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The significance of the sword – By Prof. Samitha Hettige

The Longquan sword invented approx 2600 ago by master sword smith Ou Yezi is the most famous sword in China. Named after Longquan city in East China it is considered a symbolic step towards weapon development in Great China & the world. Master sword smith Ou Yezi has made three high quality valuable swords (Longquan,…

(0)Comments | July 18, 2023 12:10 pm

ICTA Represents Sri Lanka at the Global Digital Economy Conference 2023 in Beijing

By the esteemed invitation of the Global Digital Economy Conference 2023 (GDEC) and the Sri Lankan Embassy in China, Mr. Mahesh Perera, the CEO, and Mr. Sachindra Samararatne, the Associate Chief Digital Economy Officer of the Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA), proudly represented Sri Lanka at this prestigious gathering held in…

(0)Comments | July 18, 2023 12:04 pm

C.W. Mackie PLC publishes 22/23 Annual Report announcing best financial results in over 100 years of operation

C. W. Mackie PLC, one of Sri Lanka’s leading and longest-standing diversified conglomerates, published its integrated annual report for the 22/23 financial year, highlighting the Company’s resilience during a period defined by unprecedented challenges to register its best financial results in over a century of operation. “In what has become a benchmark year of financial…

(0)Comments | July 18, 2023 11:24 am

Sri Lanka Tourism promotes its Travel and Tourism Potential in three Australian cities

Sri Lanka Tourism held three roadshows showcasing its high potential as an important travel destination for Australian Tourists to spend their dream holiday during the Winter season. These Roadshows are scheduled in three main Australian cities, namely Perth, Melbourne and Sydney. The first roadshow was held at the Pan Pacific hotel in Perth on the…

(0)Comments | July 18, 2023 11:19 am

Sri Lanka celebrates its milestone surpassing 100,000 Russian arrivals through direct flights

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, in collaboration with Airport and Aviation Services organized a special ceremony to celebrate 100,000 tourist arrivals from Russian Federation through direct flights. This was held at the BIA on 17th July by welcoming the passengers and crew arrived by Aeroflot flight from Moscow. A total of 100,298 Russian tourists were…

(0)Comments | July 18, 2023 11:10 am

CSE expands to Eastern Province – opens a branch office in Batticaloa

The Batticaloa branch of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) was opened by the CSE Chairman, Mr. Dilshan Wirasekera, on the 17th of July 2023, with the participation of investors, Stockbroker Firm representatives, CSE CEO, Mr. Rajeeva Bandaranaike, CRO Mr. Renuke Wijayawardhane, Senior Management, and staff. The Batticaloa Branch is CSE’s 10th regional branch office. It…

(0)Comments | July 17, 2023 4:26 pm

Ceylon Chamber Concerned About Developments in Healthcare Sector

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce is concerned about recent developments in the healthcare sector, particularly regarding the quality of pharmaceutical products procured for the public healthcare system.  While the shortage of essential medicines has stemmed from the economic crisis, it persists due to the lack of a robust and transparent procurement system. We recommend that…

(0)Comments | July 17, 2023 2:31 pm

The highest number of Cruise liner calls at HIP in June

2618 tourists arrived at the Hambantota International Port (HIP) in June, on board the MV Empress of Cordelia Cruises. The cruise liner, which made 4 calls at HIP within the month, carries tourists from the Chennai Port on scheduled tours.  The ship calls at 4 ports in Sri Lanka i.e. Hambantota, Trincomalee, Colombo and KKS. …

(0)Comments | July 17, 2023 12:45 pm

Yellen ‘eager’ to work with China on debt, other global challenges

Reuters – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Sunday she was “eager” to work with China on areas of mutual interest, including debt restructurings for poorer countries, and that multilateral development banks needed reforms before capital increases could be considered. At a press conference before a meeting of Group of 20 finance ministers and…

(0)Comments | July 17, 2023 11:59 am

Huawei announces royalty rates for its patent license programs

The company promotes IP protection, striking a balance between technology innovation and adoption Huawei, one of the world’s largest patent holders, announced royalty rates for its handsets, Wi-Fi, and Internet of Things (IoT) patent license programs on 13 July 2023. “Huawei is willing to share cutting-edge innovations in the form of patents with the world,”…

(0)Comments | July 17, 2023 11:54 am

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