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Dr. Sisira Ranatunga
Modern technology to drive rubber industry
Sri Lanka to launch first digital technology centre next month
The future of the island’s rubber industry largely depends on how it focuses on introducing technology to develop yield, an industry expert said.Rubber plantations are in need of a revival plan, Secretary, Sri Lanka Association of Manufacturers and Exporters of Rubber Products (SLAMERP), Dr. Sisira Ranatunga said.Talking to the Business Observer on the sidelines of an...
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National Export Strategy: Launch this week
Plans to increase export revenue to US $ 20 b by 2022
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) with the Ministry of International Trade and Development Strategies in collaboration with the International Trade Centre (lTC) Geneva will launch the ‘National Export Strategy (NES) of Sri Lanka’ under the patronage of the Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Thursday at Temple Trees.The NES is a comprehensive and carefully...
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PM meets IFAC chief
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe greets Ms. Rachel Grimes, President of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), the global body of the accounting profession. 
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Deva Anthony, General Manager Finance of Mercantile Investments and Finance PLC, receives the CMA Top Ten Best Integrated Reports award from the Chief Guest, the Speaker of the Parliament, KaruJayasuriya and from Rachel Grimes, the President of The International Federation of Accountants, (IFAC). Also present is Prof. Lakshman Watawala, the President of CMA Sri Lanka, David McKinnon, Canada High Commissioner and Prof. Ho Yew Kee from Singapore Institute of Technology.
Mercantile Investments recognised for excellence in integrated reporting
LIOC officials at the media briefing
LIOC pleased with Government’s oil pricing formula
Six Asian Free Trade Agreements: A brief overview of performance
Fundamentals strengthening, growth remains key - First Capital Research
PPPs for Grama Shakthi Peoples’ Movement
Tea market report
The Bourse Weekly Performance
Bakamuna products on a bullock cart
Bakamuna pops-up at Hilton
Deputy General Manager, Operations, Dinusha Ihalalanda, Assistant General Manager, Operations, Maheel Kuragama, Senior Regional Manager, Janaka Mohotty and Manager, Habaraduwa Branch, Niroshan Karunaratne at the opening of the branch.
Sampath Banks Harbaraduwa Branch moves to new location
From left: Andrew McCartney, Lead,South Asia Financial Institutions Group Advisory Services, IFC; Amena Arif, Country Manager IFC Sri Lanka & Maldives, Dimantha Seneviratne, Director/Group CEO NDB; Buwaneka Perera, Vice President, Corporate Banking NDB at the signing of the agreement.
IFC, NDB partner to grow financial inclusion in Sri Lanka
Foreign participation in value chain vital to be globally competitive, says Eran
Uswatte Confectionery Works (Pvt) Ltd., Chairman and Managing Director Quintus Perera presents a sample of the new range of Uswatte Golden Biscuits to Speaker Karu Jayasuriya. Pic: Chaminda Niroshana
Uswatte invests Rs 500m on biscuit factory
Exporters’ Chamber supports women entrepreneurs
Ninewells Hospital top brass at the media briefing Pic: Chaminda Niroshana
Ninewells Hospital relaunches corporate identity
The panel discussion in progress
Sri Lanka Robotics meetup discusses assistive robots
(From left) Chandimaooray, Chief Digital Officer, Hemas Holdings PLC; Dr. Chamila Ariyananda, Chief Operating Officer,ayubo.life; Jude Fernando, Director and Chief Executive Officer, Janashakthi Insurance PLC and Tharaka Mudalige, Head of Partnership Development, Janashakthi Insurance PLC
Janashakthi and Ayubo.life promote wellness
An aerial view of the Combined Cycle Power Plant at Kerawalapitiya
LNG power plant tender: Tug-O-war continues
Secretary, Ministry of Finance and Mass Media, Dr. R.H.S. Samaratunga and Chief Representative of JICA Sri Lanka office Fusato Tanaka exchange copies of the agreement.
Health and medical service improvement project
Tuli Cooray Pic: Shan Rupassara
Apparel Industry: Eyes the world as its market
IFAC President Rachel Grimes in conversation with members of CA Sri Lanka during the forum.
Let technology be an opportunity, not a challenge, says IFAC President
‘Outlook positive for FDIs’
A. G. Weerasinghe and Murali Prakash
Ambeon Holdings declares dividends
Aligning monetary policy with inflation and debt targets
e-Swabhimani 2018: Awards for digital innovations
Electricity master plan covers new technical challenges
‘Sri Lanka needs to refine its fund securing processes’
A DMS official receives the award from the Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Entrust Datacard in London.
Entrust Datacard honours DMS
Lankatiles embarks on Mt Everest trek
Portmeirion Choices collection
Accolade for Dankotuwa Porcelain-made Portmeirion tableware
Beat competitors – hire employees better than you
Report on Lankan IT market published in Sweden
Ample scope to improve public sector employee occupational efficiency - DSC survey

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Cartoon of the week
North or South - racism hath no other name

Sports

Nalin Perera says fair-play and discipline matters most
Proteas simply cannot play spin
Radhika out to improve Nepal’s rugby standard

Opinion

Fuel prices in Sri Lanka : Rationale behind pricing formula
Call of the gallows
Society’s approach to death penalty is a barometer of its humanity