Category: Featured
SLT-MOBITEL revolutionises customer experiences with launch of mAgent initiative
Echoing its leadership in revolutionising customer experiences with innovative, sustainable solutions, SLT-MOBITEL, The National ICT Solutions Provider, announced the launch of ‘mAgent’, an exclusive first-of-its-kind frontline service deployed to assist customers from across Sri Lanka through personalised service at their doorstep. With the launch of mAgent, both Fixed and Mobile users will be able to […]
French collaboration for capacity building in the Sri Lankan Rubber industry
The Ministry of Plantation Industries of Sri Lanka entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with a French expert in the rubber industry, KSAPA, for capacity building of Rubber Smallholders in Sri Lanka. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Ministry of Plantation Industries of Sri Lanka and KSAPA was finalised with KSAPA Managing Director, Raphael […]
CA Sri Lanka inspires entrepreneurs and businesses to successfully navigate through crisis
With crises becoming a regular phenomenon in Sri Lanka and the ongoing economic crisis impacting entrepreneurs and businesses alike, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) took the lead to educate and inspire entrepreneurs and businesses on how to bounce back from the current crisis at its second regional conference in […]
SLASSCOM to lead sustainability practices in IT/BPM sector
With environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles taking center stage due to the pressing climate issues and the “code red for the planet” SLASSCOM, the national chamber for the IT/BPM industry in Sri Lanka, has prioritized the need to embed ESG across the IT/BPM industry and has been instrumental in encouraging it’s membership to adopt […]
Ten resolutions for your professional success
In an earlier article, I shared certain learnings that I have gained over the years for an organisation to be successful when implementing information technology initiatives. There were six key learnings which I articulated in my article – customer (ie citizen) centric mindset when conceptualising initiatives, getting the internal processes right first over blind automation […]
Tribute: Dinesh Schaffter (1971-2022)
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 Schaffter. There is something missing in my soul these last few days as I remember […]
Advantis Projects speeds ahead with delivery of SL’s largest tunnel boring machines
Sri Lanka’s undisputed leader in project logistics and heavy cargo transportation, Advantis Projects, a subsidiary of Hayleys Advantis Limited, is swiftly moving ahead with the delivery of two of the largest Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM) ever to be deployed in the island. This operation will help expedite the progress of one of the nation’s most […]
HC Moragoda meets Chief Coordinator for India’s G20 Presidency to discuss engagement opportunities
Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda met with the Chief Coordinator for India’s G20 Presidency for 2023, Harsh Vardhan Shringla in New Delhi recently. The discussion especially focused on various avenues through which Sri Lanka could engage with the G20 during India’s presidency of the Group and also the possibility of understanding G20 […]
‘s economy, Benefits can start when regulations finalized
Designed to be a hub for international investment, trade, finance, entertainment, leisure and other services, Port City Colombo will not be able to operate in isolation. Instead, it will create huge new demand for local products, utilities and services, helping to kickstart the wider Sri Lankan economy. It will also create masses of new jobs, […]
Sri Lankan industry leaders explore sustainable energy future
Leaders from across the industry, civil society, finance and academia met in Colombo recently to explore short and long-term energy solutions amidst Sri Lanka’s worst-ever energy crisis. With Sri Lanka’s industrial sector among the largest consumers of costly imported fossil-fuels, more than 100 participants heard from experts and shared their insights into how this economically […]
SL proposes to set up group of eminent persons to combat terrorist financing
Sri Lanka proposed to set up a group of Eminent Persons with a view to helping galvanize greater political will and to create further international awareness among states on the importance of combating terrorist financing, at the recently concluded 3rd No Money For Terror (NMFT) Ministerial Conference in New Delhi. Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India […]