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SLJBC receives Foreign Minister’s commendation

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8 months ago

September 11, 2024

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On Sep. 10, Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka – Mizukoshi Hideaki conferred the Foreign Minister’s commendation on the Sri Lanka Japan Business Council (SLJBC) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of the 45th Annual General Meeting of SLJBC.

The Foreign Minister’s Commendations are awarded to individuals and groups with outstanding achievements in international fields, in order to acknowledge their contributions to the promotion of friendship between Japan and other countries and areas. The Commendations also aim to promote understanding and support of the Japanese public for the activities of the recipients.

SLJBC has been a cornerstone in promoting and strengthening the economic partnership between Japan and Sri Lanka for the past 45 years. Established in 1979 as the first bilateral business council of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, SLJBC has led numerous initiatives that have significantly bolstered trade, tourism, and investment between the two nations. Notably, the council has successfully organized 19 Joint Meetings in collaboration with its Japanese counterpart, the Japan Sri Lanka Business Cooperation Committees. These meetings have served as a vital platform for dialogue, fostering deeper economic cooperation and creating new opportunities for businesses from both countries. Additionally, SLJBC has played a crucial role in organizing key events during high-level visits, including hosting a major business forum during the visit of then-Prime Minister ABE Shinzo to Sri Lanka in 2014. In recent years, SLJBC’s unwavering support during the COVID-19 pandemic and Sri Lanka’s subsequent economic crisis has been outstanding, providing businesses with essential networking opportunities and ensuring continued dialogue for potential collaboration.

In his remarks, Ambassador Mizukoshi extended his deepest appreciation to SLJBC for their steadfast commitment to fostering stronger economic ties between Japan and Sri Lanka. He highlighted SLJBC’s pivotal role in promoting bilateral trade, tourism, and investment over the past 45 years, recognizing their tireless efforts during challenging times such as the COVID-19 pandemic and Sri Lanka’s economic crisis. Ambassador MIZUKOSHI also emphasized the importance of SLJBC’s future contributions, particularly as Sri Lanka embarks on its path to economic recovery. He expressed confidence that SLJBC would play a crucial role in driving sustainable growth and strengthening the partnership between the private sectors of both countries during this critical period.

It is hoped that this auspicious moment would further develop the friendly relationship between Japan and Sri Lanka.

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Chongqing gears up for 25th Lijia International Intelligent Equipment expo

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37 minutes ago

April 28, 2025

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The international internet celebrity city of Chongqing in China will host a grand equipment manufacturing industry event – the 25th Lijia International Intelligent Equipment Exhibition 2025 next month.

The Expo will be held at the Chongqing International Expo Center from May 13th to 16th, 2025, attracting exhibitors and professional visitors from all over the world to discuss and showcase the latest technologies and products in the equipment manufacturing industry.

This exhibition, spanning across 100,000 sq. meters will bring together 1,400 globally renowned enterprises which will showcase their intelligent manufacturing equipment and technology, particularly the latest achievements, cutting-edge technologies, and high-end products in the fields of machine tools, industrial automation and robots, tool holders and measuring tools, sheet metal, die-casting casting, molds, rubber and plastic.

The 2025 Lijia Exhibition will also create multiple themed exhibition islands showcasing manufacturing powerhouses of China, which will comprehensively showcase solutions to industry pain points through on-site demonstrations, technical explanations, and physical displays.

In addition, the exhibition will also hold over 100 industry conferences and events. The main forum, “FIM-Future Intelligent Manufacturing Conference,” focuses on future factories, with the theme of AI+manufacturing. Industry experts are expected to provide suggestions and recommendations for manufacturing transformation.

Organizers point out that for global manufacturing enterprises, the expo is not only an excellent opportunity to learn about the latest technologies and products in China’s equipment manufacturing industry, but also also an important platform for gaining a deeper understanding of the Chinese market and expanding international cooperation. It will also open up opportunities to engage in in-depth exchanges and cooperation with Chinese counterparts, and to jointly promote the development and prosperity of the global equipment manufacturing industry.

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RW issues special statement after exiting CIABOC (Video)

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1 hour ago

April 28, 2025

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Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has left the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) after providing a statement today (April 28).

Soon afterwards, he had also made a special statement in this regard.

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Ex-President Ranil to appear before CIABOC today

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to appear before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today (April 28) at 9.30 a.m.

He has been summoned to record a statement over the statement he had made on MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake.

Former President Wickremesinghe, who was initially summoned to the CIABOC on April 17 but requested a postponement. He had requested a date after April 27th to appear before CIABOC, citing that his lawyer Ronald Perera is currently abroad.

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Announcement for 2024 A/L exam candidates

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2 hours ago

April 28, 2025

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The Department of Examinations announced today (April 28) that facilities have been made available for all school and private candidates of 2024 (2025) G.C.E. Advance Level Examination to access their examination results sheets online.

Accordingly, candidates can now download or monitor their Result Schedules by visiting https://onlineexams.gov.lk/eic and entering their National Identity Card (NIC) number.

Results are also accessible via the Department’s official websites: www.doenets.lk and www.results.exams.gov.lk

School principals have also been provided with access to download and print the result sheets for their respective schools using the usernames and passwords assigned during the application submission process.

Furthermore, Provincial and Zonal Education Directors can download and monitor the results of all schools within their jurisdictions through the same online platform, utilizing their designated login credentials.

The Department also notes that printed copies of examination results for schools will be issued to principals after the release of the re-scrutinized results.

Meanwhile, applications for re-scrutiny of results can be submitted online through https://onlineexams.gov.lk/eic between May 02, 2025 – May 16, 2025.