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Hemas Group reports operating profit of 1.1Bn delivers strong Q1 performance
Hemas Holdings PLC (HHL) delivered yet another strong quarter amidst challenging operating environment conditions with key businesses gaining momentum in all areas. The Group’s continued focus on growing the Consumer and Healthcare businesses along with operational excellence, contributed to the resilient performance. However, the resurgence of COVID-19 positive cases, and inter provincial and localised limitations […]
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 […]
”; Outlook stable
Fitch Ratings has assigned Asia Securities (Pvt) Ltd (ASPL) a National Long-Term Rating of ‘BBB-(lka)’. The Outlook is Stable. ASPL is a prominent equity brokerage in Sri Lanka. The company, which was founded in 1990, also offers broker credit services to its clients. KEY RATING DRIVERS The rating on ASPL reflects its franchise as one […]
PUCSL reaches 100-pct success rate in North Central province with consumer mobile service
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), the electricity sector regulator reached a 100 percent success rate in solving more than 350 electricity consumer issues in North Central Province under its newly launched consumer mobile service programme. “The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka is in the view that officers should go to the […]
Sri Lanka Tourism attracts over USD950Mn in investment despite pandemic
Foreign investment is a key driver of economic growth, as is the revenue generated via tourism. As one of its primary exports, tourism remains Sri Lanka’s calling card to the world. Over the last fifteen months (March 2020-June 2021) the government has attracted over $950 million in investments, dedicated to revitalising the island’s burgeoning tourism […]
UK’s CDC Group commits USD50Mn to ComBank to bolster SME lending and climate projects
Facility to target funding directly at underserved SMEs, boost jobs and promote economic and social inclusion across Sri Lanka Supports development of clean energy efficiency initiatives, underpinning Sri Lanka’s commitment to the Paris Agreement Commitment marks CDC’s first climate investment in Sri Lanka and its first direct investments in the country since 2012 The Commercial […]
Earn a mile-a-minute in Dubai with Emirates skywards
The loyalty programme has launched a special offer allowing members to earn a “Mile-A-Minute in Dubai” as the city gears up to host Expo 2020, and as the UAE celebrates its Golden Jubilee The offer is valid on all Emirates flight tickets purchased between 1 August and 31 March, for travel between 1 October and […]
Teejay Lanka steps into 2021-22 with improved Q1 performance
Teejay Lanka PLC has made an encouraging start to FY 2021-22 with solid top and bottom line growth in the three months ending 30th June 2021, shrugging off the pandemic-imposed shackles that retarded Q1 growth last year and overcoming the impact of the third wave of COVID-19 on the industry. Sri Lanka’s largest textile manufacturer […]
Airport and Aviation Services ramps up digital transformation with IFS
IFS, the global enterprise applications company, announces that Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) has successfully implemented IFS Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions to boost efficiency and transparency across its operations. The business is currently on a journey towards a digital-first infrastructure that embraces modern technology and maximizes productivity. Becoming globally connected and environmentally sustainable […]
SLT introduces e-learning platform for all SLTDA registered tourist guides
As an initiative to uplift the reviving tourism industry in the country, Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority in collaboration with Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism & Hotel Management (SLITHM) have introduced the continuous professional development (CPD) e-learning platform to all registered guides to enhance their knowledge and skills. The launch of the continuous professional development […]
Singapore-based global non-profit donates beach cleaning machinery to SL
The Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) of Sri Lanka received eight (08) BeachTech Hydro Sweepy beach cleaning machinery worth about US$180,000, donated by Singapore-based global non-profit, the Alliance to End Plastic Waste (Alliance). The donation was formally handed over by Foreign Secretary Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage to State Minister of Coast Conservation & Low-Lying Lands […]