Since the first Australian High Commissioner arrived in Ceylon on 29 April 1947, the partnership between our two island nations has flourished. I was delighted to become the 17th High Commissioner to Sri Lanka in August last year during the 75th anniversary of our diplomatic ties.
The Launch of Architect 2023 - The 41st Architects, Work & Trade Exhibition & the Felicitation of Sponsors of Architect 2022 was held recently at the Grand Ballroom, Hotel Galadari, Colombo.
It was two years into the new millennium and Internet based services were gaining rapid momentum worldwide. Meanwhile, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) was getting ready to put a huge step forward, unveiling a new era in domestic banking. It was the beginning of a two-decade-long journey that revolutionized the Sri Lankan financial ecosystem from the bottom to the top.
It was two years into the new millennium and Internet based services were gaining rapid momentum worldwide. Meanwhile, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) was getting ready to put a huge step forward, unveiling a new era in domestic banking.
Strengthening its leadership team, Lahiru Ariyaratne has been appointed as the Chief Growth Officer of the CAL Group & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Capital Alliance Securities (Private) Limited.
Housing the largest network of corporates under one roof including the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), the World Trade Center, Colombo recently collaborated with the Rotary District 3220
Toyota Lanka Private Limited, the national distributor of Toyota products commemorated the 70 years of Japan – Sri Lanka diplomatic relations by ceremoniously inaugurating the state of the art fulfillment
Digibrush, a leading independent digital agency in Sri Lanka, established its position in the industry once again at the SLIM DIGIS 2.2 Awards, landing among the most awarded agencies at the event for the second consecutive year. The SLIM DIGIS 2.2, hosted by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), recognizes and awards the most innovative, impactful, and unique marketing endeavors employing digital media in the country.
It’s that time of year again. The Ride for Ceylon planning team are busy executing the finer points for the 2023 ride. Ride4Ceylon is the fundraising branch of the U.K. based charity Friends of Manipay Hospital. Initially set up by brothers, Prof Jayantha & Anandan Arnold, the charity is now one of the largest charity cycling rides in South East Asia. The 2023 ride has already been oversubscribed and that’s before the official registration date.
On the occasion of the birthday anniversary of His Majesty the Late King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great, Thai National Day, and Thai Father’s Day, 5 December 2022, the Royal Thai Embassy in Colombo would like to invite all parties in Sri Lanka to join us in commemorating the magnanimousness (great work and devotion) of King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great who has been a unifying force for all Thais and whose initiatives have rendered innumerable benef
President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena have applauded the role the Malays have played and continue to perform in the country as part of their congratulatory messages in the ‘Malays of Sri Lanka’.
The event to launch the Incubator Space at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura took place on the 21st of November 2022; with the students and faculty coming together to create an immersive and vibrant experience highlighting their experience and learnings through the “Incubator Space for Promoting Information Right and Freedom of Expression” (InSPIRE) Project.
The 15th China-South Asia Business Forum was held during November 19th-21st in Kunming, China. Representatives from business communities of Asian countries including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan attended and delivered video speeches at the forum, calling for bolstering cooperation between their countries and China in economy and trade.
Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC continues its partnership with popular online shopping hub, Daraz.lk to provide credit card and, for the first time, debit card offers for the much-awaited Daraz 11.11 Sale 2022.
Daraz, the leading e-commerce platform in Sri Lanka, is all prepped for the 11.11 Biggest Sale with some incredible deals up for grabs. Customers can anticipate the greatest selection of genuine products from a wide range of categories at an unbelievable 85 percent discount and a guaranteed 14-day return policy. With up to 40-month instalment plans and an additional 10 percent discount on selected bank card payments, this year’s Daraz 11.11 Bigge
Every year on the 29th of October, Turkish Nation at home and around the world celebrate a significant date in the Turkish calendar, a date that gives us immense pride and honour. It is the day that recognized the Turkish parliament, formally proclaiming the establishment of the Republic of Türkiye.
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