Category: In Pictures
Ceylon Chamber to obtain biz inputs on Sri Lanka – China FTA
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will hold a ‘Discussion Session’ on the 26th of August, 2016 to gain inputs from the Lankan businesses on how to enhance business activities with China. The latest move of the Chamber comes in the wake of Sri Lanka and China is planning to strike a Free Trade Agreement between […]
Sri Lanka expands representation in Texas; appoints honorary consul
”Sri Lanka is reinvigorating its representation in the United States as the bilateral relations and people to people ties between the two nations are on an exponential growth trajectory” Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the United States Prasad Kariyawasam said speaking at an event organized by the World Affairs Council in Dallas-Fort Worth to welcome Susantha […]
Asia Best Employer Brand 2016 conferred on Bank of Ceylon
Adding another jewel to its crown, the 7th annual awarding ceremony of “Asia’s Best Employer Brand” awards endorsed the Bank of Ceylon as one of those classed as a “Best Employer Brand” for the year 2016. The ceremony was hosted by the Employer Brand Institute, World HRD Congress and Stars of the Industry Group along […]
CA Sri Lanka calls registrations for 52nd Annual Report Awards
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), is now accepting applications for the coveted 52nd Annual Report Awards Competition, which is one of the most celebrated corporate events in the country. The competition which has created an important benchmark as an event that promotes transparency, good governance and social responsibility among […]
Blog: UK Visas made easy
By British Deputy High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Laura Davies Since arriving in Sri Lanka, I have become a bit of an expert on visas. In fact, when my phone rings, there’s almost a one in two chance that someone is calling about their visa. Getting a visa can be complex, frustrating and time-consuming. […]
Amana Takaful Life Limited shares debut on CSE
(PRESS RELEASE) – Amana Takaful Life Limited (ATLL), a fully-owned subsidiary of Amana Takaful PLC, rang the opening bell to commence trading and celebrate the listing ofits shares on the Diri Savi Board of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) today. The ceremony was attended by Directors of ATLL Dato’ Mohd Fadzli Yusof, Mr. Fazal Ghaffoor, […]
Harsha calls for greater US investment
(PRESS RELEASE) – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Harsha de Silva requested the U.S. government to urge American businesses to invest in Sri Lanka. This was emphasized at several bilateral discussions he held with U.S. officials in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, August 16th. The Deputy Minister was on a brief visit to the U.S. […]
‘Soft Power for Peace and Development’ – Remarks by Irina Bokova, DG, UNESCO
(SPEECH TEXT) – I am deeply honoured to speak at the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute for International Relations and Strategic Studies. Lakshman Kadirgamar was a great statesman and politician. He was a man of intellect, a man renowned for his wit. He was, most of all, a great humanist. … devoted to human rights and equal […]
Lamudi’s second real estate expo in Sri Lanka next month
Real estate portal Lamudi Lanka announces the dawn of its second Real Estate Expo next month. A range of presenters and exhibitors will showcase Sri Lanka’s best property and home services to buyers, sellers, renters and investors. The Expo will take place on the 23rd and 24th of September at the North Lawn, Taj Samudra […]
Education Minister visits S Korea to strengthen cooperation
Minister of Education of Sri Lanka Akila Viraj Kariyawasam met with Korean Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education Lee Joon Sik, and the President of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) In Shik Kim, on 21 and 22 July 2016 in Seoul. Discussions focused on Korea’s continuing cooperation in the fields of ICT development […]
‘s official tour of China (VIDEO)
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe commenced his 05 day official visit to China on 13th and will tour the South West of China until the 17th August 2016. The Prime Miniser visited a number institutions that cater to development such as Industrial Zones, Cargo Terminal, Technical Areas, Financial Centres as well creative design agencies.
Auxenta wins the Best Startup of the Year award
(PRESS RELEASE) – We are delighted to announce that Auxenta has been awarded the “Best Startup of the Year 2016” by CSSL – Computer Society of Sri Lanka. This award is a testament to the company’s stellar performance since its launch in 2014 in Silicon Valley. Within a short time-span of 2.5 years, Auxenta made […]