ECONOMIC IMPACT – COVID 19 Archives - Page 6 of 12

August 12, 2020

In Sri Lanka the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) consist of over one million enterprises providing employment to 2.25 million people. With the Covid-19 pandemic continuing to impact the economy, for many acutely vulnerable small businesses, the need to adapt and respond to challenges has fostered resilience during these difficult times. European Union Delegation […]

August 12, 2020

Maliban, Sri Lanka’s pioneering biscuit manufacturer, recently partnered with the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) to cultivate a risk-mitigating culture among selected schools to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic within the school environment. Maliban’s partnership with the SLRCS is yet another fragment of the organization’s many initiatives to help the community in […]

August 5, 2020

With the rapid global spread of Coronavirus causing widespread panic among the common people who are particularly scared of transmissions from surfaces to humans, has lead to most people being wary of using currency notes as they fear that notes maybe contaminated even if people are following Coronavirus safety measures. This comes in the wake of […]

August 1, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the daily routine of individuals across the globe as they emerge slowly from a lengthy quarantine. The time spent at home and the work from home culture emerging during this period of self-isolation has made a permanent impact on housing needs and wants. Commenting on the design trends of the […]

July 27, 2020

The 19th SLIM Brand Excellence Awards, the only awards ceremony that recognizes brands for their performance, will be held in November this year, under the theme ‘Survive the Odds’. This year’s awards are a clarion call for brands and brand custodians to come forward and present their stories of progress and resilience in times of […]

July 25, 2020

Microsoft recently announced a new global skills initiative aimed at bringing more digital skills to 25 million people worldwide by the end of the year. The announcement comes in response to the global economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, the pandemic has put close to 75 million people out of work. With […]

July 23, 2020

Debt moratoriums provided to over 65,000 individuals and enterprises 9.5 billion approved at 4% interest via CBSL relief schemes Establishes Rs. 5 billion HNB COVID relief fund in support of local enterprises Recognized as the highest ranked private sector bank in the Banker Top 1000 Building on efforts to finance a grassroots revival of the […]

July 21, 2020

Catering to the rapidly increasing demand for digital payment solutions Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank HNB PLC and Lanka IOC PLC, a top-ranked listed energy company launched phase 1 of contactless payment options via the Solo Digital Payment App by HNB at 41 Lanka IOC Petrol Sheds across the island with phase 2 set […]

July 19, 2020

Tuesday, 14th July 2020, Ragama: A staff member who recently joined Melsta Hospitals – Ragama has tested positive for Covid-19, and is currently being treated at a government hospital. In light of these circumstances, Melsta Hospitals – Ragama has been actively taking all the necessary preventive and precautionary measures, under the close guidance of the […]

July 13, 2020

Irrespective of size, sector or country, the economic and social impact of the pandemic has expanded, and challenges are growing for business and the accountancy profession, reveals ACCA’s Covid-19 global survey ‘The Road to Recovery’. Following March 2020’s original report, three months on the picture now crystalises many key issues that need to be addressed […]

Webinar on ‘Growing Resilient Businesses’ presents micro, small and medium enterprises thriving and adapting despite Covid-19

Maliban partners with Red Cross Society to protect school children from COVID-19 pandemic

Student designs a currency sanitizing machine to prevent the spread of Covid 19

How COVID-19 is changing interior and architectural design trends of 2020

The Restart of SLIM Brand Excellence Invites Brands to share their stories of perseverance.

Microsoft to help 25 million people worldwide acquire new digital skills needed for the COVID-19 economy

HNB ramps up COVID relief with extension of over Rs. 350 Bn in loan moratoriums

HNB – Lanka IOC joins hand to launch Solo contactless payment option at Lanka IOC stations

Melsta Hospitals – Ragama makes adjustments to its operation after staff member tests positive for Covid-19

ACCA’s Covid-19 global survey “ The Road to Recovery”