Sunshine Holdings PLC celebrates Children’s Day with a day of fun and creativity
October 26, 2023: Sunshine Holdings PLC celebrated its Children’s Day recently at the Ape Gama premises in Battaramulla. The event was a heartwarming tribute to the children of SUN employees, all aged below 16, as they were treated to a day of fun, creativity, and entertainment. Sunshine Holdings PLC holds a strong belief in the […]
Private Sector Emphasizes Importance of Labor Law Reforms to boost Sri Lanka’s Competitiveness
• Shippers Academy, AmCham, JAAF hold forum to highlight importance of labor law reforms to increase competitiveness • Stakeholders emphasise flexible work hours, restructuring costs of vital importance to sustain apparel industry • Ministry of Labour states increasing female workforce participation remains key objective 3rd November 2023: The Shippers Academy of Colombo, in partnership with […]
From Barcodes to QR Codes: Apparel Industry to Embrace GS1 Standards in Response to Evolving EU Regulations
2nd November 2023: The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), in collaboration with GS1Lanka, recently organized a workshop aimed at introducing Sri Lanka’s apparel industry to the globally recognized GS1 standards. The workshop emphasised the adoption of GS1 Digital Link, cutting-edge technology and a standard for the exchange of product data, currently undergoing trials in Sri […]
ILO to Launch Groundbreaking Report on the Impact of Multiple Crises on Sri Lanka’s MSMEs
• The report is based on extensive analysis, including surveys of over 550 MSMEs across 10 districts • One of the main findings indicated that tourism, manufacturing, construction, transport and storage, wholesale and retail trade were among the severely impacted • Outlines recommendations to facilitate the growth of MSMEs, focusing on areas that can have […]
Mintpay Introduces ‘Pay Now – Instant CashBack’ to turn every purchase into smart savings
November 03, 2023: Mintpay, the pioneering ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ platform in Sri Lanka, has announced the launch of its latest feature, “Pay Now – Instant CashBack.” When users choose the ‘Pay Now’ feature and make regular non-instalment transactions, they are rewarded with Instant CashBack up to 10% on every purchase at over 1000 leading […]
Sampath Bank announces Annual Corporate Partnership with The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors
Sampath Bank is pleased to announce its Annual Platinum Corporate Partnership with The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID), effective from July 2023. This strategic collaboration signifies a milestone in advancing Corporate Governance in Sri Lanka, as both organizations join hands to promote and advocate good governance in the private and public sector. We take […]
Samsung Continues to Pioneer the Future of TV with 8K Technology
Colombo, 02nd November 2023 – Samsung Electronics, the global television technology leader, has maintained its steadfast commitment to pushing the boundaries of the industry. With an illustrious history of innovation and an unrelenting quest for superior picture quality, Samsung has consistently guided the evolution of TV technology. Today, Samsung stands as a household name, setting […]
Ceylon Energy embarks on tower stringing journey for ADB-funded CEB SESRIP-P4
Ceylon Energy a strategic alliance of St Theresa Industries, in collaboration with Qingdao Huijintong Power Equipment Co., Ltd (HJT) – China, has initiated the tower stringing phase of the “Supporting Electricity Supply Reliability Improvement Project” (SESRIP – P4). This project marks a significant milestone, furthering Ceylon Energy’s commitment to delivering stable electricity to more than […]
99x Launches Inspiring Scholarship Programme for Future Tech Leaders
99x has launched an inspiring scholarship programme aimed at empowering young minds who have excelled in their Ordinary Level and Advanced Level examinations. The scholarship offers a paid internship providing invaluable hands-on industry experience, enhancing potential candidates with technical skills, inclusive of an allowance to facilitate scholars in pursuing advanced educational programmes, including degree studies. […]
Dr. Jayantha Dharmadasa receives prestigious COVID-19 Resilience Certificate from the Government of Singapore
The Government of Singapore has awarded Dr. Jayantha Dharmadasa, Chairman of Nawaloka Holdings and Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Singapore in Colombo, with a COVID-19 Resilience Certificate. This distinction marks a historical milestone as he becomes the first Sri Lankan to be acknowledged by an international body for his outstanding contributions. The […]
