Category: Industry
Onomichi Dockyard MD Visits HIP to Seal Partnership
The Managing Director of Onomichi Dockyard Company, Japan, and Director of Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC), Kunio Kobatake, recently visited Hambantota International Port (HIP). This visit follows a newly signed agreement between CDPLC and the Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) to construct a state-of-the-art ship repair workshop at the port. Johnson Liu, Chief Representative of CM […]
Jaffna’s New Tech Talent Incubator
By Jekhan Aruliah I know people for whom Rs10k is a lot, and others where Rs1million is not a lot. But for rich and poor one thing is the same. We all have 60 seconds in a minute, 60 minutes in an hour, and God willing 60 years to contribute our efforts. Contribute to our […]
Research Intelligence Unit unveils “‘s Real Estate Opportunity of the Century” at Port City
The Research Intelligence Unit (RIUNIT), an international research and consulting firm with its Asia Headquarters in Colombo, proudly announces the successful launch of its latest initiative, “Asia’s Real Estate Opportunity of the Century,” on July 16th at the prestigious Port City Sales Gallery, Port City. This landmark event opens the doors for local developers and […]
WISTA Sri Lanka hosts global transformation leader Karen Leong as part of 10th anniversary celebrations
WISTA Sri Lanka is pleased to present ‘Charting the Course of Success in a Disruptive World,’ a dynamic event curated for leaders across all sectors, featuring the esteemed global transformation thought leader Karen Leong. The event organized celebrating the 10th Anniversary of WISTA Sri Lanka, is scheduled for August 13th, 2024, at the Oak Room, […]
Sri Lanka on path to establish Environment Management Effectiveness Tracking System
The Presidential Secretariat Support Unit, in collaboration with the Climate Change Office of the Presidential Secretariat and the Ministry of Environment, successfully held the inaugural consultation for the Sri Lankan Environment Management Effectiveness Tracking System (SL EMETS) at the Hilton, Colombo on June 24, 2024. The event brought together key stakeholders, scientists, and policymakers to […]
ComBank’s Green Bond framework receives milestone SPO from Sustainable Fitch
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has received a globally – recognised Second-Party Opinion (SPO) for the Bank’s Sustainable Bond Framework from Sustainable Fitch, the Fitch Solutions company that provides Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) related ratings. The SPO is a third-party validation aligned with the International Capital Markets Association (ICMA) Green Bond Principles 2021. Receipt […]
‘s CBD See 48-pct Price Increase from 2018 to 2023: LankaPropertyWeb
In 2023, overseas interest in Sri Lankan properties surged by 33% compared to the previous year, as reported in the Real Estate Market Outlook Report 2024 (REMOR24) by LankaPropertyWeb, the leading real estate portal in Sri Lanka. According to the report, the demand for residential apartments in Sri Lanka is set to dominate the market […]
Unlocking Economic Potential: Why Debt Restructuring Alone Won’t Suffice Without SOE Reforms
The Advocata Institute held a press briefing titled “Unlocking Economic Potential: Why Debt Restructuring Alone Won’t Suffice Without SOE Reforms” was held on the 17th of July,2024 at Lavender Hall, BMICH. The event brought together key speakers Shihar Aneez (Senior Financial Journalist), Rehana Thowfeek (Research Consultant to Advocata Institute), and Dhananath Fernando (CEO of Advocata […]
Opportunities for Companies to raise debt capital through sustainable bonds for greener future
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) hosted an issuer forum titled “Towards a Greener Horizon: Unlocking Opportunities through Sustainability Bonds” recently in Colombo. The forum was aimed at enhancing awareness and building capacity among stakeholders including representatives from […]
PRASL Masterclass highlights future of reputation management
The Public Relations Association of Sri Lanka (PRASL) hosted a sold-out full-day workshop, “The Pursuit of Reputation Masterclass,” featuring esteemed industry experts Amith Prabhu and Sujit Patil. This event provided profound insights into the complexities of reputation management in the modern Public Relations (PR) landscape. Amith Prabhu, a pioneering public relations professional with two decades […]
Colombo Dockyard signs agreement to set up fully-fledged workshop at Hambantota International Port
Colombo Dockyard (CDPLC) inked an agreement with Hambantota International Port Group (Private) Ltd (HIPG), to setup a fully-fledged workshop at the HIPG facility on the 16th of July 2024. Once the workshop is setup, this will augment the service availability and the speed of service to the clients, improving the economics to the end user. […]
Sri Lanka High Commission in London unveils first ever replica of Colombo Port City abroad
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in London in collaboration with the Colombo Port City Economic Commission (CPEC) and the CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd ceremoniously unveiled a detailed replica of the Colombo Port City on 12 July 2024, showcasing the ambitious and transformative project that is set to redefine Sri Lanka’s economic landscape. […]