Interface Tourism, a leading marketing and communications agency in the tourism is excited to announce the launch of a groundbreaking wellness campaign to promote Sri Lanka, targeted at the French and German markets. This initiative, commissioned by the European Union Delegation with the support of Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, is a part of Sri…
By virtue of the powers vested under Section 19 (1) read together with section 19 (2) of the Financial Transactions Reporting Act, No. 6 of 2006 (FTRA), financial penalties are imposed on Institutions for non-compliances with the provisions of the FTRA. The penalty may be prescribed taking into consideration the nature and gravity of the…
Reuters – Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD on Monday launched a new version of its plug-in hybrid sedan Qin Plus DM-i with a lower starting price, doubling down on price cuts to stay competitive in the world’s largest auto market. The new model goes for a starting price of 79,800 yuan ($11,090), down 20% from…
Government policymakers from across the vast Asia and Pacific region are meeting here this week to agree a pathway to reform their agrifood systems and accelerate recovery from pandemic and environmental crises, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), reported today (19). Government Ministers and Heads of Delegation from as many as…
On 23rd February 1940 Woody Guthrie first composed the folk song “This land is your land – this land is my land – from California – to the New York island” (Ref. US history). Though he says such, the Red Indians may argue that it belonged only to them from times immemorial prior to colonization….
Hon. Kanaka Herath, State Minister of Technology, met yesterday with a team of consultants representing the European Union’s Enhanced Data Protection & Data Flows project. The meeting aimed to share strategic learnings from the EU with Sri Lanka’s Data Protection Authority (DPA). Ms. Tamar Kaldani and Dr. Aaron Martin, representing the EU project, shared valuable…
As Sri Lanka stands at the cusp of a transformative shift towards electric mobility, the journey ahead is promising yet fraught with challenges. The emergence of electric vehicles (EVs) heralds a new era in transportation that promises significant environmental benefits and a potential reduction in the nation’s dependence on fossil fuels. However, fully realizing the…
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) recently to enhance collaborative efforts in advancing educational initiatives and professional development. This effort will ultimately provide students with the enhanced access and preparation necessary to recongise and capitalise on opportunities within the financial sector. The…
FAO Director-General, Dr QU Dongyu, arrived on Sunday in Sri Lanka for a three-day visit to participate in the 37th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific. Government Ministers and Heads of Delegations from as many as 46 Member Nations are gathering in Colombo for the event. Sri Lanka is hosting…
Royal Ceramics Lanka PLC (Rocell), Sri Lanka’s leading manufacturer of high-quality floor tiles, wall tiles, and bathware, has embarked on an unprecedented collaboration with Hansgrohe & AXOR, the world-renowned German brands, synonymous with premium showers, and bathroom accessories. By solidifying its design leadership through this groundbreaking partnership, Rocell brings the pinnacle of bathing experiences to…
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