April 2020 - Page 2 of 20 - Lanka Business News

April 29, 2020

Dr Nirmal De Silva (Entrepreneur, Consultant & Associate Professor in Business Administration) At the time of writing this article, we have completed 5 weeks of curfew and lockdown in Sri Lanka due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The overall economy has been impacted due to this pandemic with small businesses being hit the most. Initial forecasts […]

April 29, 2020

Says plans are in place to work with the Tri-Forces and Health Sector to offer optimum technological support to fight against the current pandemic As part of supporting the nation’s fight against COVID-19, Mobitel, Sri Lanka’s National Mobile Service Provider introduced the latest Body Cameras to Sri Lanka Police at an event held at the […]

April 29, 2020

Huawei, the innovative smartphone manufacturer, recently re-launched the Huawei Support App in a bid to offer a more convenient aftersales service to its valued customers. Huawei Support App is developed to diagnose and resolve smartphone issues, provide online support and remote repair services. This comes across as the most practical, suitable and most affordable solution […]

April 28, 2020

There’s an unprecedented level of uncertainty and even panic regarding the coronavirus pandemic and the impact it has on the industries that we operate in, and the world at large. Businesses worldwide are preparing for the worst — with the virus not showing any signs of slowing down — taking action to protect themselves and […]

April 28, 2020

GENEVA (ILO News) – Governments, together with social partners and other stakeholders, should use the COVID-19 crisis as a wake-up call to strengthen their social protection systems, says the International Labour Organization. An analysis shows that countries that have effective health and social protection systems in place and that provide universal coverage, are better equipped to protect […]

April 28, 2020

The clearance of cars at the Hambantota Port is slow, and the port is concerned that they would not meet the April 30th deadline for clearing imported vehicles. “No vehicles were cleared over the weekend, and the number cleared on Monday was 203 while port dues have been paid for 425 chassis, which we hope […]

April 28, 2020

Seylan Bank, the bank with a heart, has initiated a host of financial relief measures for all customers during these times of economic unpredictability. The Bank’s measures are fully compliant with regulations imposed by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka in light of the COVID-19 crisis and aim to ensure the financial health of its […]

April 28, 2020

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka Imposes Maximum Interest Rates on Pawning Advances of Licensed Banks The Central Bank of Sri Lanka observes that the current interest rates charged by licensed banks on pawning advances range from 12% – 17.5% per annum. Considering the necessity to provide relief to low income individuals who are pawning […]

April 28, 2020

Customers advised to minimise exposure even after COVID-19 related restrictions are eased The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has announced it is extending its self-registration facility for Online Banking and for opening ‘Flash’ Digital Accounts till further notice to enable customers to continue to practice safety precautions even after travel restrictions are relaxed by the government. […]

April 28, 2020

Transports nearly 100 tonnes of fish, fruit and vegetables in second half of April to markets in Europe, Middle East & Asia Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has helped Sri Lankan exporters despatch nearly 100 tonnes of local produce to markets in Europe, the Middle East and Asia over the past two weeks, […]

Restaurants, Cafes, Eateries, Pubs and Recreational Clubs in Sri Lanka – Potential Strategies and Focus Areas Post Covid-19

Mobitel empowers Sri Lanka Police with Hi-Tech Body Cameras

Huawei Focuses on User Convenience and Provide Revolutionary Services through Support App

Innovation in the Lockdown Era — A frugal approach

The COVID-19 crisis: A wake-up call to strengthen social protection systems

Clearing of Vehicles from Hambantota Port slow

Seylan Bank Customers Affected By COVID-19 to Benefit from Host of Relief Measures

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka Imposes Maximum Interest Rates on Pawning Advances

ComBank says simplified access to Online & Digital Banking to continue

Emirates SkyCargo supports Sri Lankan exporters’ supply chain