Category: Special Reports
CA Sri Lanka signs MOU with University of Ruhuna
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) and the University of Ruhuna signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently aimed at enhancing seamless collaborative efforts for professional education of university students. The primary objective of this MOU is to improve collaborations between CA Sri Lanka and the University of Ruhuna to allow […]
CCC and FCCISL Extend Congratulations to the New President
Ceylon Chamber Congratulates New President The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce wishes to congratulate President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on being elected the 9th President of Sri Lanka. We call for all parties to continue to respect the outcome of the election in a peaceful manner without disturbing the normalcy of the public, demonstrating our respect towards […]
Mirai Consulting Group Explores Investment Opportunities in Sri Lanka
A high-level delegation from Mirai Consulting Group, Japan, recently visited Sri Lanka to explore potential investment opportunities in various sectors. The delegation, led by Okada Atsushi, COO of Mirai Consulting Group, met with the EDB Chairman at the EDB headquarters. The purpose of the visit was to identify industries that aligned with the investment interests […]
EDB and KPMG Sri Lanka collaborated to create awareness on new EU Regulations for ESG Factors
Export Development Board (EDB) and KPMG Sri Lanka jointly organized a knowledge-sharing session on the new European Union (EU) regulations concerning Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors on 11th September 2024. The session took place at the auditorium of the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM), with around 200 Sri Lankan export companies. The European Union […]
EDB & Moratuwa University Collaborate to Enhance Engineering Excellence of Entrepreneurs through MoU
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) has established a partnership with the Engineering Faculty of the University of Moratuwa by signing a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance collaboration between the Academia and the Entrepreneurs of construction, power and energy, and engineering services in Sri Lanka. The collaboration aims to support the Research and Development […]
Ministry of Foreign Affairs launches online authentication service for birth, marriage & death certificates
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched online authentication process for birth, marriage and death certificates, in partnership with the Registrar General’s Department at a ceremony held on September 2, 2024 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. With the new online process, Sri Lankan citizens can apply for the authentication of their birth, marriage, and death certificates through the […]
The Colombo Plans Maritime Advisory Programme Completing One Year
Founded in 1951, The Colombo Plan is a regional inter-governmental organisation consisting of 28 member countries and operating on the partnership concept of self-help and mutual help to enhance human capital development and south-south cooperation. Celebrating 73 years of steadfast commitment to impactful endeavours, The Colombo Plan today implements capacity-building programmes in over 80 countries […]
CFA Societies of Sri Lanka and Hong Kong Explore Global Market Uncertainty: A US-Sri Lanka Dialogue
CFA Society Sri Lanka and CFA Society Hong Kong are pleased to announce an upcoming webinar titled “Navigating Global Uncertainty: A US-Sri Lanka Perspective.” This event will provide an insightful exploration of the current global economic landscape and its implications for the United States, Sri Lanka, and the broader world. In today’s rapidly evolving economic […]
IFC Partners with Diversity Collective Lanka and Women in Management to Promote Respectful Workplaces in SL
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has joined forces with Diversity Collective Lanka (DCLK) and Women in Management (WIM) to launch a first-of-its-kind training program aimed at combating gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) in Sri Lanka’s private sector. The two-year training of trainers initiative will enhance business and social outcomes by promoting respectful workplaces and empowering […]
Cambridge announces June 2024 exam results in Sri Lanka
Cambridge International Education today released the results from its largest-ever exam series to students in Sri Lanka and around the world. More than 631,000 Cambridge IGCSE, O Level and International AS & A Level students at 5261 schools in 140 countries have receive their results from the June 2024 exam series. Student numbers have increased […]
SAB Campus of CA Sri Lanka signs MOU with AATSL for BSc. in Applied Accounting Degree Exemptions
The SAB Campus of The Chartered Institute of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) and the Association of Accounting Technicians Sri Lanka (AATSL) recently embarked on a new path in accounting by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing and collaborating professional education. The MOU grants exemptions for members of AATSL by way of lateral […]
Empowering Women Tech Entrepreneurs: Launch of the “SheExports” Programme
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), together with SLASSCOM, proudly launched the “SheExports” Capacity Building Programme for Women Tech Entrepreneurs on August 9th 2024. This initiative, designed as a long-term capacity-building and mentoring programme, marks a significant milestone in empowering women entrepreneurs in the ICT/BPO sector to take their ventures to the international stage. […]