initiative to attract US FDI and Reinvestment at 30th AGM
The AmCham Sri Lanka recently held its 30th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and election of Directors. Despite the challenges of the socio-economic and political conditions faced by the business community over the past year, significantly curtailing usual Chamber activities, the Chamber recorded its highest net surplus yet, for the third consecutive year.
Addressing the gathering comprising over 100 member companies, Lakshan Madurasinghe, who was re-elected President for his second year, noted: “When I took on the prestigious mantle of the AmCham Sri Lanka Presidency last year, I shared with you my belief in partnerships – in my fervent desire and hope that through meaningful collaboration with you our members, key stakeholders, and partners we could reach our goals and make a lasting impact. I am proud to state that, through conceptualizing and serving activities, engagements, and most importantly B2G, B2B and B2C connections that have supported your businesses despite the multitude of socio-economic and political challenges over these past years, we have done just that.”
Recognizing efforts at continuing to drive the vision and mandate of increasing trade relationship and investment between the US and Sri Lanka, Madurasinghe, the Regional Head of Public Affairs, Communications, and Sustainability for Coca-Cola in Sri Lanka, Nepal, the Maldives, and Bhutan was elected President for his second term by the membership, whilst Shirendra Lawrence representing MAS Holdings, was elected Vice President, Nilupa Kiringoda representing Sysco LABS was elected Secretary, and Dimantha Seneviratna representing NDB Bank Group was elected Treasurer.
Speaking about the projects and initiatives in the pipeline for 2022/23, Madurasinghe stated: “As I reflected on the challenging times we face and the journey ahead of us; my mind and thoughts gravitated very strongly to the concept of ‘Responsibility’. I truly believe that we have the responsibility to make a lasting difference in our motherland, Sri Lanka, both individually and collectively. Attracting Foreign Direct Investment is vital to bridge the domestic savings-investment gap for a country like Sri Lanka. A net of over USD 3 Billion flows into the Sri Lankan economy each year through trade with the US. The US is Sri Lanka’s largest trading partner, and AmCham Sri Lanka intends to play a pivotal, catalytic role in attracting not only US FDI, but US Reinvestment too.”
He continued: “That is why AmCham SL over the next 24 months in particular will focus our resources, our influence, power, and energy primarily towards driving investments in Sri Lanka as investment promotion is undoubtedly key to our economic recovery and the growth of this nation.”
The Chief Guest at the AmCham AGM 2022 was the Ambassador of the United States of America to Sri Lanka, Her Excellency Julie J. Chung, who made the keynote address.
In her address the Ambassador lauded the private sector on its advocacy for strengthening the investment and trade climate, and democratic institutions in Sri Lanka, its leadership in entrepreneurship, transparency, good business governance, and strong corporate social responsibility. She commented that now more than ever, the private sector can make a difference in creating a more inclusive and sustainable economy.
She noted: “In his speech to Parliament, President Wickremesinghe also highlighted the importance of trade and investment to Sri Lanka’s economic recovery and his desire to tap into foreign direct investment. For this to be successful, what our companies want is a level playing field, a good regulatory framework, and trust that their arbitration and their contracts will be honored. When you have that kind of strong investment climate, then companies will want to come. This is an area where AmCham can leverage its relationships with policy makers and companies already connected to the international markets that the president wants to tap into, including ours in the United States.
“This is a defining moment in Sri Lankan history, and a time when we all must come together: Government, private sector, civil society, and the international community. The United States remains a friend and partner for Sri Lanka’s prosperity, and I look forward to watching Sri Lanka not only survive this economic crisis, but thrive, becoming stronger and better with all our help.”
Addressing the assembly of senior private sector representatives across all industries, Guest of Honour, Governor of the Central Bank Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe expressed his appreciation toward US businesses operating in Sri Lanka, as well as to the US for its continued support in trade, commerce, and business relations, as well as through continued humanitarian and developmental assistance.
He noted: “Investments is an important area [and] we can see the presence of a number of big US companies doing business and providing employment in Sri Lanka – longstanding trade and investment relations through which we see the important contributions to our country. In addition to the foreign direct investment and all this trade, whenever we issue sovereign bonds in the past since 2007 almost 50% is taken by US funds, investment funds, and hedge funds all investments originally invested by US citizens that are administered around the world out of which we have been reaping the benefits out of.
“If we make the necessary structural reforms that could enhance the growth and potential of the country and in the meantime do the proper institutional reforms, I think this is one thing that is key for a long-term successful economic growth for Sri Lanka. The US is strongly supporting the independence of the central bank and also good governance, democracy, and best practices; the private sector is the engine of the growth. With this continued support, we should be able to run the engine faster and get the economy into a much more stable growth path.”
As a teaser to its INVESTMENT SPOTLIGHT initiative to be launched later this year, AmCham launched an aptly titled dedicated webpage that spotlights Sri Lankan and US companies looking to forge bilateral partnerships through technical, operational, and/or financial means.
Introducing the initiative, AmCham SL General Manager Vrai Raymond stated: “Working together with collaborative partners, the US-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce in New York, Sri Lanka @100, and the USAID MSME Development Program – PSD in Colombo, this webpage will provide a platform for pre-screened companies and projects to call EOI and RFPs for credible investment and partnership opportunities for establishment and or expansion in to either Sri Lanka or the US.”
Commenting on this initiative, Director General of the Board of Investment, Ms. Renuka Weerakoon stated: “Attracting investment, in the current context, is a priority for Sri Lanka as it is the best non-debt source of FOREX inflow. Having recognized that the global FDI trend is also more towards re-investment as opposed to greenfield, the BOI has undertaken various measures to support our enterprises to reinvest and operate relatively smoothly. It is indeed heartening to witness how investors have taken it upon themselves to champion Sri Lanka to the world. I think this gives a very good idea of the sentiments our existing investors have for Sri Lankan in taking our story to their own part of the world. This is why I wish to place on record my sincere appreciation of this initiative – which is a timely intervention – and we look forward to working together with AmCham to attract FDI from the US, which can be leveraged for the economic resurgence of Sri Lanka.”
The new Board of Directors, elected unanimously by the assembly, is as follows:
- Lakshan Madurasinghe (Coca-Cola Sri Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd.) – President
- Shirendra Lawrence (MAS Holdings) – Vice President
- Nilupa Kiringoda -Sysco LABS) – Secretary
- Dimantha Seneviratne (NDB Bank) – Treasurer
- Presantha Jayamaha (Elyon Global) – President Emeritus
- Sanjeeva Abeygoonawardene (Advantis Express) – Director
- Sandeep Gopal (Fairfirst Insurance) – Director
- Tania Polonnowita-Wettimuny (IAS Holdings) – Director
- Harsha Randeny (Microsoft) – Director
- Kevin Green (HSBC) – Director
- Dhanushka Wijeyapala (Stax LLC) – Director
- Sandun Hapugoda (Mastercard) – Director
- Virajith Jayasinghe (IBM Worldwide Inc) – Director
- Phill Loosli – Representative of the USA Embassy in Sri Lanka
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pendant de nombreuses années, avec des compétences en combat debout exceptionnelles et une défense de takedown impressionnante.
Malheureusement, beaucoup de souviennent surtout du KO en thirteen secondes qu’il a subit face à Conor McGregor.
Toujours selon Forbes, Conor McGregor devient le sportif le
mieux payé sur l’année 2020, avec des recettes estimées à
plus de a quel dosage la testostérone a des effets Anabolisants hundred
and eighty tens of millions de dollars[226],[227],[228].
Conor McGregor et l’Américain Urijah Faber sont ensuite rapidement annoncés comme entraîneurs
d’une nouvelle saison de la série The Final Word Fighter opposant combattants européens et américains.
Cependant, contrairement à la custom de l’émission, une confrontation entre les
deux compétiteurs de l’UFC n’est pas envisagée[48].
En 2006, Conor McGregor déménage avec sa famille à Lucan, petite ville de la banlieue ouest
de Dublin[s 1].
Des dommages aux reins et l’apparition de troubles alimentaires comme l’anorexie ou
la boulimie sont également possibles. Le cutting est donc une pratique qui peut gravement altérer la qualité de vie et nuire au bien-être physique et psychologique
des combattants. Randy Couture est un combattant qui incarne
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dans plusieurs catégories de poids et une carrière qui s’étend sur des décennies, Couture est la preuve vivante
que l’âge n’est qu’un chiffre. Dans le monde du MMA, il est une légende, un testomony de la détermination et
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ère et des knockouts qui sont gravés dans l’histoire, il est un symbole
de l’excellence et de la maîtrise dans le monde
du MMA. Son type de fight est une fusion de method de combat précise et de puissance
brute, chaque coup porté avec une intention et une précision mortelles.
Le 5 mai 2017, le premier enfant du couple, Conor Jack McGregor Jr.,
naît à l’hôpital Coombe Maternity de Dublin[143].
Ses dad and mom en font dès ses premiers mois une vedette des
réseaux sociaux[144]. Le three janvier 2019,
sa femme donne naissance à leur deuxième enfant, une fille prénommée Croía.
Le 17 mai 2021, Conor McGregor annonce sur Instagram la naissance de
son troisième enfant, un garçon nommé Rían[146].
Conor Anthony McGregor[8] est né le 14 juillet 1988 à Dublin, dans
le quartier de Crumlin, en Irlande. Il est le premier fils et
le troisième enfant de Tony et Margaret McGregor.
Il grandit à Crumlin et effectue sa scolarité primaire et
secondaire à Tallaght. Il y développe sa ardour pour le sport, principalement pour le football[s 1].
À l’âge de 12 ans, sentant le besoin de pouvoir se défendre, Conor
McGregor débute la boxe au Crumlin Boxing Club[9],[10].
Cette division est ajoutée lors de la fusion de l’organisation World
Extreme Cagefighting avec l’UFC. Le dernier fight pour le titre des poids coqs de la défunte organisation se
déroulant lors du WEC fifty three, le sixteen décembre 2010,
met également en jeu le premier titre de champion de l’UFC[13].
La scène des arts martiaux mixtes (MMA) a été secouée par
une efficiency exceptionnelle lors de l’UFC Macau ce samedi 23 novembre 2024.
En ce qui concerne les personnes intersexes, elles représentent environ 1,7% de la population générale, selon la communauté scientifique.
De nos jours, le sujet de l’augmentation des niveaux de
testostérone est devenu très populaire, principalement parce que les hommes ont tendance à
subir une réduction de la testostérone en vieillissant. Cette
hormone sexuelle est couramment présente chez les hommes et en faible quantité chez les femmes.
La testostérone aide à augmenter la masse musculaire, la pressure corporelle, la masse osseuse et à réguler la libido, entre autres avantages.
Elle a remporté sa victoire face à Angela Carini, qui a demandé un temps mort dès le deuxième coup reçu.
La cheffe du gouvernement italien Giorgia Meloni a dénoncé “un combat qui n’était pas sur un pied d’égalité”,
ajoutant ne pas être “d’accord avec le CIO”. “Je pense que les athlètes qui ont des caractéristiques génétiques masculines ne devraient pas être admis aux compétitions féminines”,
a-t-elle dit, selon une vidéo postée sur X après
le fight. Khelif avait échoué l’année dernière à un check d’éligibilité de genre mis en place par la fédération internationale (IBA), l’écartant des Mondiaux.
Après un direct au visage adressé par Khelif, Carini s’est retournée vers
son coin, signifiant qu’elle ne souhaitait pas continuer.
“Je suis montée sur le ring pour combattre. Je ne me suis pas rendue mais un coup de poing m’a fait trop mal et j’ai dit ça suffit”, a déclaré après sa
défaite la boxeuse italienne aux médias de son pays.
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le Nevada, et remporte le combat par KO method après seulement forty secondes de
combat[104],[105],[106]. Le 7 juin 2020, âgé de 31 ans, Conor McGregor annonce sa
retraite sportive pour la troisième fois[107].
Installé en principauté monégasque pour l’été, McGregor
est proche de Charlene de Monaco avec qui il s’entraîne pour promouvoir le waterbike et la fondation de
la princesse[108]. Présent au départ du Tour de France,
l’Irlandais mène un train de vie princier à Monaco[109],[110].
L’absence de Conor McGregor à l’UFC se poursuit après la défaite contre Floyd
Mayweather, Jr..
Le combat de boxe a duré moins de 50 secondes automobile l’adversaire d’Imane Khelif, l’italienne Angela
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