August 2021 - Page 8 of 40 - Lanka Business News

August 25, 2021

Reiterates importance of tech-innovation to ensure banks are resilient in the ‘new normal’ Calls for greater collaboration between banks across Asia Anticipates greater post-COVID economic integration across South Asia, APAC HNB’s Managing Director and CEO, Jonathan Alles, in his capacity as the Chairman of the prestigious Asian Bankers Association (ABA), the premier […]

August 25, 2021

Nowhere are the activities of West African coastal countries more manifest than in the registrations for Africa Oil Week 2021 in November JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, August 25, 2021/ — Hot on the heels of oil majors either exiting or cutting back their activities in West Africa, comes news of other players moving to […]

August 25, 2021

The AVCA Academy will play an instrumental role in catalysing investment into the asset class by deepening the capacity of African institutional investors LONDON, United Kingdom, August 25, 2021/ — To bolster economic and social growth in Africa, the African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA) (www.AVCA-africa.org) has announced the establishment of […]

August 25, 2021

Leading Sri Lankan apparel manufacturer Brandix recently donated essential medical equipment to the Kegalle District General Hospital, Mawanella General Hospital, and the Seeduwa Intermediate Care Centre to support the ongoing efforts towards the treatment of COVID-19 affected patients. An extension of the ‘Manusathkara’ CSR initiatives of the company, the contribution included 12 non-invasive […]

August 25, 2021

Despite the challenges of Covid-19, the Ghanaian economy avoided contraction in 2020 with modest growth of 0.3% LONDON, United Kingdom, August 25, 2021/ — The President of Ghana, H.E. Nana Akufo-Addo, will address international investors and businesses at Invest Africa’s (www.InvestAfrica.com) annual Africa Debate from 14th-16th September (https://bit.ly/3yfL05a) as part of his government’s […]

August 25, 2021

25 August 2021, Colombo: People’s Bank has joined hands with the Kandy Municipal Council to enable the citizens residing within the Council limits to conveniently pay their water bills using the LANKAQR network. This programme was ceremoniously launched at an event held at the Kandy Municipal Council with the participation of People’s Bank Chief Executive […]

August 25, 2021

There has been a shift in thinking among leadership in the sector over the past five years and there is a conscious effort to provide more opportunities for women DURBAN, South Africa, August 25, 2021/ — By Lizelle Strydom, MD, CareerBox. This year marks the 65th anniversary of the Women’s March in South Africa; while […]

August 25, 2021

Financing challenges are not unique to Sonangol, especially as the entire sector emerges from a post COVID-19 slump in 2020 LUANDA, Angola, August 25, 2021/ — Angola’s National Oil Company (NOC) Sonangol has responded to the changing global financial landscape by accelerating its restructuring program and exploring new financial solutions that meet the requirements of […]

August 25, 2021

Sri Lankan Water Pump consumers were delighted to have a new manufacturer in the market 40 years ago where they enjoyed a choice of selecting a new brand named “SOLEX”, the name entrusted with Water Pumps, that covered the full array of Water Systems including domestic, agricultural and industrial sectors. Over the […]

August 25, 2021

Confers awards for ‘Best SME Bank’ in Sri Lanka and ‘Best Foreign Bank’ in Bangladesh in 2021 The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been declared the ‘Best SME Bank’ in Sri Lanka and the ‘Best Foreign Bank’ in Bangladesh in 2021 by the UK-based Global Business Outlook (GBO) magazine which recognises and rewards excellence […]

HNB MD/CEO Jonathan Alles inaugurates 37th Asian Bankers Association Conference

West African coastal nations move to join region’s oil ‘Big Time’

One-of-a-kind Private Capital Academy Set Up to help Boost Economic Growth in Africa

Brandix donates essential medical equipment to support treatment of COVID-19 patients across communities

The President of Ghana, H.E. Nana Akufo-Addo, and key Ministers set to address international investors at The Africa Debate 2021

People’s Bank joins hands with the Kandy Municipal Council to launch water bill payment facility using LANKAQR

How the BPO Sector is Giving African Women a Platform to Grow (By Lizelle Strydom)

Angola’s SONANGOL Accelerates Divestment and Explores Novel Financing Solutions in Response to Energy Transition

“Unico” Water Pumps by Solex Group Celebrates 15 Years in Business

UK’s ‘Global Business Outlook’ honours ComBank Sri Lanka and Bangladesh