Category: Industry
Chef Gary Mehigan explores Sri Lanka’s cuisine, culture and scenery through Cinnamon Hotels & Resort
Gary Mehigan, the distinguished British-Australian celebrity chef and former original judge of MasterChef Australia, embarked on a profound weeklong exploration through the enchanting landscapes of Sri Lanka. This immersive journey followed a remarkable 3-day culinary experience hosted in collaboration with Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts. Immersing himself in the essence of Sri Lankan cuisine, culture, and […]
SriLankan Airlines welcomes another aircraft to its fleet
SriLankan Airlines recently welcomed the arrival of a wide-bodied Airbus A330-200 aircraft wet-leased from Air Belgium, giving a further boost to its fleet. The aircraft has 22 Business Class and 240 Economy Class seats and is scheduled to operate on the Frankfurt, Dhaka and Dubai routes with effect from 29 December 2023. A second aircraft […]
Janashakthi Group announces transfer of 25% of First Capital Holdings shares to Janashakthi Insurance
Janashakthi Group (JXG), a leading conglomerate in financial services with a presence in the Insurance, Finance, and Investment sectors, announces a strategic move to enhance Group synergies through the transfer of 25% of First Capital Holdings PLC shares to Janashakthi Insurance PLC. This transfer is aimed at fostering a more cohesive and integrated approach across […]
Nirvana Chaudhary appointed as Chairman, Union Bank
Union Bank announced the appointment of Nirvana Chaudhary as the Chairman of Union Bank with effect from 21 December 2023. Chaudhary was appointed as a Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director to the Union Bank Board in October 2023. Chaudhary has extensive experience as a business leader and is presently the Managing Director of CG Capital Partners Global […]
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The Sri Lanka Banks Association (SLBA) has issued a statement defending the use of Parate Execution as a legal remedy for recovering mortgaged assets from wilful defaulters and businesses that are no longer viable. The statement comes in response to what the SLBA terms as “lobbying by a group of defaulting borrowers” seeking to weaken […]
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This is the most beautiful train ride. You will see beautiful nature. Beautiful culture. And beautiful people. Welcome to one of my favorite countries in the world: Sri Lanka. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxdfZVVRbC0
Sri Lankan SMEs Get Export Boost from EDB Coaching Programme
Recognizing the importance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to Sri Lanka’s export potential, the Export Development Board (EDB) recently concluded a six-week coaching programme designed to equip them with the tools and strategies to enter international markets. The “Innovative Export Marketing Planning and Market Pitching Programme” saw 25 promising SMEs participate in workshops, individual […]
Estonia Launches Direct Flights to Sri Lanka
A historic moment awaits Sri Lanka’s tourism industry as the first-ever direct flight from Estonia prepares to touch down at the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport later today. The inaugural flight, operated by SkyUP Airlines, is scheduled to arrive at 11.50 pm tonight, carrying a group of eager tourists from the Estonian capital, Tallinn.This new route […]
‘s power minister orders a halt to bonuses and allowances for CEB employees
Kanchana Wijesekera has instructed the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to stop paying bonuses and allowances to its employees. In a letter to the CEB chairman, general manager, and directors of the board, Wijesekera said that the decision was made in order to reduce the cost of operations and administration. He added that the 25% salary […]
Meeting with the Deputy Managing Director of CHEC Port City Colombo
Deputy Managing Director of CHEC Port City Colombo Thulci Aluwihare met the Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in Southern India Dr. D. Venkateshwaran and Minister [Commerce] of the Deputy High Commission G. L. Gnanatheva on 15 December 2023. During the meeting, they discussed the importance of sourcing Southern Indian investments for the Port City […]
Standard Chartered Sri Lanka strengthens regional ties with Correspondent Banking Conference 2023
Standard Chartered Sri Lanka announced the conclusion of its Correspondent Banking Regional Conference for 2023, held at the Galle Face Hotel on November 23 and 24. Attended by senior representatives from more than 55 banks across the ASEAN and South Asian region, the event served as a pivotal platform for sharing insights, fostering collaboration, and […]
99x leadership transition: Mano Sekaram steps down, new CEO Hasith Yaggahavita
99x, the global technology services company rooted in Sri Lanka, proudly announces a leadership transition, signifying a pivotal moment in its journey. After a distinguished tenure of 20 years, Founder and CEO, Mano Sekaram, will step down from the role of Chief Executive Officer, with Hasith Yaggahavita set to assume the position of CEO effective […]