July 2021 - Page 14 of 34 - Lanka Business News

July 20, 2021

July 20, 2021—IFC has appointed Hector Gomez Ang as Regional Director for South Asia. Based in New Delhi, he will play a critical role in boosting IFC’s investments in the region, as it looks to recover from the severe impacts of COVID-19. In taking on the new role, Gomez Ang said the […]

July 19, 2021

Futureproof design for business flexibility, combining work, wellness, and social lifestyle GRAND BAIE, Mauritius, July 19, 2021/ — Exciting premier mixed-use development in Mauritius, set to become Grand Baie’s most prestigious office address; Futureproof design for business flexibility, combining work, wellness, and social lifestyle; Considered spaces placing well-being and efficiencies at the forefront […]

July 19, 2021

Participants said India and Africa should boost efforts to improve access to medicines, including vaccines and other essential drugs to tackle Covid-19 and future pandemics ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, July 19, 2021/ — The Covid-19 pandemic has provided the impetus for a stronger partnership between India and Africa with potential benefits to both […]

July 19, 2021

Colombo, Tuesday 20th July 2021: In an effort to grow Zoom Video Communication Inc.’s presence in Sri Lanka and the Maldives, pioneering information technology company Finetech Consultancy (Pvt) Ltd (FCPL), teamed up with the leading video communications provider to offer a seamless communications and collaboration experience for users and businesses in the island […]

July 19, 2021

Recent research has alluded to emerging evidence that a better ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) score translates to about a 10% lower cost of capital, as the risks that affect a business are reduced. While this is a global phenomenon, it’s becoming increasingly relevant to Sri Lankan corporates as well given their […]

July 19, 2021

XXX 2021, Colombo: JAT Holdings, Sri Lanka’s trusted industry leader in finishing and furnishing, will commence its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the 20th of July. The much anticipated IPO will enable investors to indulge in a plethora of benefits by investing in one of Sri Lanka’s leading conglomerate brands in wood coatings and paint. […]

July 19, 2021

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has announced that its website, now an indispensable tool for millions of customers and information seekers, has been re-launched as a trilingual resource, with a series of cutting-edge enhancements. The new and enhanced Commercial Bank corporate website has been launched with access to content in English, Sinhala […]

July 19, 2021

Spexbay, Sri Lanka’s first-ever online optical store, has expanded its islandwide network once again by opening a branch in Kiribathgoda. The new branch, conveniently located at No. 252, New Kandy Road, Kiribathgoda, will cater to the growing population in this fast-expanding suburb of the city of Colombo. Due to the pandemic situation […]

July 19, 2021

On Emirates SkyCargo’s modern and efficient Boeing 777 freighter aircraft capable of transporting around 100 tonnes of cargo per flight, it takes only eight flights to move 247 horses in 131 specially designed horse stalls, 59 grooms to look after the horses, 100 tonnes of special equipment and most importantly 20 tonnes […]

July 19, 2021

The Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2021 (SLIF 2021) was organised by the Board of Investment, the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and the Colombo Stock Exchange of Sri Lanka. The aim of this forum was to facilitate trade and investment between foreign investors, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) project promoters and listed corporates. The […]

IFC to Focus on COVID and Climate Finance to Help South Asia’s Post-COVID Economic Recovery Efforts: IFC’s New Regional Director

US$31 Million “The Precinct” to Revolutionise the Way Businesses Work and Connect

Close partnership between India and Africa could improve the welfare of 2.5 billion people post Covid-19, participants at 2021 Indo-Africa business conclave say

Finetech Consultancy Teams Up with Zoom to Bring Industry-leading Video Communications Platform to Sri Lanka and the Maldives

ACCA outlines how ESG will play an important role in businesses sustenance and investor confidence

JAT Holdings IPO to commence this week

ComBank re-launches www.combank.lk with tri-lingual content & other enhancements

Spexbay opens latest branch in Kiribathgoda

How many flights does it take to transport 247 horses from Liege to Tokyo?

AmCham Sri Lanka highlights Sri Lanka’s ‘People, Passion & Professionalism’ at the SLIF 2021