The Sri Lanka-Indonesia Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce successfully concluded a business promotion mission to Indonesia from 6 to 11 October 2024. The delegation comprised 14 business professionals from a variety of industries, including food and beverage, logistics, pharmaceuticals, apparel, travel, IT, and recreation. During the mission, the delegation participated in key
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and the Sri Lanka Banks’ Association (SLBA) have formalized and strengthened their partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote sustainable finance and financial inclusion in Sri Lanka. This collaboration aims to build both demand-side and supply-side capacities in sustainable finance, supporting the advancement of Sri Lanka’s Sustainable
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has praised the Sri Lankan government’s successful consultations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Official Creditor Committee (OCC), which cleared the way for an in-principle agreement with private bondholders on restructuring International Sovereign Bonds (ISBs). This development is seen as a crucial step toward achieving external debt restructuring
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Duminda Hulangamuwa, Chairman of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC), and Professor Dr. Anil J. Fernando from Sri Jayewardenepura University as Senior Consultants of Economic Affairs. This appointment, effective September 24, 2024, is honorary in nature and aims to provide expert advice on economic and financial matters. Duminda Hulangamuwa,
The highly anticipated grand finale of the SPARK 2024 Skilled Youth Entrepreneurship Competition took place on September 5, celebrating the next generation of Sri Lanka’s entrepreneurial talent. Five finalists from both the “School” and “Open” categories presented their innovative business ideas, with winners being crowned for their outstanding contributions to youth entrepreneurship. Organized by the
The 29th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Sri Lanka-Australia-New Zealand Business Council (SLANZBC), part of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, recently took place with High Commissioner of Australia to Sri Lanka, Paul Stephens, and High Commissioner of New Zealand to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, David Pine, serving as chief guests. During the meeting,
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has unveiled its groundbreaking policy document, ‘Vision 2030,’ which outlines a strategic plan for Sri Lanka’s sustainable and inclusive development by 2030. The document was first presented to President Ranil Wickremesinghe and will also be shared with political leaders, the Central Bank Governor, and the Treasury Secretary to encourage a
The SPARK Skilled Youth Entrepreneurship competition, a premier national platform for fostering young entrepreneurs, has officially opened applications for its 2024 edition. Organized by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, SPARK invites youth aged 15 to 30 years to participate in two categories: The School Category and the Open Category. Ceylon Chamber of Commerce CEO Buwenakabahu
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has called on the Government to reassess the new e-Visa issuance process and its associated costs to better support the growth of Sri Lanka’s tourism sector. The Chamber expressed concerns that the current debate over the pricing and procedure of the e-Visa system is detracting from efforts to enhance destination
The SPARK Skilled Youth Entrepreneurship Competition has officially opened applications for its 2024 edition, inviting young individuals aged 15-30 years to participate. The competition, organized by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, offers a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to develop their business ideas into viable ventures. SPARK is divided into two categories: the School Category and