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VIDEO INTERVIEW: Decision Makers in Sri Lanka – Peter D’Almeida
“Lots of leaders give themselves too much credit. They think, I made the decision but they won’t realize that there were other people but they take the credit for it. But most of our decisions we make collectively.” Peter D’Almeida, CEO of Kehelmala Productions This video interview series will feature leaders who share their biggest […]
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Decision Makers in Sri Lanka – Dr. Kishu Gomes
“It does not make any economic sense for the country to send out 200 housemaids to bring back the value taken away by one single CEO and that is exactly what is happening in the country.” Dr. Kishu Gomes, Group Managing Director/CEO – Dreamron Group of Companies This video interview series will feature leaders who […]
Video Interview: Women in leadership – Sandra De Zoysa
In this women in leadership interview series, LBO will connect with some of the most successful female leaders and entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka, to uncover the tenacity of each woman leader, how they pushed boundaries and find balance to rise to the top of their industry. If you are an aspiring future leader, you will […]
Interview: Post-COVID investment to Sri Lanka back on track
The Board of Investment (BOI) Chairman Sanjaya Mohottala said Sri Lanka is home to over 1,200 foreign companies and out that 50 percent of capital formation that took place in 2020 by BOI companies came from existing investors. He added that along with supporting existing industries to expand, the BOI is also looking to orchestrate […]
Interview: Post-COVID investment to Sri Lanka back on track
The Board of Investment (BOI) Chairman Sanjaya Mohottala said Sri Lanka is home to over 1,200 foreign companies and out that 50 percent of capital formation that took place in 2020 by BOI companies came from existing investors. He added that along with supporting existing industries to expand, the BOI is also looking to orchestrate […]
Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister appoints committee for constitutional reforms
Dec 29, 2015 (LBO) Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed a 24-member committee from political and civil society to obtain views on constitutional reforms from the public. The move has received approval of the Cabinet, , a statement said. The Committee comprises of leading lawyers and civil society persons and include, Faizer […]
Polythene bag restriction in effect from next month
Dec 28, 2015 (LBO) – The ban restricting indiscriminate use of polythene bags at groceries and retail outlets in Sri Lanka will come into effect from January 1, 2016, according to the Department of Government Information. “The legislation was brought in to combat the generous use of shopping bags and food wrappers in shopping malls […]
Surprise visit signals possible thawing of India-Pakistan relations
Dec 28, 2015 (LBO) – A surprise visit on Christmas Day between the leaders of India and Pakistan could be a sign of thawing relations between the two nuclear-armed countries.Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip to meet his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif is the first visit to Pakistan by an Indian prime minister in almost […]
Game changing property projects in emerging markets 2015
The skylines of the world’s emerging cities are being transformed. Colombo is no exception. As construction booms in the emerging markets, cities in these regions will soon be home to record-breaking property developments and some of the most ground-breaking real estate the world has seen. As the year draws to a close, online property portal […]
Seylan eyes aggressive growth plans and innovative products in 2016: CEO
Seylan Bank, ‘the bank with a heart’, identified as one of the six systemically important banks in Sri Lanka by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka believes their best brand ambassadors are their customers.Perceived as a friendly and caring bank, Seylan saw further expansion as a whole in 2015.The branch network grew up to 159 […]
Sri Lanka issues call to join South Asian innovation corridor
First global Innovation Forum to be held in Colombo ‘Let’s boost innovations by going regional’-Rishad NEDA, COSTI & ADB’s Tokyo Institute behind new push 30 global innovation & SME experts taking part ADB’s Snr Economist Vendenberg among visiting experts! Experts to map a new Lankan Innovation Accelerator ‘A targeted approach needed for SME innovations’-ADBI’s Dr […]
Vitawell launches Sri Lanka’s 1st specialist Nutraceutical store
Vitawell, Sri Lanka’s 1st specialist nutraceutical company, founded with a view to serve the growing market in Sri Lanka for specialist nutraceuticals, was declared open by the Chief Guest Hon. Minister for Health, Nutrition & Indigenous Medicine, Dr. Rajitha Seneratne and the Guest of Honour H.E. High Commissioner of Australia Ms. Robyn Mudie at a […]