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ComBank wins coveted double at Asiamoney Banking awards

Adjudged Best Bank for SME Banking & Best Bank for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has won two coveted international awards – ‘Best Bank for Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Banking’ and ‘Best Bank for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)’ at the latest awards event of the respected Asiamoney magazine….

(0)Comments | July 19, 2022 8:50 am

SLASSCOM’s National Ingenuity Awards 2022 honors the country’s most innovative entities and individuals     

The Sri Lanka Association of Software Services Companies (SLASSCOM), held its momentous finale of the National Ingenuity Awards recently , celebrating some outstanding innovations of 35 Provincial and 24 National winners from across the island. This year’s national winners were selected from across many verticals that included the Best Global Services/ BPM Transformation category that…

(0)Comments | July 18, 2022 8:30 pm

ACCA signs MOU with University of Jaffna to foster capacity building in finance literacy in the northern region

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Jaffna. This agreement will pave way for ACCA and the Department of Accounting, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce at the University, to work in collaboration to ensure that students gain the requisite accountancy and finance capability…

(0)Comments | July 18, 2022 7:35 pm

Ceylinco Life receives 70,000 creative entries coloured by the dreams of Sri Lankan children

Ceylinco Life has received an overwhelming 70,000 entries for its ‘Sihina Sithuwam’ country-wide children’s art and essay competition, in the form of inspirational words, colourful brushstrokes and pencil shadings that evoke hope for the future despite the bleak situation in the country. Each unique drawing and essay was submitted under the theme ‘Your dream when…

(0)Comments | July 18, 2022 7:15 pm

Huawei Joins ‘Manudam Mehewara’ to Extend Emergency Relief to Vulnerable Communities

Huawei Sri Lanka as a responsible corporate citizen in the country, recently committed and pledged emergency relief to vulnerable communities affected and impacted due to ongoing economic challenges faced by the country through the ‘Manudam Mehewara’ initiative. This multi-corporation humanitarian alliance was initiated by Dialog Axiata PLC, MAS Holdings Pvt Ltd, Hemas Holdings PLC, execution…

(0)Comments | July 18, 2022 7:06 pm

CDB clinches metal at SLASSCOM’S National Ingenuity Awards 2022

Crowned as the National Winner for the Most Innovative Global Business Service/BPM Pioneering lending process automation project secures win for Financial Services giant In line with its constant strive to innovate and stay relevant to its valuable customers, Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) was recently crowned as the National Winner for the ‘Most Innovative…

(0)Comments | July 18, 2022 6:53 pm

Sri Lankan tea and coconut brands in Speciality and Find Food Asia in Singapore

Union Commodities Pvt Ltd of Sri Lanka in collaboration with M/s Untitled Untold Pte Ltd participated at the Specialty and Fine Food Asia exhibition which was held from 22nd to 24th June 2022 at Sands Expo Convention Centre, Singapore. The exhibition is one of Southeast Asia’s leading trade shows for artisan, fine food and drink….

(0)Comments | July 18, 2022 3:27 pm

Fort Railway Station receives facelift through Fashion Bug CSR initiative

Sri Lanka’s leading fashion retail outlet Fashion Bug recently conducted a restoration project to improve the aesthetics of the Fort Railway Station. A big part of the project was better and clearer signage, time tables and name boards for the precinct in order to offer a better travelling experience for the commuters. Understanding the crucial…

(0)Comments | July 18, 2022 2:50 pm

Emirates awarded for exceptional contribution to Maldives tourism industry

Presented special award by Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) at Golden Jubilee event Emirates was honoured with the prestigious ‘50 years of Tourism Award by MATI’ for its exceptional contribution to the tourism industry, as Maldives tourism marks its golden jubilee this year. The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI), the oldest tourism-related association…

(0)Comments | July 18, 2022 12:29 pm

Grave Threat to Sri Lanka’s Natural Rubber Industry

With the rubber industry coming under increasing threat due to the rapid progression of the Circular Spot Leaf disease affecting rubber plantations across the country, the Colombo Rubber Traders Association recently conducted a webinar to discuss with and educate stakeholders on managing the disease. The webinar was the third in a series of webinar organized…

(0)Comments | July 18, 2022 12:16 pm

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