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August 5, 2024

By Jithendra Antonio As Sri Lanka emerges from an unprecedented economic crisis that has shaken the foundations of its society, the nation stands at a pivotal crossroads. The upcoming presidential election on September 21, 2024, presents an opportunity for transformative leadership capable of steering the country toward economic recovery, social equity, and sustainable development. The […]

May 20, 2024

In light of Sri Lanka’s emergence from its worst-ever economic crisis, organizations must prioritize customer service excellence as they navigate evolving business landscapes, changing customer needs, and heightened competition. Effective, authentic customer service remains the cornerstone of any successful organization. Well-known Global Customer Experience Guru Ron Kaufman will lead an event in Colombo, […]

November 30, 2023

[Colombo, November 2023] – Sri Lanka’s stable and adaptive payment infrastructure offers insights to the resiliency of the country’s financial technology sector and demand for such services despite economic shocks. New analysis from Robocash observes the staggering surge of retail digital transactions, which doubled over the last two years, reaching a substantial […]

June 20, 2023

Sunday, 18th June 2023, Colombo; Automotive Component Manufacturers are optimistic about growth following the Covid-19 and Economic Crisis. President of the Sri Lanka Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (SLACMA), Dimantha Jayawardena said, “I guess the worst is over. Sri Lankan automotive component manufacturers have gone through the toughest business cycle from 2020 and […]

February 20, 2023

Backed by its solid capital base and prudent risk fundamentals, Sampath Bank continued to prove its ability to navigate itself prudently during this unprecedented economic crisis. The combined impact of the recurring foreign exchange shortages coupled with the steep LKR depreciation resulted in a shortage of essential food, medication, fuel and gas. […]

February 9, 2023

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COLOMBO – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Sri Lanka today acknowledged a recent contribution of CHF 800,000 (approximately LKR 292 million) from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) at a special event held at the Embassy of Switzerland to Sri Lanka and the Maldives. The funding is being […]

January 24, 2023

Kids and Teens Medical Group (KTMG) is a general paediatrics practice that takes an integrated approach to care. Their vision is to provide the highest degree of health care under a simple yet effective philosophy. They have flourished through the turbulent economic crisis, introducing high-end medical technologies and ensuring early and accurate […]

September 26, 2022

Sri Lanka’s most MSME-friendly bank, HNB PLC, once again allocated Rs. 10 million to assist entrepreneurs affected by the ongoing economic crisis as a part of its flagship ‘Oba Venuwen Api’ initiative to rebuild and revive the economy. The initiative launched with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 will offer […]

September 8, 2022

Colombo, September 8, 2022: Uber Eats, Sri Lanka’s most loved food and grocery delivery platform, and the Sri Lanka chapter of the Robin Hood Army (RHA), a zero-funds volunteer organization, have come together to support vulnerable communities affected by the economic crisis. They will use their platform, scale, and reach, to collect dry ration donations […]

September 1, 2022

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Donations to provide dry ration kits and critical medicines Colombo, August 31, 2022: Uber Sri Lanka today announced a USD 200,000 donation to the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society to help vulnerable communities affected by the economic crisis. The donations will be used to distribute food and life-saving medicines across the country. […]

Sri Lanka’s Make-or-Break Moment, The Leadership Sri Lanka Needs

How to build a culture of service excellence: Ron Kaufman to lead event in Colombo

Sri Lanka’s Resilient Answer to Economic Crisis Unfolds through Fintech Triumph

After Covid-19 and Economic Crisis – Automotive Component Manufacturers Optimistic About Growth

Sampath Bank reaffirms its strength in the midst of challenging economic conditions

Switzerland provides funding to improve food security among communities affected by the economic crisis

US Medical Group KTMG offers accessible and patient-centric health technology in Sri Lanka

HNB allocates Rs. 10Mn to assist MSMEs affected by the economic crisis

Delivering Love: Uber Eats and Robin Hood Army join hands to support vulnerable communities

Uber joins hands with Sri Lanka Red Cross Society: Offers USD 200,000 to support vulnerable communities