2021

The Board of AIA Group released financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2021 with a 22% growth in value of new business (VONB) to US$1,814 million. Their Operating profit after tax (OPAT) increased by 5 per cent to US$3,182…
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Ambassador, Dr. Palitha Kohona signed a RMB 2,000 million Term Facility Agreement with the China Development Bank (CDB) on August 17, 2021. Director General of International Cooperation Department II, Global Finance of the CDB Wang Wei…
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Posting a steady performance, Orient Finance PLC recorded a profit before tax of LKR 59 Mn for the first quarter of the financial year 2021-22, indicating a growth of 217 per cent in comparison to the corresponding period in the…
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Crises can often lead to significant changes in almost every operational aspect of life. The ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic is a fitting example of how profound disruption can be. Many industries and markets had to radically shift to…
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The Police rewarded M. R. M. Thasleem, who provided vital information regarding the destruction of a Buddhist statue in Mawanella with a cash prize of Rs. 2.5 million. Thasleem is suffering from physical disabilities as he was attacked…
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Dr. Priyantha Wijayatunga, former Senior Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Moratuwa and a Director General of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka has been appointed Chief, Energy Sector Group, Asian…
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277 persons were arrested yesterday for not wearing face masks and failing to maintain social distancing, said the Police. So far 54,889 suspects have been arrested for not wearing face masks and maintaining social distancing in…
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The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 in UAE and Oman will get underway from 17 October, with the Final to be played in Dubai on 14 November. The ICC announced the fixtures for the marquee tournament on Tuesday, 17 August.
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