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Lamudi speaks to Head of Sales, Shangri-La Lanka
COLOMBO, 23 September 2015: Aside from noticeable evidence, the growth of the economy, specifically the real estate and tourism sectors in Sri Lanka, have been repeatedly publicised over the post-war period.Yet, how do international investors perceive it? Neluka De Alwis, Head of sales and marketing of Shangri-La Hotels Lanka (Private) Limited, said: “Since the end […]
Developing Asia needs to strengthen women’s place in the labor market: ADB
Sep 23, 2015 (LBO) – Taking strong proactive measures to get more women into productive, well-paid jobs, entrepreneurship, and leadership positions will bring multiple and long-lasting economic and social benefits to developing Asia, the ADB said. According to the ADB’s annual economic publication, Asian Development Outlook 2015 women’s participation in Asia’s workforce has actually fallen […]
CSE employee in Top Ten Best Speakers of World
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) proudly recognises the achievement of a member of its staff, Arfath Saleem of the Human Resources Division who competed at the World Championships of public speaking in Las Vegas, USA from August 12-15, 2015.Saleem was placed amongst the top 10 speaker of the world.Following several competitions at club, area, division […]
Serendib Awards to honor Sri Lankans in Australia
In true Kandy Perahera-style with Red carpet & black tie, Grammy style the small but active multicultural Awards is happening in heart of Melbourne for Sri Lankan community who celebrates its annual awards for excellence – The Serendib Awards – with a grand festival, on Friday 2 October 2015 from 05.30pm onwards at The Grand, […]
Developing Asia’s Growth Outlook Pressured by China, India Moderation – ADB
Sep 22, 2015 (LBO) – Developing Asia’s growth projection for 2015 is to be pressurized due to softer growth prospects of China and India and a slow recovery in the major industrial economies, Asian Development Bank says in a report. In an update of its flagship annual economic publication, Asian Development Outlook 2015 (ADO 2015), ADB now […]
Volkswagen shares plunge 20 pct on admission of rigged emission tests
Sept 22, 2015 (LBO) – Shares of Volkswagen fell nearly 20 percent on Monday after the German carmaker admitted it had manipulated emissions tests of diesel vehicles in the United States, media reports said. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Friday accused the carmaker of using software that tricked regulators who measured emissions from these […]
US Embassy empowers youth to improve local communities
The United States awarded nearly 0,000 (approximately LKR 21,000,000) to 16 civil society organizations as part of the U.S. Embassy’s annual Youth Empowerment Grants, an innovative way to provide seed funding for up-and-coming groups working on solutions to problems affecting youth across Sri Lanka.“This year’s International Day of Democracy emphasizes the critical role of civil […]
Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators gets a new president
Devindre Senaratne, the Managing Director of JourneyScapes Private Limited as elected as the President of the Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO) at the 35th Annual General Meeting of the Association, which was held recently at the Coco Royal Beach Resort, Waskaduwa. In the meantime, Mr. Harith Perera, Managing Director of Diethelm Travel […]
A Nostalgic Moment for LAUGFS
LAUGFS recently celebrated its 20th anniversary by taking a journey back to its cultural roots, in the historic city of Anuradhapura. Over 500 employees from across all LAUGFS companies joined together with the Group Chairman, Mr. W. K. H. Wegapitiya and Group Managing Director, Mr. Thilak De Silva in gratitude for LAUGFS’s remarkable achievements on […]
Leading to clean country
President participates Coastal Clean-up Day celebrations The national ceremony to mark International Coastal Clean-up Day which falls on the 3rd Saturday of September, was held under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena today (Sep. 19) at the Galle Face Beach. Coastal Cleanup Day is dedicated to the improvement of beaches, coastal regions and surrounding areas […]
Odel launches campaign to protect Yala wildlife
Sept 19, 2015 (LBO) – To encourage responsible behaviour during wildlife watching in Sri Lanka’s Yala national park, ODEL plans to install signboards and launch a media campaign, the company said.“Protecting the animals of Yala from irresponsible and ignorant visitors has become an urgent priority,” said Desiree Karunaratne, group marketing director of Softlogic Holdings, the […]
Sri Lanka policy change will accelerate poverty reduction: World Bank
Sept 19, 2015 (LBO) – Policy change is critical to accelerating poverty reduction and boosting prosperity in Sri Lanka, the World Bank Vice President for the South Asia Region, Annette Dixon, said during her recent meetings with the island’s leadership. She renewed the World Bank’s commitment to partner with the new government in implementing policy […]