Category: Special Reports
Grant of 100 Mn Japanese yen to support reconciliation efforts of Sri Lanka
Takei Shunsuke, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Japan, stated that he is constantly working to support the reconciliation efforts of Sri Lanka and that a grant of 100 million Japanese yen will be given to continue those activities. The Japanese Minister expressed these views in a discussion with the Minister of Justice, […]
Webinar on CFA Institute Scholarships to progress in financial careers
CFA Institute scholarships are part of an ongoing commitment to promoting the highest standards of ethics, education, and professional excellence, thereby helping to make the CFA® charter more attainable and providing more candidates an opportunity to advance their careers in investment research. CFA Institute offers a variety of scholarships, allowing more people to participate in […]
Canada provides humanitarian assistance to vulnerable communities in Sri Lanka
In response to the humanitarian appeals launched by the United Nations (UN) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), Canada is providing $3 million (approx. LKR817 million) to help address the needs of the most vulnerable communities in Sri Lanka. This contribution will be delivered through the UN and the […]
UK Trade Envoy concludes 3-day visit to Sri Lanka
The UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy for Sri Lanka Lord Davies of Abersoch visited Colombo from 9th to 11th November 2022. During the visit Lord Davies had meetings with Minister of Trade Hon. Nalin Fernando, State Minister of Finance Hon. Shehan Semasinghe, and Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe. Discussions focused on Sri Lanka’s trade and investment landscape, and […]
FAO, IFAD and WFP renew commitment to strengthening food security in Sri Lanka
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), together with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), marked World Food Day at an event held under the auspices of the Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and the Minister of Agriculture Mahinda Amaraweera today. The event theme […]
Financial professionals set to benefit from ACCA, CA Sri Lanka mutual recognition agreement
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) and ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) have entered a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) allowing members from one body to apply directly for membership of the other. The MRA was signed by ACCA’s Chief Executive and CA Sri Lanka’s President at a ceremony […]
New GBP 3m UK Humanitarian support for Sri Lanka
Today, the UK announced a £3 million humanitarian package for Sri Lanka, providing vital support to the most in need. British High Commissioner Sarah Hulton said that “This new package will provide multipurpose cash, livelihoods and other support to those most in need across the country including: pregnant and nursing mothers, children, low-income fisherman and […]
UNDP & WHO Sri Lanka hand over essential medicines to address immediate health sector crisis
Addressing the immediate needs of the ongoing socio-economic crisis, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka has come forward to procure and deliver vital and essential medicines and medical supplies for the country, together with the World Health Organization (WHO) in Sri Lanka with the financial support of the United Nations’ Central Emergency […]
Korean Envoy encourages more investment & trade between Korea and Sri Lanka
On 7th September 2022, an Interactive Session on business opportunities and experience sharing between Sri Lanka and Korea was organised by the Sri Lanka-Korea Business Council at the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce. This special event was held with the participation of the Korean Ambassador Santhush Woonjin JEONG as Chief Guest, Priyantha Mendis President of the […]
SLIM receives accreditation by CPD – UK
The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) became an accredited global training provider of “Continuing Professional Development” (CPD) UK. The SLIM Training arm, which has been recognised and endorsed by CPD-UK for accreditation, conducts customised programmes and training on numerous subjects that are not limited to Marketing and Sales for the corporate sector, with a […]
Lotus Tower to commence operations on 15 September
The operations of the tallest self-supported structure in South Asia, the Lotus Tower, is planned to commence operations from the 15th of September. With the commencement of operations of the Lotus Tower, which was built at a cost of nearly US$113 million, the Colombo Lotus Tower Pvt Ltd intends to offer the Sri Lankan public […]
WHO pledges USD 4 million worth medical supplies to Sri Lanka
The Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus pledged essential medical supplies worth US$ 4 million to Sri Lanka and said that he had tasked the WHO Health Emergencies Programme to take immediate action to meet the most urgent health needs of the people of Sri Lanka. He said this […]