Category: BUSINESS
“Corruption, crime, drugs are main challenges for every country” – President
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - President Maithripala Sirisena expect to place Sri Lanka in the number one position among the countries in the ... Read More
Central Bank cancels licence of Standard Credit Finance Limited with immediate effect
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The Central Bank has cancelled the licence of Standard Credit Finance Limited (TSCFL) with immediate effect. (more…) Read More
China firm readying international gem and jewellery hub in Sri Lanka
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - A Chinese gold mining giant announced that it is ready to set up an international standard, modern gold, ... Read More
Sri Lanka tops at International Civil Aviation Organisation audit
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Sri Lanka has shown 88.57% of overall Effective Implementation of International Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) at Safety ... Read More
Steps implemented to address over-visitation to Yala – Prime Minister’s Office
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Steps have been taken to address over-visitation to the Yala Wildlife Park and to gradually limit the number ... Read More
Minister Rishad Bathiudeen leaves for Malaysia to attend Global Leadership Awards 2018
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Minister of Industry and Commerce Rishad Bathiudeen left the country to attend the Global Leadership Awards 2018 to ... Read More
Kuwait keen to boost and expand relations with Sri Lanka
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Assistant to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait Ali Suleiman Al-Saeed called on Foreign Minister Tilak Marapana ... Read More
Iran dismisses Sri Lanka’s oil debt swap with tea proposal
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Iran has described as “Impossible” Sri Lanka’s proposal to clear its oil debts worth $250 million to Iran ... Read More
Government to write-off loans given up to Rs. 100,000 to drought-affected women
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The Cabinet of Ministers, on the recommendation of the Minister of Finance and Mass Media Mangala Samaraweera decided ... Read More
Colombo Port transhipment operations witnesses the highest growth
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Establishing a record in transshipment operations the Port of Colombo has witnessed the highest growth of 19.8% in ... Read More
Electric three wheelers manufactured in Sri Lanka by 2020
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The first batch of electric three wheelers manufactured in Sri Lanka will be ready by 2020. (more…) Read More
Minister Rishad Bathiudeen commends Premier’s assurance of financial support for SMEs
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Sri Lanka is to unleash one of the largest ever support initiatives for its start-ups and entrepreneurs. He ... Read More
Norochcholai Lakvijaya Power Plant anticipates EPL renewal
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Norochcholai Lakvijaya Power Plant anticipates a renewal of its Environmental Protection Licence (EPL), the State newspaper reports quoted ... Read More
Sri Lanka considering to settle Iran oil due payments with tea exports
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Sri Lanka says it is considering a plan to settle payments to Iran for previous oil purchases by ... Read More
Amaraweera assures maximum relief for exporters of agricultural crops
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Maximum relief will be given for exporters of agricultural crops, Minister of Agriculture Mahinda Amaraweera said. (more…) Read More