Sri Lanka's only national business newspaper | Daily FT
WEBSri Lankan capital markets firm repositions itself for global audience. Wednesday, 18 September 2024 03:58. ACS Capital, formerly known as Nation Lanka Equities, has begun a mission to target the global audience for securities listed on the Colombo Stock Exc ..
Sri Lanka's only business publication | Daily FT
WEBWaterdale Residencies by Home Lands Group recognised as BOI-approved project. Monday, 9 September 2024 02:02. 1. 2. 3. Latest news, analysis and opinions from the Daily FT, Sri Lanka's only national business newspaper.
First Capital Holdings posts best ever results in FY23
WEBMay 30, 2023 · First Capital Holdings PLC, yesterday announced impressive financial results, and a remarkable turnaround from the previous year, marking the year ended 31 March 2023 its most successful in its 40-year history. The Group’s financial results exhibit an impressive feat, with a Total Comprehensive Income of Rs. 2.71 billion, showcasing a significant improvement from the previous year’s Total ...
Colombo’s Port City, ‘city of the future’ rising from the sea
WEBDec 28, 2021 · The Port City Colombo project, located near Colombo’s Central Business District, is a large-scale investment project jointly developed by the CHEC and the Sri Lankan Government. It is regarded as a model of cooperation between China and Sri Lanka in jointly building the Belt and Road. Alwis has witnessed the …
How Sri Lanka’s economy can implement cryptocurrency and …
WEBOct 26, 2021 · By Don Jayamaha Jr. Sri Lanka’s road to recovery from the global pandemic and economic crisis has opened up the doors of cryptocurrency and blockchain as a viable solution to strengthen its economy. Sri Lanka has lost over $ 400 million of annual income from the tourism industry and $ 1.3 billion annual income from overseas employment.
Recent performance of the Colombo stock market - Daily FT
WEBOct 12, 2021 · The Colombo Stock Exchange’s (CSE) market capitalisation is up by 42% YTD to Rs. 4.215 trillion. Both the ASPI and S&P SL20 gained 5% in September 2021 (Daily FT, 1/10/2021). The recent seemingly outstanding performance of the share market is of course an excellent outcome, particularly for …
The Fragile States Index, Sri Lanka and the idea of sustainable ...
WEBOct 22, 2016 · The 2016 Fragile States Index (FSI), compiled by the US think tank the ‘Fund for Peace’ (FFP) and the magazine ‘Foreign Policy’, listed Sri Lanka as the most improved country in 2016 out of an analysis of 178 other nations, highlighting its improving trends on various indicators that define state fragility and strength.
Smart digital farming in agriculture: Status and prospects for Sri ...
WEBDec 12, 2019 · Way forward. Digital transformation is extremely essential for Sri Lanka’s agriculture given its significant role in the economy as a contributor to GDP, employment, food and people’s income. Yet, the sector faces a growing number of challenges and constraints that include low productivity, poor product quality, climate change, etc.
Sri Lanka Tourism enables sustainable development | Daily FT
WEBJul 7, 2021 · The COVID-19 global pandemic may have ravaged the global travel and tourism industry, but it has also provided a one-of-a-kind opportunity to press the reset button for the sector. Capitalising on this opportunity, Sri Lanka Tourism is charting a new environmentally-friendly way forward for the sector to navigate the future in a sustainable manner. Sustainable tourism is important to protect ...
Sri Lanka’s economic crisis requires stronger policy response
WEBMar 22, 2022 · However, in Sri Lanka extremely loose monetary policy due to excessive money printing by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) to finance the Government’s deficit has pushed inflation to double digit levels. Further, core inflation which excludes food and energy has risen to 10.9% in February 2022 reflecting the demand pressures in …