DFCC Bank marked a groundbreaking milestone recently with the inaugural issuance of Green Bonds on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), symbolizing a key step toward promoting sustainable finance in Sri Lanka. The event was hosted at the CSE Trading Floor, where DFCC Bank rang the ceremonial opening bell, signalling its entry into the growing global…
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Brazil in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau participated in the ABAV Expo 2024, which is one of the leading travel fairs in Brazil and Latin America, held from 26 to 28 September 2024 in Brasilia. The 51st Edition of the ABAV Expo 2024 was organized by the…
Digital Health, a subsidiary of Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, proudly introduces Sri Lanka’s first AI-powered health scan, revolutionizing how consumers manage their wellbeing. This innovative feature enables users to monitor vital health indicators such as blood pressure, heart rate, heart rate variability, and stress levels directly from their smartphones or devices….
A delegation from the Medical Faculty of the University of Jaffna, headed by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Prof. R. Surenthirakumaran undertook a visit to Singapore to conduct a Stakeholders’ Meeting on Advancing Healthcare Services in Northern Sri Lanka, in collaboration with SingHealth, Singapore. The meeting was held on 14 September 2024 at the Sri…
On September 19, the 30th anniversary International Forum and Exhibition OTDYKH Leisure 2024 concluded its work at the Expocentre Fairgrounds. This year, the event was a great success, bringing together more than 9,000 industry professionals on one site , including official representatives of Russian regions, delegations from foreign countries, leading tour operators and travel agencies, hotels and accommodation…
Billionaire businessman Dhammika Perera has been re-appointed as the Non-Executive Director to the Board and as the Co-Chairman of Hayleys PLC with effect from today (October 01). The business tycoon resigned from the positions on June 10, 2022, after deciding to accept the SLPP National List MP seat in parliament which had fallen vacant following…
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Consulate General in Melbourne (SLCG) and the Sri Lanka-Australia Chamber of Commerce (SLACC), successfully organized a trade delegation to Melbourne, Australia, from 2nd to 6th September, 2024. The delegation comprised 17 distinguished Sri Lankan companies, each selected through an interview process for…
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with U.S. Ambassador Julie J. Chung at the Presidential Secretariat today (01). During the meeting, Ambassador Chung congratulated President Dissanayake on his recent inauguration and reiterated the U.S. commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Sri Lanka. Discussions focused on enhancing diplomatic ties and fostering economic and social cooperation between the…
Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) has made another crucial advance towards becoming one of Asia’s leading port facilities with the delivery of its first 2 semi-automated Rail Mounted Quay Cranes (RMQCs) and 3 additional fully automated Cantilever Rail-Mounted Gantry Cranes (CRMGs). This shipment marks the second in a series of deliveries as the terminal gears…
SriLankan Airlines has unveiled new apron bus wraps that celebrate the iconic cities forming the map of Sri Lanka. Through vibrant illustrations, the new wraps promote the extraordinary iconography and experiences that each location offers. These newly branded apron coaches, which transfer passengers between the terminal and remote stands at Bandaranaike International Airport, will be…
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