Category: Industry
President Appoints Hans Wijayasuriya as Chief Advisor on Digital Economy
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Dr Hans Wijayasuriya as the Chief Advisor to the President on Digital Economy. President Dissanayake has espoused and reiterated a bold vision and personal commitment to elevate Sri Lanka’s digital economy to a level on par with the most advanced nations in the region, envisaging acceleration of economic growth, […]
Glovis Dual Fuel LNG RORO Carrier Docks at Hambantota International Port
The LNG (liquefied natural gas) dual-fuel RORO vessel Glovis Selene made its maiden call at the Hambantota International Port (HIP) last week, unloading 627 CEUs (Car Equivalent Units) and loading 934 CEUs bound for the Persian Gulf. This marks the second time a dual-fuel LNG vessel has docked at HIP, highlighting the port’s capacity to […]
Got Trapped in a Digital Scam? 5 Smart Steps to Secure Yourself Quickly
As shoppers start to spend more digitally, fraudsters actively seek vulnerable shoppers for financial scams. Emerging digital payment frauds can catch even the most cautious users by surprise. Once trapped, how does one get out of it? Here are five effective tips from Visa to help act swiftly and minimise the risk if you’ve been […]
Sri Lanka CERT alerts Public to Beware of Fake Messages on social media
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (CERT) today issued an alert to the public about the surge in fake messages being disseminated via social media and communication platforms, particularly WhatsApp. These deceptive messages are designed to fraudulently obtain personal and financial information by impersonating credible institutions, including banks, commercial organizations, and international bodies. Recent […]
Noyon celebrates over a century of lace heritage and 20yrs of design and craftsmanship in Sri Lanka
Noyon Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, a leader in lace design and sustainable textile manufacturing, marked its 20-year anniversary in Sri Lanka with a special event under the theme 100 Years of Lace Heritage, 20 Years of Design and Craftsmanship. Noyon, a globally renowned lace design to delivery solutions provider, celebrated this occasion at its Headquarters in […]
Evolving apparel industry models: Hela and Reebok’s partnership to capitalize on verticality
Hela Apparel Holdings PLC, the publicly-listed fashion conglomerate headquartered in Sri Lanka, recently announced an exclusive long-term partnership with Authentic Brands Group to design, manufacture, and sell Reebok-branded outerwear across the UK and Europe. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in expanding the Hela Group’s offering to the fashion industry by fusing its design, manufacturing […]
Sampath Bank strengthens global ties with USD 750Mn investment in SBI syndicated loan
Sampath Bank PLC proudly announces its participation in a significant financial milestone, contributing to the $750 million senior unsecured syndicated term loan facility for the State Bank of India (SBI), facilitated by Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the MENA region. This collaboration highlights Sampath Bank’s commitment to supporting strategic international financing initiatives. […]
Driving global change: GSCS International and JAAF lead in sustainable development
GSCS International Ltd, with a global presence in over 35 countries, offers steady, sustainable, and enduring development as a provider of certification, assessment, audit, verification, inspection, and capacity-building services. GSCS International – Sri Lanka successfully organized the SustainSphere 2.0 program, aimed at innovating tomorrow’s industry through sustainability. Held in Sri Lanka, the event attracted a […]
Union Bank Partners with Micro Cars Limited to provide customers with convenient leasing facilities
Union Bank recently signed a MOU with Micro Cars Limited to provide customers with convenient leasing facilities, coupled with added benefits. The MOU was signed in the presence of Chaya Jayawardane, Senior Vice President of Retail Banking, Kasun Balasooriya, Head of Leasing, and Dilukshan Jayakody, Branch Manager Borella along with other representatives from Union Bank, […]
Cinnamon Air Launches New Flights Connecting South Coast with Cultural Triangle and Central Hill Country
Cinnamon Air, Sri Lanka’s premier domestic airline, is proud to announce the launch of two new daily scheduled flights connecting Kandy and Sigiriya with the South Coast destinations Koggala and Hambantota. These flights are set to commence on 1st November 2024 and will operate until 30th April 2025, strategically timed to cater to the influx […]
Ceylon Chamber and Sri Lanka Banks’ Association strengthen ongoing partnership
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and the Sri Lanka Banks’ Association (SLBA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalise and strengthen their ongoing partnership in promoting sustainable finance and financial inclusion in Sri Lanka. The two organisations through this partnership aim to engage in building both demand-side and supply-side capacity and connectivity on sustainable […]
Sri Lanka to scrutinize wind energy procurement practices post-elections, including Adani project
Cabinet Spokesman Minister Vijitha Herath says that the Sri Lankan government will review wind energy procurement practices including the project by India’s Adani Group after the upcoming parliamentary elections. Herath noted concerns raised by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), the Ceylon Electricity Board Engineers Union (CEBEU), and the Court, which will be […]