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Port City reclamation was completed in 2019. But with Sri Lanka in the middle of a balance of payments crisis, aggressive marketing wasn't possible.
Now that the macro indicators have aligned, Thulci Aluwihare, Deputy Managing Director at CHEC Port City Colombo, says the capital is following. He breaks down what has been committed and what’s expected to come next.
An Echelon brand partnership with Port City Colombo
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Prashant Grover of Allianz Insurance Lanka describes the company’s commitment to biodiversity conservation through its PLANT Initiative (Preserving Land and Nature).
Every motor and travel insurance policy helps protect wildlife corridors and support sustainable habitats across Sri Lanka.
An Echelon brand partnership with Allianz
1 week ago | [YT] | 4
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Port City's approach is deliberate. Build the demand first, and the infrastructure will follow. That means businesses come in, fill desks, take up office space, and bring workers who fill Colombo's apartments.
Harsha Amrasekera, Chairman at Colombo Port City Economic Commission, explains how that cycle is already turning into economic progress.
An Echelon brand partnership with Port City Colombo
1 week ago | [YT] | 5
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After 43 years in business across 40 countries, Hanif Yusuf, Governor of the Western Province, knows what makes investors move.
It is not a tax incentive. It is predictability, stability, and consistency. He believes Port City offers all three at a moment when global capital is actively looking for a new home.
An Echelon brand partnership with @PortCityColombo
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Regional CEO at KOKO, Michael Sathasivam, on why an entire generation is going without medical insurance and how KOKO is changing that.
The first cost of owning an insurance policy has long been the biggest barrier for young Sri Lankans. By splitting premiums into three or six instalments with zero interest, KOKO is turning one of life's most important financial decisions into one of its most accessible ones.
An Echelon Brand partnership with KOKO
3 weeks ago | [YT] | 8
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Hashini Widanapathirana, Head of Human Resources at John Keells CG Auto, argues that effective management is ultimately reflected in how leaders shape their people.
By fostering trust, developing future talent, and creating a workplace where people feel supported and motivated, they are able to perform at their best. This is impact, she says.
An Echelon Brand partnership with John Keells CG Auto
1 month ago | [YT] | 5
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Chathuranga Kahawatte, Head of Aftersales at John Keells CG Auto, says strong leadership is about focusing on future potential rather than just the present, bringing people together in a way that elevates collective performance beyond individual capability.
An Echelon brand partnership with John Keells CG
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Asanka Ratnayake, PhD of Hayleys Advantis Limited points out the company has spent 6 decades building expertise across five business clusters: agency services, integrated logistics, project cargo, marine assets, and aviation.
Today, this foundation underpins their value to clients and partners across Asia.
Watch the full conversation here - lnkd.in/g6X6xGRb
An Echelon brand partnership with Hayleys Advantis Limited
1 month ago | [YT] | 5
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Kushlani Allis says the HSBC retail banking acquisition has been underpinned by disciplined risk–reward modelling, giving the bank confidence in immediate returns. With a strong track record in consumer banking and cards, NTB has clear visibility on what drives performance.
Watch the full conversation on YouTube →https://youtu.be/ZyZqODVWbF0
An Echelon brand partnership with Nations Trust Bank PLC
1 month ago | [YT] | 5
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Sheahan Daniel says HSBC retail customers will be kept fully informed well ahead of the transition to Nations Trust Bank PLC. From March, communications will clearly explain how accounts will move, what happens to cards, and how replacement and activation will work before cutover.
He adds that the transition is designed to be seamless, with closely aligned customer propositions and no disruption to day-to-day banking. Customers will also gain access to NTB’s wider product range, digital platforms, extended branch network, and service capabilities, ensuring continuity alongside added value once the migration is complete.
Watch the full conversation on YouTube →https://youtu.be/ZyZqODVWbF0
An Echelon brand partnership with Nations Trust Bank PLC
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