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Chinese state energy giant Sinopec is pushing for greater access to Sri Lanka s market, where rival India is also seeking to expand its presence, as it looks to build its first fully-controlled overseas refinery, reflecting a change in the firm s global strategy to compensate for slowing demand growth at home. MORE..
25 Apr 2024 (7:20 PM)
Sri Lanka s Foreign Minister Ali Sabry is scheduled to leave for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to attend the World Economic Forum s Special Meeting on Global Cooperation, Growth and Energy for Development which will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 28-29 April 2024. MORE..
25 Apr 2024 (4:57 PM)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed his dedication to fostering an economic landscape in the nation that would prevent future struggles among its citizens. Emphasizing the swift reconstruction of the economy within a mere two-year span, he underscored his resolve to elevate the standard of living by fortifying the economy s resilience. MORE..
25 Apr 2024 (11:45 PM)
Former President Maithripala Sirisena has sent a letter of demand to Minister Mahinda Amaraweera, seeking Rs. 1 billion in damages over defamation. MORE..
25 Apr 2024 (4:36 PM)
At least 118 inmates escaped from prison after heavy rains on Wednesday night damaged the facility in Suleja near the Nigerian capital, a prison service spokesperson said. MORE..
25 Apr 2024 (5:22 PM)