July 14, 2016
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2min
Losing no time whatsoever after its essential price control announcement, Sri Lanka swiftly moved to call its trade officials abroad on 14 July. Opening a new chapter in Lankan international trade, Minister of Industry and Commerce Rishad Bathiudeen launched a Skype based teleconference session with his Trade Officials abroad (TOs) on 14 July morning and […]

February 24, 2016
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8min
While women taxi drivers are a rare sight on our city roads, PickMe, Sri Lanka’s latest solution to hailing taxis through one’s mobile device, has taken the initiative to create job opportunities for women in this novel area. Whilst more and more women are beginning to get interested in the profession based on the inquires […]

February 18, 2016
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5min
Colombo; Backed by an experienced consortium of founders, the recently launched online platform www.crowdisland.lk aims to bring together talented entrepreneurs and quality investors to make crowdfunding a reality for Sri Lankan start-ups and SMEs. Dr. Harsha De Silva, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Government of Sri Lanka, graced the official launch of Crowdisland […]


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