Modernizing public transport was an urgent need:
Disagreements among the key stakeholders and
internal squabbles are blocking the progress of the much-awaited
Megapolis project, the Business Observer learns. Despite Prime
Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s keen interest to expedite the
process, things are not happening, an official close to the project
said.
CSE Bell-ringing ceremony:
Ceylon Cold Stores (CCS) rang the opening bell
to commence trading at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) on Friday,
the first day of the month. Directors Ajit Gunewardene and Ronnie
Peiris, President of the Consumer Foods Sector of JKH and Director
Jit Gunaratne, CFO, Sanjeewa Jayaweera,
Research for Transport and Logistics :
Only some companies are realising gains by
outsourcing their logistics operations to create efficiency in their
businesses with most reluctant to do so despite globally proven
advantages due to perceived risks, a new study has revealed.
Dr, Sarath Amunugama, Minister for Special
Assignments, recently held a discussion at his ministry, on the
current economic situation and challenges facing Sri Lanka, with a
group of eminent Sri Lankan economists.
There will be a new governor for the Central
Bank by the time this paper goes to press, Deputy Minister for State
Enterprise Development Eran Wickramaratne told the Business Observer
when asked about the stance of the government with regard to the
appointment of a new governor.
Tharindu Ameresekere will host an evening of motivational and
empowerment speaking titled "Dream Believe Conquer 2016 - Unleash the
Warrior Within" on July 21 at the Kingsbury Hotel from 5.30 p.m. to 7.30
p.m.
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