February 14, 2024
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7min
Mr. Heshana Kuruppu, the newly elected President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), who recently assumed office as the 27th President of the National Body of Accountants, outlined a visionary roadmap for the next two years. Focused on the core values of Collaboration, Excellence, Nurturing, and Integrity, and under […]

January 9, 2024
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3min
Norfolk Foods (Pvt) Ltd., a pioneer in the food production industry, has announced the appointment of Ms. Ameena Mariam Ziauddin as the new President (MD) effective January 2024. Ms. Ziauddin, the former Deputy Managing Director with an accomplished academic and professional background, will succeed the company’s founder and former Managing Director, Mr. Mohamed Ziauddin, who […]

January 4, 2024
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3min
03rd January 2024: Mr. Heshana Kuruppu, a distinguished Sri Lankan Chartered Accountant and the President-Elect of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), has been elected as the new President of the South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) for the year 2024. His appointment takes effect on 01st January 2024, initiating […]

December 4, 2023
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5min
      John Keells Properties, the country’s largest developer, has played a pivotal role in shaping Sri Lankan real estate, delivering notable successes such as The Emperor, The Monarch, 7th Sense, OnThree20, TRI-ZEN, including their latest VIMAN project, and Cinnamon Life, hailed as the largest private sector investment in Sri Lanka. According to Nayana […]

November 3, 2023
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6min
      Mr. Brian McEnery, Managing Partner of BDO Ireland and a former Global President of ACCA, recently shared valuable insights and perspectives that shed light on pivotal issues affecting Sri Lanka’s banking sector, sovereign debt management, and overall economic stability. Drawing from his extensive interactions with financial institutions and regulatory bodies, Mr. McEnery’s […]

August 18, 2023
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4min
      The Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA), the apex body for the gem and jewellery industry, officially recognized by the Sri Lankan Government, commends His Excellency President Ranil Wickremesinghe for his recent endorsement of the pivotal role played by the gem and jewellery sector in the national economy. The SLGJA expresses […]

August 11, 2023
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5min
      The International Trade Centre (ITC), in partnership with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ Sri Lanka) proudly unveiled a transformative suite of digital platforms poised to revolutionize the landscape for Sri Lankan SMEs engaged in international trade. The platforms were officially launched by His Excellency, President Ranil Wickremesinghe at an event […]

July 25, 2023
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5min
      During a recent visit to Sri Lanka, Joseph Owolabi, the Global President of ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), and the CEO of Rubicola Consulting, a highly regarded green finance advisory firm, showcased ACCA’s unwavering commitment to fostering sustainability and supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Joseph’s professional background include […]

July 4, 2023
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6min
      The Lankan Angel Network (LAN), the country’s largest network of angel investors, recently held an Investors Night, where members and other potential investors were updated on what’s happening locally, and globally, in the startup ecosystem. Held in association with LAN’s ecosystem partner Ford Foundation, the LAN Investors Night was also the setting […]


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