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Click to Give: The Future of Digital Fundraising in Sri Lanka

By Chaya Dissanayake Digital fundraising is gaining momentum in Sri Lanka. The Doing Good Index 2024 reveals the level of digital technology adoption in Sri Lanka and 17 other Asian economies, among other indicators of philanthropic activities. Enhancing cybersecurity awareness, digital capacity development, and improving existing digital infrastructure are key to promoting digital fundraising in…

(0)Comments | August 9, 2024 12:28 pm

HKSTP Shines for the First Time at Techsauce Global Summit 2024

Establishing Extensive Connections with Thailand’s Innovation Ecosystem as 8 Thai Startups Successfully Land at HK Science Park Media OutReach Newswire – 8 August 2024 – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) is leading 14 pioneering startups to the Techsauce Global Summit 2024, Southeast Asia’s premier innovation and technology flagship event, from 7-9 August…

(0)Comments | August 9, 2024 8:56 am

Sampath Bank Posts a PAT of Rs.11Bn for the first half of 2024, marking a YoY Increase of 45%

Financial Performance Sampath Bank registered a profit before tax (PBT) of Rs 18.5 Bn and a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 11.1 Bn for 1H 2024 reflecting growth rates of 40% and 45% respectively compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. The Sampath Group also reported PBT and PAT figures of Rs…

(0)Comments | August 8, 2024 4:48 pm

Empowering Women Business Owners in Sri Lanka: WEConnect International and U.S. Embassy Host Key Events to Advance Gender Inclusive Supply Chains

WEConnect International, with support from the U.S. Embassy, is proud to host a Supplier Development Masterclass and the Supplier Diversity and Inclusion Roundtable on August 4-5, 2024, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. These events aim to empower and connect women-owned businesses with key industry leaders and potential buyers, fostering economic growth and promoting gender inclusivity within…

(0)Comments | August 8, 2024 4:46 pm

Commercial Bank of Ceylon Adopts Bloomberg Data License to Streamline Portfolio Management and Operations

Bloomberg announced that Commercial Bank of Ceylon (ComBank), one of Sri Lanka’s leading banks, has adopted Bloomberg’s Data License to access reliable, high-quality reference data and to streamline their portfolio management. This marks ComBank as the first bank in Sri Lanka to adopt Bloomberg’s Data License to power their growth journey with comprehensive enterprise data….

(0)Comments | August 8, 2024 4:00 pm

Teejay knits resilient start to 2024-25 with profit turnaround in Q1

Strategic responses to challenges facing the textile manufacturing industry have generated a positive start to 2024-25 for Teejay Lanka PLC, Sri Lanka’s first multinational textile manufacturer. The Group has reported profit before tax of Rs 273.7 million for the three months ending 30th June 2024, reversing a loss of Rs 701 million in the first…

(0)Comments | August 8, 2024 2:59 pm

Golden Island Hospitality to Launch Majestic Pride Casino in Sri Lanka

Golden Island Hospitality Private Limited has entered into an agreement with the renowned Majestic Group Hotels & Casinos, a leading gaming group from India, to establish the Majestic Pride Casino, Sri Lanka. The casino will be housed in the prestigious Lotus Tower located in Colombo 10, promising a world-class gaming experience. The Ministry of Finance,…

(0)Comments | August 8, 2024 1:58 pm

Sri Lanka Showcases Pharmaceutical Industry at Medi Pharm Expo Vietnam 2024

The EDB in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Embassy in Vietnam  made arrangements  to organize participation of Sri Lankan Pharmaceutical product manufacturers at the 22nd  Medi- Pharm  Expo, Vietnam  Exhibition 2024 held from 1st to 03rd August  2024 at DIECC (KohPich) in Hochi Minh City , Vietnam . The pharmaceutical Sector has been identified as…

(0)Comments | August 8, 2024 12:38 pm

Tokyo Cement Group off to an optimistic start in FY24/25 Q1

Quarterly Financial Review Tokyo Cement Group (Tokyo Cement) reported a turnover of Rs. 11,665 Mn (a 3% decline over the same period of the previous year) and a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 707 Mn (a 18% decline over the same period of the previous year) for the 1st quarter ended 30th June 2024….

(0)Comments | August 8, 2024 12:08 pm

Sri Lanka – Greater Mekong Business Council Meets Ambassador of Thailand

The President and Executive Committee of the Sri Lanka – Greater Mekong Business Council (SLGMBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently held a meeting with His Excellency Mr. Paitoon Mahapannaporn, the Ambassador of Thailand, and Ms. Prangtip Kongrittisuksakon, Counsellor of Thailand to Sri Lanka. The discussion focused on enhancing economic cooperation and exploring new…

(0)Comments | August 8, 2024 11:49 am

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