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FAO Appeals for USD 16.5 Mn to Restore Livelihoods after Cyclone Ditwah Devastates SL's Agrifood Sector

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Headquarters in Rome issued an appeal calling for international assistance of USD 16.5 million to support the ea... Read More


Industry Bodies Flag Gaps in Draft National Electricity Policy

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, together with the American Chamber of Commerce, Exporters Association of Sri Lanka, Federation of Renewable Energy Developers, Joint Apparel Assoc... Read More


Port City Colombo Secures USD 300 Mn FDI Commitment For Phase II Development

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd., the primary developer of Port City Colombo, has pledged approximately US$300 million in foreign direct investment to advance Phase II of the Po... Read More


Good Intentions, Bad Economics: The Risks of Intervening in SME Lending Decisions

Sri Lanka, Jan. 12 -- In the past weeks, newspaper headlines have brought to the forefront a growing narrative that banks are prospering while SMEs are struggling. This outcome has largely been attrib... Read More


Hambantota International Port Records 175-pct Cargo Growth in 2025

Sri Lanka, Jan. 11 -- Hambantota International Port (HIP) closed 2025 with a landmark performance, recording a 175% year-on-year increase in total cargo volumes despite what has been widely recognised... Read More