TRADE WARS
US negotiators on Monday headed into talks with Chinese counterparts as the two countries seek a deal to end a trade war that has
REGIONAL MARKETS
Hong Kong, China | AFP | Friday 1/4/2019 – There was no respite for Asian investors Friday as most regional markets suffered more losses
GLOBAL WARMING
The World Bank is to invest US$ 200 billion to help countries reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change. This falls
WILDLIFE FORENSICS
Crime scene investigation (CSI) expert and founder of Serendipity Wildlife Foundation Ravi Perera, along with the Wildlife and Nature
STATE DEADLOCK
Washington, United States | AFP | Sunday 12/30/2018 – The paralysis triggered by the US government shutdown could have unexpected
REGIONAL MARKETS
Hong Kong, China | AFP | Friday 12/28/2018 – Asian investors moved with caution in Friday trade after days of volatility on global financial
GLOBAL FORUM
Sri Lanka Tourism is gearing up to host the World Wildlife Conference – CITES CoP18 in May 2019 in Colombo where over 3,000 foreign
CABINET APPOINTEES
Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena named a 30 member cabinet Thursday to end a crippling seven week power struggle with his prime minister but only after a final tussle over who should control the police.
INTERNAL POLITICS
Several weeks after President Maithripala Sirisena abruptly replaced incumbent Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe with former president
IFRS 9: MANAGEABLE IMPACT FOR INSURERS
Insurers are likely to see a moderate increase in investment income volatility following the
HIGHER EDUCATION
Sri Lanka announced Sunday the closure of a private medical college at the centre of a long running controversy over teaching standards
CYBER THEFT
Sri Lankan police have arrested two men for allegedly helping international criminals who hacked into computers at a Taiwan bank and stole millions of dollars,
REGIONAL MARKETS
Most Asian stock markets turned lower Friday after another missile launch by North Korea stoked the possibility of fresh geopolitical tensions while the
TOURIST ARRIVALS
International tourist numbers grew 6.4 percent in the first half of 2017, the strongest half year figures in seven years, with Mediterranean destinations
MARKET UPDATE
Asian traders moved cautiously Monday with turmoil in the White House fuelling concerns about Donald Trump’s economic agenda as a central bankers’ summit comes into view later in the week.
FISCAL POLICY
Sri Lanka announced tax cuts and subsidised loans for small businesses and exporters Thursday, amid concerns a raging drought and flash flooding could drag on economic growth.
REGIONAL MARKETS
Most Asian markets started clawing back losses Monday as fears fuelled by spiralling North Korean tensions showed tentative signs of easing and safe-haven assets lost momentum.
FINANCIAL INQUIRY
Sri Lanka’s foreign minister resigned Thursday after being linked to a controversial financial trader under investigation for allegedly causing millions of dollars of losses to the island’s coffers.
TEA INDUSTRY
The world faces a shortage of prized Darjeeling tea because of deadly unrest in the idyllic Indian Himalayan foothills where it is grown.
SOUTHERN PORT
Sri Lanka on Saturday sealed a billion-dollar deal to let a Chinese state firm take over a loss-making port in a move that worries many, including its giant neighbour India
