October 31, 2024
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Transforming Conflict into Opportunity for a Thriving Future In a world increasingly fragmented by geopolitical conflict, Sri Lanka has a remarkable opportunity to establish itself as a sanctuary for global talent and displaced professionals. Spanning over 65,000 square kilometers with a GDP of $74 billion at present, this island nation can strategically leverage its location […]

October 31, 2024
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Colombo, Sri Lanka, November 2024 – Thilan Wijesinghe (investment banker and owner of TWC group and pioneer of PPPs in Sri Lanka) joins Mahindra Ideal Finance Limited (MIFL) as an Independent Non-Executive Director. MIFL is a joint venture between Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd (Mahindra Finance) of India and Ideal Motors of Sri Lanka. […]

October 31, 2024
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31st October 2024: AIA Insurance and its long-standing bancassurance partner, National Development Bank (NDB), have been honoured with the ‘Bank Partner of the Year’ award at the 9th Asia Trusted Life Agents & Advisers Awards 2024. This prestigious accolade marks the first time a Sri Lankan entity has won this international award, making it a […]

October 31, 2024
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Kelani Valley Plantations PLC (KVPL), one of Sri Lanka’s leading Regional Plantation Company and a part of Hayleys Plantations sector, has been awarded the Gold Award in the Plantations category at the prestigious SLITAD People Development Awards 2023/24. Held at Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo, the SLITAD Awards brought together and celebrated organisations championing HRD practices […]

October 31, 2024
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – October 24, 2024 – In recognition of his unwavering dedication, service to the community, and remarkable contributions to the betterment of society, his country, and the region through intellectual and social growth, Kandeban Balendran has been awarded the Outstanding Volunteer Leadership Award—one of the highest honors presented by the Harvard Alumni Association […]

October 31, 2024
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Wins 03 Gold and 02 Silver awards for Softlogic Life’s ‘Legends’ and ‘Christmas Tree of Hope’ campaigns 30 October, 2024: Adding another set of industry mettle to its portfolio, New Media Solutions (NMS), a leading player in homegrown media, brand communications, and public relations, won 06 awards at the SLIM DIGIS, including the coveted Grand […]


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