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Emirates to offer daily flights to Toronto from 20 April

Daily flights between Dubai and Toronto to offer over 6,800 seats per week on popular route; 40% increase in capacity to serve pent up demand Enhanced UAE – Canada air service agreement paves the way for economic opportunities and value creation for both nations; set to spur tourism and trade Following the breakthrough expanded air…

(0)Comments | April 19, 2023 10:30 am

Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Mobilises Corporate Sector Support to Adopt 105 Suwa Seriya Ambulances

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce successfully facilitated the adoption of 105 Suwa Seriya ambulances, valued at Rs.525 million rupees, to support Sri Lanka’s healthcare system. Suwa Seriya is a pioneering ambulance service launched by the Government of Sri Lanka to provide swift emergency medical care to those in need, especially in rural and remote areas….

(0)Comments | April 19, 2023 10:27 am

U.S. Department of Transportation officials meet SLPA Chairman

The Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) Mr. Keith Bernard met officials from the U.S. Department of Transportation on 6/04/2023 at the Chairman’s office at HQ Colombo. Officials of the U.S. Department of Transportation discussed on further collaboration between the U. S Department of Transportation and SLPA.The Chairman of SLPA Mr.Bernard at the discussions…

(0)Comments | April 18, 2023 4:42 pm

India gets more space as Sri Lanka amends aviation law

New Delhi: The Sri Lankan cabinet has given the go-ahead to amend the country’s civil aviation law to allow public-private partnerships in the aviation sector, a development that may open up opportunities for Indian companies. Sri Lanka may allow the participation of private companies in ground handling at the airports at the initial stage, said people familiar with…

(0)Comments | April 18, 2023 4:28 pm

Significant improvement in consumer confidence in March 2023

Although all consumer indices remain pessimistic, the biggest gains were in future expectations suggesting the IMF funding agreement has lifted perceptions There was broad improvement in consumer sentiment in March, with all three of IHP’s Consumer confidence indices significantly improving, although all remain at pessimistic levels. The Index of Consumer Sentiment (ICS), the broadest measure…

(0)Comments | April 18, 2023 1:04 pm

Purchasing Managers’ Indices return to positive territory

Manufacturing PMI turned positive in March 2023, after nine consecutive survey rounds, recording an index value of 51.4. This month-on-month expansion was driven by the increase in New Orders and Production sub-indices mainly due to the seasonal demand. However, Employment, Stock of Purchases and Suppliers’ Delivery Time sub-indices remained below the neutral threshold. The increase in New Orders and Production…

(0)Comments | April 18, 2023 10:32 am

Korean Media Personnel Highlights Sri Lanka as a must visit Tourist destination

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, in collaboration with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in the Republic of Korea and Sri Lankan Airlines, hosted a Media FAM Tour for 7 journalists belonging to 6 Media houses, namely BTN TV (Buddhist Television Network) , BBS TV ( Buddhist Broadcasting System ) , Arirang TV , Hyundai Bulgyo…

(0)Comments | April 18, 2023 10:30 am

Foreign couple enter wedlock going by the Sri Lankan tradition

Sri Lanka has managed to attract many tourists due to its natural ecosystems and hospitality. Foreigners visit Sri Lanka for various tourism trends. Meanwhile, foreign newlyweds are more inclined to come to Sri Lanka to spend their honeymoon. Although foreign marriages have already been conducted on the coast of Sri Lanka, foreign marriages have not…

(0)Comments | April 18, 2023 8:47 am

Asiri Port City Hospital coming soon

Asiri Hospital Holdings announces that it’s fully owned subsidiary Asiri Port City Hospital (Pvt) Ltd has entered into an Agreement to Lease with the Colombo Port City Economic Commission for the development and operation of a hospital within the Port City Colombo in accordance with the Master Plan of the Colombo Port City Commission. Subject…

(0)Comments | April 17, 2023 4:06 pm

Building a Digital Maldives: H One Expands its Reach to the Maldives with a Successful Event on Microsoft Security

H One, the leading Microsoft reseller in Sri Lanka, has embarked on its expansion into the Maldives market with a successful event in collaboration with Microsoft. The event, a part of Microsoft partner consortium was held at JEN Maldives Malé by Shangri-La and aimed at SMEs which featured insightful discussions on MWP Security, Azure Security,…

(0)Comments | April 17, 2023 1:24 pm

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