SLASSCOM, in partnership with the CFA Society of Sri Lanka, recently launched a commendable initiative aimed at bolstering financial literacy and welfare across the country. Through two informative webinars, delivered in English by the late Ravi Abeysuirya and in Sinhalese by Sidath Kalyanaratne, the collaboration attracted a notable audience of nearly 800 individuals, with 350
CEAT Kelani Holdings continues its commitment to road safety for school children, marking the 15th year of its road safety programme by extending support to ten more schools in the first quarter of 2024. Each school received a comprehensive road safety kit including signboards, traffic cones, traffic warden jackets, and awareness booklets, totaling 3,270 items
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is poised to extend support to Sri Lanka pending the completion of its debt restructuring process among bilateral donors, according to ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa. As Sri Lanka navigates its debt restructuring, ADB awaits the finalization of this exercise, which will pave the way for coordinated assistance from various stakeholders,
State Minister of Investment Promotion Dilum Amunugama made a significant debut at the prestigious ‘Hannover Messe 2024’ in Hannover, Germany, from April 24 to 26. This marked Sri Lanka’s inaugural official participation at the renowned industrial trade fair, recognized globally as a platform showcasing cutting-edge innovations and technologies. During his visit, State Minister Amunugama focused
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has taken a significant step towards promoting sustainable tourism practices by partnering with Australia’s Market Development Facility (MDF). This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signifies a collaborative effort aimed at enhancing research capabilities, broadening promotional activities, and fostering inclusive responsible tourism initiatives within Sri Lanka. SLTDA Chairman Priantha Fernando
Hayleys, a prominent multinational conglomerate in Sri Lanka, has recently been designated as the General Sales Agent (Passenger Sales) for Air India, India’s premier national carrier. This strategic appointment positions Hayleys as a key player in the aviation industry, leveraging its extensive experience and capabilities in airline agency representation, travel services, aviation supply, and ground
HNB PLC proudly announced its attainment of the ISO 9001:2015 certification for its Inward Remittance, Outward Remittance, and Centralised Operations Departments. This significant achievement underscores HNB’s unwavering dedication to service excellence and its commitment to upholding the highest standards of quality and service in the banking sector. By aligning with global standards and best practices,
Thakral Pvt Ltd, the official distributor of DJI drones in Sri Lanka, introduced its newest agricultural sprayer drones, the DJI Agras T25 and Agras T50, during a recent launch event in Colombo. Attendees had the opportunity to explore DJI’s latest offerings across various sectors including consumer electronics, enterprise solutions, agricultural technology, and delivery systems. Agricultural
SLT-MOBITEL, in collaboration with LOVI Sarongs, recently organized an exclusive business networking fellowship for its loyal customers, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to delivering top-notch luxury experiences. Held at the LOVI outlet in the historic Galle Face Hotel, the event aimed to facilitate valuable business connections and opportunities among members and partners of the loyalty community.
Sampath Bank has introduced its latest innovation, Sampath PayBand, a versatile Wearable Payment Device, aiming to revolutionize the transaction landscape in Sri Lanka. As the country’s first of its kind, Sampath PayBand represents a significant milestone, offering a seamless and secure payment solution. Embedded with a payment chip, the sleek Silicon Wristband enables users to