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Maldivian yacht builders establish facility in Hambantota Port

Sea Horse Yachts (Pvt) Ltd. recently entered into an agreement with the Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) to set up a state-of-the-art yacht building facility at the port. The agreement was signed by Johnson Liu, CEO, HIPG and Ali Hussain Didi, President, Sea Horse Yachts (Pvt) Ltd. at a signing ceremony held this week in…

(0)Comments | August 11, 2021 8:33 am

JAT Holdings to reap benefits of manufacturing in Bangladesh ahead of schedule

JAT Holdings Limited, Sri Lanka’s trusted industry leader in finishing and furnishing, witnesses immense organizational progress fueled by the firm’s intention to begin its manufacturing operations in Bangladesh further boosting its already established presence in the country. Following the recent Initial Public Offering (IPO), JAT Holdings is ahead of schedule to fulfil its near-term objectives,…

(0)Comments | August 10, 2021 3:54 pm

MOU Signed between ICTA & Trace Expert City to Establish a Tier II Technopark in Uva Province

The Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) of Sri Lanka announced that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between ICTA and TRACE Expert City (Technology Reawakening Culture of Excellence) Uva Chapter recently, to  establish a framework formalizing the mutual agreement and understanding to establish, construct, operate and maintain a Tier II Techno Park within…

(0)Comments | August 10, 2021 3:19 pm

UK’s CDC Group commits $50 million to ComBank to bolster SME lending and Climate projects

Facility to target funding directly at underserved SMEs, boost jobs and promote economic and social inclusion across Sri Lanka Supports development of clean energy efficiency initiatives, underpinning Sri Lanka’s commitment to the Paris Agreement Commitment marks CDC’s first climate investment in Sri Lanka and its first direct investments in the country since 2012 The Commercial…

(0)Comments | August 10, 2021 10:09 am

We’re looking for a strong partnership – US Ambassador Teplitz

Transcription of Ambassador Teplitz’s Interview with Ada Derana 24   Derana TV: A warm welcome. You’re joining us at Hyde Park on Ada Derana 24. Tonight on the show you will see a guest who has appeared on my show for a number of times during different milestones in the political history of – recent…

(0)Comments | August 9, 2021 8:30 pm

Ten years and counting: Sri Lankans don’t have much hope for the future

Perceived Economic Opportunity Index 2021 [PEOI] Q2: March to June, 2021 This month we mark ten years of tracking the perception of economic opportunities among the people of Sri Lanka via the Perceived Economic Opportunity Index (PEOI). Having begun in July 2011 this measurement continued every month except for a short break in 2015 and…

(0)Comments | August 9, 2021 3:46 pm

Rapid increase in land prices in Colombo District

Land Valuation Indicator (LVI) for Colombo District increased to 155.1 during the first half of 2021. The annual increase of 9.5 and the semi-annual increase of 6.8 of LVI, reversed the declining trend observed in the LVI increases over the last two years. All sub-indicators of LVI, namely Residential LVI, Commercial LVI and Industrial LVI,…

(0)Comments | August 9, 2021 10:01 am

Six Mid-Market Firms Selected for Sri Lanka@100 Advisory Services

The Sri Lanka@100 platform announced the selection of six high-potential, mid-market firms to receive cutting-edge business advisory services to accelerate their growth. This is the second cohort of companies onboarded to Sri Lanka@100, a platform supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and administered by Stax, a global management consulting firm. “Mid-market…

(0)Comments | August 9, 2021 6:24 am

Plantation Minister and top Government officials held discussions with organic Agri experts from Switzerland

A renowned team from Switzerland who are widely regarded as experts on organic agriculture met with Minister of Plantation Hon Dr. Ramesh Pathirana and Secretary to the Ministry of Plantation Mr. Ravindra Hewavitharana on 06th August. During the meeting, the Minister shared the country’s vision for the plantation sector and the approach and measures taken…

(0)Comments | August 9, 2021 6:20 am

Sunshine Holdings records 54% top-line growth in 1Q fuelled by acquisitions in Healthcare and Consumer

Consolidated revenue of Rs. 7.3 billion Healthcare revenue up 54% YoY to Rs.4 billion Strong growth in Consumer, revenue up 68% YoY to Rs. 1.8 billion Agribusiness revenue increased by 44% YoY to Rs. 1.8 billion PAT increased to Rs. 1 billion, an increase of 88% YoY Diversified Sri Lankan conglomerate Sunshine Holdings PLC (CSE:…

(0)Comments | August 9, 2021 5:17 am

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