December 20, 2023
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5min
      In recognition of his commitment to inclusivity, Deshamanya BDR Suri Rajan, Chairman, Sun Match Company and Ashoka Group of Companies was felicitated with the inaugural ‘Champion of Diversity Award 2023’ organized by Women in Management (WIM) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) at a gala event held recently at the Taj Samudra Hotel. […]

December 7, 2023
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7min
      When Founder Chairman Tony Bohoran established Raffles in 1999, he envisioned building a brand that delivers unparalleled excellence that stands above the competition. Twenty four years have passed since then, and Raffles celebrates this exciting milestone in its history. Today, the brand has set the standard in Sri Lanka’s banquet and catering […]

November 30, 2023
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4min
      Highlights industry’s willingness to collaborate with government to trial system Urges need for strategic partnerships with Japan, India Re-elected Chairman of the Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association (SLAEA) Indika Liyanahewage has emphasized the significant challenge posed by the proposed abolition of SVAT. He urged the government to introduce an alternative cashless scheme, […]

September 21, 2023
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4min
      September 21, 2023:  Sunil Wijesinha, Chairman of Watawala Plantations PLC, has been honoured with the prestigious ‘The Order of the Rising Sun’ by the Government of Japan. This esteemed decoration was conferred upon him for his remarkable and enduring contributions to enhancing the Japan-Sri Lanka relationship. Established in 1875 by Emperor Meiji, the […]

September 19, 2023
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6min
      18th September 2023: The newly appointed Chairman of the Fabric Apparel Accessory Manufacturers Association (FAAMA), Sahan Rajapakse, highlighted the importance of strengthening vertical integration and import substitution of textiles as the way forward for the industry. Speaking at the 16th Annual General Meeting of the Association, the Chairman of FAAMA noted that […]

September 8, 2023
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      Mr. Sarada De Silva Emeritus and Founder chairman of the Spice Council of Sri Lanka has been invited by the organisers of the World Spice Congress (WSC) to address on “Ceylon Spices” being held from 15th – 17th September 2023 in Navi-Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. This Spice Conference is being held as part of the G […]

July 26, 2023
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5min
      SLASSCOM (Sri Lanka Association of Software and Service Companies), recently welcomed Mr. Jehan Perinpanayagam as their new Chairman for the year 2023/ 2024. With an impressive career spanning 26 years, including 16 years at the C suite-level, Jehan brings in a wealth of industry experience. He has achieved many trailblazing milestones, including […]


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