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Sinetcom and Sophos empower partners to deliver cybersecurity expertise at Boot Camp
IN a strategic move to elevate its partner networks' technical capability and consultative strength, Sinetcom, in partnership with global cybersecurity leader Sophos, hosted a focused Partner Boot Camp on 13 and 14 June at the Suriya Resort, Waikkal.
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July 14, 2025
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MMA-SLAP Round Table 2025 Conference and Hidden Gems Awards
THE Round Table 2025 Conference and the Hidden Gems Awards, organised by the Mumbai Mudrak Sangh (MMS) in association with the Sri Lanka Association of Printers (SLAP), was held at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo on 10 and 11 July.
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July 14, 2025
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Expertise France boosts access to sustainable finance in Sri Lanka
Empowering Sri Lanka's Green Transition through sustainable finance
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July 14, 2025
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Driving the strong economic relationship between Sri Lanka and France
Understanding the evolving economic factors
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July 14, 2025
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Acentura to hold 3rd digital transformation workshop for manufacturing companies in EPZ
ACENTURA, a technology solutions provider has announced its third digital transformation workshop at Biyagama EPZ following insightful events at the Seethawaka and Katunayake BOI zones.
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July 14, 2025
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UK High Commissioner Nimal Senadheera meets Commonwealth Secretary-General
SRI Lankan High Commissioner to the UK Nimal Senadheera called on Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey at Marlborough House on 10 July to discuss ongoing collaboration and shared priorities.
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July 14, 2025
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Sri Lanka-France ties strengthen with € 540 m trade, port security, and tourism boost
FOLLOWING a year marked by €540 million in bilateral trade and $485 million in French investment, France is seeking deeper engagement with Sri Lanka by expanding its tourism ties, supporting maritime security, and reinforcing regional cooperation, said French Ambassador Rémi Lambert recently.
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July 14, 2025
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France and Sri Lanka united for a healthier environment: a cooperation project supported by AFD to measure air quality in Colombo
In a global context where air quality has become a necessity for public health and environmental protection, an innovative on public environment project has been launched in Colombo in September 2023.
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July 14, 2025
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Fostering France Sri Lanka cooperation in agriculture sector
Shaping a sustainable diary sector
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July 14, 2025
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Empowering through innovation: A digital lifeline for visually impaired youth
JCI Colombo Central and EFC launch English language communication skills and ICT training for visually impaired youth
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July 14, 2025
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Rubber products...
The Association highlighted that Sri Lanka’s tyre exports face a significant threat from the new 30% US tariff. Vietnam currently faces only a 20% tariff, while India’s rate is yet to be finalised.
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July 14, 2025
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Govt. assures CEB trade unions on employee rights, public ownership
Energy Minister Eng. Kumara Jayakody meets 42 trade unions to discuss draft Bill and provide feedback Assures restructuring will protect staff privileges Unions welcome dialogue, commend Govt-s stance on public ownership Pledge boost for reforms that ensure transparency, protect their rights; extend support for inclusive restructuring process
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July 14, 2025
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Ireland's Curtis sets record with 5 wickets off 5 balls
IRELAND international Curtis Campher said his Munster Reds teammates were \"in shock\" as he became the first male cricketer to take five wickets from five balls in a professional game.
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July 14, 2025
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Celebrating 200 years of coffee: Sri Lanka Coffee Festival returns to highlands for fourth edition
THE Department of Export Agriculture (DEA), in collaboration with Australia’s Market Development Facility (MDF), and the Lanka Coffee Association (LCA), successfully hosted the fourth-annual Sri Lanka Coffee Festival on 8 and 9 July in Kandy.
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July 14, 2025
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Oman Air joins oneworld Alliance
ONEWORLD on 30 June welcomed Oman Air as its 15th member airline. As the flag carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, Oman Air strengthens the alliance’s presence across the Middle East and unlocks new opportunities for global travel.
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July 14, 2025
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ComBank wins six top honours at Asian Banking and Finance Awards 2025
THE Commercial Bank of Ceylon has reaffirmed its leadership in Sri Lanka's banking sector with a stellar performance at the Asian Banking and Finance (ABF) Awards 2025, winning six prestigious accolades across the Retail, Wholesale, and Corporate and Investment Banking categories.
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July 14, 2025
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A tribute to late Rienzie Wijetilleke
A tribute to the late Rienzie Wijetilleke, a man who left an indelible mark on the banking sector. When he took over as the Managing Director of Hatton National Bank in the late 1980s, he revolutionised the banking industry. I was working at the Nuwara Eliya branch at that time, where most of our banking activities were centred on trade, small industries, and agriculture.
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July 14, 2025
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My View issues 750th piece when Trump enforces unilaterally 30% tariff on Sri Lanka
WITH this 750th piece, My View completes fourteen and a half years of unbeaten record. First appearing in January 2011,1 it has been published as an opinion column on every Monday, and if Monday is a holiday, the next working day. It is meant for those who are not conversant with economics and not for professional economists, though there are some belonging to this latter category being its regular readers.
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July 14, 2025
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Sandesh Jayawickrama to lead Havies
HAVELOCK Sports Club, affectionately known as the 'Park Club,' has long been a powerhouse in Sri Lanka's rugby landscape, producing generations of talented players and inspiring a distinctive brand of fast-paced, attacking rugby.
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July 14, 2025
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Workers' remittances remain robust
SRI Lanka's workers' remittances remain robust, with the June inflow surging to $ 635.7 million, marking the highest since 2016.
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July 14, 2025
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CBSL kicks off 'Anti-Pyramid National Awareness Week'
THE Financial Consumer Relations Department of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) will launch the 'Anti-Pyramid National Awareness Week' from 14 to 18 July, under the theme \"Pyramid is a trap - don't get into the wrong track.
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July 14, 2025
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SriLankan Cargo named finalist for Airline of the Year – Asia at World Air Cargo Awards
SRILANKAN Airlines, was named a finalist for Airline of the Year – Asia at the prestigious World Air Cargo Awards 2025, held recently at the air cargo Europe trade fair in Messe München, Munich, Germany.
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July 14, 2025
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Amana Bank expands to Matara district with Self Banking Centre in Galbokka, Weligama
AMANA Bank recently expanded its people-friendly banking model to the Matara district with the opening of its 35th Self Banking Centre in Galbokka, Weligama, marking another milestone in the bank’s commitment to providing accessible and convenient banking services across the country.
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July 14, 2025
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Apparel sector must innovate and diversify
THE recent decision by the United States to impose a steep 30% tariff on all imports has once again exposed the vulnerability of the garment industry.
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July 14, 2025
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Reflections on “Rhythm of the Guitar”: Clarence as a classic “start-up”
ONE of my recent movie sensations surely was “Rhythm of the Guitar.” For me it was like a Sri Lankan “Mamma Mia,” the well-loved romantic movie. It has rekindled the reminiscences of the Sri Lankan “King of Pop,” Clarence Wijewardena. Today’s column is not a conventional movie review but a concentration on Clarence as a great “startup” from a managerial perspective.
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July 14, 2025
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Bangladesh outplay Sri Lanka in second T201 to level series
Bowls out SL for lowest total at home - 94
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July 14, 2025
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Edible oil specialist Venkadeshwara Agro Industry plans CSE listing
IPO planned in Q4 2025 to raise Rs. 800 m to Rs. 1 b Northern Province based firm operates one of the largest edible oil manufacturing and solvent extraction plants in Sri Lanka, with 17,000 tons annual oil refining capacity and 30,000 tons solvent extraction capacity Recipient of Rs. 100 m Grant under World Bank Sri Lanka Agriculture Sector Modernisation Project
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July 14, 2025
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FITIS urges Lankan firms' participation at ASOCIO Digital Summit in Nov.
GLOBALLY recognised and prestigious ASOCIO Digital Summit 2025 themed “Artificial Intelligence shaping digital Asia” and annual awards presentation ceremony will take place on 11 November this year (2025) in Taipei, Taiwan.
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July 14, 2025
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Matthew Duckworth appointed Australia's new High Commissioner to Sri Lanka
AUSTRALIAN Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has announced the appointment of Matthew Duckworth as the country’s next High Commissioner to Sri Lanka.
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July 14, 2025
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FitsAir strengthens regional network with daily Dhaka service
IN response to strong demand and growing trade and tourism ties between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, FitsAir has announced that its Colombo-Dhaka service will operate daily from 18 August 2025.
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