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“GLX Digital Evolver” powers transformation of tourism through digital evolution
Good Life X (GLX) in collaboration with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Sri Lanka – via ‘GLX Digital Evolver’ pursue the growth and evolution of Sri Lanka Tourism in partnership with leading industry experts. The recently launched programme which is aimed at empowering businesses in Sri Lanka’s Travel & Tourism Sector to evolve digitally, […]
Full speech: President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s special address to nation
The Most Venerable Maha Sangha, Religious Leaders of other faiths, Friends, The accepted opinion of the World Health Organization (WHO), the majority of medical experts and according to the global standardized methodology is that the vaccination is the only solution for the COVID-19 pandemic. That is why, I made a special commitment to bring in […]
EFL 40th Anniversary: Celebrating milestones and looking to the future
The Environmental Foundation (Guarantee) Limited (EFL), Sri Lanka’s first public interest organization working on environmental protection and conservation celebrated its 40th anniversary on 3rd August. Speaking to mark this special occasion Dr. Eric Wikramanayake, Chairperson of the organization said EFL was incorporated in 1981 to fill a much needed gap of combining the science and […]
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Decision Makers in Sri Lanka – Dr. Kishu Gomes
“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 Managing Director/CEO – Dreamron Group of Companies This video interview series will feature leaders who […]
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Decision Makers in Sri Lanka – Dr. Kishu Gomes
“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 Managing Director/CEO – Dreamron Group of Companies This video interview series will feature leaders who […]
Sampath Bank records PAT of Rs.7Bn for first half of 2021
Financial results of Sampath Bank for the 1st Half of 2021 Sampath Bank posted a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 7 Bn for the first half of 2021, against Rs 3.9 Bn for the same period in 2020. This significant increase of 78.1% in profit after tax was the result of a 16.7% increase […]
Hemas Group reports operating profit of 1.1Bn delivers strong Q1 performance
Hemas Holdings PLC (HHL) delivered yet another strong quarter amidst challenging operating environment conditions with key businesses gaining momentum in all areas. The Group’s continued focus on growing the Consumer and Healthcare businesses along with operational excellence, contributed to the resilient performance. However, the resurgence of COVID-19 positive cases, and inter provincial and localised limitations […]
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 and find balance to rise to the top of their industry. If you are an aspiring future leader, you will […]
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 and find balance to rise to the top of their industry. If you are an aspiring future leader, you will […]
PUCSL reaches 100-pct success rate in North Central province with consumer mobile service
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), the electricity sector regulator reached a 100 percent success rate in solving more than 350 electricity consumer issues in North Central Province under its newly launched consumer mobile service programme. “The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka is in the view that officers should go to the […]
Sri Lanka Tourism attracts over USD950Mn in investment despite pandemic
Foreign investment is a key driver of economic growth, as is the revenue generated via tourism. As one of its primary exports, tourism remains Sri Lanka’s calling card to the world. Over the last fifteen months (March 2020-June 2021) the government has attracted over $950 million in investments, dedicated to revitalising the island’s burgeoning tourism […]
UK’s CDC Group commits USD50Mn to ComBank to bolster SME lending and climate projects
Facility to target funding directly at underserved SMEs, boost jobs and promote economic and social inclusion across Sri Lanka Supports development of clean energy efficiency initiatives, underpinning Sri Lanka’s commitment to the Paris Agreement Commitment marks CDC’s first climate investment in Sri Lanka and its first direct investments in the country since 2012 The Commercial […]