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Newly elected FTZMA officials discussed future business with BOI

The Free Trade Zone Manufacturers Associations led by newly appointed Chairman Mr. Dhammika Fernando and new officials visited the BOI office and conducted a meeting with BOI Chairman, Mr. Dinesh Weerakkoddy.  The chairman of the BOI welcomed the newly appointed FTZMA Chairman and the officials and expressed his gratitude to FTZMA for its continued support…

(0)Comments | April 27, 2023 12:19 pm

COPE reviews implementation of orders given by the Committee to Sri Lanka Export Credit Insurance Corporation

Professor Ranjith Bandara, Chairman of the committee expressed his displeasure at the fact that despite the repeated insistence of the committee to conduct an independent inquiry into the matters brought for discussion on 07th March 2023, it was found that no progress had been made. • The Corporation had not appointed an Internal Auditor by…

(0)Comments | April 27, 2023 11:22 am

“We need to push society to be more inclusive of persons with disabilities”

– Ranil Vitarana, CEO, Twinery – Innovations by MAS   Launch of ‘Lable>’, the world’s first manufacturer of adaptive clothing for persons with disabilities In a move to break the barriers that prevent persons with disabilities better integrate into society, Twinery – Innovations by MAS – the changemakers of innovative clothing across the world, together…

(0)Comments | April 27, 2023 10:02 am

China Merchants Group Chairman visits HIP

The highest ranking official from the China Merchants Group (CMG) visited the Hambantota International Port on an inspection tour of the facility last week. Chairman Miao Jianmin was welcomed by Johnson Liu, CEO of Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) and staff of the port. CMG is the parent company of CMPort which has a public…

(0)Comments | April 26, 2023 4:22 pm

DSI Samson Group appoints prominent legal professional Uditha Egalahewa as Chairman

DSI Samson Group, one of the leading business conglomerates and leading manufacturer of footwear and bicycle tyres in Sri Lanka, ceremonially inducted President’s counsel Mr Uditha Egalahewa as the Chairman of the Group on 24th April 2023. He is one of three Independent Non-Executive Directors of the Group and also served as the Chairman of…

(0)Comments | April 26, 2023 3:29 pm

China aided outpatient building project handed over to Sri Lanka

Xinhua – The outpatient building project of Sri Lanka’s National Hospital, a leading hospital in the country, built with Chinese assistance was handed over to Sri Lanka on Tuesday (25). Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong and Sri Lankan Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella representing the two sides signed the handover documents and attended a ceremony to…

(0)Comments | April 26, 2023 2:17 pm

Sri Lanka trying to reduce overall debt by $17 bln, president says

Reuters – Sri Lanka is trying to reduce its overall debt by $17 billion through restructuring, its president told the parliament on Wednesday as he sought support of opposition parties for a nearly $3 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme. President Ranil Wickremesinghe also said the country would discuss debt restructuring with India and the…

(0)Comments | April 26, 2023 12:43 pm

ComBank is highest ranked bank in BT Top 40 for 14th consecutive year

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon led Sri Lanka’s banking sector when it received the Business Today Top 40 award from H.E. the President Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe at the awards presentation on 20th April. This represents the 14th consecutive year that Commercial Bank became the highest-ranked bank and one of the five best-performing companies in Sri…

(0)Comments | April 26, 2023 11:33 am

Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Chairman Highlights Education Opportunities for Nigerian Students in Sri Lanka

Highlighting Sri Lanka’s strengths in fields of education such as IT, Accountancy, Engineering, Nursing and Caregiving, the Chairman of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Mr. Vish Govindasamy emphasized the opportunities Sri Lanka presents for Nigerian students who are keen to pursue foreign higher education. Mr. Govindasamy made these comments at a meeting with the High…

(0)Comments | April 26, 2023 11:30 am

Project grant assistance of JPY 503 million from JICA

Providing Japanese Yen Five Hundred and Three Million (Approximately LKR 1.3 bn) Project Grant Assistance from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for the Project for the Improvement of Infectious Waste Management “Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages” is one of the Sustainable Development Goals targeted to substantially reduce the number…

(0)Comments | April 26, 2023 11:24 am

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