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THE President of Sri Lanka has launched a tirade against the country’s national airline over the quality of nuts he was served as an in-flight snack. In an extraordinary outburst, President Maithripala Sirisena complained he was served second-rate cashews on...
The Australian government has announced changes to its coronavirus support measures but those on temporary visas still won't qualify, with advocates warning many are facing destitution. Australia's temporary visa holders will remain locked out of coronavirus support measures with some...
Australia is one of the best countries in the world for high-paying jobs. Australia has now become a popular breeding ground for overseas migration due to its overall development, high pay and flexible working environments as well as the legitimacy...
Vodafone Australia and TPG Telecom have announced a merger of equals in an effort to become a stronger challenger to rival telco companies. Vodafone Australia and TPG Telecom plan to merge into a single $15 billion telecommunications firm in an...
Four young chefs were preparing Sri Lankan food for an upcoming event when a gas explosion scorched their pop-up kitchen on Wednesday night, leaving them with severe burns. All four people were in a stable condition at Canberra Hospital on...
COLOMBO, Nov 16 (Reuters) -The Sri Lankan rupee closed steady on Friday, hovering near its all-time low hit in the previous session, as political uncertainty outweighed the positive impact of a policy rate hike, sources said. Stocks closed weaker due...
The country is currently facing a non-righteous debt situation and it could lead to a debt crisis if not tackled early, Governor of Central Bank Indrajit Coomaraswamy said. The Governor made these observations when he testified at the Presidential Commission...
Sri Lanka has the highest real interest rate in South Asia at 6.2 percent, Bloomberg said today. It said real interest rates in South Asia are among the highest in the world, raising the prospect of more dovish monetary policy...
By Matt Wade - SMH Australia’s official population clock normally doesn't get much attention as it quietly adds more than 40 people each hour and over 1000 each day. But late on Tuesday night that counter will reveal an historic milestone – the population will hit...
COLOMBO: The United States announced Monday (Aug 13) it would grant Sri Lanka US$39 million to boost maritime security as China develops its strategic hold on the Indian Ocean island. The State Department will provide the funds as "foreign military...