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Philippine post C-19 economic recovery underway – PSP Governor

BusinessBSP Governor Benjamin E. DioknoTags: Print EditionCentral Bank Governor Describes Recovery Progress, Road Ahead Amid New Challenges Tokyo, Japan – Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin E. Diokno said the…

JKH recurring EBITDA grows 152% to Rs. 39.26 bn in 2021/22

BusinessJKH Chairman Krishan BalendraTags: Print EditionThe John Keells Group witnessed a strong recovery momentum during the year under review with the recurring performance of most of their businesses reaching pre-COVID-19 levels.…

Sri Lanka Tea Board celebrates International Tea Day on May 21

BusinessTags: Print EditionInternational Tea Day is a United Nations observance celebrated annually on May 21 to express the economical, biological and physical benefits of tea. It was inaugurated by the General Assembly and…

Downsizing govt mechanism prerequisite to economic goals – CAG

Total revamp of the Sri Lanka Administrative Service neededBusinessNalin Atiygalle addresses the launch of ‘A Roadmap to Prosperity’Tags: Print EditionCitizens for Accountable Governance (CAG) says that an overall downsizing of the…

“Sri Lanka should look at Indian market more aggressively”

CII EXCON’s first Finance Plaza sees record business visitorsBusinessTags: Print EditionSri Lankan industrial-based companies should participate in South Asia’s largest construction equipment exhibition EXCON held every other year in…

CIPM 6th International Research Symposium on May 25, 26

BusinessTags: Print EditionCIPM Sri Lanka has organized its 6th International Research Symposium on May 25 and 26 on the theme ‘Glocalization of HRM Practices for Business Resilience’. Organized by the CIPM Standing Committee on…

Taipei Economic and Cultural Center to offer 2,000 jobs for Lankans

Country to net USD 2 bn annuallyBusinessShirajiv Sirimane in IndiaBen WangTags: Print EditionChennai: In a bid to increase Sri Lanka’s foreign remittances, Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in Chennai is offering 2,000 foreign…

Union Bank sustains resilience in 1Q 2022

BusinessTags: Print EditionUnion Bank recorded an improved core banking performance and posted an overall income of Rs 3, 148 million for the quarter, which is a 10% increase over the comparative period. Net Interest Income (NII)…

CSE Director Board appoints new Chairman

BusinessTags: Print EditionThe Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), has appointed its Director Dilshan Wirasekara as its new Chairman, with effect from June 24, 2022. This is after the current Chairman of the CSE Dumith Fernando who has…