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Cinnamon exporters are complaining that there is difficulty obtaining international recognition of Geographical Indication (GI) due to the government limiting the power of associations to certify genuine products. The current…

Sri Lankan corporates could face rating pressure should the government further restrict imports amid weakening external finances, Fitch Ratings says in a new report. Fitch expects corporates that import finished goods in sectors…

A delegation from Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) led by Justin Zhang, General Manager - Port Investment Services, recently visited Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to China, Dr Palitha Kohona in Beijing to discuss the promotion of…

In a media statement, the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka announced the launch of the Application coinciding with the upcoming Annual Export Awards which will be held in December this year. This comprehensive application and…

Mohan Weerakoon, PC – Director, SLT handing over the PCR machine to Dr. Asela K. Dissanayake, Director- District General Hospital, Matale. Rohana Dissanayake, M.P., Dr. S. J. Rathnayake, Deputy Director- District General Hospital,…

The new building of the Samurdhi Community Bank in Atalugampura Dehiowita was opened last week. Samurdhi Sipdora Childrens Scholarships scheme, providing documents for recipients of the Samurdhi Housing Programs also took place during…

Wipro, India’s fourth-largest IT services company, on Tuesday announced its plan to invest $1 billion over the next three years in building capabilities around cloud technologies, including for acquisitions and partnerships in the…

Rotary Club of Wattala got yet another Rotaract Club into their ranks by sponsoring Rotaract Club of Kadawatha. The Charter Installation Ceremony of Rotaract Club of Kadawatha was held recently at the ‘Olympic House’ – Colombo…

Elasto Group, a premier manufacturer and exporter of natural latex Progressive Resistance Bands reaffirmed its humanitarian responsibility towards Sri Lankans by donating a much-needed Optiflow Oxygen Delivering System - Adult (AVRO2)…

The Japanese Wa Wa Wa No Nagoya Group, in a unique CSR initiative towards helping the online education of School children donated smartphones and books for 28 students of low income families in Matara. High ranking officials of…