The art of pitching to win
It is a commonly held belief in Sri Lanka that pitching is extremely difficult, especially with the little time allocated for a pitch deck. However, in reality it is easier than it seems at first. Read More »
Crisis delays Sri Lanka’s food export plans to India
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enable Sri Lanka to operate food laboratories accredited by India has been postponed due to the prevailing political crisis. Read More »
Overdue BIA interim terminal won’t begin construction at least till March
Construction of the long delayed interim departure terminal at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) is unlikely to be set up at least till March, 2019. Read More »
Over Rs. 30 b foreign outflows from Sri Lanka’s bonds and stocks since crisis
Sri Lanka’s equity and bond markets have seen foreign outflows of over Rs. 30 billion since the political crisis began on 26 October, latest data shows. Read More »
CBSL independence not affected by political crisis: Governor
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has been functioning independently and unhindered amidst the prevailing political crisis in the country, said CBSL Governor Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy. Read More »
China-less US farmers look to Sri Lankan market
The ongoing trade war between China and the US has caused desperate US soybean farmers to explore the possibility of Sri Lanka becoming a bigger buyer of their produce. Read More »
Chambers call parliamentarians’ conduct ‘shameful’, embarrassing
Four leading industrial chambers have condemned the conduct of parliamentarians after the events of today and yesterday in the house, calling it both "shameful" and a national "embarrassment". Read More »