JAAF stresses need to move beyond current export quota in Indo-Sri Lanka FTA
Under the current FTA, Sri Lanka is permitted to export 8 million pieces of ready-made apparel to India without applicable duties. The JAAF (Joint Apparel Association Forum), the apex body of Sri Lanka apparel is hopeful to move beyond this quota, as FTAs carry the propensity to offer immense trade opportunities for both countries. As […]
MediHelp Hospitals launches new state-of-the-art medical center in Matugama, marks the opening of 18th Branch
July 13, 2023: MediHelp Hospitals, the country’s largest and fastest-growing primary care chain, proudly announces the grand opening of their latest branch in Matugama, Sri Lanka. The ceremonial launch event was held recently, marking the commencement of MediHelp’s 18th medical facility. This significant expansion further strengthens their commitment to delivering comprehensive healthcare services to the […]
HNB FINANCE PLC launches new Gold Loan Unit at Morawaka branch
June 18, 2023: HNB FINANCE PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading integrated financial services provider, launched a new Gold Loan Unit at its Morawaka branch located at No.07, Nilwala Building, Morawaka. The launch event was attended by key executives, including CEO/MD Chaminda Prabhath along with AGMs, product heads, and branch managers. The new Gold Loan Unit was […]
AmCham Celebrates 30 years of Operations in Sri Lanka
The scintillating and glamorous annual AmCham SL Ball made a grand comeback after a 5-year hiatus, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of AmCham Sri Lanka and 75th anniversary of USA/Sri Lanka bilateral relations. The AmCham Ball 2023, powered by Citi held recently at the Hilton Grand Ballroom and was a night of elegance and camaraderie […]
TikTok updates Family Pairing feature to enhance safety and wellbeing of teenagers
Colombo, 13 July 2023: TikTok, the leading destination for short-form mobile videos, has announced two significant initiatives aimed at enhancing the safety and well-being of teenagers on the platform. In response to valuable feedback from parents and caregivers, TikTok has expanded its content filtering capabilities within Family Pairing. This new feature enables parents or caregivers […]
HNB joins Home Lands Holding to provide affordable financing for real estate and property investment
Working to reinvigorate the real estate landscape, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank HNB PLC, signed on as the official banking partner for real estate giant Home Land Holdings to offer prospective homeowners affordable payment solutions to invest in a property of their own. The promotion will be applicable across the Home Lands wide […]
Jehovah’s Witness Conventions Returning to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka to Host Seven Large Conventions of Jehovah’s Witnesses – First Time In-Person Since 2019 Jehovah’s Witnesses have been holding public conventions in stadiums, arenas, convention centers and theaters around the world for more than 100 years. This tradition was interrupted in 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, when the organization shifted all their […]
Sunshine Foundation for Good reinforces its commitment through ‘‘Better Water, Better Lives’ project
More than 2000 people in Poonakary region get access to clean water through 03 RO Plants July 04, 2023: As per the vision of its Founder, diversified Sri Lankan conglomerate Sunshine Holdings firmly believes in giving back to the society beyond the company’s nation-building efforts across its key business sectors. With the establishment of […]
Futurist Dr. Clarence Tan and IAN President Padmaja Ruparel speak at LAN Investors Night
The Lankan Angel Network (LAN), the country’s largest network of angel investors, recently held an Investors Night, where members and other potential investors were updated on what’s happening locally, and globally, in the startup ecosystem. Held in association with LAN’s ecosystem partner Ford Foundation, the LAN Investors Night was also the setting for the […]
Prathaban Mylvaganam Appointed as the President of the Sri Lanka Chamber of The Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI)
30th June 2023: The Sri Lanka Chamber of The Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI) held its 62nd Annual General Meeting on the 23rd of June in Colombo. The prestigious chamber has an unblemished history of serving as the apex body representing over 60 member companies who together account for more than 80% of the island’s private pharmaceutical […]
