The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) recently held its 39th Annual General Meeting (AGM), marking another significant milestone in its mission to empower women in business and entrepreneurship across Sri Lanka. Founded in 1985 as the world’s first chamber focused on advancing women, WCIC continues to champion female leadership and business development. Led
United Petroleum, an Australian energy giant, has signaled its intent to expand its operations in Sri Lanka by meeting with President Ranil Wickremesinghe. The senior leadership team, including Co-Founder Avi Silver, Group CFO Nigel Simonsz, Group Procurement Head Brett Crawford, and United Petroleum Lanka Director/CEO Dr. Prabath Samarasinghe, discussed the company’s future plans in the
The Bank of Ceylon (BOC) has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at supporting young entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka. The new program, designed to counteract brain drain and foster local talent, includes collaborations with organizations such as IDB, SED, NAITA, and EDB, as well as other governmental entities. Moving beyond traditional banking services, BOC’s ‘beyond banking’