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Vindya Perera bags ‘Best Entrepreneur of the Year 2020’ Award – Sabaragamuwa Province
For second consecutive year
Ms. Vindya Perera was awarded the ‘Women Entrepreneur (Non-Traditional Business) Gold Award at the Sabaragamuwa Province ‘Best Entrepreneur of the Year 2020’ awards ceremony organized by the Sabaragamuwa Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in association with the National Enterprise Development Authority on January 9.
As the Managing Directress of Brilliant Cuts (Pvt) Ltd., her strong passion towards excellence to the wider market, driven with the determination to uplift the gem and jewellery industry with innovation, was recognized and rewarded for the second consecutive year at the annual event.
Brilliant Cuts has shown success in introducing a new outlook to Sri Lanka’s lapidary sector with the unconventional creative direction of two dedicated women whose goal is to surpass the standards of the traditional industry.
Ms. Perera, Managing Directress of Brilliant Cuts (Pvt) Ltd., with the unwavering support of her mother, Mrs. Malani Polgampola, a Director of the company, has succeeded in bringing the roots of the Sri Lankan gem and jewellery industry into the limelight.
Achieving excellence at a young age, Ms. Perera was able to launch her own lapidary brand under the name Lustre Design Co., driven by her persistent passion towards enriching the traditional art of lapidary in Sri Lanka.
Lustre has set the path for many young and novice lapidary artists to fulfil their career prospects within the field of gem and jewellery by gaining recognition for the exclusive gem cutting designs they create.
Lapidary artists working at Lustre are given the chance to showcase their creative energy with their own unique artistic flair as each artist is responsible for designing and giving life to the most exquisite gem cutting designs unlike those already available in the market.
The artists are also able to experience the opportunity to learn advanced and modern gem designing and cutting techniques which enhance the standards of their creations.
With the help and guidance of a team of proficient designers and creators, the company has been in the process of developing a series of exquisite designer collections of gem cutting and have introduced them to consumers as a way of showcasing the depth of talent Lustre’s lapidary artists possess.
The collections have been embraced and credited by the local and international market within a short span of time for their outstanding quality and unconventional designs.
With the initiative taken by Lustre Design Co., to take the Sri Lankan lapidary industry to the market with a new face, Ms. Perera stands at the forefront as a young woman who strives to make her lifelong passion a reality.
Her work with Brilliant Cuts and her own brand Lustre showcases exemplary dedication towards uplifting the industry, a feat which sets an example for every woman of modern times and age to achieve their goals successfully.
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China pledges continued support for Sri Lanka’s Sovereignty, Territorial Integrity, and Independence – Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China
Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China, stated that China is committed to supporting Sri Lanka’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence.
This statement was made during a meeting between President Anura Kumar Disanayake and Zhao Leji, which took place earlier today (16) as part of President Disanayake’s four-day official visit to China.
During the meeting, Chairman Zhao warmly welcomed President Disanayake, further emphasizing that working with Sri Lanka in a continuous and cooperative manner is a key expectation of the Chinese National People’s Congress.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Vijitha Herath; Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation, Bimal Rathnayake; Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong; and Sri Lankan Ambassador to China, Majintha Jayasinghe, were also present at the event.
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$3.7 billion foreign direct investment secured during President’s first state visit to China
During President Anura Kumara Disanayake’s four-day state visit to China, Sri Lanka marked a significant milestone by securing the largest foreign direct investment to date. This significant achievement was formalized this morning (16) with the signing of an agreement between Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Energy and Sinopec, a leading Chinese international petroleum corporation.
Under this $3.7 billion investment, a state-of-the-art oil refinery with a capacity of 200,000 barrels will be constructed in the Hambantota region. A substantial portion of the refinery’s output is planned for export, further enhancing the nation’s foreign exchange earnings.
This major investment from China is expected to bolster Sri Lanka’s economic growth while uplifting the livelihoods of low-income communities in the Hambantota area. Moreover, the benefits of this project are anticipated to positively impact the overall Sri Lankan population in the near future.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Labour and Tourism Vijitha Herath, Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake and Director General of Government Information H. S. K. J. Bandara, alongside other dignitaries were present when the agreement was signed.
President Anura Kumara Disanayake extended an invitation to Chinese investors to explore investment opportunities in Sri Lanka, emphasizing the nation’s stable governance and transparent economy.
He made these remarks as the keynote speaker at the “Investment Forum” held today (16), jointly organized by Chinese state and private enterprises.
The forum was a significant event during President Disanayake’s third day of his four-day state visit to China, undertaken at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Prominent Chinese corporations, including China Tianying Inc. (CNTY), China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd., China Communications Construction Company Ltd., China Petrochemical Corporation (SINOPEC Group), Metallurgical Corporation of China Ltd., China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), China Energy International Group Company Ltd., Guangzhou Public Transport Group and Huawei BYD Auto participated in the event.
President Disanayake also engaged in cordial discussions with the leadership of these corporations.
The forum was attended by Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Vijitha Herath, Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation, Bimal Rathnayake, Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong, and Sri Lankan Ambassador to China Majintha Jayasinghe, among others.
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