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Sri Lanka’s Wire communication consultancy group expands globally

September 6, 2021 | In Pictures, Other, Other News

Sri Lankans can now obtain free medical advice on COVID-19 Via SLT-MOBITEL’s ‘Doc Call 247’

August 27, 2021 | In Pictures

Opinion: Young entrepreneur finds worth in plastic waste

August 18, 2021 | Environment, In Pictures, Other

EFL 40th Anniversary: Celebrating milestones and looking to the future

August 18, 2021 | Environment, Featured, In Pictures, Other

Sampath Bank rises to top 5 in Sri Lanka’s most respected entities listing

August 5, 2021 | Banking and Finance, Companies, Economy & Markets, In Pictures, Industry, Other

Earn a mile-a-minute in Dubai with Emirates skywards

August 5, 2021 | Aviation, Featured, In Pictures, Industry, Other

SLT introduces e-learning platform for all SLTDA registered tourist guides

August 2, 2021 | Companies, In Pictures, Industry, Other, Tourism

Opinion

Opinion: Stay Home, Save Lives | Lockdowns, medical measures, & vaccination needed to save lives

By Hanaa Singer-Hamdy, Resident Coordinator, UN Sri Lanka: The complex challenge posed by …

August 30, 2021

Dragonboats come to Jaffna

By Jekhan Aruliah Northwind Projects, a team promoting sporting and other activities in the …

August 16, 2021

Opinion: X-Press Pearl Disaster & Imperative for Regional Maritime Cooperation

By Githmi Rabel On 20 May 2021, Sri Lanka’s worst-ever marine disaster occurred when a fire …

August 10, 2021

Opinion: Unleashing the ‘Billion Dollar’ potential of Sri Lanka’s rubber industry

By Manoj Udugampola At a time Sri Lanka is in much need of increasing its foreign exchange …

August 5, 2021

Employer-supported Childcare: A Solution to Labour Shortages?

By Amanda Balasooriya Kanthi is a 33-year-old working mother who resides in Kuliyapitiya. Her …

July 26, 2021

Opinion: Plastic waste, a goldmine when responsibly disposed and managed

By Mangala Bandara, director of ‘Go Recycling Hub.’ Most developing countries across …

July 14, 2021

Opinion: SOE Reforms; the Impetus for Post Pandemic Economic Revival

By Imesha Dissanayake State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) have many definitions to it, often …

July 2, 2021

Opinion: Positive happenings in Sri Lanka in 2021

By Asela Atukorala Sri Lanka is unfortunately in a sad state right now with its biggest …

June 28, 2021

“It does not make any economic sense for the country to send out 200 housemaids to bring back the value taken away by one single CEO and that is exactly what is happening in the country.” Dr. Kishu Gomes, Group …

August 14, 2021 | Companies, Featured, LBO Fireside Chat, Other News, People

Video Interview: Women in leadership – Sandra De Zoysa

In this women in leadership interview series, LBO will connect with some of the most successful female leaders and entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka, to uncover the tenacity of each woman leader, how they pushed boundaries …

August 11, 2021 | Companies, Featured, Industry, LBO Fireside Chat, Other News, People, Technology

Visa appoints Avanthi Colombage as Country Manager for Sri Lanka & Maldives

Visa Inc. (NYSE: V), the world’s leader in digital payments, announced the appointment of Avanthi Colombage as Country Manager – Sri Lanka and Maldives for Visa. Avanthi will head the operations of the company in …

July 15, 2021 | People