Britain blocks several luxury exports to Russia
Russian oligarchs will no longer have access to baubles such as the cars, artworks and designer handbags sold by British companies, after the government blocked exports worth hundreds of millions of pounds. Last year, UK firms in total sold £2.6bn worth of goods to Russia, the biggest slice of which was cars, at around £400m,…
The Ceylon Institute of English & Leadership, a true leader in language and leadership training.
The Ceylon Institute of English & Leadership (CIOEL) is one of Sri Lanka’s largest online English language training institutions. CIOEL specializes in all facets of English Language Training, from basic to advanced, and caters to the needs of undergraduates, working executives, job seekers, athletes, and professionals. The institute also understands the importance of communication in…
Mediation Boards Commission launches convenient dispute intake system for public
The Mediation Boards Commission (MBC) of Sri Lanka, together with the Ministry of Justice, launched a convenient dispute intake system for the public by introducing a dispute intake box at the Divisional Secretariat level. This is expanding the Community Mediation Boards’ (CMB) Chairperson’s jurisdiction and making it easier for CMBs to receive complaints from the…
Hatch Makerstudio Launch: creating a community workspace bringing ideas to life
The newly launched Hatch Makerstudio is a community workspace designed for innovators, providing access to state-of-the-art digital fabrication technology and equipment for startups and individuals to prototype and test their innovations. It is an ideal platform for creative thinkers to collaborate and drive innovation in product development and manufacturing aiming at new opportunities for economic…
EY Webinar on Personal Data Protection examines why companies need to be prepared for the Sri Lanka Data Protection Act
The Personal Data Privacy Act will apply to any entity processing personal data wholly or partly in Sri Lanka, and/or processing or monitoring personal data of data subjects in Sri Lanka. Appointment of Data Protection Officers will be mandatory for companies processing high volumes of personal data and good practice for others. Entities will need…
DOK Solutions announces its latest accreditation as a Great Place to Work CertifiedTM Organisation
Collaborative and inclusive culture is just one reason employees love working at DOK Solutions Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. According to Great Place to Work®, “A great workplace is one in which employees, no matter who they are and what they do for the organisation, are having a consistently positive experience of trusting their leaders, enjoying the…
Diva Power Washing Wiplawaya creates opportunity to win washing machines
Diva, the leading household laundry brand from Hemas Consumer Brands, recently concluded the highly anticipated Diva Power Washing Wiplawaya initiative. The objective of this initiative was to provide an opportunity for people to participate and win a 7.5kg, fully automatic washing machine which would be helpful in doing their daily laundry. The competition was run…
ECRAFTT Powers the Local Craftsman Industry Through Social & Technological Innovation.
Ecraftt, a name that resonates within many local craftsmen’s hearts in remote villages has enabled what once seemed like a dream, a definite reality. By connecting tradition with modern day technology, Ecraftt is on a mission to take local traditional handmade crafts to the world with modern conceptualisation. A story that started with design students…
Event Management Association of Sri Lanka launches star studded Dream Music Fest 2022 with Dialog
The Event Management Association of Sri Lankaheld the Dream Music Fest 2022 powered by Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, for the second consecutive year in support of the revival of the country’s entertainment industry which was greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The event was the first of the year organized by…
Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC honoured at the 25th Best Presented Annual Reports of the South Asian Federation of Accountants
Singer reaffirms its commitment towards responsible corporate reporting by winning the first place under “Service Category”, at the 25th Best Presented Annual Reports of the South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) which was hosted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka. The competition received applications from companies across Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and…