October 22, 2024
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4min
As the world unites in October 2024 for World Mental Health Month, the global theme this year, “It’s Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace,” calls attention to the importance of fostering mental wellbeing in professional environments. As a thought leader in this space, Great Place To Work® is dedicated to highlighting the critical […]

July 17, 2024
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5min
The American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) held its July Luncheon titled “Driving Financial Inclusion for Smart Bangladesh” on 02 July 2024 Tuesday, at the Westin Dhaka. Ms. Waseqa Ayesha Khan, M.P, Honorable State Minister, Finance Division, Ministry of Finance, graced the event as the Guest of Honor and Mr. Syed Ershad Ahmed, President […]

March 20, 2024
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5min
Colombo, 19th March 2024 – In commemoration of International Women’s Day, the American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka (AmCham Sri Lanka) hosted a successful forum titled “Reclaim Wellness: Redefine Success” on 1st March 2024 at the Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo. The event, promoting the tag line “Empowered People Ask for Help” addressed the critical rising […]

February 28, 2024
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3min
The American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) held a discussion on Draft National Logistics Policy on 20 February 2024 at the Westin Hotel, Dhaka. Mr. Syed Ershad Ahmed, President – AmCham chaired the session. Mr. Kabir Ahmed, President, Bangladesh Freight Forwarders Association (BAFFA), Dr. M. Masrur Reaz, Chairman, Policy Exchange of Bangladesh, Mr. Mohiuddin […]

February 15, 2024
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8min
AmCham Sri Lanka’s annual CxO Forum: Unlocking 2024, powered by HSBC, was held on January 31, 2024, at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo. The half-day symposium comprised four cohesive sessions aimed at equipping members and organizations with global, local, and regional macro and microeconomic insights and inspiring and empowering transformative leadership through turbulent times.     Welcoming […]

November 3, 2023
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      Shippers Academy, AmCham, JAAF hold forum to highlight importance of labor law reforms to increase competitiveness Stakeholders emphasise flexible work hours, restructuring costs of vital importance to sustain apparel industry Ministry of Labour states increasing female workforce participation remains key objective 3rd November 2023: The Shippers Academy of Colombo, in partnership with […]

July 14, 2023
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      The scintillating and glamorous annual AmCham SL Ball made a grand comeback after a 5-year hiatus, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of AmCham Sri Lanka and 75th anniversary of USA/Sri Lanka bilateral relations. The AmCham Ball 2023, powered by Citi held recently at the Hilton Grand Ballroom and was a night of elegance […]

June 1, 2023
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6min
      AmCham Sri Lanka recently organized a roundtable conference, gathering more than 60 C-level executives from diverse industries to deliberate on and develop strategies aimed at addressing the persistent issue of female attrition in the workforce. At the event, Great Place to Work (GPTW) played a significant role as a key partner and […]


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