Japanese Delegation to Explore Investment Priorities in Sri Lanka

A discussion took place yesterday afternoon (24) at the Presidential Secretariat between the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake and a delegation from the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, along with representatives from Japanese trade, commerce and industry sectors. This delegation from Japan has arrived in Sri Lanka to explore opportunities for increasing Japanese investment in …

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NATIONAL CLOSING EVENT OF THE RIES PROJECT IS ON THURSDAY JUNE 19, 2025

PRESS RELEASE The national closing event of the Australian Government funded ‘Resilient and Gender Inclusive Economic Systems (RIES)’ project is scheduled to be held at the Gall Face Hotel in Colombo at 9 am on Thursday June 19, 2025 with the presence of the High Commissioner of Australia His Excellency Paul Stephens as the chief Guest. Initiated by the international NGO Oxfam in 2020 to include the marginalized people in …

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President Disanayake Meets IMF Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath

President Anura Kumara Disanayake met with the Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Ms. Gita Gopinath, and the delegation this morning (16) at the Presidential Secretariat. During the meeting, President Disanayake expressed his sincere appreciation to the IMF for its continued support in guiding Sri Lanka through its recent financial crisis. He also raised concerns regarding the …

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Relief Measures to Assist the affected Small and Medium Enterprises

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), with a view to facilitating sustainable revival of businesses that were adversely affected during the recent past has advised the licensed commercial banks and licensed specialised banks (hereinafter referred to as licensed banks) to provide further concessions to those SME borrowers who commenced discussions for business revival with the respective banks by 31.03.2025. …

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Economic Benefits of Pepper Cultivation in Sri Lanka

Pepper is one of the most extensively utilized spices, not only in Sri Lanka but also around the world. South Asia is home to the pepper crop, which originated in South India, according to historical accounts. Pepper is a valuable spice that enhances the flavor of food and also possesses significant medicinal properties. Although the Malabar Coast of India is …

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5 Ways We Can Improve Men’s Mental Health in Business

There are subtle ways businesses can improve the well-being of men who face the highest risk of poor mental health. Here’s what you need to know. en’s mental health is in crisis worldwide. Statistics show that men account for 70% of suicides worldwide, as described in an article by Rob Whitley, a professor in psychiatry from McGill University in Canada. …

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Entrepreneurs Are Struggling with Mental Illness. Ways to Manage Your Mental Health as An Entrepreneur

As an entrepreneur, you are constantly under pressure to perform, meet deadlines and deliver results. And if you are not careful, it can affect your mental health. If you are an entrepreneur, you know that success comes with many challenges. But you may not know that these challenges can take a toll on your mental health. That’s why entrepreneurship and …

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Aquaculture and Mariculture for Sustainable Economic Growth in Sri Lanka

By : A.D. Udari Kalpani Rupasingha Aquaculture is the controlled farming of aquatic animals and plants such as finfish, crustaceans, mollusks, aquatic plants and seaweed. Mariculture, on the other hand, is a type of aquaculture that focuses on raising marine life in inshore and offshore waters, which are their native habitats. It may comprise species like crabs and oysters, seaweed …

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Strategic Plan Launched to Revitalize Sri Lanka’s Dairy Industry

President Anura Kumara Disanayake held a discussion this morning (03) at the Presidential Secretariat with senior officials of the Ministry of Agriculture, focusing on the revitalization of the local dairy industry. The meeting centred on the need to transform MILCO and the National Livestock Development Board into efficient and productive enterprises that can meet the country’s domestic dairy demand. President …

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