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ADB to fund LNG feasibility study
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a proposal to conduct a feasibility study and survey to adopt Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) power generation in Sri Lanka to diversify energy mix.The government through the External Resources Department (ERD) has requested ADB last March to support Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) urgently in exploring LNG as a fuel for power...
2019-06-15 18:30:00
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Sri Lanka Tourism targets 80% of last year’s arrival figures
Mulls inviting global celebrities for mega Colombo event
Sri Lanka Tourism is exploring the possibility of inviting global celebrities for a mega event to be held in Colombo shortly to promote the destination as a safe place, a top official of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) told journalists last week at the launch of a special tourism campaign targetting the Indian market.SLTBP Chairman Kishu Gomes said there...
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China, South Asia to promote manufacturing upgrades
KUNMING, (Xinhua) -- Manufacturing upgrades is the hottest topic at the 14th China-South Asia Business Forum held in Kunming, capital of southwest China’s Yunnan Province, that closed on Thursday.“About 60 to 70 percent of the South Asian population live on agricultural incomes. However, more and more young people prefer to seek employment opportunities in manufacturing...
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Strong biz-govt relationship vital to face Brexit challenges, says expert
Developing a strong business-government partnership locally would help to address the opportunities and challenges from whichever...
Vallibel Finance net profits grow 11%
Vallibel Finance PLC delivered a sterling performance in the financial year ending March 2019 with all key indicators posting...
Trainees work on on bamboo stems
A craft maker works on a bamboo stem during a training program in Colombo early this year
Adaptability: The new competitive advantage
Whether you have been running a business or working for an employer for long enough, you understand that circumstances change and...
CEOs losing confidence on global economy - Report
Confidence on the global economy among world CEOs is falling and disruption is mounting, key findings of the ‘2019 Global CEO...
Sancharaka Poddan yet to benefit from relief packages
Sri Lanka Tourism and Ministry officials came down hard on banks, financial institutions for being slow in complying and carrying...
Following break into India and China strategy : EDB eyes African region for export expansion
The Export Development Board (EDB), the apex body driving exports of the country, is working on an export strategy to boost...
ADB to provide $ 50 m loan to develop MSMEs
The Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Government and the Regional Development Bank (RDB) signed loan and guarantee agreements to...
Local solar power industry on verge of collapse, say stakeholders
The country’s solar power industry is on the verge of collapse due to unfavourable policy decisions taken by the authorities, the...
SLT launches National Digital Roadmap
The present level of digital connectivity is sufficient to enhance the quality of daily life to the next level, digital experts...
SLT Human Capital Solutions teams up with Rede Solutions
SLT Human Capital Solutions (Pvt) Ltd (HCS), recognised as the leading total HR solutions providing company in Sri Lanka,...
Aitken Spence Chef DK at Vietnam int’l food festival
Aitken Spence Hotels Group Skills Development Chef Dimuthu Kumarasinghe was among the 17 culinary experts handpicked to showcase...
Two Burnetters to take part in Cannes Creativity Festival
Two young Burnetters of Leo Burnett Sri Lanka, will represent the island at the upcoming Cannes Lions International Festival of...
Spanish investor to build hotel in Yala
The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) signed an agreement with Putus Brothers Sustainable Developments (Pvt) Limited to...
Capacity building program for budding exporters
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Embassy in Thailand organised a technical exposure and...
Sri Lanka pioneers bamboo crafts training with UNIDO
After the successful and pioneering training for Sri Lanka’s bamboo craftsmen early this year, the second phase of the program...
Downward trend in world oil prices : ‘Benefits will be passed on to consumers’
The benefit of world oil price reduction will be passed on to consumers at the next price revision if the current downward trend...
AAT hosts workshop on corporate governance for SMEs
The Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka (AAT Sri Lanka) hosted a seminar on Corporate Governance for SMEs at its...
Canned fish: Import duty reduction hits local industry
The reduction of duty on imported canned fish has negatively impacted the local canned fish industry and is on the verge of...
Mitra Innovation’s PMO Summit 2019
Mitra Innovation will holds its second annual PMO Summit, where the focus will be on ‘ICT Transformation in Sri Lanka, and...
Ceylon Chamber seminar on exports to US under GSP
The Ceylon Chamber will hold an awareness session on ‘Exporting to the United States under the Generalised System of Preferences...
Women’s ‘Top 50’ awards in September
The ninth edition of the ‘Top 50’ Professional and Career Women Awards 2019 organised by Women in Management (WIM) will be held...
Hambantota Int’l Port showcased in Munich logistics exhibition
Hambantota International Port (HIP), was a participant at ‘Transport Logistics 2019’, an international transport and logistics...
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Toyota Lanka offers large vehicle range for permit holders
Toyota Lanka, the sole authorised importer and distributor of Toyota vehicles in Sri Lanka, has embarked on a...
Seylan Bank opens off-site ATM in Unawatuna
Seylan Bank opened its latest off-site Automated Teller Machine (ATM) at the Nautilus Restaurant recently....
Seylan’s top performing Bancassurance employees feted
‘Bancassurance Felicitation Night’ organised by Union Assurance, a life insurance provider, felicitated the...
NDB Ran Naya – A hassle free pawning service
NDB’s Ran Naya Pawning service now offers customers one month interest free for all pawning transactions held...
Pan Asia Bank introduces online Customs payments
Pan Asia Bank recently introduced a facility to make real-time online payments to Sri Lanka Customs through...
Abans launches flagship smart education centre
Abans officially launched its flagship smart education centre last month. Located on the second floor of...
Construct 2019 to be held in August
The National Construction Association of Sri Lanka ( NCASL), today launched the premier Housing and...
Xiaomi, fastest growing smartphone in Sri Lanka in Q1 2019 - Counterpoint Research
Xiaomi has become the fastest growing and the third largest smartphone brand in Sri Lanka as per Counterpoint...
FITIS participates in Taiwan trade show
A delegation from the Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS) participated in the...

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