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‘s claims to South China Sea to be tested in ruling
July 11, 2016 (LBO) – An international tribunal will rule on China’s territorial claims in the disputed South China Sea on Tuesday, in an arbitration initiated by Philippines. China has not participated in the arbitration and will likely reject the ruling closely watched for its ramifications for South East Asia. “An award from the tribunal […]
Statement by Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera following bilateral talks with Chinese counterpart
It has been an honour and a great privilege to welcome to Sri Lanka the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, H.E. Wang Yi. The visit is significant as it is the first high level visit and the first visit by a Foreign Minister of China, following the formation […]
Will not allow any interference of foreign judges & courts: President
President Maithripala Sirisena emphasizes he will not allow any foreign court, judge or organization interfere into the internal administration and judiciary in the country in future too. “Though whatever views are expressed in various places regarding bringing of foreign judges and establishing of foreign military courts to take actions against the so called human rights […]
Chinese FM appreciates President for resumption of Port City work
President Maithripala Sirisena, expressing his gratitude for the efforts of the Chinese government to fight the CKDu in Sri Lanka by establishing a special hospital for Kidney patients said “Such goodwill measures will bring our two countries closer together”. He stated this when Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on him at his residence yesterday […]
Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera welcomes Chinese Foreign Minister
Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera welcomed Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Foreign Ministry on his official visit to Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka’s BOI and EDB explores areas for co-operation
A meeting was held recently between the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka and the Export Development Board, to explore areas of co-operation between the two key economic agencies and work closer towards achieving the nation’s economic goals. Both institutions now come under the Ministry of Development strategies and International Trade headed by Minister Hon. […]
‘s counterpart tomorrow
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is scheduled to meet Sri Lanka’s counterpart Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera tomorrow at the Foreign Ministry.
One in six Sri Lankans suffers from chronic illness, Diabetes high in services
July 06, 2016 (LBO) – A new survey has found that 18 percent of Sri Lanka’s population, or nearly one in six persons, have reported some chronic illness or an illness that persist for long time periods. This survey has considered diabetes, high blood pressure, heart diseases, stroke, cancer, asthma, mental illness, arthritis, epilepsy and […]
CIO Forum Explores the Future with Robotic Process Automation
The recently concluded CIO Forum held at the Kingsbury saw the country’s top chief innovation officers gather to learn the latest advancements in the field of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and its applications. As discussed and debated at the forum, these new paradigm shifts in IT automation have widespread disruptive implications for the local market […]
LBO LBR Brand Summit 2016 adds LSEG as partner
The LBO LBR Brand Summit 2016, to be held on July 12, has signed London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Business Services Limited Sri Lanka as a partner for this potentially life-changing event that offers both the speakers and content to enable the evolution of the field of marketing locally. With this year’s theme of “Building […]
LAUGFS Car Care launches new hybrid centre in Battaramulla
LAUGFS Car Care, a sub-division of LAUGFS Lubricants, recently announced the launch of a state-of-the-art Hybrid Center at Koswatta, Battaramulla, to cater to the diverse vehicle needs of Hybrid and Electric motor vehicles. “We are extremely pleased to announce the opening of our new Hybrid Center, the latest addition to our network of service centres, […]
DIMO to expand Agriculture-related businesses under “DIMO Agri” brand
Diesel and Motor Engineering (DIMO) PLC, one of the leading automobile companies in Sri Lanka, is aiming to expand its presence in the agriculture sector, while creating a new identity as “DIMO Agri” in the industry. DIMO Agri Machinery Division brings world’s best engineered agri-based brands such as Mahindra Tractors, CLAAS Harvesters and has supported […]