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Sampath Bank Introduces Revolutionary Payment Method, Sampath PayBand, a Wearable Device for Seamless Payments First Time In Sri Lanka

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This revolutionary solution pledges to redefine the transaction landscape in Sri Lanka, catering to the changing preferences of the younger generation and tech-savvy consumers.

Marking a significant milestone as the country’s pioneering offering of its kind, Sampath PayBand ushers in a new era of convenient and secure transactions.

Crafted with a meticulous focus on enhancing the customer experience and simplifying payment processes, Sampath PayBand boasts a stylish Silicon Wristband embedded with a cutting-edge payment chip.

Integrated seamlessly with Sampath Bank Savings accounts, this innovative device enables users to make transactions effortlessly with a simple tap or wave at any NFC-enabled POS terminal.

No more grappling with bulky wallets, forgotten cards, or misplaced phones – Sampath PayBand delivers unmatched convenience at every interaction.

“At Sampath Bank, we are committed to fostering innovation and embracing emerging technologies to address the evolving needs of our customers,” stated Mr. Shiran Kossinna, Assistant General Manager Card Centre at Sampath Bank.

“With the debut of Sampath PayBand, a Wearable Payment Device, our goal is to offer a seamless and stress-free shopping experience, empowering our customers with the flexibility to make cashless payments effortlessly.”

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PickMe founder Jiffry Zulfer is expected to be appointed to the ICTA board

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PickMe founder Jiffry Zulfer is expected to be appointed to the ICTA board. To support the government’s agenda to expand the ICT-based economy, new board members will be appointed to the ICTA. This move is anticipated to positively impact the industry.

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Port City Colombo attracts 100+ companies as Authorised Persons

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Port City Colombo has achieved a significant milestone, on-boarding 100+ companies as Authorised Persons (APs), as of 24 August 2024. These companies represent a diverse range of sectors identified to the Colombo Port City Special Economic Zone, including IT, finance, professional services, shipping, logistics, tourism, healthcare, real estate development, and global capability centres.

Among these APs, twenty-two companies have been designated as Businesses of Strategic Importance (BSI’s). The Colombo Port City Economic Commission (CPCEC) is currently reviewing the BSI status of other APs at present. Several companies are in the pipeline to register as APs, reflecting increased investor confidence in Port City Colombo. These achievements align with Port City Colombo’s vision to attract high-value foreign direct investments (FDI’s), whilst the diverse range of companies reflects the SEZ’s focus on service-oriented sectors.

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Sri Lanka cannabis investment plan gets interest from 30 investors

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A plan to cultivate and make and export value added products from cannabis has drawn 30 investors, State Minister for Investment Promotion, Dilum Amunugama said.

Sri Lanka has made a set of regulations for cannabis cultivation. 

“We have got about 30 applications and they are being processed by a committee,” Minister Amunugama said. 

” No one has come to the growing stage yet. But land allocation is being done.”

The committee is made up of officials that include representative of the Department of Ayurveda and the Board of Investment. 

Canabidiol, (CBD or cannabis oil), is one of the primary products of the industry which is used in medicinal and other applications.

“CBD extraction or oil extraction will be the minimum value addition. If they want to go beyond that for whatever the final product is that, they can also do that, within the dedicated zones.

The projects will be located within the Mirigama and Kandy Stage II zones.

CBD companies grow cannabis is sophisticated greenhouses. 

The firms have to deposit two million dollars withe Board of Investment. 

A levy will be charged on the export of products, Amunugama said. 

Source – Economynext

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