While the topic of shipping liberalization has generally been the subject of frequent and heated debate in 2022, key stakeholders across Sri Lanka’s logistics and export sectors have become increasingly unified in their call for urgent liberalization of the island’s shipping industry, with shipping and freight forwarding agencies being the most immediate requirement. These reformist…
With the objective of enhancing the passenger experience at the Arrival Duty-Free area at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), all duty-free electronic shops were relocated to the 2nd floor of the arrival terminal building. The opening ceremony of the new premises was held today, January 2023 with the participation of Hon. Nimal Siripala De Silva, Minister of…
He explained how to save a fortune, and why shrugging off losses is key Business Insider – Warren Buffett’s deputy grew his retirement fund from $70,000 to $264 million in under 30 years. He detailed how he did it, shared his method for shrugging off investment losses, and offered tips on saving for retirement in a Washington Post…
Embracing transformation for a better and brighter New Year The Sri Lanka Insurance inauguration of business operations, for the year 2023, took place on 2nd January, at the Sri Lanka Insurance Head Office. Participants included the Chairman, corporate management, and staff of SLIC. Even though the main event was reserved for a limited number of…
NEW DELHI, Jan 2 (Reuters) – India’s Supreme Court on Monday upheld the legality of the government decision in 2016 to demonetise 86% of the country’s cash in circulation, saying the decision was taken in consultation with the central bank and followed due process. A five-judge bench of the country’s top court passed the verdict…
President invites all government employees during the commencement of duties for the new year President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that no one can shirk their responsibilities for the country in the year 2023, which is a crucial year for the Sri Lankan economy, and invited all public servants to dedicate themselves towards making Sri Lanka a…
A third of the global economy will be in recession this year, the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned. BBC – Kristalina Georgieva said 2023 will be “tougher” than last year as the US, EU and China see their economies slow. It comes as the war in Ukraine, rising prices, higher interest…
Continuing to spearhead technology firsts in the country and the region, Dialog Axiata PLC, launched ‘Futureverse’ – Sri Lanka’s first fully immersive, interactive and experiential Metaverse where people can shop for Dialog products and services, socialize, attend events, and play games in one persistent virtual world. Futureverse is an immersive and interactive virtual world where…
Hatch in collaboration with Draper Startup House is bringing the global TV Show “Meet the Drapers” to Sri Lanka. If you are working on the next big idea in Tech don’t miss this opportunity! Email your pitch decks to hello@meetthedrapers.com by January 18th 2023 This is a chance for local entrepreneurs to not only showcase…
By Prof. Samitha Hettige US Army hero John Rambo (JR) was a cinema sensation. One may call him a Yankee. He was trained by the US Army, served in Vietnam, destroyed everything which blocked his path and finally was evacuated by the US Army Bell helicopter in the movie. President Jayawardena also known as JR…
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