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In aiding the prevailing situation in the country, a full-service commercial bank DFCC Bank, has made the responsible decision to provide financial concessions to its valued customers who have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, in accordance with the relief guidelines invoked by the Sri Lankan Government through the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).

Sri Lanka’s No. 1 branded tea company, Watawala Tea Ceylon Ltd (WTCL) – a subsidiary of the diversified conglomerate Sunshine Holdings PLC – recently commenced the donation of Ceylon tea for the consumption of individuals and staff placed in Quarantine Centres located around the country, which have been set up to flatten the curve and speed up Sri Lanka’s recovery from COVID-19.

TVS Motor Company, a reputed manufacturer of two-wheelers and three-wheelers in the world, today announced the successful acquisition of Britain’s most iconic sporting motorcycle, “Norton”, in an all-cash deal for a consideration of GBP16 million by acquiring certain assets of Norton Motorcycles (U.K.) Limited (in administration) through one of TVS Motor’s overseas subsidiaries.

The CSR Trust of Commercial Bank of Ceylon has made a series of donations of essential equipment to hospitals to support doctors and healthcare personnel battling to treat victims and prevent the spread of the pandemic.

HNB PLC announced the implementation of a slew of special support measures to provide financial relief to their cardholders.

Rakuten Viber Reports 4x Higher Call Volume

Thursday, 23 April 2020 06:19

Rakuten Viber, one of the world’s largest communication platforms, has increased its capacity for core features and developed a number of new initiatives to help people stay connected with their family, friends, and co-workers during the global COVID-19 outbreak.

Emirates is stepping up precautionary measures at the airport and on board to ensure the health and safety of its employees and customers.

Ceylinco Life has announced it will pay up to Rs 1 million more on claims in respect of deaths due to COVID-19 to holders of life policies who pay their premiums on time.

Huawei, the innovative smartphone manufacturer, recently launched ‘’Together 2020 Warm Action’’ campaign that commenced on 17th March 2020 and continues till 31st May 2020.

The Annual Report 2018/19 of Ambeon Holdings PLC titled ‘Ambitions Aligned’ has been ranked 38th amongst the 'Top 100 Reports Worldwide 2018/19' at the recently concluded Vision Awards Annual Report competition organised by the League of American Communication Professionals (LACP), USA.