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Thai PM’s Office on fact finding mission at Hambantota International Port

A delegation from the Thai Prime Minister’s office visited the Hambantota International Port (HIP) to explore opportunities and understand how the port operates under the public private partnership between the government of Sri Lanka and CM Port. The 8 member delegation included Ms Wannaporn Niyomthong, Deputy Director from Directorate 8 of Thailand; Surapat Phosaen, Minister […]

Opinion: Sri Lanka’s Graphite and Turning Tides in International Electric Vehicle Value Chains

By Chaya Dissanayake and Rashmi Anupama The global demand for Electric Vehicles (EVs) is projected to reach a staggering 80 million units by 2050, with the United States (US) alone expected to demand one million of these annually. This rising global demand will lead to a hike in the need for natural and synthetic graphite. […]

Sri Lankan Microfinance Bank LOLC opens new branch in Islamabad

The LOLC Microfinance Bank inaugurated its latest branch in the Blue Area of Islamabad. The High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Pakistan Admiral Ravindra C. Wijegunaratne graced the opening ceremony as the Chief Guest on 22 March 2024. Addressing the gathering, the High Commissioner emphasized the significance of promoting financial inclusion and acknowledged the pivotal […]

Dhaka Chamber discusses economic cooperation with Sri Lanka HC

High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Bangladesh Dharmapala Weerakkody accompanied by Counsellor / Commerce of the High Commission Srimali Jayarathne held a productive meeting with the newly appointed President of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) Ashraf Ahmed on 24 March 2024 at the DCCI office in Dhaka. During the meeting, DCCI President […]

US Embassy & SL Maritime Archaeology Unit Dive to Ancient Godawaya Shipwreck

The U.S. Embassy in Colombo, in partnership with the Central Cultural Fund’s Maritime Archaeology Unit, has undertaken a significant step in preserving Sri Lanka’s rich maritime history through the conservation and documentation of the Godawaya Shipwreck, the oldest known shipwreck in the Asia-Pacific region. This initiative, funded by the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation, […]

EY GDS Sri Lanka celebrates two years of growth and success

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) proudly celebrates its second successful year in Sri Lanka. EY GDS is a globally integrated and dynamic network of over 75,000 professionals across 10 countries dedicated to providing innovative business solutions to EY member firms to support EY clients worldwide. Based out of the World Trade Center in Colombo, EY […]