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Apptimus Tech, Jaffna’s software firm from bedroom to 7,000 square feet in 5 years: “Hi Jekhan, I have received from you most of the articles you have contributed to Lanka Business on Line website.…”
Opinion: Billion Dollar Missed Opportunities – Sri Lanka’s Mineral Sector: “I know a company Olecmo mineral processing who has developed their own eco friendly technique to manufacture end user product…”
Opinion: Billion Dollar Missed Opportunities – Sri Lanka’s Mineral Sector: “Lancelot – you are 100% correct, and a major recent development proposal, which was approved by the relevant technical committees…”
With people rushing for Sri Lanka’s exit, is anyone coming back?: “Interesting and very informative article. Keep up the great work, Jekhan.”
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SLT-MOBITEL welcomes 2023 speeding up Fibre to 200Mbps

January 17, 2023 | In Pictures, Other

Framing a fresh narrative of South Asian Luxury at CFW

November 17, 2022 | Featured, In Pictures, Other

Port City Colombo marks anniversary and children’s day with donation of children’s books

October 12, 2022 | In Pictures, Other

PIMA to hold forum on SL’s turnaround strategies and role of international community

September 15, 2022 | In Pictures, Other

SLT-MOBITEL brings Samsung’s latest Galaxy fold 4 5G & Galaxy Z flip 4 5G devices along with benefits

September 9, 2022 | Companies, Economy & Markets, Featured, In Pictures, Industry, Other, Technology

ComBank offers certificate course for women entrepreneurs with PIM

August 8, 2022 | In Pictures

Pan Asia Bank upgrades customer security with Epic Lanka’s access control server solution

August 4, 2022 | Banking and Finance, In Pictures, Industry, Other

Opinion

Apptimus Tech, Jaffna’s software firm from bedroom to 7,000 square feet in 5 years

By Jekhan Aruliah The Yarl Geek Challenge has a strong record as nursery for tech startups. By …

December 19, 2022 | 1 Comment

IMF Publication: Regulating the Crypto Ecosystem – The Case of Unbacked Crypto Assets

The ongoing evolution in the crypto ecosystem is revealing both opportunities and pitfalls. …

December 9, 2022

Opinion: Billion Dollar Missed Opportunities – Sri Lanka’s Mineral Sector

December 7, 2022 (LBO) – Demystifying the Minerals Sector Why is it that many …

December 7, 2022 | 2 Comments

History Repeating Itself: Sri Lanka’s Electricity Crisis

By Imesha Dissanayake: The COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent economic crisis revealed …

November 10, 2022

Taxing Tobacco: Why the 2023 Budget Should Increase Tobacco Taxes

By an IPS Research Team Sri Lanka’s economy is at a critical juncture where urgent steps …

November 10, 2022

Opinion: What Sri Lanka Can Learn from China’s Bitter Experience

By M. Rizwan Muzzammil The following article, describing the economic growth of China, …

November 9, 2022

With people rushing for Sri Lanka’s exit, is anyone coming back?

By Jekhan Aruliah In July 2022 the Sri Lanka Sunday Times reported “Pandemonium at passport …

November 1, 2022 | 3 Comments

Food Fight: Sri Lanka’s Battle for Food Security

By Lakshila Wanigasinghe World Food Day is observed on 16 October to promote awareness …

October 19, 2022

December 20, 2022 (LBO) – There is a sadness that has permeated Sri Lanka’s business community and my circles of friends in the last few days, as we try and take stock of the untimely and horrific demise of Dinesh …

December 20, 2022 | Featured, People

Romesh de Silva PC Opines on Ranil Wickremesinghe After 50 Years at the Bar (full speech)

December 8, 2022 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s leading Silk Romesh de Silva PC delivered a speech felicitating President Ranil Wickremesinghe at an event in recognition of the President’s 50 years at the bar. The full speech is …

December 8, 2022 | People, Politics, Politics

Death of Legendary Tennis Coach Nick Bollettieri (1931-2022)

December 6, 2022 (LBO) – Nick Bollettieri, perhaps the most important figure in the history of Tennis coaching, has passed away at age 91. Bollettieri was the one of the pioneers of the ‘tennis academy’ concept, …

December 6, 2022 | Events, Horton Debate Society, People, Sports