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PwC Report Provides Insights on the Challenges Faced by Start-Ups in Sri Lanka

PwC Sri Lanka, in its capacity as an organization providing consultation on economic and business related insights, along with ICTA, have employed its experience and nous to study the nature of the start-up ecosystem of the country in an effort to identify and understand the challenges faced. Titled Towards a Start-up Friendly Government, this document…

(0)Comments | November 22, 2021 1:44 pm

First batch of bloggers from India concludes ‘#NamastefromSriLanka’ tour on a high note

SriLankan Airlines, the National Carrier of Sri Lanka and a member of the oneworld alliance, in an endeavor to support the country’s tourism revival efforts whilst fortifying connectivity in its single largest market India, embarked on a mega fam tour of top bloggers and social influencers who are touring Sri Lanka on specially curated itineraries. …

(0)Comments | November 22, 2021 1:24 pm

SDB bank Hosts Asia Pacific Chapter of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values

In rallying the environmentally and socially conscious banks and financial institutions in the region, SDB bank was the proud host of the Annual Meeting of the Asia Pacific Chapter of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values, on the 16th and 17th of November 2021. The Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV), founded in…

(0)Comments | November 22, 2021 12:27 pm

Budget 2022 has neglected women who form 52% of the population but allocated millions for road development – Eran Wickramaratne

SJB parliamentarian Eran Wickramaratne said that although 52% of the population in our country are women, their labour force participation is a mere 35%. He said it is imperative that favourable conditions to increase their contribution needs to be created but the Budget has not addressed  the issue. Under an SJB government we will provide maternity leave cost subsidies to the private sector to…

(0)Comments | November 22, 2021 10:56 am

hSenid Business Solutions gears up for Investor Forum ahead of forthcoming IPO

As hSenid Business Solutions Limited the Sri Lankan market leader in Human-Capital-Management (HCM) related software industry draws closer to its highly anticipated Initial Public Offering (IPO). The much-awaited Investor Forum will take place on the 23rd of November 2021. The forum will commence from 10.30 am onwards at Jetwing Colombo Seven, presenting a resourceful opportunity for…

(0)Comments | November 22, 2021 6:29 am

Aeroflot-Russian Airlines Resumed Flights to Colombo from Moscow

Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited is happy to announce that Aeroflot Airlines recommenced its flight operations to Colombo from Moscow with a flight frequency of 2 flights a week between Moscow and Colombo. The first flight, (SU284) with a total number of 240 passengers arrived at 10.50 hrs at Bandaranaike International Airport…

(0)Comments | November 22, 2021 6:23 am

Sri Lanka, the next holiday destination for Australian tourists promoted in Melbourne

Chairperson of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau (SLTPB) Kimarli Fernando invited the Australian tourists to visit Sri Lanka once again and urged the tour operators in Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania to promote Sri Lanka among Australian tourists, at a webinar on 17th November, 2021. The Chairperson said that visiting Sri Lanka is now…

(0)Comments | November 22, 2021 6:20 am

Sarvodaya Development Finance enters stock market with over 5,000 Sarvodaya societies island wide

Sarvodaya Development Finance (SDF) is set to enhance the standing of over 5,000 Sarvodaya societies islandwide with its Rs. 1 billion Initial Public Offering (IPO) opening tomorrow (23rd November). With a track record spanning over 6 decades, Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement uplifts and empowers rural masses, has a strong brand presence and is a trusted name…

(0)Comments | November 22, 2021 6:18 am

Vistara Airlines Resumes Flight Operations Between New Delhi and Colombo

Vistara Airlines resumed its flight operations to BIA from New Delhi on 19th November 2021. The airline commenced its operations to Colombo in 2019 and had to stop its operations due to the COVID 19 global pandemic situation. Vistara Airlines is an Indian full-service airline, based in Gurgaon, with its hub at Indira Gandhi International…

(0)Comments | November 22, 2021 6:13 am

The Karachi Coastal Comprehensive Development Zone

The Silk Road Journal by Mahika Ming The latest addition to the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is the Karachi Coastal Comprehensive Development Zone (KCCDZ). It is expected to create synergy in the BRI and CPEC as per Pakistani sources.  The farsighted decision has been taken at the CPEC’s 10th Joint Cooperation Committee Meeting. This…

(0)Comments | November 22, 2021 5:40 am

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