Behind the invisibility cloak: Sri Lanka’s hidden state-owned enterprises
The Government cannot afford to keep bailing out mismanaged enterprises, and the first step to addressing the SOE problem is to determine the number of entities the state governs, argues Advocata. Read More »
PickMe drivers protest new app features
A group of PickMe drivers launched a protest campaign in front of the PickMe Head Office in Nugegoda earlier last week over two new upgrades in the company’s taxi operations. Read More »
Colour code grace period for biscuit makers
The content colour code system for solid food which was initially scheduled to be introduced from 2 April will be made mandatory only from 1 July. Read More »
Global tourism campaign only in second half of year
The launch of Sri Lanka’s much hyped global tourism promotional campaign will only be launched in June or July due to delays stemming from the political crisis in late 2018. Read More »
New oil refinery with $ 3.85 b FDI from Singapore & Oman
An oil refinery complex will be constructed in the Mirijjawila Export Processing Zone with a Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) of US$ 3.85 billion from Oman and Singapore. Read More »
Can the ECT buoy the Colombo Port?
Advocata Institute explores why the East Container Terminal should be opened for private ownership as soon as possible, following the precedents set by the BOT models of other terminals. Read More »
Fuel price hike; LIOC says not enough
Lanka IOC has expressed disappointment about the Government’s fuel price revision through its price formula, saying revised local fuel prices are much lower than the current global oil prices. Read More »