The Colombo Stock Exchange and market intermediaries operated normally but completely based on remote functionality today (26) with its offices and those of several market intermediary firms being located in areas subject to quarantine curfew. Following the digitalization of the CSE preparatory exercises were carried out as a part of regular business continuity processes (BCP)…
“Wheels up for my trip to India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Indonesia. Grateful for the opportunity to connect with our partners to promote a shared vision for a free and open IndoPacific composed of independent, strong, and prosperous nations,” Secretary of State Michael R Pompeo said on Twitter. Pompeo is expected to arrive in Sri Lanka…
The 29th Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka – Canada Business Council (SLCBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce was held recently at Ceylon Chamber of Commerce. The Chief Guest of the event was the High Commissioner for Canada, David McKinnon, who is also the Patron of the Council. SLCBC was launched on 14th…
“The Beijing Swift” – By Prof. Samitha Hettige © The Chrysanthemum represents vitality or energy and strength in Chinese culture. At present the Chrysanthemum cultural festival is happening in the Peoples Republic of China. The bright coloured flower blooms in cold autumn when most other flowers aren’t visible. Sri Lankans have associated foreign nationals who…
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has made the tourism investment process easy by streamlining the project approval process and the facilitation services provided by the Investor Relations Unit (IRU) – the unit established within SLTDA as the centralized facilitation arm for tourism investments in the country. The key objective of this effort is…
The Kelani Right-Bank (KRB) Water Treatment Plant is the joint-largest in the Country, and is expected to benefit more than 1.7 million people in industrial zones and fast-growing suburbs of Northern Colombo and Gampaha. It is a significant milestone in the Government’s efforts to enhance access to safe drinking water for all citizens, while preparing…
The number of purchase orders and invoices exchanged across global supply chains rose by 15% in Q3 after falling by a similar margin in Q2, according to the latest Index of Global Trade Health from Tradeshift. The report, which is based on analysis of transaction data flowing between buyers and suppliers across Tradeshift’s network, suggests activity levels…
The Sri Lanka Deputy High Commission in Chennai organized Sri Lankan electronic and electrical manufacturers participation at the “e- Connect” online B2B meetings platform conducted by the Indian Electrical and Electronic Manufacturer`s Association(IEEMA) from 05 – 07 October 2020 with a focus of adding boost to Sri Lanka`s growing potentials in export manufacturing sectors, “e-Connect” is the tool…
Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) has once again put their customers first. With the launch of the sltgo Wi-Fi solution, SLT broadband customers and overall internet consumers of Sri Lanka will be able to enjoy Wi-Fi connectivity on the go via community Wi-Fi networks. This connectivity will extend to over 23 million Wi-Fi hotspot connections in…
Hilton Colombo today (24) confirmed that one of its employees has been tested positive for COVID-19 and the hotel has taken further precautionary measures to curtail the spread of the virus. The official media statement issued by the hotel as follows: The wellbeing of Hilton Colombo’s guests and Team Members is our highest priority, and…
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