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CICT pledges USD 25,000 for sight-saving surgeries in Sri Lanka
Another group of Sri Lankans with correctable eye diseases and disorders will soon begin surgery to restore clearer vision, thanks to the latest phase of a community initiative of Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) in partnership with the Nawaloka Hospital. CICT recently donated US$ 25,000 (Rs 9.25 million at current exchange rates) it has pledged […]
President assures solutions to land issues in NP; 8 committees to resolve provincial land issues
President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that eight (8) committees would be appointed at the provincial level to resolve the land issues. He also pointed out that all the land-related issues in the North and South of the country would be resolved accordingly. President Wickremesinghe made these observations while participating in the District Development Committee meeting held […]
VIDEO: Is capitalism actually broken?
People have become increasingly worried that the threats we face today, like climate change and rising inequality, can’t be solved by a capitalist economic system. So, is that true? And if it is, can we fix capitalism or do we need to tear the system down and build a new one from scratch?Explore the different […]
Encouraging Sri Lanka’s youth to pursue entrepreneurship: Ceylon Chamber and ILO
As Global Entrepreneurship Week 2022 shines the spotlight on the importance of entrepreneurship to economic growth, the International Labour Organization in collaboration with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce is implementing a series of initiatives to facilitate a change in the entrepreneurial ecosystem and bolster young people’s transition into the entrepreneurial world. Conducted under the aegis […]
Framing a fresh narrative of South Asian Luxury at CFW
Luxury edition by CFW focuses on refreshing the luxury narrative which is relevant to Sri Lanka and South Asia. This narrative is presented in a conversation on sustainable luxury called Luxury Talks. ‘Luxury Talks’ is set to be held on the 16th of November 2022, at 6.45PM at Galle Face Hotel’s 1864 fine dining restaurant. […]
CFA Society Sri Lanka joins CSE to ring the bell for financial literacy
“Investors need to be aware of the products and services that capital markets and financial markets offer.” – CSE Chairman “Financial Literacy is a body of knowledge which involves economics, business mathematics, logical skills, and the ability to apply those skills in a setting which requires you to make finance-related decisions.” – CFA Society SL […]
President to Inaugurate Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2022
The upcoming Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2022, the foremost and most anticipated annual economic event in Sri Lanka, will be inaugurated by the Chief Guest, President Ranil Wickremesinghe, under the theme Resetting from Turmoil to Opportunity on 5th December at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo. This year the Summit will focus on key levers that will […]
First Capital forges ahead amidst a challenging economic environment
First Capital Holdings PLC (the Group) recorded a Profit after Tax of Rs. 823Mn for the six months ended 30th September 2022 compared to Loss after Tax of Rs. 303Mn in the corresponding period of the previous year. The Primary Dealer division reported a Profit after Tax of Rs. 1.1Bn for the six months ended […]
CCC says budget is in right direction but stresses implementation is key to success
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce observes that the National Budget for 2023 contains many laudable reform proposals which, if implemented in a timely manner, will complement the on-going fiscal reforms outlined prior to the Budget. Full Statement It is refreshing to see that the direction of the budget is towards reforms as compared to unsustainable […]