India temporarily halts AstraZeneca vaccine exports
India has reportedly halted exporting Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine as domestic demand for the vaccine is picking up, foreign media reported. …
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Sri Lanka to establish new institution to maximize utilization of government lands
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal submitted by the President for the establishment of an institution under the name Assets Utilization …
All set for 24th Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the year Awards
Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL) announces the finalization of all arrangements to conduct the 24th Sri Lankan …
Sri Lanka is not renegotiating Hambantota port lease deal with China: report
Sri Lanka’s ambassador to China Palitha Kohona has dismissed suggestions that the country is planning to extend a 99-year lease it granted to Beijing to run …
From Waste to Energy: Kaduwela MC & UNDP work towards sustainable waste management
To create a transformation in the management of municipal waste, by generating electricity and producing liquid fertilizer using bio degradable solid waste, a …
Facebook partners with VTA to launch digital skills training program in Sri Lanka
In partnership with the Vocational Training Authority of Sri Lanka (VTA), Facebook has launched a series of training sessions to help Sri Lankans upskill their …
State Minister Ajith Nivard Cabraal meets members of CEO Forum of India
Ajith Nivard Cabraal, State Minister of Money & Capital Markets and State Enterprise Reforms and Members of the CEO Forum of India held a cordial …
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, …
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 …