The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) announces the following change in S&P Sri Lanka 20 index constituents made by S&P Dow Jones Indices at the 2023 year-end rebalance. The exclusion and inclusion as announced by S&P Dow Jones Indices, effective from 18th Dec 2023 are presented below. The S&P SL 20 index includes the 20 largest…
For the first time in Sri Lanka, Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, introduced the facility for customers to conveniently and seamlessly transition from traditional SIM cards to more secure eSIMs using any eSIM-compatible Android or iOS device. To determine if a device is eligible for the eSIM service, customers can visit www.dialog.lk….
Aims to make the city an attraction for travellers this festive season Sri Lanka Tourism will blitz the city of Colombo this festive season by lighting up key streets and areas for a second consecutive year, following the success of last year. The month of December marks the start of the country’s peak tourist season,…
Reuters – The Bank of Japan maintained ultra-loose policy settings on Tuesday in a widely expected move, as the bank opted to await more evidence on whether wages and prices would rise enough to justify a shift away from massive monetary stimulus. The central bank also made no change to its dovish policy guidance, dashing…
Only player from Asia in global largescale solar PV developer ranking Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) ranked second after TotalEnergies in Mercom Capital’s Global Solar PV Developer Rankings Outstanding performance and contribution to the renewable energy landscape have earned it the prestigious rank With an impressive total solar capacity of 18.1 GW, AGEL solidifies its…
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), along with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC), revised the Corporate Governance Rules for the Listed Entities after 16 years. These revised rules are applicable to companies listed on the Main Market Segment, i.e. the Main Board, Diri Savi Board and Catalyst Board, from 1st October 2023,…
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing organized a promotional event at the Chancery premises on 15 December 2023, to announce the Free Visa Regime introduced by Sri Lanka, to 7 countries, including China. Over 60 guests representing the Chinese outbound travel industry and local media participated in the event. Addressing the gathering, Charge d’…
In a groundbreaking development, Mediwave, the digital healthcare arm of Wavenet, headquartered in Singapore, partners with 1990 Suwa Seriya, Sri Lanka’s national pre-hospital emergency ambulance service, to elevate life-enhancing emergency care through Mixed Reality and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Together, a fully Connected Ambulance, powered by Mediwave’s integrated Emergency Response Suite was launched in Sri Lanka. Mediwave’s Emergency Response Suite…
In a pioneering move, SriLankan Airlines will become one of the first airlines in South Asia to introduce eco-friendly carpets onboard its aircraft after a successful trial. The eco-friendly carpets, sourced from Lantal Textiles in Switzerland, will help SriLankan Airlines reach another milestone in its journey toward a reduced carbon footprint through gradual fuel efficiency…
99x, the global technology services company rooted in Sri Lanka, proudly announces a leadership transition, signifying a pivotal moment in its journey. After a distinguished tenure of 20 years, Founder and CEO, Mano Sekaram, will step down from the role of Chief Executive Officer, with Hasith Yaggahavita set to assume the position of CEO effective…
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