As a gesture of goodwill to appreciate the service rendered by the iconic veterans of the British Army, a Ceylon tea tasting session was organised by the Sri Lanka High Commission in London at the Royal Hospital Chelsea on 30 September 2021. The event is emblematic of Sri Lanka’s commitment to the longstanding bilateral relations with the UK….
Leading Sri Lankan corrugated carton manufacturer, Ex-Pack Corrugated Cartons Limited, successfully concluded its virtual investor forum and event for analysts, as the company prepares to go public. Ex-Pack is making an initial public offering (IPO) of its shares, which is due to close on 22nd October 2021 and will subsequently be listed on the Colombo…
The American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka (AmCham SL) recently held its 29th Annual General Meeting and Election of Directors. Taking into account the recommended guidelines that have arisen as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the AGM was conducted via Zoom. The Chief Guest for this prestigious event was the Chief Political and…
Sri Lanka Deputy High Commission in Chennai in collaboration with Tamilnadu Powerlooms Federation organized a trade and investment delegation at the Mission premises on 06 October 2021. The objective of the meeting was to make the fabric manufacturers aware of the trade and investment opportunities available in Sri Lanka and business conducive environment for the apparel…
The Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) announced that the revenue license issuance at Divisional Secretariat offices is experiencing interruptions due to the higher citizen turnout to obtain licenses accumulated during the COVID lockdown period. The software system implemented by ICTA in collaboration with provincial authorities of the department of motor traffic…
In a first for Asia, Hitachi Digital Payment Solutions (HDPS) has successfully developed a touchless ATM solution which is currently live at Sri Lanka’s Sampath Bank. Customers can now withdraw cash from an ATM using their personal mobile phone without touching the buttons or surface of the ATM screen. The technology minimizes the need to physically…
Tourism industries in Sri Lanka and Nepal have welcomed the recently started direct flights operated by SriLankan Airlines connecting Colombo and Kathmandu, thus removing a long felt impediment to promote tourism between the two countries. In this backdrop, Sri Lanka Embassy in Nepal joined hands with Nepal Tourist Board (NTB) and Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion…
As per the “6-month Road Map for Ensuring Macroeconomic and Financial System Stability” presented by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka on 01.10.2021, the International Sovereign Bond (ISB) exposure is to be gradually reduced to around 10 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) over the next 3 years. In line with this objective, having…
The ICC said that the winners of the T20 World Cup will take home a cheque of 1.6 million dollars while the runners-up will get half that amount. IndiaToday – The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday announced that the winner of the men’s T20 World Cup 2021 will take home prize money of 1.6…
On 1st October Sri Lanka Tourism announced a relaxed, bubble free experience for international visitors who had completed COVID vaccination protocols and arriving in the destination with a negative PCR test taken prior to leaving the home country. In response, a traveller from the United States speaks of having come to Katunayake on 7th October…
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