Category: Economy and Markets
SriLankan Aviation College gains NVQ accreditation
SriLankan Aviation College, the training arm of SriLankan Airlines, successfully gained NVQ Level 6 status under the National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) Framework. The NVQ accreditation will increase the national recognition for the programmes offered by SriLankan Aviation College and enhance the career prospects of graduates by validating their occupational competence. The NVQ accreditation certifies that […]
Reliance Consumer Products announces partnership with Sri Lankan beverage brand Elephant House
Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), the FMCG arm and wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL), today announced that it has partnered with Sri Lanka-headquartered Elephant House to manufacture, market, distribute and sell beverages under the Elephant House brand across India. This association will not only help RCPL bolster its growing beverage portfolio that […]
Sri Lanka – Vietnam explore opportunities in agricultural, forestry and fisheries: CCC
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce hosted a high-level delegation from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam, engaged in a working visit to strengthen bilateral relations between Vietnam and Sri Lanka, in the fields of agricultural, forestry and fishery. Organized in association with the Sri Lanka – Greater Mekong Business Council and the […]
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Fitch Ratings has withdrawn Home Lands Skyline (Pvt) Ltd.’s (HLSL) National Long-Term Rating. Prior to the withdrawal, HLSL’s National Long-Term Rating was ‘A(lka)’ with a Negative Outlook. Fitch is withdrawing the rating because the agency does not have sufficient information to maintain the rating. Therefore, Fitch will no longer provide analytical coverage or ratings for […]
Dialog Enterprise joins CIO CONFLUENCE 2024 as exclusive enterprise connectivity partner
The Banks’ Chief Information Officers Forum (BCIOF) of Sri Lanka, the largest C-level forum in the banking and financial industry in Sri Lanka, comes together to host the highly anticipated CIO Confluence for 2024. The Conference will be held on Tuesday, 27 February, at the Shangri-La Colombo and will bring together CIOs and both locally […]
CBSL Responds to Concerns Regarding Staff Remuneration Revision
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has acknowledged recent media coverage of comments made by Members of Parliament regarding the latest revision of employee salaries. The CBSL emphasized that it will provide further information once granted the requested opportunity to address Parliament or receive a formal request for clarification. Full Statement Central Bank of […]
Port City Colombo hosts networking session with Chairman of Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council
Port City Colombo (PCC) hosted a special business networking session with Lord Marland, Chairman of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), recently at the Port City Colombo Sales Gallery. Acting as an excellent platform for PCC to present its upcoming investment prospects, this occasion showcased Lord Marland’s strong support for PCC’s investment promotion drive, […]
CSE launches version3 of its Business Intelligence Dashboard – CSE Market IQ
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recently launched the 3 rd version of its internal business intelligence dashboard coined the CSE ‘Market IQ’ (MIQ). This advanced version of the business intelligence dashboard, which was specifically designed to convert analysed data into insights for the convenience of internal stakeholders, is a major step into the future of […]
Top Universities to Compete in the CFA Institute Research Challenge Sri Lanka 2023/24
CFA Society Sri Lanka is pleased to announce that teams from the University of Colombo, the University of Sri Jayawardenepura, and two teams from the University of Kelaniya have qualified for the local finals, following an extensive grading process. The finals are scheduled for 27th February 2024 at the Colombo Stock Exchange Each university team […]
Sri Lankan Exporters Optimistic on Outlook 2024, despite Challenging Global Outlook
The recently released fifth Export Barometer Survey by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce showcases the resilience of Sri Lankan exporters despite a challenging global outlook. In a survey covering 2023 and forecasting 2024, exporters expressed confidence in their growth prospects. Amidst economic dynamics, the export sector exhibited robust growth in 2023. Exporters stressed that increasing […]
SL High Commission in London hosts ‘Sri Lanka Business Drive 2024’
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in London in collaboration with the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) organised ‘Sri Lanka Business Drive 2024’, an interactive Roundtable discussion on investments at the High Commission on 02 February 2024. The event was presided over by High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the United Kingdom Rohitha Bogollagama. The […]
Atlas empowers schoolchildren to conquer their dreams through joyful learning
Inspiring education for over 60 years, Atlas has been a cherished foundation in turning students’ dreams into vibrant realities by infusing joy into their learning experiences. Atlas has gone beyond its role as a leading stationery provider in Sri Lanka, offering a holistic learning experience to schoolchildren. Over the years, Atlas has tirelessly worked towards […]