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February 28, 2025

The Center for Poverty Analysis (CEPA) successfully hosted a Symposium on February 27th at Hilton, Colombo, presenting the latest policy-relevant findings from its comprehensive 5000-household poverty study conducted in 2023. The study, partially funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), assessed the impact of Sri Lanka’s economic crises on poverty incidence and the effectiveness of […]

October 18, 2024

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2024 – John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region today (October 16) announced his third Policy Address entitled “Reform for Enhancing Development and Building Our Future Together”, setting out a range of initiatives to create new impetus for economic development, improve […]

August 8, 2024

In the backdrop of Sri Lanka making its way back from its most devastating economic crisis, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka held its 3rd Annual Economic and Tax Symposium recently, under the theme ‘Shaping Fiscal Foundations: Tax Policy as a Catalyst for Sustainable Economic Growth’. Attended by a cross section of representatives […]

October 4, 2023

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Collaborative Efforts Aim to Future-Proof Environment, Society, and Economy in Asia-Pacific Sri Lanka’s Bold Climate Plan Sets a New Standard for Green Investment in the Region The second session of the United Nations Science-Policy-Business Forum on the Environment for the Asia-Pacific Region took place on October 3rd at the Shangri La, Colombo. […]

August 24, 2023

Global trend shifting towards homogenous and recyclable packaging materials Below are excerpts of an interview with B. Swaminathan, the CEO and President of Smart Expos & Fairs India (Pvt) Ltd, we delve into his perspectives on the transformative potential of Circular Economy and Sustainable Growth within Sri Lanka’s plastics industry. Swaminathan sheds […]

October 17, 2022

Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, HNB PLC, together with HNB Assurance, has launched a Group Term Policy for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to facilitate risk protection coverage for a minimum of 10 employees. HNBA will offer a uniformed ‘One Single Policy’ for all staff members of the enterprises. The benefits […]

June 29, 2022

Keeping up with the evolving trends in the external environment, Fairfirst recently introduced “Pedal Cycle Insurance” as another industry-first insurance policy. Passionate about empathy-led innovation that always caters to evolving customer needs, the Company ensures that individuals are offered peace of mind when making sensible changes for the better. Thus, with […]

CEPA Hosts Symposium on Poverty in Sri Lanka, Unveiling Findings from 5000-Household Study

Policy Address by Hong Kong SAR’s Chief Executive John Lee: Reform for Enhancing Development and Building Our Future Together

CA Sri Lanka’s 3rd Annual Economic and Tax Symposium Explores Ways to Use Tax Policy as a Catalyst for Sustainable Economic Growth

Second Session of United Nations Science-Policy-Business Forum on Environment Addresses Environmental Sustainability in Asia-Pacific Region

“Government policy support, fiscal incentives, and infrastructure key to local production focus” – Swaminathan

HNB together with HNBA launches Group Term Policy for SME employees

Fairfirst Insurance introduces Comprehensive Pedal Cycle Insurance Cover – another industry-first