United States kick-off $20M Project to Support Small Businesses and empower Female Participation in Sri Lanka’s Labor Force
The United States launched a new Rs3.6 billion ($ 19.5 million) initiative to help small businesses and economically empower Sri Lankan women. The Private Sector Development Project, which is funded through…
Global Aviation Bodies Urge governments Follow Global Guidelines on Crew Testing
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) jointly urged governments to follow the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council Aviation Recovery…
Sri Lanka eyes to open borders next month targeting long-term travelers
Sri Lanka’s government eyes to re-open the country for foreign travelers from next month with a proposal to issue six-month visas for tourists instead of the current one-month visas targeting…
Airbnb plans to raise $2.5B in IPO
San Francisco-based short-term rental company, Airbnb, Inc. to raise $2.5 billion in its Initial Public Offering (IPO). According to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, the company will…
Mental Wellness Is a $121B Market – Global Wellness Institute
The Global Mental Wellness economy is estimated to be over $121 billion in value, according to the first-ever global research in measuring mental wellness as a global industry. The Global…
The CCC to host Its Annual Sri Lanka Economic Summit virtually amidst COVID-19 threat
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce CCC) decided to organize its 20th Sri Lanka Economic Summit (SLES) on the 1st and 2nd of December 2020 virtually for the first time in…
PATA recognises Sri Lanka’s renowned hotelier Hiran Cooray with its highest individual honor
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has awarded its highest individual honor, Life Membership to one of Sri Lanka’s renowned hotelier and Jetwing Symphony PLC, Chairman, Hiran Cooray in recognizing…