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CA Sri Lanka Annual Economic & Tax Symposium Explores Ways to Use Tax Policy as Catalyst for Growth
In the backdrop of Sri Lanka making its way back from its most devastating economic crisis, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka held its 3rd Annual Economic and Tax Symposium recently, under the theme ‘Shaping Fiscal Foundations: Tax Policy as a Catalyst for Sustainable Economic Growth’. Attended by a cross section of representatives […]
Sri Lankan Pharmaceutical sector eyes Vietnamese market
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Hanoi, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) organized a webinar on “Sri Lankan Pharmaceutical Industry” for Vietnamese pharmaceutical companies just prior to the Medipharm Expo 2024 in Ho Chi Minh (HCM) city. This was organized in order to raise awareness as well as to highlight the potential […]
Opinion: The impact of RPCs on Sri Lanka’s economy and environment
Senaka Alawattegama, Chairman, Planters’ Association of Ceylon Despite challenges like COVID-19 and economic crises, Sri Lanka’s plantation industry remains a key economic pillar. Privatization in 1992 increased operational efficiency and reduced the government’s financial burden. RPCs have diversified crops, invested in environmental conservation, and improved worker welfare. The plantation industry has long […]
Ceylon Chamber Launches BCCS Awards 2024
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce launched the Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability (BCCS) Awards 2024 at a seminar to brief prospective applicants on the Award process for the year 2024. Held this year for the twenty-first consecutive year, the BCCS Awards, which champion corporate sustainability in an increasingly environmentally vulnerable world, are one of the most […]
Mimi Nicklin LIVE in Colombo: Understand the Power of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership
Mimi Nicklin, the acclaimed author, CEO, and multi-award-winning founder of Empathy Everywhere, will be presenting a LIVE masterclass in Colombo on the 15th of August 2024. This highly anticipated masterclass titled “Embrace the Power of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership” follows her previously sold out masterclass in June this year. The masterclass will take place at […]
TISL Challenges Controversial VFS Visa Deal in Supreme Court
A fundamental rights petition (SC/FR/221/2024) was filed in the Supreme Court today (July 30) by Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) calling for action against the procedural violations and abuse of public trust by officials in the procurement of private entities to handle the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system for the issuance of visas for tourists […]
NVQSL 3 and 4 exams in Israel to evaluate skills of Sri Lankan caregivers
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Israel in collaboration with the National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA) and the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC), organized the NVQ 3 and 4 levels test, for Sri Lankan caregivers in Israel. These tests which aim to evaluate the skills of Sri Lankan caregivers in Israel started […]
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By Dr. Dan Seevaratnam Sri Lanka continues to grapple with severe economic challenges that affect all its citizens, including those in the plantation sector. At a time when nearly one in four Sri Lankans has fallen below the poverty line as a result of the Sri Lankan economy’s historic downturn over the past 4 years, […]
Justice Sector Goes Digital: Launch of the Commercial High Court Website
The justice sector in Sri Lanka took a significant leap forward with the successful launch of the Commercial High Court website www.colchc.gov.lk/home, developed with the support of the European Union funded ‘Support to Justice Reform (JURE)’ project, jointly implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and UNICEF in Sri Lanka and facilitated by the Ministry […]
US-SL Fulbright Commission Fosters Opportunity for Sri Lankans to Pursue US Educational Opportunities
Through the work of the United States-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission, the United States and Sri Lanka support and encourage academic exchanges between both countries. This week, 100 Sri Lankan students and scholars attended a pre-departure orientation hosted by the Fulbright Commission and EducationUSA, preparing them for success in their educational pursuits at universities across the […]
GEF-funded project launched to enhance sustainable land management practices in the plantation sector
Sri Lanka, recognised globally as a biodiversity hotspot, hosts a diverse array of flora and fauna. Approximately 60% of the nation’s endemic flora thrive in the lowland wet ecosystems, while 34% are found in the highland montane regions, both of which also support the majority of Sri Lanka’s animal species. Additionally, tea and rubber plantations […]
CA Sri Lanka unveils special logo to celebrate 65th anniversary
Building on an inspiring legacy that has transformed the accounting landscape since 1959, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) unveiled a special logo on 18th July 2024, in celebration of its 65th anniversary this year. The logo symbolizes CA Sri Lanka’s rich heritage and unwavering commitment to professional excellence. The […]