ECONOMIC IMPACT – COVID 19 Archives - Page 8 of 12

June 4, 2020

The novel coronavirus pandemic has forced educators to drastically rethink how we teach. Immediately after cases were identified in March, schools and universities were among the very first institutions to be closed down. Since then, educators at all levels from primary to secondary to tertiary education, have been thrust into the deep end. Like their […]

June 3, 2020

Standard Chartered announced today that MAS Intimates (Pvt) Ltd., a division of MAS Holdings, became the first company in South Asia to complete a drawdown under the Bank’s USD1 billion COVID-19 financing commitment. The Bank extended a USD11 million loan to Sri Lanka-based MAS Intimates to facilitate the purchase of raw materials for the production […]

June 2, 2020

Fulfilling its ongoing commitment to its communities and other stakeholders, the John Keells Group has been playing an active role in combating the COVID-19 pandemic in Sri Lanka from the beginning of the lockdown in Sri Lanka. The largest conglomerate in Sri Lanka, through its CSR entity, John Keells Foundation, as well as different Group […]

June 1, 2020

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May 28, 2020

Sunshine Foundation for Good, the corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of the diversified conglomerate Sunshine Holdings, recently donated 12 fully-equipped Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds worth Rs. 7 million to the Ministry of Health. Sunshine will work closely with the Ministry to place these new beds in the ICUs of COVID-19 reference hospitals located throughout […]

May 28, 2020

Seylan staff contribute a days’ salary Seylan Bank, the Bank with a Heart, has extended its support towards constructing a fully equipped Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Colombo East Base Hospital – a major service provider in the treatment of COVID-19 patients. The new ICU serves to enhance the Hospital’s capacity to secure the […]

May 28, 2020

People’s Bank has tied up with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) to provide a special COVID-19 relief loan scheme to members of CA Sri Lanka whose revenue has been negatively affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signifying the partnership was signed and exchanged by […]

May 14, 2020

Staff donates a day’s pay towards relief efforts As the world battles with the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Seylan Bank in a joint initiative with its staff members have supported the Sri Lankan community with several initiatives to combat the impact of the pandemic. On Monday, the 4th of May, the Bank handed […]

May 14, 2020

True to its calling as a responsible professional organization, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) has taken the lead to help professional accountants including Chartered Accountants navigate through the ongoing turbulent times as a result of the COVID-19 global pandemic. In fulfilling its duty as the National Body of Professional […]

May 4, 2020

Huawei, the global leading ICT solution provider, stepped up efforts and pledged support to Sri Lanka to fight against the Corona Virus epidemic through a donation of a range of cutting-edge ICT solutions. Accordingly, 5 Sets of Huawei high definition video conference systems were provided to help government sector to make decisions with less risk […]

IgniterSpace facilitates discussion on the future of learning in Sri Lanka

Standard Chartered Sri Lanka supports MAS Intimates’ combat against COVID-19

John Keells Group supports Sri Lanka’s battle against COVID-19

SLT Rainbowpages.lk brings the ‘Power of True Local Search’ to boost businesses in the post Covid-19 era

Sunshine Foundation for Good donates 12 ICU beds worth Rs.7 mn to aid battle against COVID-19

Seylan Bank supports the Nation through construction of an ICU ward at the Colombo East Base Hospital

People’s Bank joins hands with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka to introduce a special relief loan scheme for their COVID-19 affected members

Seylan Bank’s Contribution Towards the Fight Against COVID-19 Reaches Rs. 20 Million

CA Sri Lanka steps up to help Chartered Accountants navigate through COVID-19 challenges

Huawei pledges ICT support for Sri Lanka to fight against COVID-19