MAS Holdings finalist in Diversity Equity Inclusion Category at Reuters Events Responsible Business Awards 2022

Businesscafe - MAS Holdings (MAS) has been selected as a finalist for the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion category at the 13th Reuters Events : Responsible Business Awards 2022 – the world’s leading celebration of responsible business excellence.

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Businesscafe - The UK-based start-up Kavida collaborated with the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) in Sri Lanka to launch ‘Resilient Sri Lanka’, a new industry forum aimed at facilitating supply chain resilience in the manufacturing sector.

Stigmata Records New Stellae Single at J S Studios

Businesscafe - Sri Lankan extreme metal quintet Stigmata have begun work on their 5th full length album.

 DSI U Softo Athwela CSR

Businesscafe - U Softo, one of the renowned everyday footwear brands of DSI, recently launched a new CSR initiative named “DSI U Softo අත්වැල” (Athwela) with the aim of providing relief to vulnerable communities affected by the prevailing economic crisis and spiralling financial restrains.

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Businesscafe - With the Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL) granting permission to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CBSL) to increase power tariffs, the off-peak and daytime tariff applicable to industries has increased exponentially.

U Softo

Businesscafe - U Softo, the everyday wear footwear brand of D. Samson Industries (Pvt.) Ltd., is a staple footwear brand in Sri Lanka that is synonymous with ultra-comfort, quality, and durability.

A R Rasiah Chairman of Hela Apparel Holdings and Dilanka Jinadasa Group CEO of Hela Apparel Holdings

Businesscafe - Hela Apparel Holdings PLC recorded an impressive start to the financial year, with revenue growing by 114% year-on-year to Rs. 24.5 Bn in the first quarter.

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Businesscafe - As Sri Lanka struggles under the weight of the ongoing economic crisis with power outages, shortages and price increases of essentials, the Joint Apparel Association Forum welcomes the call to action by the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) and the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) to support the apparel sector’s efforts towards ensuring worker welfare.

Teejay Lanka Chairman Mr Ajit Gunewardene and CEO Mr Pubudu De Silva

Businesscafe - Teejay Lanka PLC has made a positive start to 2022-23 posting Group revenue of Rs 23.9 billion for the three months ending 30th June 2022.

Sunshine Holdings PLC Chairman Amal Cabraal

Businesscafe - Diversified Sri Lankan conglomerate Sunshine Holdings PLC (CSE: SUN) continued to demonstrate resilience amidst prevailing macro-economic conditions, reporting an impressive top-line growth of 59% YoY.

 Swadeshi Khomba illuminates Kiri Vehera Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya at Kataragama for the 21st consecutive year

Businesscafe - The 2022 Esala festivals of the Kataragama Kiri Vehera and the Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya, two important places of worship in Sri Lanka, are being illuminated by The Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC the pioneer herbal - personal care products manufacturer.