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Microsoft and LinkedIn launch program to help 10 million people learn digital skills needed for the most in demand jobs in the digital economy globally

Businesscafe - Today, Microsoft and LinkedIn announced the next step in the Skills for Jobs program, providing free access to 350 courses and six new Career Essentials Certificates for six of the most in-demand jobs in the digital economy.

SMR Consolidated

Businesscafe - Sri Lanka’s premier manufacturer, refiner and exporter of edible oils and fats, SMR Consolidated (Sena Mills Refineries Pvt Ltd), was present in a very significant way, with its own flagship stall, at Pro food, Propack and Agbiz 2022 – the most comprehensive agriculture-based processed food packaging exhibition in Sri Lanka, organized by the Sri Lanka Food Processing Association.

Nepalese billionaire Binod Chaudhary reiterates trust and confidence in Sri Lanka despite turbulence

Businesscafe - When Nepalese billionaire Binod Chaudhary first made a significant investment in 2001 in the iconic Taj Samudra Colombo through a joint venture with Indian Hotels Corporation Limited (IHCL), it was in the middle of Sri Lanka’s debilitating war.

Rotary Club of Colombo Mid Town completes a Basic Education and Literacy project in Sevanagala

Businesscafe - The Rotary Club of Colombo Mid Town, along with the "Ex HNB Friends" and the Rotaract Clubs of Colombo Mid Town, Colombo University Faculty of Management and Finance and Achievers Lanka Business School, recently donated multimedia equipment and furniture required for the English Lab of Somadevi Maha Vidyalaya in Sevanagala.

AmSafe Bridport Sri Lanka making strides as one of the Best Workplaces for Women

Businesscafe - AmSafe Bridport (Pvt) Limited Sri Lanka, the largest manufacturing facility of AmSafe Bridport was certified as a Great Place to Work by Great Place to Work® in Sri Lanka earlier this year.

The founder of SANASA Movement Dr. P. A. Kiriwandeniya celebrates 81st birthday

Businesscafe - Dr. P. A. Kiriwandeniya, the founder and charismatic leader of the SANASA Movement in Sri Lanka, celebrated his 81st Birthday on 14th November 2022.

JAT Posts Stellar Q2 Doubles PBT and Commences Manufacturing in Bangladesh

Businesscafe - Going from strength to strength, Sri Lanka’s market leader in wood coatings and multinational conglomerate, JAT Holdings PLC has posted exceptional financial performance for Q2 of FY 2022/23.

Island Climate Initiative USAID launch Island Plastic Challenge to help consumer goods companies address plastic waste

Businesscafe - In support of the Ministry of Environment's policy on plastic waste reduction, the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) partner, Island Climate Initiative (ICI) under USAID’s global Clean Cities Blue Ocean Program, is calling on innovators around the world to design solutions to help Sri Lanka’s leading consumer goods companies reduce their plastic footprint.

ComBank launches maturity based foreign currency investment plan

Businesscafe - The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has announced the launch of a unique investment plan that enables Sri Lankans earning foreign currency to save fixed monthly amounts and enjoy attractive interest rates to build savings of US$ 10,000 upwards or the equivalent in three other currencies, in a relatively short period.