COVID-19 WILL HIT SOUTH ASIA HARD. WE ARE FIGHTING BACK
While my regular rounds of visits to South Asia have ground to a halt, I have never felt more connected to the region. I’m reminded every day that the unfolding COVID-19 crisis threatens to erase
World Bank Fast-Tracks $128 Million COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Support for Sri Lanka
WASHINGTON, April 2, 2020— The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved the $128.6 million Sri Lanka COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness Project
COVID-19 INFECTION GROWS EXPONENTIALLY
GENEVA: The head of the World Health Organization voiced deep concern on Wednesday (Apr 1) about the rapid escalation and global spread of COVID-19 cases from the new coronavirus, which has
SOUTH ASIA SHOWS NEW SIGNS OF CAMARADERIE
The deadly COVID-19 pandemic is bringing together leaders of South Asian countries in a way rarely seen in recent years
ITALY EXTENDS LOCKDOWN
The number of new coronavirus cases in Italy is the lowest in nearly a fortnight, suggesting the country's social distancing measures are working
ASIRI CENTRAL HOSPITAL
Recognised nationally and internationally for its pioneering spirit, the ‘Brain and Spine Centre’ at Asiri Central Hospital, Colombo marked a significant milestone recently of having performed 10,000
CA SRI LANKA
Two high profile members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), Mr. Tishan Subasinghe and Mr. V. Kanagasabapathy have been appointed to top committees of the
MOBITEL
Friday, 13 March 2020, Colombo: Fulfilling the demands for unlimited YouTube streaming on mobile devices, Mobitel has launched a highly affordable data package, offering both Pre-Paid and Post-Paid
SRI LANKAN AIRLINES
Colombo March 30, 2020: SriLankan Airlines, continuing to answer the call of the Nation, uplifted a consignment of medical aid from Shanghai, China today (March 28,2020). This was a donation
EMIRATES
Dubai, UAE, 26 March 2020: Emirates ground crews around the world have bid farewell to their last operating flights back to Dubai. EK 005 to London Heathrow, which departed at 1605hrs on 24 March
SLT
As the national telecommunications provider, Sri Lanka Telecom, recognizing its responsibility in a time when Sri Lanka is affected by the coronavirus pandemic, has come up with a range of free
VIRGIN ATLANTIC TO SEEK BAILOUT
Virgin Atlantic is expected to ask for a government bailout worth hundreds of millions of pounds in the coming days, the BBC understands
HAS AUSTRALIA FOUND A KEY TO BATTLING COVID-19?
A University of Sydney data study from the Faculty of Engineering has revealed that social distancing must be adopted by at least 80 percent of the Australian population to reduce the spread of COVID-19
DARAZ
Providing a much needed service under the prevailing health situation in the country, Daraz partnered with oDoc Sri Lanka, the virtual doctor consultation platform, to offer a range of medical service
WHO IS AN ‘INTRAPRENEUR’ AND WHY SHOULD YOU BECOME ONE?
If you answered “yes” to these questions, you are probably already job crafting, which is defined as the ability to make your job more meaningful by aligning it with your interests and values. This notion
ASIA’S ‘SHINING STAR’ HEADS FOR RECESSION
The world has been given an indication of the economic impact of coronavirus as Singapore released its initial growth figures for this quarter
