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VIDEO: Rob Miles discusses ChatGPT & how it may not be dangerous, yet
Rob Miles discusses ChatGPT and how it may not be dangerous, yet.
US President extends warm wishes to Sri Lanka on its 75th Anniversary of Independence
US President Joseph R. Biden, in a warmly worded letter of felicitation, conveyed his best wishes to President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the people of Sri Lanka on the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of Sri Lankan Independence. The US President stated that he looks forward to strengthening and deepening the bilateral friendship even further and, […]
On the 75th, Independence, time to re-plug to the world economy
Advocata Institute As Sri Lanka is inaugurating its political independence of 75 years on February 4th, the burning issue the public is struggling to grapple with, in the recent past, is the worst economic slump. Many factors have contributed to the current economic crisis but protectionism and trade barriers are main elements that have further […]
Hatch enters partnership with Draper Startup House to strengthen SL’s position as Startup Nation
Startup ecosystem builder Hatch entered a strategic partnership with Draper Startup House, a global network of spaces connected to resources for entrepreneurs. Hatch shares a vision with Draper Startup House for Sri Lanka and has come onboard to support Hatch’s “Sri Lanka: From Troubled Nation to Startup Nation” initiative which seeks to change the narrative […]
Ceylon Chamber Facilitates SME Entry to International Markets
Supporting the capacity development and growth of the Small and Medium Enterprises sector, the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently held a series of workshops to facilitate SMEs’ entry into international markets. The Enterprise Transformation and Market Access (ET&MA) programme, developed and conducted by the Ceylon Chamber’s Centre for SMEs together with VSSL Global, offers mentorship, […]
Hambantota International Port handles 3 cruise ships in January
Cruise ships Artania, Coral Geographer, and The World visited Hambantota International Port (HIP) in January 2023. More than 1000 passengers disembarked to visit popular tourist destinations in the South. Amongst the sights were the Mulkirigala Temple, Ruhuṇu Kataragama Devalaya, Udawalawe National Park, Yala National Park, and the bird park in Hambantota. They also visited […]
Ceylon Chamber of Commerce launches outlook 2023 report
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) recently launched the 8th edition of its flagship annual Outlook Report for 2023 at the Economic Outlook 2023 seminar. The Report was launched in the presence of Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka who delivered the keynote address. Compiled by the Economic Intelligence Unit […]
E-commerce: An islandwide phenomenon and youth-oriented futuristic industry of SL – Report
Daraz Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka Association for Software Services Companies (SLASSCOM) released the first in-depth study on the adoption and use of e-commerce in Sri Lanka during difficult economic times at a roundtable discussion held in Colombo on Monday 30th January 2023. The report titled “E-commerce: A Driver of Inclusive Growth in Sri Lanka?” […]
US Government expresses support for Sri Lanka’s on-going recovery efforts
U.S. Under-Secretary for Political Affairs, Victoria Nuland, who is currently on an official visit to Sri Lanka, expressed her Government’s support for the on-going recovery efforts in the country. This was revealed during a meeting with President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (1). During the discussions President Wickremesinghe extended his appreciation for […]
USAID & CCC launch comprehensive study to assess digital maturity of small & medium sized exporters
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) with support from the U.S. Government’s development arm, the U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID), launched a study to assess the current digital maturity level of Sri Lankan small- and medium-sized enterprise (SMEs) exporters. On January 26, CCC shared insights and recommendations to strengthen the digital ecosystem and […]