As anticipation builds for the upcoming T20 World Cup, Moose Clothing Company proudly debuted its latest creation: the new T20 jersey design for Sri Lanka cricket men’s national team. The launch event, held at Moose Clothing Company’s headquarters in Ja Ela, was graced by the national men’s and women’s cricket team, esteemed dignitaries and special…
Group reports best-ever financial performance with record profit of AED 18.7 billion (US$ 5.1 billion), up 71% from last year, record revenue, and record level of cash assets. Group revenue increased 15% to a new high of AED 137.3 billion (US$ 37.4 billion), driven by strong customer demand across its businesses. Ends year with highest-ever…
The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Business Conclave organised by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 28 and 29 May, (www.ioraconclave.lk) will focus on sectors significant to the economic development and prosperity of the Indian Ocean Rim region, including Agriculture, ICT, Logistics, and Tourism, including breakout sessions…
Reaffirming its dedication to gender equality and digital empowerment, Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, renewed its pledge to the GSMA’s Connected Women Commitment Initiative. This commitment underscores Dialog’s dedication to eradicating digital divides and empowering Sri Lankan women through enhanced access to mobile internet and mobile money services. The initiative is a…
Chinese leader Xi Jinping returned home after visiting Serbia, Hungary & France last week. France colonized southern parts of Great China (French Indochina) decades ago & therefore, Sino-French socio economic connectivity is centuries old but not as old as Sino-Lanka relations. China & France are permanent members of the UN Security Council. France is China’s…
In a move to spur sustainable investments in Sri Lanka, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the European Union (EU) partnered with the Commercial Bank of Ceylon (CBC) to scale up green finance, supporting the country’s commitments towards a low-carbon economy. The partnership, which is under EU’s regional initiative ‘Accelerating Climate Smart and Inclusive Infrastructure…
Sri Lanka’s oldest company fortifies its Board in readiness for a phase of accelerated growth under new stewardship. Sarva Ameresekere has been appointed the Group Chairman of George Steuart & Co. Ltd.(GS&Co), Sri Lanka’s oldest company established in 1835. The appointment comes as Dilith Jayaweera resigned from the Group Chairmanship and all directorates he held…
Aviation is the most frequent and quickest way to transport victims of human trafficking across borders. To combat this heinous crime, it’s crucial for airlines, law enforcement agencies to collaborate, implement efficient measures and train staff to recognize signs of human trafficking, and raise awareness among the stakeholders as they play an important role in…
President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that he expects to increase the growth rate of Sri Lanka’s economy up to 3% by the year 2025 and mentioned that steps would be taken to increase the salaries of government employees. The President made these remarks during the celebration of International Nurses Day at the Temple Trees, Sunday (12)….
Mr. Kanaka Herath, the Minister of State for Technology, expressed the importance of the DIGIECON Global Investment Summit – 2024 (DIGIECON Global Investment Summit) held alongside the DIGIECON-2023 project, under the leadership of President Ranil Wickremesinghe. He highlighted its special significance for Sri Lankan youth involved in the IT sector, emphasizing its potential to attract…
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