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EU funded project TAMAP raises awareness about digital agriculture in Sri Lanka

Digital technologies can relieve disruption caused by the COVID-19 crisis in food supply chains and can, in particular, improve the lives of small farmers and agricultural workers. By providing an access to agricultural information in real time, farmers can take more informed decisions on their production and logistics. That is why, the EU-funded ‘Technical Assistance…

(0)Comments | March 25, 2021 10:53 am

High demand for WindForce IPO; oversubscribed on the first day

WindForce Limited announced that its Rs.3.2 Bn Initial Public Offering (IPO) was oversubscribed on its opening day  WindForce, Sri Lanka’s largest and most diversified renewable energy company, launched its highly-anticipated Initial Public Offering (IPO) for subscription on today (24th March 2021), with the aim to raise Rs. 3.2 Bn, and was oversubscribed within hours on the…

(0)Comments | March 24, 2021 4:13 pm

EDB Organizes Webinar on Market Opportunities in India for Sri Lankan Electronic and Electrical sector Exporters

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) in association with Sri Lanka High Commission in India organized a webinar to promote matchmaking and market-entry opportunities between Indian and Sri Lankan Electronic and Electrical manufactures with the assistance of All India Electronics Association (AIEA) on 17th March 2021. The online event was focused on achieving synergies…

(0)Comments | March 24, 2021 3:23 pm

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, the voice of the nation’s business community marks 182 years

Governor Stewart Mackenzie, initiated the establishing of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce on 25 March 1839, for the purpose of best promoting the interests of commerce. It was among the first group of chambers established in Asia at the time. Governor Mackenzie who was deeply interested in promoting Agriculture and Trade adopted the rules and…

(0)Comments | March 24, 2021 3:14 pm

High recognition in Romania for Sri Lankan workers; Steps to further expand employment opportunities

The Chargé d’Affaires of Romania, resident in Colombo, Ambassador Victor Chiujdea, met Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena on Friday, 19 March at the Foreign Ministry. The parties reviewed bilateral cooperation in the political, economic and cultural spheres, with a focus on trade, investment, tourism, foreign employment and agriculture. Reaffirming Sri Lanka’s commitment to further consolidating the…

(0)Comments | March 24, 2021 2:29 pm

Digital policy for Education Sector, Fiber 4G for schools soon

Issues with connectivity, content, capacity gaps, at present, have been identified as major obstacles in school education in the new normal, and will not be so for long.  Speaking at a well attended two day workshop jointly organized by the Ministry of Education and Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA), Prof. Kapila Perera, Secretary Ministry…

(0)Comments | March 24, 2021 11:17 am

Powering the virtual world

The Silk Road Journal – by Mahika Ming The Peoples Republic of China (PRC) is planning to hold the 2021 international summit on Digital Development in Fuzhou, in Fujian in Southern China under the theme “Stimulating new dynamics of data factors and embarking on a new journey for Digital China”. The two day summit starting…

(0)Comments | March 24, 2021 11:14 am

Sri Lanka’s most influential business leaders gather to offer their words of wisdom at “The Entrepreneur Unites” exclusive event

The Entrepreneur Unites, a unique event organized by The Entrepreneur Media, brought four of Sri Lanka’s most influential business leaders on to one stage to help the country’s up-and-coming entrepreneurs build their entrepreneur mindset. Held at the Taj Samudra, Colombo, the exclusive event focused on the best insights and advice from Founder of Harpo’s Hotel,…

(0)Comments | March 24, 2021 10:23 am

January market got overheated – JKH Chief

Chairman of John Keells Holdings PLC Krishan Balendra said the stock market had ‘overheated’ in January and the recent correction did not reflect the change in fundamental values. While addressing an economic conference in Colombo today (23), he stated that what happened in January in the stock market was not really reflective of the business…

(0)Comments | March 23, 2021 6:04 pm

Treasury Secretary not allowed any more changes in taxes – PB

Presidential Secretary Dr. P.B. Jasundara assures that Sri Lanka’s tax regime will not undergo any changes for the next five years and that Value Added Tax (VAT) will remain as 8 per cent. Addressing an economic conference in Colombo today (23) he said: “We’re assuring that tax regime which we have scheduled will not change….

(0)Comments | March 23, 2021 5:59 pm