September 10, 2024
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6min12
Platforms like TikTok are becoming integral for SMBs to reach their audience across different geographies By Indika De Zoysa It goes without saying that social platforms have evolved from a mere communication tool to a powerful catalyst for business growth. For businesses in Sri Lanka, leveraging social media is now optional but essential for navigating […]

August 25, 2024
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2min7
The Hambantota International Port (HIP) has experienced a substantial increase in volumes, with a 40% growth recorded in 2024 to date. The port’s Commercial and Marketing division says the growth is expected to reach 50% by the year end.     “The impressive performance and strategic growth of the port in 2024 demonstrate the Hambantota […]

August 24, 2024
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6min4
In 2004, WNS, a pioneering global Business Process Management (BPM) company, strategically expanded its footprint by establishing its first offshore delivery center outside India in Colombo. Fast forward twenty years, WNS has evolved into an NYSE-listed powerhouse, with over $1.3 billion in annual revenue, 60,000+ employees worldwide, 65 offices across 13 countries, and solid client […]

August 16, 2024
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4min11
SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT Solutions Provider, has reported moderate revenue growth for the first half of 2024, while demonstrating savings through cost management initiatives. The 1H 2024 performance establishes SLT-MOBITEL’s resilience and adaptability in a challenging market environment. The moderate revenue growth, coupled with successful cost-saving initiatives, has led to notable improvements. The Group’s revenue […]

August 12, 2024
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4min6
The recently concluded Skills for Inclusive Growth (S4IG) Stakeholder Sustainability Conference brought together key stakeholders from both the public and private sectors. The event marked a significant milestone for S4IG and its partners during this year of completion. S4IG, an Australian Government initiative, in collaboration with the Sri Lankan Ministry of Education, aims to foster […]

July 4, 2024
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2min4
Serendib Flour Mills (SFML) has launched a robust employee development programme, demonstrating commitment to nurturing employee growth across all departments and promoting a culture of continuous learning. The three-month initiative aims to enhance skills of sales staff, executives, and middle management across various other departments through a series of workshops, training sessions, mentoring, and online […]

June 25, 2024

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99x, a global product engineering company, hosted a high-profile roundtable discussion titled ‘Poised for Growth in Europe and Americas’ at their office premises in Colombo 03. The event brought together 99x’s industry leaders from Norway, Portugal, Brazil, and Sri Lanka to discuss 99x’s growth as a forward-thinking global technology leader.     Local media representatives […]


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