May 2019 - Page 7 of 22 - Lanka Business News

May 23, 2019

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Initiated by the Ministry of Telecommunication, Foreign Employment and Sports, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment, and supported by the Embassy of Switzerland in Sri Lanka, the campaign aims to encourage all citizens to make informed decisions and follow correct procedures for foreign employment by seeking proper guidance through reliable sources; […]

May 23, 2019

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Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT), the pioneer in British higher education in Sri Lanka and the country’s premier IT and Business campus, has commenced CodeSprint 4.0, the fourth edition of the annual event that fuels the entrepreneurial spirit of undergraduates in Sri Lanka. Building on the success of CodeSprint 3.0 held last year, the IEEE […]

May 23, 2019

Stock markets gained on Tuesday, with chipmakers and companies exposed to Asia among the best performers, after Washington temporarily eased trade restrictions imposed last week on China’s Huawei. In Europe, the broader Euro STOXX 600 climbed 0.6%, extending gains earlier in the trading session, with Germany’s DAX rising 1.1%, while France’s CAC 40 added 0.6%. […]

May 23, 2019

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For 47 years, industry-leading and distinctly Sri Lankan chicken producer Crysbro has operated with a view to not only supply this essential meat to homes across the country but also lead and empower. Over time, as Crysbro swelled from a modest family establishment to a firm which has shaped the lives of thousands of Sri […]

May 23, 2019

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Four weeks after the deadly terrorist attacks on Easter Sunday, life is still a long way from returning to normal. Living in the digital age, social media and messaging apps like Facebook, Instagram or Whatsapp will not let us move on. With constant updates on the government’s investigations into the attacks along with the viral […]

May 23, 2019

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Sri Lanka’s National Mobile Service Provider, Mobitel, walked away with five highly coveted awards at the prestigious ACEF Global Customer Engagement Forum, which took place recently at the Westin Hotel in Mumbai, India. The eminent panel of judges at the ACEF awards bestowed two Gold awards on Mobitel, in the Innovative Loyalty Program Category for […]

May 23, 2019

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Taking on the challenge of creating a greener Sri Lanka for future generations, the country’s fastest-growing life insurance provider, Softlogic Life, announced the launch of the ‘Api Thuru Mithuru’ sustainability project that aims to plant 100,000 trees. Utilizing specially-designed seeds in a special package, Softlogic Life’s aggressive replanting campaign aims to reverse the alarming damage […]

May 23, 2019

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The iconic Sri Lankan multinational, Hayleys PLC, recorded outstanding growth in revenue and operating profits in the financial year ended 31st March 2019 (FY18/19). The Group revenue expanded by 34% YoY to Rs. 219 bn while operating profit before interest increased by 40% YOY to Rs.15.9 bn. The Group Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and […]

May 23, 2019

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Runway-ready label Trendy Hub opened its flagship outlet on Galle Road adjoining Aloe Avenue with a private reception on Tuesday, 21 May. The opening was attended by clients, friends and well-wishers with one of cricket’s most fashionable men- Mahela Jayawardena- as guest of honour. Trendy Hub takes its name seriously. The collections here find their […]

May 22, 2019

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LACK OF AWARENESS AND TRUST ARE KEY BARRIERS TO CONVERSION OF USERS TO PLACING ORDERS AND MAKING PAYMENTS ONLINE. BASED ON THE AFTERACCESS SURVEYS RECENTLY LAUNCHED IN SRI LANKA BY REGIONAL ICT POLICY THINK-TANK, LIRNEASIA. Sri Lankans have high awareness of e-commerce platforms Sri Lankan internet users had the highest level of awareness of e-commerce […]

The Safe Labour Migration Campaign goes closer to the public

IIT CodeSprint 4.0 fuels entrepreneurial spirit of undergraduates

Global stocks gain as US eases Huawei restrictions

Crysbro’s close links with farmers help uplift country’s rural economy

Healthy Life Clinic looks to facilitate psychological recovery in aftermath of Easter attacks

Mobitel wins 3 Golds & 2 Silver awards at the ACEF Global Customer Engagement Forum Awards in India

Softlogic Life looks to plant a greener Sri Lanka through ‘Api Thuru Mithuru’ project

Hayleys revenue up 34% YoY to Rs 219 bn in FY 18/19.

Trendy Hub brings runway fashion to flagship store in Colpetty

High awareness, low use of e-commerce in Sri Lanka