FMCG SECTOR
A sector that is evolving and adapting, to cater to the hyper-empowered and tech augmented consumer.
THE UN RESOLUTION
The latest UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) resolution on Sri Lanka (40/1 of March 2019) was a rollover of 30/1 of 2015. This extension contains an appreciation
DIGITALISATION DILEMMA
MAYDAY CALL FOR LABOUR? Ruwandi Perera explores how humans can thrive even in the age…
STATE OF THE NATION
It takes sincere intentionto transform simple politics into good governance. There’s an art or science, or an elusive alchemy of the two, which has escaped
CG GROUP
The extraordinary visionary whose unbridled optimism and trailblazing foresight has seen him etch manifold chapters in building a formidable empire
CILT
The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT) Sri Lanka held their first Logistics Leaders Evening for 2019 on 10th January at the Kingsbury Hotel
BLTM
India’s leading trade show on business, MICE and luxury travel, the Business & Luxury Travel Mart was held at The Leela Ambience
HELAWOOD POPCORN
PEO TV, the entertainment arm of Sri Lanka Telecom launched “HELAWOOD POPCORN”, a new virtual space to discuss and explore
ASIA-PACIFIC FORUM ON ENVIRONMENT
Sri Lanka will submit new proposals to combat environmental challenges, and take special steps to ensure the reduction of food waste
HARBOUR TO UNDERGO MAKEOVER
The Kankesanthurai (KKS) Harbour – currently operated by the Sri Lankan Navy – is set to be transformed into a port that can handle general cargo.
ENTERPRISE SRI LANKA PROGRAMME
More concessionary loans are in the pipeline for the Enterprise Sri Lanka programme, which offers such loans to entrepreneurs, SMEs and large
EASING HEALTHCARE EXPENDITURE
Sri Lanka’s free healthcare delivery package is aimed at minimising patient expenditure, according to Sri Lanka’s Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine
ATTACK INQUIRY
Two peacekeepers from Sri Lanka died and six were wounded in central Mali Friday when their vehicle hit a mine, the UN said, urging a swift
NATIONAL PEACE COUNCIL
In March this year Sri Lanka will report back to the UN Human Rights Council on its implementation of Resolution 30/1 which it co-sponsored in October 2015
APPAREL TECHNOLOGY
Sri Lanka’s textile and handloom sector is to receive a major upgrade after decades with the introduction of the Jacquard loom.
FITCH RATINGS
Fitch Ratings has downgraded the National Long-Term Rating and senior unsecured debentures of Housing Development Finance Corporation Bank of Sri Lanka
WORLD BANK
Sri Lanka and the World Bank today signed a $200 million loan agreement to help increase the use and the quality of Sri Lanka’s primary healthcare services.
YOUTH FORUM
LMD – Sri Lanka’s pioneering business magazine – is on the lookout for dynamic individuals to voice their opinion on the burning issues of this day and age.
Financial Services
This week we speak with Entrepreneur Tammy Barton, founder of MyBudget
GLOBAL FUNDING
In a special statement, Managing Director of the IMF Christine Lagarde said the global lending body is ready to support Sri Lanka and will resume programme discussions in February.
