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Plans Underway to Gazette 49 More Destinations as Tourism Zones – Diana Gamage

State Minister of Tourism Diana Gamage revealed plans to designate 49 additional tourist destinations as official tourist zones. These locations will be published in a gazette within a month as part of the on-going efforts to boost tourism. During a press conference held today (29) at the Presidential Media Centre (PMC) under the theme “Collective…

(0)Comments | April 30, 2024 8:35 am

Applied Graphite Commences Trading On the OTCQB

Applied Graphite Technologies Corporation (TSXV: AGT) (OTCQB: AGRTF) is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed the cross-listing of its common shares to the OTCQB Venture Market (“OTCQB“). AGT’s common shares are now trading on the OTCQB under the ticker symbol “AGRTF”. Investors can find real-time quotes and market information for AGRTF on www.otcmarkets.com. Applied…

(0)Comments | April 30, 2024 6:24 am

MoU Signed Between the Sri Lanka Export Development Board and CHEC Port City Colombo

In a significant move towards attracting export-oriented businesses to Port City Colombo, CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd recently entered into a partnership with the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB). A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the two parties to this effect at a special ceremony held on the 26th of April…

(0)Comments | April 29, 2024 4:19 pm

Signing of MoU between UNDP and the Colombo Stock Exchange

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a partnership aimed at leveraging Sri Lanka’s capital markets for sustainable financing. This collaboration is intended to support and encourage private sector stewardship and embed sustainability as an important element of business…

(0)Comments | April 29, 2024 2:00 pm

FITIS Fuel National Digital Economy in 2023/2024

Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS), the apex body of the ICT industry, is continuing to assist the Government of Sri Lanka in its journey towards the Digital Transformation. Working very closely with the Ministry of Technology, FITIS contributed to the formulation of National Digital Economy Strategy – 2030 since its inception through…

(0)Comments | April 29, 2024 12:52 pm

Eight Sri Lankan Diplomats visit Hambantota International Port

With representatives from several foreign embassies represented in Sri Lanka visiting the Hambantota International Port (HIP) to investigate business opportunities, the Sri Lanka Foreign Ministry organised a port visit for its ambassador designates.  In line with that, Sri Lankan ambassadors designated to 8 countries were taken on a guided tour of HIP and followed a…

(0)Comments | April 29, 2024 12:24 pm

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa to visit Sri Lanka

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Yoko Kamikawa is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from 04-05 May 2024. During this visit, the Japanese Foreign Minister is scheduled to pay courtesy calls on President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena. The Japanese Foreign Minister and her delegation will have official discussions with the Foreign Minister…

(0)Comments | April 29, 2024 12:22 pm

Pan Asia Bank posts Steady Performance in 1Q 2024 – Profit before Tax increases by 47% reflecting improved macro-economic conditions

Net Interest Income for the quarter 2,884 Mn, up by 42% Net Fee and Commission Income for the quarter 398 Mn, up by 17% Operating Profit for the quarter 1,105 Mn, up by 43% Profit before Tax for the quarter 796 Mn, up by 47% Profit after Tax for the quarter 363 Mn, up by…

(0)Comments | April 29, 2024 10:53 am

Virtusa Celebrates Groundbreaking Success of First-Ever LinkedIn Community Event in Sri Lanka

Virtusa Corporation, a global provider of digital engineering and IT services, proudly hosted the first-ever LinkedIn (LI) community event in Sri Lanka, dubbed “Connect Colombo.” The landmark event took place at the Courtyard by Marriott, marking a significant milestone in the country’s professional networking landscape. Bringing together over 200 industry leaders and mid to senior-level…

(0)Comments | April 29, 2024 10:52 am

President Expresses Confidence in Business Community to Drive Economic Growth

Emphasizes People’s Role in Determining Nation’s Economic Trajectory. President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the government’s aim to create a highly competitive, export-oriented economy based on market economy, expressing full faith in the business community of the country. He pointed out that the current challenge facing the nation is not about maintaining the executive presidential system but…

(0)Comments | April 29, 2024 10:48 am