Category: General Services
SL and Singapore explore strengthening cooperation in maritime, port development and aviation sectors
High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Singapore Senarath Dissanayake met with Minister for Transport and Second Minister for Finance of Singapore Chee Hong Tat, recently and discussed potential collaboration between the two countries on shared initiatives. During the meeting, High Commissioner Dissanayake provided an overview of the opportunities in Sri Lanka, particularly in the maritime […]
PRCA Country Rep calls for ethics and standards in Sri Lanka’s advertising and marketing industry
Sri Lanka needs to put together a cohesive and comprehensive set of regulations and standards when it comes to advertising, marketing and communications and this should be done in consultation with various stakeholders in the industry, highlighted Thanzyl Thajudeen, the country representative of the Public Relations & Communications Association (PRCA), the world’s largest and influential […]
The Sri Lanka Coffee Festival returns for an exciting round three
The Lanka Coffee Association, in partnership with Australia’s Market Development Facility (MDF) and Jetwing Hotels, successfully hosted the third-annual Sri Lanka Coffee Festival on 6 June 2024 at Jetwing Lighthouse, Galle. The finals of the LCA Barista Championship were held alongside the festival activities. Sri Lanka’s first-ever study on the impact of climate change on […]
TISL Demands Transparency in Adani Wind Power Project: Files Right to Information Applications
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has filed a series of Right to Information (RTI) requests with public authorities seeking crucial information regarding the transparency, legality, evaluation process, pricing, government involvement, and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) related to the Wind Power Project in Mannar and Pooneryn, involving India’s Adani Group. Earlier this year, Adani Green […]
EFC delegation meets northern province Chief Secretary facilitated by ILO
A delegation representing 14 leading private sector companies together with Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC) engaged in a high-level visit to explore strategic investment, trade, and growth opportunities in key sectors in the northern province. Organized by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in partnership with EFC, among the key objectives of the visit were to […]
Singapore offers assistance to upgrade Immigration system in Sri Lanka
The High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Singapore Senarath Dissanayake met a team of officials from the Immigration Checkpoint Authority (ICA) of Singapore at the High Commission recently. The ICA delegation is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka from 26 to 31 May 2024 and the visit aims to explore opportunities for collaboration in enhancing Sri […]
”; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Sri Lankan cable manufacturer Sierra Cables PLC’s National Long-Term Rating at ‘A+(lka)’. The Outlook is Stable. The affirmation and Stable Outlook reflect our view that Sierra will be able to maintain adequate financial metrics in the next 12 months. The improving trajectory in Sri Lanka’s external finances and lower domestic interest […]
ADB partnership strategy 2024-28 for SL to foster sustainable recovery, build resilience, and revive growth
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a new country partnership strategy (CPS) for Sri Lanka covering the period 2024–2028. The strategy will focus on restoring the country’s macroeconomic stability, reviving growth, and establishing the foundation for sustainable recovery and resilience. “This new partnership strategy will build on ADB’s ongoing assistance to support the country’s efforts to […]
”’ magazine takes flight in the Middle East to help build economic bridges
Embarking on a journey of connectivity, the Kuwait Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) ventured into uncharted territories by marking a significant milestone in the landscape of communication with the launch of “The Hub” magazine. The magazine was officially launched at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Kuwait, with […]
Sunshine Holdings PLC announces new leadership appointments
Diversified conglomerate Sunshine Holdings PLC (CSE: SUN) announced that Aruna Deepthikumara, Michelle Senanayake, Dr. T. Sayandhan and Shantha Bandara, who are Executive Committee members of the Group, have been appointed as Executive Directors. Commenting on the appointments, Sunshine Holdings Group CEO Shyam Sathasivam said, “We are excited to announce the elevation of Aruna Deepthikumara, Michelle […]
CA Sri Lanka Members Chandrika Muhandiramge and Ranjani Joseph clinch top regional awards
Two female fellow members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) brought honour to the nation and the local accounting fraternity earlier this month when they clinched top regional awards, outshining many other female accountants from South Asia. Chartered Accountant Ms. Chandrika Muhandiramge was bestowed with the prestigious “Lifetime Woman […]
Top Universities to Compete in the CFA Institute Research Challenge Sri Lanka 2023/24
CFA Society Sri Lanka is pleased to announce that teams from the University of Colombo, the University of Sri Jayawardenepura, and two teams from the University of Kelaniya have qualified for the local finals, following an extensive grading process. The finals are scheduled for 27th February 2024 at the Colombo Stock Exchange Each university team […]