(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – The Cabinet Subcommittee on Economic Management headed by the Prime has decided to import 100,000 metric tonnes of rice monthly until the next Sinhala and Tamil New year.
"Rice imports allowed upto next April"Category: BUSINESS
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –CEO of Doha Bank, Dr. R. Seetharaman called on President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday (Dec. 12) at the Official Residence of the President.
"CEO of Doha Bank called on President"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –As part of its ongoing support for Code.org’sHour of Code,Microsoft conducteda hour of code event at Temple Trees, with 200 students from all parts of Sri Lanka toencourage Sri Lankan youth to try and pursue computer science and get future ready.
"Microsoft Celebrates Hour of Codeto Build Future Ready Generations in Sri Lanka"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The ‘Entrepreneur of the Year award 2017’, award ceremony organized annually by the Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry to give due recognition to the Sri Lankan entrepreneurs who excel in their fields, was held under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena at the BMICH, yesterday (11).
"Entrepreneur of the Year award 2017 under President’s patronage"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –According to the latest data released by the Export Development Board (EDB), Merchandise export earnings recorded USD 9.5 billion for the eight months to October this year, showing substantial increases compared to USD 8.6 billion last year. Estimates in the services exports sector suggest an overall growth of 5.9% during the first eight months of the year, bringing total exports to USD 12.5 billion.
"Recorded USD 12.5 Bn export earnings in first eight months"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today celebrates its first birthday. In just 12 months, the start-up has made 12 major announcements including the introduction ofeleven new devices, and global partnerships with industry heavyweights such as ZEISS. Throughout this fast-paced period, the home of Nokia phones has been guided and motivated by the enthusiasm of its rapidly expanding fan base.
"HMD Global celebrates one year as the new home of Nokia phones"
Microsoft and SAP Join Forces to Give Customers a Trusted Path to Digital Transformation in the Cloud
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – Microsoft Corp. and SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) on Monday announced integrated offerings to provide enterprise customers with a clear road map to confidently drive more business innovation in the cloud. In a bold show of commitment, the two companies also announced they will be deploying each other’s cloud solutions internally.
"Microsoft and SAP Join Forces to Give Customers a Trusted Path to Digital Transformation in the Cloud"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Dell announced the launch of the new Inspiron 7000 notebook with the latest 8thGeneration Intel Core processors.
"Dell Launches Stylish and Powerful Inspiron 7000 laptop in Sri Lanka"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – “As Sri Lanka needs to build its foreign earnings, the role of the apparel industry is more important than ever. The government has taken steps to create the enabling environment for further export growth – and it is my wish to see numerous other industries breaking into export markets with the same success as the apparel sector”, so said Minister of Finance and Mass Media Mangala Samaraweera at the Annual General Meeting…
"“Government creates environment for export growth” – Finance Minister"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – The external sector performance was driven by a double digit growth in exports (year-on-year) in September 2017, surpassing the USD 1 billion mark of monthly exports for the third consecutive month. However, the trade deficit expanded with higher imports of fuel and rice during the month.
"Exports surpass USD 1 Bn again"