Softlogic Finance PLC opened its 28th branch in Wattala recently under the patronage of Minister of Tourism Development, Christian Religious Affairs and Lands, John Amaratunga, thereby continuing the company’s efforts to enhance its presence across the island. The fully-fledged branch is conveniently and centrally located at No. 180 Negombo Road, Wattala. It offers Business Loans,…
Exim Bank of India Extends Buyer’s Credit amounting to US$ 403.01 million to the Government of Sri Lanka for projects in the water sector Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) on March 08, 2016 signed Buyer’s Credit Agreements, under National Export Insurance Account (BC-NEIA) amounting to US$ 403.01 million with National Water Supply and Drainage…
Sri Lanka’s leading conglomerate, John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) has once again powered the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) with a lead sponsorship. John Keells Holdings has been CA Sri Lanka’s lead sponsor since 2007. JKH Group Finance Director Ronnie Peiris said that JKH is pleased to continue its lead…
The global initiative is a call to action for businesses around the world to advance women’s empowerment and gender equality The CSE recently joined the Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID), IFC – a member of the World Bank Group, UN Global Compact, UN Women, the World Federation of Exchanges, Women in ETFs and the…
The first ever multilateral biz delegation to arrive in Sri Lanka is marshalled by the Commonwealth of Nations-and the nine-member pioneering team from the Commonwealth Businesswomen’s Network (CBN) that arrived in Colombo on 7 March representing one billion women-folk of C’wealth, is seeking to partner with promising Lankan women owned businesses. “This is the first…
The Canadian Assistant Deputy Minister for Global Affairs Susan Gregson, and the Director General, Ministry of National Policies and Economic Affairs Priyantha Rathnayake recently signed a memorandum in favor of a Canadian Volunteer Cooperation Program in Sri Lanka. This five year program, called UNITERRA, will support the growth of market and employment opportunities of women…
Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand Somkid Jatusripitak is in Sri Lanka to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation between the two countries. On this trip, Mr Somkid is accompanied by Minister of Commerce Apiradee Tantraporn, Minister of Industry Atchaka Sibunruang and other high-ranking officials of public and private organizations. Upon arrival in the capital Colombo,…
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) at the Colombo Stock Market dropped by more than 100 points today as well (09 March). This drop was recorded by 10.41 am today, within around one hour and 21 minutes since trading began. By that time, the ASPI recorded 5,834.57 points, which is a drop of 100.15 points…
Derana’s CSR project Manusath Derana won the prestigious JASTECA Gold award for Corporate Social Responsibility at the awards ceremony held at Hotel Galadari recently. His Excellency, Kenichi Suganuma, Ambassador for Japan in Sri Lanka presented the Awards along with the President of JASTECA Athulla Edirisinghe and the Chairman of the JASTECA Awards Committee 2015 Nihal…
Strong investor interest in Sri Lanka is heightened further by exciting property development projects in Colombo, Altair, the city’s fast-rising twin-tower luxury condominium reports following a successful recent presentation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The 400-apartment project instantly distinguishable by its unique leaning tower and parallel upright tower was a sponsor of a networking…
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