SMEs urged to apply for CBSL relief measures before 31 March deadline
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) this week urged borrowers to avail themselves of relief measures introduced to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) before the March 31, 2025 deadline.
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No need to raise funds from global debt markets even in 2028: CB Governor
Can regain access possibly in two years Debt-for-Nature Swaps preferred over Green Bonds
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India surpasses Sri Lanka to become world’s second largest tea exporter – report
According to data released by the Tea Board of India, India has exported 254 million kg of tea in 2024, thus becoming the second-highest exporter in the world.
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Sri Lanka Police issue directives for owners providing tuk-tuks to foreign tourists
Sri Lanka Police reported that an increase in the number of foreigner tourists visiting the country and driving three-wheelers has been observed.
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Standard Chartered group to exit wealth & retail banking business in SL
Standard Chartered Group, as a part of its strategy, said it is exploring the sale of its Wealth & Retail Banking (WRB) business in Sri Lanka, subject to regulatory approvals.
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SriLankan Airlines’ ownership should remain local, despite growing foreign interest: CEO
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines Richard Nuttall states that as Sri Lanka’s economy recovers and tourism returns,
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Central Bank keeps policy rate unchanged amid economic recovery
The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 8.00%,
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People crown LOLC for ninth consecutive year
LOLC once again emerges as the “People’s Financial Services Brand of the Year”,
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Lanka India Business Association launched in Sri Lanka
With India poised to become the second largest economy in the world by 2075 (FT report) and becoming the fastest growing economy in the world,
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CPC to export lubricants to Bangladesh within two months
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) plans to begin exporting lubricating oil within the next two months.
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