The British Council, in partnership with Edinburgh Napier University, is inviting applications to the South Asia Festivals & Culture Academy (SAFCA) in response to the growth of independent and established arts and culture festivals. This pioneering initiative bridges the gap between festival enthusiasts and industry experts, facilitating an exchange of knowledge and insights online in India and neighbouring…
Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, HNB PLC, renewed its exclusive partnership with renowned property developer Span Engineering (Pvt) Ltd to offer prospective homebuyers special interest rates and exciting benefits for home loans. The partnership will offer customers the best rates and customized payment plans to provide prospective homeowners with unique home loans for the…
These days we see several things happening in the corporate world in many parts of our planet. One thing for sure is, our world is evolving rapidly and new technology is developing fast. Some companies are looking at the four-day week, hybrid structure & flexible working environments. But challenges are mounting as some CEOs are…
Uber, the leading ridesharing app, today announced the appointment of Kaushalya Gunaratna as the Country Manager of Uber – Sri Lanka. In her role as the head of business, she will oversee the operations of Uber’s mobility business in the island nation. With this announcement, Kaushalya moves from the Uber Eats business where she was…
The Ja-Ela Toastmasters Club has launched a membership drive to improve public speaking and communication skills of youth and employees in the corporate sector. The creator of the Ja-Ela Toastmasters Club Anura Perera said that enrolments towards this initiative are now open. “We are keen to woo youth and employees in the corporate sector especially…
In 2023, NDB’s Islamic Banking Unit (IBU) celebrated a remarkable achievement, winning the coveted Gold Award for Deal of the Year 2022 for structuring a Diminishing Musharaka facility for a leading player in the poultry industry. This prestigious recognition was presented at the annual IFFSA (Islamic Finance Forum of South Asia) forum, highlighting NDB’s commitment…
Microsoft Sri Lanka recently hosted ‘Leading the Era of AI’, an event that presented a unique opportunity for partners and customers – from a cross section of industries including banking and finance services, manufacturing and general industries – to propel their businesses into the AI era. The event aimed to equip business leaders with an…
Global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work® announced its regional list for Best Workplaces in Asia™ for 2023 recently and felicitated winners at an awards ceremony held at Shangri-La Colombo. Employees reported their experiences of trust, innovation, organization values, and leadership effectiveness, and 200 organizations were selected and ranked based on the feedback….
Daraz, South Asia’s premier online shopping marketplace, honoured NDB Bank as the recipient of the prestigious Prime Purchase Performer Award at the Daraz Payment Partner Performance Awards 2023. This accolade acknowledges NDB Bank’s remarkable achievement of generating the highest revenue per customer while maintaining a minimum transaction count of 30,000. The Daraz Payment Partner Performance…
Empowering Sri Lankan content creators for positive impact TikTok, the world’s leading short-form video platform, continues its efforts to promote #MentalHealthAwareness in South Asia by hosting an interactive creator workshop in Sri Lanka. This event was a testament to TikTok’s commitment to not only enhance the content landscape in Sri Lanka but also make the…
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