagiswara presented credentials to the President of India Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapathi Bhawan in New Delhi on […]
Future financial centres are unlikely to be studded with high rise skyscrapers with big brand logos illuminated with neon lights, as one could find in […]
Veteran city hotelier and tourism industry leader M. Shanthikumar has warned on the dangers of the move to abolish the minimum room rate in […]
Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka rose 11.8 percent from a year earlier to 186,288 in August 2016, with total visitors up 16 percent to 1.359 […]
The World Export Development Forum (WEDF) 2016 is scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka on October 12-13 Minister of Development Strategies and International Trade […]
Jul 25, 2016. ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has extended by a month the deadline for expressions of interest in the pre-qualification […]
Jul 27, 2016 Latest News, Local News 0 588 Views The Foreign Minister of Canada Stephane Dion will arrive in Sri Lanka today on an official visit. The […]
Please may we bring to your attention that the submission deadline has been extended for Migration Plus+ Video and Story Competition, held by the International […]
SINGAPORE: Negotiations for a Sri Lanka-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (SLSFTA) are underway, the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) said on Monday (Jul 18). Minister […]
Opportunities of Convergence Speech at the South Asian Diaspora Convention by Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe , Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. On Monday 18th July 2016, in Singapore. Mr […]
IFC, a member of the World Bank and the IFC-Canada Climate Change Program and the Canadian Government plan to help Sri Lankan private […]
July 10, 2016 – Shanghai, China – Global Affairs Canada While attending the G20 Trade Ministers Meeting in Shanghai, China, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, […]
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) in collaboration with the International Trade Centre (ITC) will host the 16th edition of the World Export Development […]
Jul 11, 2016. ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s Board of Investment has signed 11 agreements to set up new apartment complexes with total estimated investments […]
The Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka and the Export Development Board (EDB) met recently to explore areas of cooperation between the two economic […]
July 4, 2016, 6:43 pm The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce warmly welcomes the appointment of Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy as the Governor of the […]
JUNE 28, 2015. Colombo, Sri Lanka. Canadian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka, Ms. Shelley Whiting Canada is among the top 10 entrepreneurial economies in […]
Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy succeeds Arjuna Mahendran, whose tenure, marked by controversies on the issuance of bonds, came to an end on Thursday. Indrajit Coomaraswamy, veteran […]
Deputy Foreign Minister Dr. Harsha de Silva By Uditha Jayasinghe – Daily FT The Government yesterday handed over its formal application for regaining […]
Samantha Ranatunga was reelected as the Chairperson of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce for a second consecutive year. Rajendra Theagarajah and Dr. Hans […]
Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka hosted the annual Japan-Sri Lanka Government Private Sector Joint Forum for existing Japanese Companies based in Sri […]
World Bank predicts 5.3% growth for next 3 years. In its latest Global Economic Prospects report, the World Bank predicts Sri Lanka's economic growth will […]
The Following Tender Notice has been posted in the Sri Lanka High Commission in Canada website. We are pleased to share it with you. […]
Sri Lanka’s Agency for Development gets off the ground soon. By Bandula Sirimanna – Business Times (Courtesy). The much-awaited Sri Lanka’s Agency for Development is […]
The Government of Canada has provided CAD $310,000 (approximately 35 million LKR) in support to humanitarian relief efforts in Sri Lanka in response to […]
FLOOD RELIEF ASSISTANCE TO SRI LANKA This is to inform that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Colombo has informed this High Commission that a […]
A Canada – Sri Lanka friendship group has been formed in the Canadian Parliament to boost ties between both countries. The election of office […]
Presidents of Sri Lanka Associations / Organizations, Dear Sir / Madam, Website of Adopt a Village Market We are pleased […]
The Canada-Sri Lanka Business Council was formed in October 1990, and its board of directors resolved to celebrate their 25th anniversary milestone late this year […]
US-SRI LANKA TRADE AND INESTMENT FRAMEWORK COUNCIL ADOPTS ACTION PLAN TO BOOST BILATERAL TRADE. Minister of Development Strategies and International Trade Malik Samarawickrama led Sri […]
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka will stop giving tax holidays under Board of Investment Law and limit it to breaks available under the Inland Revenue […]
The board of directors of Canada-Sri Lanka Business Council wishes you a happy and prosperous Sinhala & Tamil New Year! Being a significant […]
Press Release SLCG The attached is a Press Release in Sinhala, Tamil and English issued by the Consultation Task Force on Reconciliation Mechanisms in Sri […]
To: Canadian Business Community We are pleased to disseminate the following trade information with special interest to Sri Lanka exporters participation in the renowned SIAL […]
TAKE NOTICE that the Annual General Meeting of the Canada-Sri Lanka Business Council will be held on Sunday, April 10, 2016, from 09:30 onwards, in […]
Notice on Dual Citizenship Notice Please note that the Department of Immigration and Emigration of Sri Lanka has not appointed any Agent or Representative to […]
Sri Lanka Investment and Business Conclave 2016 takes place in the Oak Room – Cinnamon Grand Colombo – Sri Lanka from March 8th – 10th. […]
The 68th Independence Day celebrations in Toronto attracted a cross section of Sri Lankans to Ontario Science Centre where the Consulate General for Sri […]
Sri Lanka was at a crucial juncture where hard choices had to be made, the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Canada, Ahmed A. Jawad said. […]
The Canada-Sri Lanka Business Council (CSLBC) is a success story! Formed in 1990, the council promotes bilateral trade, investment, tourism, technology transfer and industrial cooperation […]
For the first time, the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) in its 175 year old history has come out with a set of 10 […]
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Harsha De Silva is scheduled to speak in detail about the government’s plans to boost ‘Economic Diplomacy,’ at […]
Canada sees great potential and synergy in Sri Lanka to do business with Canadian businesses and Canadian import market. Canada’s aim is to build ties […]
FM chairs Commonwealth Foreign Ministers Meeting Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera chaired the Commonwealth Foreign Ministers Meeting held in New York on Thursday. Foreign Ministers from […]
The first Budget of the new Government will be presented to the Parliament on 20 November. Commencing the debate on six financial resolutions […]
Reuters: Sri Lankan shares ended little changed on Friday ahead of the central bank’s policy rate decision later in the day where it is widely […]
Rohan Perera, Director of CSLBC participated in SIAL Canada 2015 in Toronto. He is President, Global Business Network Inc. Awards Basilur Tea Book collection – […]
Ms. Bogdan is currently Chief of Protocol of Canada and Champion for Women in the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD). She joined […]
Deputy Consul General for Sri Lanka in Toronto, H.M.B. Herath was accorded a historic farewell on August 22nd at the prestigious Richmond Hill Country […]
March 27, 2012, 5:52 pm The Sri Lanka – Canada Business Council (SLCBC) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will be organizing a luncheon meeting […]
News Releases MONTREAL, Oct. 20, 2011 /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada and SriLankan Airlines announced today a code share agreement that will make flying between […]
Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner in Canada Daya Perera was the keynote speaker at a well-attended plenary session held in Toronto at the Holiday Inn Hotel […]
Formed in 1990, The Canada-Sri Lanka Business Council (CSLBC) celebrated its 10th anniversary this year. There were four presidents who provided stewardship to the Council in […]
Canada-Sri Lanka Business Council is a business incorporated in 1990 with Corporations Canada, a division of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada. The Corporation […]
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