Focused on revitalisation of rural economies, promoting gender and social inclusion Targeting rural job creation, eradication of unemployment, improved standards of living Lower barriers to MSME participation in digital ecosystem, island-wide e-commerce proliferation Aims to empower more women to be financially independent entrepreneurs Commences research into impact of e-commerce on rural entrepreneurs, women-led businesses Leading…
IPS’ ‘Sri Lanka: State of the Economy 2021’ Second Report Launch Webinar The second of IPS’ three-part webinar series to launch the ‘Sri Lanka: State of the Economy 2021’ report on the topic ‘Pandemics and Disruptions: Safeguarding Lives and Livelihoods of Sri Lankans’ was held via Zoom on October 13, 2021. It featured presentations by…
High Commissioner of Malaysia to Colombo Tan Yang Thai paid a Courtesy Call on Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris at the Foreign Ministry on the 14 October 2021. While recalling the close and friendly bilateral ties between Sri Lanka and Malaysia, Foreign Minister and the High Commissioner discussed further avenues to enhance cooperation between the two countries in the post Covid -19 era….
The Silk Road Journal by Mahika Ming Chinese medical sources have identified that Thyroid cancer is affecting more persons in China than before (average 20% annual increase). In other words more individuals who contribute to national development are being affected & it is still unclear on the possible causes. Technological developments achieved by Chinese scientists…
Enters into an investment and partnership agreement with BetaOne Investments Limited Dhaka, Bangladesh : Capital Alliance (CAL) –Sri Lanka’s leader in Capital Markets services entered into an investment and partnership agreement with Bangladesh’s BetaOne Investments Limited. With the formalization of this agreement and its entry to Bangladesh, CAL continues its ambitious yet resolute journey to…
The Hon. Trade Minister, Dr. Bandula Gunawardane has appointed Export Advisory Committees covering 24 sectors for a period of 5 years (from 2021 to 2026). In terms of the Section 10 of The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) Act no 40 of 1979, the minister in charge of the EDB, on the advice of…
A virtual meeting between the National Boating Association of Maldives (NBAM) and the Representatives of the Sri Lanka Boat and Ship Building Industry was hosted by the Foreign Ministry in collaboration of the Export Development Board of Sri Lanka with the view to enhancing mutual cooperation in the field of Ship and Boatbuilding industry between…
Affirming its indelible reputation as Sri Lanka’s fastest growing life insurer, Softlogic Life goes beyond borders with the introduction of a powerful new USD savings life insurance solution, ‘Dollar Saver’ that will be offered to Sri Lankans working and living overseas. Setting yet another benchmark in the country’s highly competitive insurance sector, the two-year savings…
Sri Lanka participated at the Anuga 2021, the world’s largest trade fair for food and beverage industry held at Messe Cologne, Germany, from 9 to 13 October 2021. The trade fair is designed under the one-roof concept, providing in-depth insights on industry orientation, connecting supply and demand, and offering diverse taste experiences in the food and beverage sectors. As Sri Lanka’s…
The Financial System Stability Consultative Committee (FSSCC) has been reconstituted with eminent personnel in the financial sector with effect from 6th October 2021. Dr. Kenneth de Zilwa; Chairman of the LankaClear (Pvt.) Ltd. is appointed as the Chairperson of the FSSCC. Further, Mr. Niroshan Udage; President of The Finance Houses Association of Sri Lanka, Mr….
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