“The Beijing Swift” – By Prof. Samitha Hettige
Expressway to development along the Belt and Road The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is the transnational development drive initiated by the Peoples Republic of China. It is also known as the 21st...
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SLIM and SLIC bring Sri Lankan inventors to the limelight with ‘Made in Sri...
The National Body for Marketing in Sri Lanka (SLIM) together with the Sri Lanka Inventors Commission (SLIC) launched the ‘Made in Sri Lanka’ platform to bring about recognition to Sri Lankan...
View ArticleJohn Keells Foundation pilots substance abuse prevention awareness in Hikkaduwa
Use of drugs by school children in both urban and rural areas of Sri Lanka has been a significant concern for well over a decade particularly because it is a sensitive age where such use can lead to...
View ArticleCeylinco Life first in sector to deploy SAP Investment & Finance Module
Ceylinco Life has become the first life insurer in Sri Lanka to implement the SAP S/4 HANA Investment and Finance Module for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) to enhance returns earned for its...
View ArticleSwadeshi Industries engages in sanitization program to inspire infection-free...
Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC at Kandana, Sri Lanka’s foremost and pioneering herbal-personal care product manufacturer recently engaged in a sanitization program involving 16 schools in Kandana. This...
View ArticleUber’s 24×7 Safety Helpline Live in Sri Lanka
Uber has relaunched its on-trip 24×7 Safety Helpline in Sri Lanka to ensure the safety of riders and to provide them greater peace of mind. Riders can access the helpline at any time during a trip and...
View ArticleIFS named a Leader in the Gartner 2020 Magic Quadrant for Field Service...
IFS, the global enterprise applications company was duly recognized as a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Field Service Management (FSM). IFS achieved the highest overall position for its...
View ArticleThe FHA pioneers in treating Sri Lanka towards financial inclusion
By Roshan Abeygoonewardena The Finance Houses Association of Sri Lanka (FHA), as the apex body of 39 Regulated Finance Companies registered with Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), plays an important...
View ArticlezMessenger and HUTCH rewards winners of BID2WIN competition
BID2WIN bidding competition organized by zMessenger in collaboration with HUTCH was concluded recently with an awards ceremony that rewarded the winners of several promotions conducted this year....
View ArticlePresident reviews 150,000 jobs program
51,135 eligible graduates Details of those who failed to qualify available online President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday (17) reviewed the 150,000 employment program, which will be in effect from 2...
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Manufacturing, services sectors continue to expand in July
Reflecting that manufacturing activities are gradually approaching the pre-COVID levels with the normalization of business activities, the Manufacturing PMI continued to expand in July 2020 recording...
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Talkative Parents rides the ‘new normal’ wave in education with a fully...
COVID-19 has sparked a worldwide shift in today’s education structure. As countries work hard to mitigate the impact of the pandemic, teachers and EdTech (Education Technology) entrepreneurs across...
View ArticleComBank’s assets cross milestone Rs 1.5 trillion in 1H 2020
Pandemic concessions affect income Net interest income & Net fee and commission reduce by Rs 2.130 billion Impairment charges grow by 67.56% – up by Rs 3.735 billion Capital gains and exchange...
View ArticleWestern Union Expands with Seylan Bank in Sri Lanka
Seylan Bank locations across Sri Lanka to provide Western Union Money Transfer Services Western Union, a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced a...
View ArticleAtlas Joins Hands with Ministry of Education for National-Level Health Safety...
Atlas Axillia Co. (Private) Limited, Sri Lanka’s largest and most respected manufacturer and marketer of stationery and school supply products, plays an integral role in the learning journeys of over...
View ArticleMalaysia remains committed to invest in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka – Malaysia Business Council’s 26th Annual General Meeting The Sri Lanka – Malaysia Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce held its 26th Annual General Meeting on 28th July 2020...
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Sri Lanka vehicle imports drop by 80.9% in June due to import restrictions
Expenditure on motor vehicle imports declined considerably by 80.9% while import of home appliances declined led by refrigerators and televisions during the month mainly due to the import restriction...
View ArticleM&S to shed 7,000 jobs in latest blow to retail sector
LONDON (Reuters) – British retailer Marks & Spencer said on Tuesday it plans to cut a further 7,000 jobs, dealing the latest blow to the country’s beleaguered retail sector from the COVID-19...
View ArticleSoftlogic Capital goes for Rs. 2.89bn Rights Issue
Softlogic Capital PLC yesterday (17) announced that the board of the directors of the company has resolved on 14 August 2020 to issue Rs.289,027,200 ordinary shares by way of Rights issue to the...
View ArticleColombo Dockyard to build six Eco bulk carriers for Norwegian firm
Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) is moving towards executing an already signed contract with Misje Eco Bulk AS (Misje) a Norwegian company, to build six (6) firm plus four (4) optional Eco Bulk Carriers....
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