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Oshada Senanayake Assumes Duties as Chairman of ICTA

The Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA), announces that Mr.Oshada Senanayake has assumed duties as Chairman, ICTA, taking over the reins from his predecessor, Professor Lalith Gamage.  His appointment to the current role is to lead and accelerate the digital transformation initiatives envisioned for Sri Lanka through the ICTA as the apex body of driving…

(0)Comments | August 12, 2021 9:39 am

JAT Holdings to begin trading at CSE Today

Following a successful Initial Public Offering (IPO), JAT Holdings is en route to commence trading of shares on the 12th of August 2021. Oversubscribed on the first day, the JAT IPO raised Rs. 2.2 billion by offering 82,904,846 ordinary voting shares to the public. The IPO price per share stood at Rs. 27.00 and offered…

(0)Comments | August 12, 2021 9:36 am

COP26 Regional Ambassador for Asia-Pacific and South Asia Ken O’Flaherty commends Sri Lanka for its commitments on renewable energy and climate action

The COP26 Regional Ambassador for the Asia-Pacific and South Asia Ken O’Flaherty congratulated Sri Lanka for timely submission of its updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) with ambitious commitments on renewable energy and net zero carbon, as well as a pledge for “no more coal.” He reiterated that the commitment at the highest level of policy…

(0)Comments | August 11, 2021 5:55 pm

Sri Lanka – Greater Mekong Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce holds its 10th Annual General Meeting

The Sri Lanka – Greater Mekong Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce held its 10th Annual General Meeting on 07th July 2021 virtually. Her Excellency, Ho Thi Thanh Truc, Ambassador of Vietnam in Sri Lanka graced the event as the Chief Guest. Ranil Seneviratne, President of the Council stated that the period under…

(0)Comments | August 11, 2021 5:19 pm

What do an Emirates Cabin Crew, Tom Cruise and the Crown Prince of Dubai have in common?

Emirates’ latest ad features its cabin crew on the tip of the Burj Khalifa, joining an elite group of individuals Emirates is no stranger to bold advertising but its latest commercial takes it up a notch. The new advertisement features an Emirates cabin crew member in full uniform standing tall on the tip of the…

(0)Comments | August 11, 2021 1:39 pm

Maldivian yacht builders establish facility in Hambantota Port

Sea Horse Yachts (Pvt) Ltd. recently entered into an agreement with the Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) to set up a state-of-the-art yacht building facility at the port. The agreement was signed by Johnson Liu, CEO, HIPG and Ali Hussain Didi, President, Sea Horse Yachts (Pvt) Ltd. at a signing ceremony held this week in…

(0)Comments | August 11, 2021 8:33 am

JAT Holdings to reap benefits of manufacturing in Bangladesh ahead of schedule

JAT Holdings Limited, Sri Lanka’s trusted industry leader in finishing and furnishing, witnesses immense organizational progress fueled by the firm’s intention to begin its manufacturing operations in Bangladesh further boosting its already established presence in the country. Following the recent Initial Public Offering (IPO), JAT Holdings is ahead of schedule to fulfil its near-term objectives,…

(0)Comments | August 10, 2021 3:54 pm

MOU Signed between ICTA & Trace Expert City to Establish a Tier II Technopark in Uva Province

The Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) of Sri Lanka announced that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between ICTA and TRACE Expert City (Technology Reawakening Culture of Excellence) Uva Chapter recently, to  establish a framework formalizing the mutual agreement and understanding to establish, construct, operate and maintain a Tier II Techno Park within…

(0)Comments | August 10, 2021 3:19 pm

UK’s CDC Group commits $50 million to ComBank to bolster SME lending and Climate projects

Facility to target funding directly at underserved SMEs, boost jobs and promote economic and social inclusion across Sri Lanka Supports development of clean energy efficiency initiatives, underpinning Sri Lanka’s commitment to the Paris Agreement Commitment marks CDC’s first climate investment in Sri Lanka and its first direct investments in the country since 2012 The Commercial…

(0)Comments | August 10, 2021 10:09 am

We’re looking for a strong partnership – US Ambassador Teplitz

Transcription of Ambassador Teplitz’s Interview with Ada Derana 24   Derana TV: A warm welcome. You’re joining us at Hyde Park on Ada Derana 24. Tonight on the show you will see a guest who has appeared on my show for a number of times during different milestones in the political history of – recent…

(0)Comments | August 9, 2021 8:30 pm

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