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Economy

Commercial Leasing & Finance PLC records a breakout performance in 2019/20

Increases PAT by 29% and retains industry-best NPLs β€˜A’ Stable rating reaffirmed by ICRA Rated amongst Top 50 Brands for 2019/20 by LMD Commercial Leasing and Finance PLC (CLC) concluded FY2019/20 on an impressive note, consistently performing well year on…

The FHA pioneers in treating Sri Lanka towards financial inclusion

By Roshan Abeygoonewardena The Finance Houses Association of Sri Lanka (FHA), as the apex body of 39 Regulated Finance Companies registered with Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), plays an important role in the finance and banking sector of Sri…

Huawei MateBook D15 and MateBook 13 optimize productivity with a pack of innovative features

By Vidura Prabhath Huawei, the innovative smartphone manufacturer, recently marked its footprint in the laptop arena with the launch of Huawei MateBook D15 and Matebook 13. Both the laptops are not just aesthetically designed showpieces; they offer many more to…

Autogroup International steers into 25 years in conversion and re-manufacture of high-value American vehicles

People around the world cherish US manufactured SUV’s and Pick-up trucks for their premium look and features coupled with the ample spaciousness which is a key for travelling purposes. But most of these vehicles are unfortunately designed for left-hand driving…

CBSL’s COVID-19 Relief Measures

How are we helping the Country, Economy and YOU? This press statement aims to create public awareness about the operational and policy measures undertaken by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka thus far during 2020, to support the economy, the…

Request for a More Cautious and Measured Approach Regarding Re-opening of Schools

Due to the concerns raised of over the health and safety of 4.5million students and over 200,000 teachers, a group of credible and responsible citizens spearheaded by the members of the Voluntary Initiative for National COVID-19 response effort – Education…

The β€˜10 New Realities’ and Opportunities in Sri Lanka as a result of Covid-19

By Dr. Nirmal De Silva – Associate Professor in Business, Board Director and Entrepreneur Over the last few weeks there have been many discussions, ideas and content on the impact of Covid-19 on businesses and the economy in particular. It…

Economic fallout of COVID-19

Struggling for day-to-day survival: A group of fish sellers on business during the β€˜lockdown’ to Covid 19 in Sri Lanka  – Pic by Kithsiri de mel While the government’s response to COVID-19 may have shielded Sri Lanka from a major loss…

Payments through OIAs suspended for 3 months

The government has taken steps to suspend Sri Lankan residents from making payments through Outdraw Investment Accounts (OIA) for overseas investments for a period of three months. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Economic…

UN foresees global economy to contract 0.9% in 2020

UN (AP) – The global economy could shrink almost 1% this year due to the new coronavirus, a sharp reversal from the pre-pandemic forecast of 2.5% growth, the United Nations said Wednesday. The U.N. Department of Economic and Social Affairs…