Comfort meets sustainability in Business Class as SriLankan Airlines introduces new eco-friendly pillow covers and headrest covers (antimacassars) made from recycled PET plastic (rPET). This progressive move underscores the airline’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint as a sustainability-forward organization, while continuing to provide customers with the highest standards of quality. The new amenities are…
The Sri Lanka Association of Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM) the chamber for knowledge and innovation, proudly announces the appointment of Nishan Mendis as its new Chairman for the term 2024/2025. Nishan, a seasoned leader in the IT/BPM industry, brings with him a wealth of experience and a vision to elevate Sri Lanka as a…
Reuters – Sri Lanka’s parliament approved amendments to a decades-old law on Tuesday to allow Elon Musk’s Starlink, the satellite unit of SpaceX, to set up operations in the South Asian island nation. Sri Lanka’s parliament passed the new telecommunications bill, which amended the existing law for the first time in 28 years, without a…
A comprehensive policy document titled ‘Vision 2030’, prepared by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, to guide Sri Lanka towards sustainable and inclusive development by 2030 was presented to President Ranil Wickremesinghe today (09) at the Presidential Secretariat. This document outlines a strategic roadmap for Sri Lanka to achieve sustainable and inclusive development by the year…
NDB Bank is proud to announce the launch of its new ‘SME Re-Energizer’ loan in collaboration with the Sri Lankan Government, designed to provide essential financial support to SMEs and MSMEs across Sri Lanka. This initiative underscores NDB’s commitment to empowering small and medium-sized enterprises and fostering economic growth by supporting the nation’s emerging businesses….
Sri Lanka’s mango industry, deeply woven into the cultural fabric and dietary needs of Sri Lanka, is thriving with a 12.2% production boost and a 5% yield improvement over the past two decades. Yet, the industry is characterised by drastic seasonal price swings. Prices are currently low, and another significant drop is expected between September…
His Excellency Qi Zhenhong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sri Lanka, attended the 23rd Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka-China Business Council at Colombo. The Ambassador delivered a comprehensive speech highlighting the strong and enduring partnership between China and Sri Lanka, emphasizing mutual economic cooperation, historical ties, and future prospects for…
Uber announced the launch of its global flagship sustainability product, Uber Green, in Colombo. This will enable riders to book environment friendly rides with just a few taps on their Uber app. With an aim to accelerate its transition to zero emission mobility by 2040 in Sri Lanka, Uber plans to expand on-demand electric vehicle…
Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, continues its commitment to innovation with the launch of Virtual Reality (VR) Bungee Jumping and VR Cycling experiences at the Iconic Centre. Developed in collaboration with the Engineering Faculty of the University of Moratuwa and local content creators, these VR experiences offer thrilling and highly realistic simulations…
The 23rd Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka-China Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce was held on 2nd July 2024 at Hilton Colombo Residencies, Colombo 02. The event was graced by His Excellency Qi Zhenhong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sri Lanka, who graciously participated as the Chief Guest….
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