When Hatch opened in 2018, it quickly became a hub for innovators. It enriched the entrepreneurial spirit within its walls by offering generously curated regular programmes of mentoring sessions, learning workshops and events. In April 2020, Hatch in partnership with Lankan Angel Network (LAN) and through the support of the Ford Foundation, will officially launch…
Working in strict alignment with guidelines set by health officials to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hayleys Plantations sector initiated several measures to ensure that the daily needs of all its employees were met, while rolling out a set of strict health and safety regulations to be followed in the field, factories and estate premises….
In the wake of current COVID -19 outbreak, following the government directive vivo, the global smartphone brand has closed all of its service centers in Sri Lanka until further notice. This strict measure has been taken to ensure the safety of customers and employees. However, in order to compensate for this vivo has extended the…
Branches in curfew-lifted areas are kept open for 3 hours The Commercial Bank of Ceylon of Ceylon has announced it is deploying its ‘Bank-on-Wheels’ Mobile ATM units in areas where curfews are in force, to provide urgently needed access to cash to members of the public. The Bank said a schedule containing details of the…
The financial donations were made to strengthen the COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund, by the People’s Bank Group and the People’s Bank Pensioners Association at the President’s Office on 31st of March 2020. The relevant cheques were handed over to the President’s Secretary – Dr. P. B. Jayasundera. Chairman of People’s Bank – Sujeewa…
In an effort to raise awareness on Cancer, Airtel Lanka held a Cancer Awareness Week for employees in commemoration of World Cancer Day 2020. According to the World Cancer Day initiative, 9.6 million people die of cancer every year. However, at least 1/3rd of common cancers are preventable. During the one week programme, employees were…
The prevailing situation around the world compelled an opportunity for everyone to shed a side from the rat race and evaluate the importance of leading a quality life. When life gives you lemons make lemonade right? Here’s an idea for all the parents who are googling ways to keep their kids occupied during the quarantine….
Huawei released its 2019 Annual Report today, detailing a solid business performance. The company’s global sales revenue in 2019 rounded off at US $ 123 billion (CNY 858.8 billion), up 19.1% year-on-year; its net profit reached US$ 9 billion (CNY 62.7 billion); and its cash flow from operating activities topped US$13.1 billion (CNY 91.4 billion),…
By: Dr. Nirmal De Silva The Covid-19 pandemic is affecting individuals & organizations across the globe. Over the last few days, the author of this article has been speaking to a number of Company Owners & CEO’s across Sri Lanka & Asia. It is evident from these conversations that the fear & uncertainty of the…
The year 2020 has forced all people living around the world with one of the biggest challenges since World War 2. This crisis of the Covid 19 pandemic, or more commonly known as the Corona Virus is a threat which is unprecedented and whilst the health impacts and casualty rates increase globally, the economic impacts…
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