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Tell the President …
“Tell the President” an initiative to fast-track provision of solutions to civic issues, launched today under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena. https://www.facebook.com/events/1279383688754044/
‘s BOI gets new DG
Jan 08, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena has appointed Duminda Ariyasinghe, as its new Director General, a statement said. Ariyasinghe, who joined the BOI in 2005 has specialized in Investment Promotion, Investment Appraisal, Project Implementation and Monitoring/After-care functions. He has managed Strategic Development Projects with large FDI such as the Shangri-La […]
Emerging Asia leverage, capital outflows constrain policy space: Fitch
Jan 08, 2015 (LBO) – Emerging Asia’s private consumption has remained resilient in the face of weaker external demand but investment has slowed down more substantially, particularly in the private sector, Fitch ratings said. The full statement follows Fitch Ratings-Hong Kong-07 January 2016: Fitch Ratings says Emerging Asia’s (EM Asia) private consumption has remained resilient in the […]
SriLankan Airlines bids goodbye to its Airbus A340s after 21 years
SriLankan Airlines, the first Asian airline to operate the four-engine Airbus A340 aircraft, will bid goodbye to the last of its A340s after more than two decades in service, with a final commercial flight today, (January 7, 2016). SriLankan introduced the A340 on 1st September 1994, at the time when it was the most sophisticated […]
‘s Parliament to launch a Mobile App
A ceremony to launch the first ever official Mobile App of the Parliament of Sri Lanka will be held today at Parliament. The Parliament’s Mobile App will be unveiled ceremonially by the Speaker Karu Jayasuriya.
ICT industry veteran Channa de Silva takes reins as CEO of LankaClear
Well known ICT industry veteran Channa de Silva took reins as the General Manager/ Chief Executive Officer of LankaClear recently with former General Manager/ CEO, Sunimal Weerasooriya moving away from the position following an illustrious eight year tenure. Central Bank backed LankaClear functions as Sri Lanka’s national payment network and is entrusted with developing the […]
CA Sri Lanka, IFAC and SAFA in joint effort to empower Asia’s SMEs
In a fresh effort aimed at empowering the Small and Medium practitioners and enterprises in the South Asian region, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka together with the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and the South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA), has organized a regional SMP Forum to help educate Small and Medium […]
IMF Executive Director Subir Gokarn meets Minister Amunugama
Dr. Sarath Amunugama minister for Special Assignments met Dr. Subir Gokarn, Executive Director of International Monetary Fund at the Ministry office yesterday ( 4th January ). At this discussion views were exchanged regarding the present Economic Situation of Sri Lanka. Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Sri Lanka also participated at the […]
USD80mn LAUGFS LPG Terminal takes-off ground
LAUGFS Terminals Limited joined together with China Huanqiu Contracting & Construction Corporation (HQC) to officially break ground for the 45,000MT LAUGFS LPG Import/Export Terminal at Hambantota Port, with a massive investment of over USD 80 million allocated for the project. The Terminal will be the first step in building a regional energy distribution hub in […]
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Newly elected officers of Sri Lanka Cricket calls on President
The board of officers, including the newly elected President of Sri Lanka Cricket Board – Thilanga Sumathipala called on President Maithripala Sirisena at the Presidential Secetariat, yesterday (04). President Sirisena congratulated Sumathipala on his victory. He also engaged in a very cordial and friendly discussion with the officials. The officials apprised the President regarding the […]
Lanka Walltiles and Lanka Tiles receives Green Building Certification
Lanka Walltiles PLC and Lanka Tiles PLC, the pioneers in wall and floor tile manufacturing in Sri Lanka, have been committed to the well-being of the environment in order to preserve its beauty. In an effort to go beyond its endeavors to not only control and maintain, but also to continually improve the surrounding environment […]