Interbrand in association with the Daily FT will celebrate International Women's Day (IWD) 2023, focusing on the themes DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality and #EmbraceEquity, at a gala forum on 7th April at the Oak Room of Cinnamon Grand Colombo, commencing 7 p.m. Interbrand is the world's leading…
The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (People's Liberation Front) led Jathika Jana Balawegaya (National Peoples Power) has gone to courts seeking elections to local government bodies. A fundamental rights petition was filed in the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka by Parliamentarian Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, former MP Sunil Hadunneththi and National Peoples Power…
Mushfiqur Rahim made a 60-ball hundred, getting to the landmark on the final ball of the innings, in the second ODI against Ireland in Sylhet. Rahim's hundred came from No. 6 after he walked in to bat in the 34th over of the innings. The wicketkeeper-batter remained unbeaten on 100*…
Aviraté this week announced its revamp with the launch of its Timeless Woman concept; a series of collections aimed at celebrating the brand's new direction as a womenswear fashion house that celebrates age-inclusive timeless elegance with style and flair that is both luxurious and affordable. The newly relaunched Aviraté is…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) denied it had recommended the postponement of local elections in Sri Lanka. 'The IMF does not intervene in any country's electoral governance process. In the case of Sri Lanka, polls are a matter for the Government and people. IMF never recommended postponing local elections,' IMF…
WASHINGTON, AFP: The US banking sector is 'stabilising' after the recent failures of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank rattled the industry, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will tell a summit Tuesday, according to prepared remarks. The collapses caused a crisis of confidence, with many customers of similarly sized banks…
DIMO, a leading diversified conglomerate in Sri Lanka, was recognised as the Overall Runner Up as well as the Winner in the Conglomerates and Diversified category at the prestigious ACCA Sri Lanka Sustainability Reporting Awards 2022. DIMO Group CEO Gahanath Pandithage shared his thoughts on the win: 'This is a…
HSBC Sri Lanka was recognised for its outstanding commitment and support rendered towards creating a safer and more resilient Sri Lanka at the Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management 10th Anniversary Forum held in Tokyo, Japan. The certificate of appreciation was officially handed over to HSBC Sri Lanka and Maldives…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Monday that Sri Lanka will be the first country in Asia to undergo a governance diagnostic exercise by the multilateral lender as part of the $ 2.9 billion Extended Fund Facility support program. The objective of the diagnostic study is to examine the…
Three new crude oil suppliers are to be introduced to the Sri Lankan market in the next two weeks according to Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekara. Speaking in parliament yesterday the Minister also hinted at a possible fuel price reduction in the coming days and said the Government…