World GDP forecasts revised up after US fiscal stimulus package: Fitch Ratings
Global growth prospects are improving as fiscal support is stepped up sharply, economies adapt to social distancing and vaccination rollout gathers momentum, …
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Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa to undertake state visit to Bangladesh
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa will make a state visit to Bangladesh from March 19-20, 2021, on an invitation extended by the Prime Minister of Bangladesh …
Kingslake to support GRI’s next phase of growth: Increase rubber exports
Global Rubber Industries (Pvt) Ltd. has partnered with Kingslake, Sri Lanka’s manufacturing solutions experts, to lay the foundation for its next phase of …
Ceylon Chamber of Commerce signs MOU with McLarens Maritime Academy
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and the McLarens Maritime Academy recently entered in to a Memoranda of Understanding where CCC appointed surveyors will have an …
UN launches new campaign, Only Together, to support global vaccine equity call
The United Nations today launched a new global campaign, Only Together to support its call for fair and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines …
Prime Residencies offers luxury apartments to customers
Prime Land Residencies Ltd, the condominium property arm of the maestro of real estate artistry in Sri Lanka, Prime Group, recently celebrated a …
Macksons Holdings launches their first mixed development project in Colombo
Macksons Tower by Macksons Developers was recently launched in the city of Colombo signifying the first mixed development project by Macksons Holdings. …
COVID vaccination can prevent death and reduce severe disease: Prof. Asita de Silva
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce had the privilege of having Professor Asita de Silva, Chairman of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority as the guest …
SUPERBOX.lk: Sri Lanka’s first end-to-end fully-integrated online supermarket
The country’s first ever end-to-end fully-integrated online supermarket specializing in grocery was recently launched to cater to households all over Sri …
First batch of COVID-19 vaccines from COVAX Facility arrive in Sri Lanka
Today, Sri Lanka received the first batch of COVID-19 vaccines from the COVAX facility. This delivery of 264,000 doses is part of the first wave of arrivals …
Sri Lanka welcomes funding from WFP & Korea to help supply Thriposha to children & mothers
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) are supporting the Government of Sri Lanka with funding …
Smarter food policy could boost health and economic recovery of Asian cities
Across the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the critical importance of reliable food systems that provide healthy and affordable diets to all. That …
Nations Trust Bank signs MOU with Department for Registration of Persons to enable Digital KYC
Nations Trust Bank and the Department for Registration of Persons (DRP) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), enabling the Bank to digitally …
HSBC Sri Lanka bolsters digital banking capabilities to support remote banking
The global pandemic has accelerated the shift to digitization with faster transition journeys and the rapid adoption of digital channels, which will continue …
Capitol TwinPeaks forges ahead, amidst industry challenges
Capitol TwinPeaks, the 50-storey twin-tower mixed residential development under the Sanken Group, continues construction for delivery in 2021, amidst several …
Saliya Pieris elected as 26th President of Bar Association of Sri Lanka
The Election to select the 26th President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka concluded yesterday with Saliya Pieris, PC being declared the winner having …
Fox Resorts receives SLSI 1672:2020 certification for Covid Safety measures
Fox Resorts becomes the second hotel chain to receive SLSI 1672:2020 certification for Covid safety measures. This is currently the only COVID-19 safety …
Trees of life: Why worry about deforestation?
By Manadilani Daluwatte – Trustee, Federation of Environmental Organisations, Sri Lanka (FEO) “The death of the forest is the end of our life.” Dorothy …
National Law Conference 2021, a Hybrid event organized by LECS
For the first time in its history, the annual National Law Conference was converted to a “hybrid” conference due to the COVID-19 pandemic under the COVID …
Sri Lanka discusses with US Justice Dept charges against accused in Easter Sunday bombings
Ambassador Ravinatha Aryasinha had a virtual discussion with Dan Stigall, Deputy Chief of Staff & Counselor for International Affairs, Department of …