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Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council clarifies position on behalf of Importers and Exporters on the implementation of Gazette No. 2321/62

The Import and Export Sectors of Sri Lanka, which comprise the critical and crucial economic segments of Sri Lanka and which contribute to the country’s overall commercial activities, have been seriously affected by the recent action of the Minister of Ports and Shipping by introducing and implementing the gazette No.2321/62. The new gazette annulling the…

(0)Comments | April 17, 2023 8:26 am

Emirates Skywards partners with Dilmah Tea to offer members exclusive tea-inspired experiences

Members can now bid Skywards Miles for an exclusive opportunity to visit the home of Dilmah and explore the lush tea plantations in Sri Lanka Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, has partnered with Dilmah Tea to offer members an exciting opportunity to experience the lush tea plantations in Sri Lanka….

(0)Comments | April 17, 2023 8:15 am

Unlocking the Potential of ChatGPT: A Workshop for Sri Lankan Businesses

A workshop on “Leveraging ChatGPT’s Power to Revolutionize Businesses in Sri Lanka” is to be conducted by SLASSCOM, the national chamber for the IT/BPM industry in Sri Lanka, that will equip business owners, executives, managers, and professionals with the latest knowledge and skills to leverage ChatGPT’s cutting-edge capabilities. With the first workshop scheduled for April…

(0)Comments | April 17, 2023 8:11 am

Forbes lists Sri Lanka as one of the 23 best places to visit in 2023

US based international travel influencer Juliana Broste, a 12x Heartland Emmy Award-winning travel filmmaker and host, showcasing adventures and fun things to do around the world, recommended Sri Lanka to be listed as one of the best places to visit in 2023, and as a result of her continuous effort, Sri Lanka has been listed…

(0)Comments | April 17, 2023 8:04 am

Sri Lanka gets more time to repay BB’s $200m loan

Dhaka Tribune – Bangladesh has extended the repayment period of Sri Lanka’s $200 million loan it had given by six more months.  Earlier, the Sri Lankan central bank sought time from Bangladesh to make the first installment of the $200 million credit by March this year, hoping that it would be able to restructure its…

(0)Comments | April 17, 2023 7:57 am

Adroit maneuvering easy if SL is on the Chinese Radar – By Prof. Samitha Hettige

An echo is a reflection of a sound wave returning from a distant object. Radar (radio detection & ranging), Sonar (sound navigation & ranging) & Lidar (light detection & ranging) operates on a similar principle. It was reported that India is worried about China setting up a radar base in southern SL. It is worth…

(0)Comments | April 17, 2023 7:52 am

Moose Clothing Company becomes the Official National Team Sponsor of Sri Lanka Cricket – Inbound for Ireland’s tour and Pakistan’s tour of Sri Lanka in 2023

Moose Clothing Company has once again reaffirmed its commitment to the sport of Cricket by pledging to support Sri Lanka Cricket as the Official National Team Sponsor at the Ireland tour of Sri Lanka in April 2023. The tour will include two test matches, with the first taking place from April 16th to April 20th,…

(0)Comments | April 17, 2023 7:21 am

Sri Lanka’s bondholders send debt rework proposal to government

Reuters – A committee of Sri Lanka’s international private creditors sent its first debt rework proposal to the country’s authorities regarding over $12 billion in bonds outstanding, according to three sources with direct knowledge of the matter. It is the first bondholder proposal after the island-nation of 22 million people defaulted on its debt a…

(0)Comments | April 15, 2023 9:17 pm

Soorya takes the ‘Avurudu Litha’ digitally to Sri Lankan households

Sun Match Company, producer of Sri Lanka’s iconic, trusted and familiar household brand ‘Soorya’, has introduced a unique Digital Litha for the first time, helping families, young and old, to celebrate the Avurudu customs and auspicious festivities with ease. Every year, those celebrating Avurudu eagerly await the publishing of the Litha to observe family traditions,…

(0)Comments | April 15, 2023 2:02 pm

Air Seychelles to Launch Seychelles to Colombo Flights

Air Seychelles has announced that it will commence twice-weekly flights from Mahe, Seychelles to Colombo, Sri Lanka, starting in June. The inaugural flight is scheduled to depart on June 20, 2023, at 22:05 and arrive in Colombo four hours later. The airline’s Airbus A320 Neo aircraft will serve the route with 12 business class and 156…

(0)Comments | April 15, 2023 12:20 pm

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