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I hope that Sri Lanka would be ready to lift restrictions on automobile imports – Japanese Ambassador

Japanese Ambassador Guest Speaker at the CMTA Breakfast Forum The Ceylon Motor Traders Association (CMTA) the most senior automotive association in South Asia, recently concluded another Stakeholder Breakfast Forum, which was held at the Hilton Colombo Residencies. The event was graced by the Ambassador for Japan in Sri Lanka His Excellency Mizukoshi Hideaki as the…

(0)Comments | April 9, 2023 12:33 pm

Sony Pictures Networks India extends deal with Sri Lanka Cricket

Sony Pictures Networks India to broadcast Sri Lanka Cricket matches for the next four years Hindu Businessline – Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) has extended its exclusive global media rights partnership to broadcast Sri Lanka Cricket matches for the next four years until March 2027. From mid-April, the broadcaster will exclusively televise and livestream the senior men’s…

(0)Comments | April 9, 2023 12:04 pm

Softlogic Life showcases impressive growth at Investor Forum and shares plans beyond 2023

Softlogic Life, the second-largest life insurer in Sri Lanka, recently held its inaugural Investor Forum on 3rd April 2023 at Shangri La Colombo. The forum provided Softlogic Life’s leadership and shareholders with a platform to discuss the company’s operations, financial performance, growth trajectory, and future plans. The event was conducted with leadership of the Company…

(0)Comments | April 7, 2023 12:24 pm

IMF’s Georgieva says she told China to ‘speed up’ work on debt restructuring

Reuters – International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva said she told China’s new top economic official, Li Qiang, that China must accelerate its work to reach debt restructuring agreements for countries like Zambia, Ghana and Ethiopia. Georgieva, who met with Li and other top Chinese officials during a visit to China last month, said on…

(0)Comments | April 7, 2023 12:08 pm

World Bank representatives commend Sri Lanka’s Development Policy Operational Program progress

Mr. Sagala Ratnayake, Senior Adviser to the President on National Security and Chief of Presidential Staff, chaired the final discussion in a series held with World Bank representatives on Sri Lanka’s Development Policy Operational Program Thursday morning (06). At the Presidential Secretariat meeting, the World Bank representatives lauded Sri Lanka’s Development Policy Operational Program for…

(0)Comments | April 7, 2023 8:02 am

Apple says ‘Hello Mumbai’ at first India store launch

Reuters – Apple Inc (AAPL.O) on Wednesday revealed the look of its first retail store in India, as several people tried to catch a glimpse outside the store’s black and yellow artwork patterned after Mumbai’s iconic taxis. The store is still in barricades and is likely to open this month, a person familiar with the matter told…

(0)Comments | April 7, 2023 7:53 am

South Korea’s Hyundai to provide more job opportunities to Sri Lankan youth

A high-ranking representatives of the well-known South Korean company ‘Hyundai’ stated that it is expected to provide more job opportunities to Sri Lankan youth in South Korea. This was stated when the said representatives met with the Hon. Ajith Rajapakse, Deputy Speaker Tuesday (04). A delegation including the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Hyundai Marine…

(0)Comments | April 7, 2023 7:32 am

Dialog Partners with Meta to Launch Text-only Facebook & Discover to Connect the Under-Connected

Dialog Axiata PLC partnered with Meta to launch text-only Facebook and Discover app to enable those who are under-connected due to affordability constraints to access a text version of Facebook and browse text on the internet without incurring data charges. The text-only version of Facebook allows users to stay connected with friends and family, share…

(0)Comments | April 7, 2023 7:30 am

Sri Lanka Embassy in Paris discusses cooperation between French-Sri Lankan community and home country

Ambassador of Sri Lanka in France Manisha Gunasekera convened a meeting with the Sri Lanka Association leaders and senior representatives of the community of Sri Lankan origin in France at the Sri Lanka Embassy in Paris on 31 March 2023.  The meeting entailed discussion on bilateral ties between Sri Lanka and France, the 75th anniversary of…

(0)Comments | April 7, 2023 6:57 am

XO Team, the world’s largest influencer house, gears up to set Sri Lanka on the global music platform

Get ready to witness a historic moment as Sri Lanka is all set to take the world stage with the largest global music collaboration ever to be held in the country. Featuring the world’s largest influencer house, XO Team, along with Lankan DJ/Music Producer DJ Mass, and multi-platinum selling artist DJ Katch, the spectacular music…

(0)Comments | April 6, 2023 11:03 pm

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