Category: Industry
Hambantota International Port handles 3 cruise ships in January
Cruise ships Artania, Coral Geographer, and The World visited Hambantota International Port (HIP) in January 2023. More than 1000 passengers disembarked to visit popular tourist destinations in the South. Amongst the sights were the Mulkirigala Temple, Ruhuṇu Kataragama Devalaya, Udawalawe National Park, Yala National Park, and the bird park in Hambantota. They also visited […]
Ceylon Chamber of Commerce launches outlook 2023 report
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) recently launched the 8th edition of its flagship annual Outlook Report for 2023 at the Economic Outlook 2023 seminar. The Report was launched in the presence of Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka who delivered the keynote address. Compiled by the Economic Intelligence Unit […]
USAID & CCC launch comprehensive study to assess digital maturity of small & medium sized exporters
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) with support from the U.S. Government’s development arm, the U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID), launched a study to assess the current digital maturity level of Sri Lankan small- and medium-sized enterprise (SMEs) exporters. On January 26, CCC shared insights and recommendations to strengthen the digital ecosystem and […]
DFCC partners with CDB to promote convenient access to inward remittances
DFCC Bank PLC, one of Sri Lanka’s most trusted banks and a leader in inward remittances, has partnered with Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) one of the top four largest non-banking financial institutions (NBFIs) in Sri Lanka, to promote convenient access to inward remittances. CDB is the 10th financial institution to become a partner […]
CA Sri Lanka to create history in the Middle East with inaugural conference for Accountants
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) which stakes claim for organising the biggest annual business summit in Sri Lanka, is set to create history in the Middle East as it plans to host its very first conference in the region targeting Accounting Professionals including Chartered Accountants. The power packed […]
Aitken Spence Travels welcomes first charter flight from Uzbekistan for year 2023
Aitken Spence Travels the premiere destination management company in Sri Lanka, welcomed the first charter flight for the year from Uzbekistan on Friday 27th January 2023 to the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) with more than 200 holiday makers. Uzbekistan Airways will operate weekly flights commencing from the 27th of January and will continue till end of […]
CDS signs up with Lanka IOC to act as Registrar
The Central Depository Systems (CDS), a fully owned subsidiary of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), recently signed a service agreement with Lanka IOC PLC as the registrar for Lanka IOC PLC, with effect from 01st of January 2023. Lanka IOC PLC, with a corporate history spanning 20 years, is the only private sector auto fuel […]
British independent schools show keen interest for international school at Port-City Colombo
Senior delegations from three leading British independent schools visited Colombo for discussions with the Colombo Port City Economic Commission and senior management of Port City Colombo earlier this month, pertaining to the development of an International School at the Port City Colombo. These schools are backed by a rich heritage going as far back as […]
ComBank opens Indian Rupee Nostro Account to promote regional trade
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has announced that it has opened an Indian Rupee denominated Nostro Account at the 116-year-old Indian Bank – Mumbai, to facilitate trade transactions between Sri Lanka and India. The Bank said this decision follows the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) classifying the Indian Rupee as a designated foreign currency […]
British independent schools demonstrate keen interest for an international school at Port City Colombo
Senior delegations from three leading British independent schools visited Colombo for discussions with the Colombo Port City Economic Commission and senior management of Port City Colombo earlier this month, pertaining to the development of an International School at the Port City Colombo. These schools are backed by a rich heritage going as far back as […]
Tianjin Port Group and Huawei announce deepening cooperation to build digital twin of port
Tianjin Port Group and Huawei announced this week that the two companies will deepen cooperation to build a digital twin of the port, making it more automated and intelligent. Yang Jiemin, Vice President of Tianjin Port Group, explained that this plan consists of three parts: Construction of new automated terminals, upgrading of traditional terminals, and […]
China lists Sri Lanka in its pilot programme for outbound tourism
The Ministry of Culture and tourism of China announced on 20 January 2023 that Sri Lanka will be included among the countries in its outbound tourism pilot programme which will commence from 6 February 2023. Only a limited number of countries have been included in this list and this listing is a reflection of the […]