UltraTech Cement partners with BBDO for ‘Live Chatathon with Harsha and Anita Bhogle’

UltraTech Cement Lanka (Pvt.) Limited, part of the Aditya Birla group, recently partnered eminent sport media personality Harsha Bhogle and his wife Anita, for a ‘Live Chatathon’ interactive session for the benefit of its staff, suppliers and business partners, at Hotel Taj Samudra, hosted by BBDO. 

UK pushes for trade talks to solve N. Ireland border issue

AFP: British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson yesterday called on Brussels to move on to post-Brexit trade talks to solve the Irish border issue, despite a warning from the EU that London still had work to do.

Ruwan Edirisinghe elected as Mora Pera Engineers’ Reunion President

RN Group of Companies Chairman Eng. Ruwan Edirisighe was elected as the second President of the Moratuwa Peradeniya Engineers’ Reunion at the annual general meeting (AGM) held recently.  Eng. Edirisinghe is the first University of Perdeniya alumnus to be elected as President of the Moratuwa and Peradeniya Engineers’ Reunion, which was founded in 2013.

EU GSP delivers big plus for Lankan apparels

EU GSP Plus has delivered its most prominent success for Sri Lankan exports to-date since its announcement. 

Rupee ends weaker on late importer dollar demand

REUTERS: The Sri Lankan rupee yesterday closed weaker due to a surge in importer demand for the U.S. currency amid seasonal imports ahead of the year-end festive season and on dollar buying from a foreign bank, dealers said. 

NAFTA negotiators hold new talks amid fears of collapse

AFP: After three months of thorny negotiations, fears of a breakdown are hanging in the air as the US, Mexico and Canada begin new talks on the North American Free Trade Agreement yesterday.

Moody’s raises India rating, citing reforms

AFP: Moody’s yesterday upgraded India’s credit rating for the first time in more than a decade, citing economic reforms introduced under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Selyn launches “Sthri by Selyn” - An ethical fashion collective

One of the country's largest social enterprises, nurturing over 1000 artisans across the island, Selyn has been at the forefront of the handloom industry as an ethical fashion

New pollution clearing mask from The Body Shop in stores

Treat your face after a hard week in the city with The Body Shop’s Japanese Matcha Tea Pollution Clearing Mask, now available in Colombo. This 100% vegan formula has no paraffi

CSE joint winners at Great HR Quiz

Two teams representing the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) were placed as joint winners in the ‘Finance, Insurance and Investment’ category at the ‘Great HR Quiz’ organized by the Institute of Personnel Management (IPM). 

HNB as strategic partner for NCE Post Budget Forum

Hatton National Bank (HNB), a leading private bank in Sri Lanka, has joined hands with the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) for the conduct of the important Post Budget Forum of the Chamber on the 15th of November at The Kingsbury Hotel.

China Products Exhibition to be held from November 22-24

The China Products (Colombo Sri Lanka) Exhibition is to bring quality Chinese exhibitors to Colombo with a range of cutting-edge, innovative and contemporary products, thus providing an excellent opportunity for Sri Lankan businesses to interact with world-class suppliers and source superior 

Siddhalepa Group marks World Diabetes Day with public lecture

Siddhalepa Group will mark World Diabetes Day on November 18th with an educational programme on diabetes at the Siddhalepa Ayurveda Hospital in Mount Lavinia. 

Cinnamon Life and Ceylon Chamber collaborate to host forum series

Cinnamon Life, Sri Lanka’s most iconic mixed development project of its kind to date, in association with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, will host the Cinnamon Life Forum series, a sequence of thought leadership events, from November 28 onwards.

Seylan ‘Ethera Kasi Methara Wasi’ rewards monthly draw winner

Seylan Bank in keeping up with its promise, ‘The Bank with a Heart’, introduced an exciting draw scheme named ‘Ethera Kasi Methra Wasi’ for its remittance customers partnering with the global remittance services such as Express Money, RIA, Speed Cash and Unistream, to name a few.

Standard Chartered announces seasonal offers

Spending this season for treats for family and friends will be a breeze for Standard Chartered credit cardholders. The bank has on board a wide range of popular merchant outlets with many of them offering discounts from 20 percent to 30 percent to Standard Chartered credit cardholders. 

Nations Home Loans offers fastest, easiest route to homeownership

The customers looking for home loans can now experience unparalleled service and expert advice in the comfort and familiarity of their most conveniently accessible Nations Trust Bank (NTB) branch or at the Nations Home Loan Centre located at No: 400, Galle Road, Colombo 3.

Janashakthi 3Q profit trimmed as higher claims offset robust premiums and investment incomes

Higher insurance claims had a bearing on the performance of Janashakthi Insurance PLC as the September quarter profits fell slightly amid expansion in both premiums and investment incomes. 

Lack of pricing formula, high debt hamper Laugfs 2Q

Laugfs Gas PLC became a victim of higher interest rates and rapid increase in global Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices as the energy group, which has diversified interests, could not pass the higher prices on to the consumer.

Japan leads in development funding to Sri Lanka

Over the first eight months of 2017, Japan has made the greatest commitment to Sri Lanka in providing development related funding, according to the Treasury.

Rupee rises on exporter dollar conversion

REUTERS: The Sri Lankan rupee closed higher yesterday, helped by exporter dollar conversions, but expectations of higher seasonal imports and a pickup in motor vehicle buying after taxes were slashed in last week’s budget weighed on the local currency, dealers said.  

CSE to conduct full day of trading from disaster recovery site

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) is to conduct a planned full day of trading from its disaster recovery site using ATS Version 7 Disaster Recovery Solution tomorrow. 

SL likely to overshoot budget deficit continuously till 2020

Sri Lanka’s economy is heading towards a tumultuous ride in the next three years as widespread policy uncertainty and macroeconomic imbalances will slowdown the economy, push up prices and scare away the investors.  

amanté Ignites with a series of events for loyal customers at flagship boutique

Intimate apparel label amanté continues to reward its loyal clientele with a series of its popular ‘amanté Ignites’ events at its flagship Racecourse boutique.

Sampath Bank Bags Third Place at 34th Mercantile Athletic Championships

Team Sampath Bank continued to showcase its prowess in the sports arena at the 34thMercantile Athletic Championships held at the Mahinda Rajapaksha Stadium, Diyagama recently

Amãna Takaful wins at SLIM-NASCO 2017

Amãna Takaful Life PLC (ATL Life) was recognized for their sales professionalism at the recently concluded SLIM-NASCO 2017 awards. Hamdi Nizam of Amãna Takaful’s insurance team 

Lack of pricing formula, high debt hamper Laugfs 2Q

Laugfs Gas PLC became a victim of higher interest rates and rapid increase in global liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices as the energy group, which has diversified interests, could not pass the higher prices on to the consumer.

Fouzul Hameed’s annual fashion showcase – Envoy Concept 2018

Hameedia, Sri Lanka’s leading menswear specialist recently concluded the fifth edition of its highly anticipated, fashion showcase - Concept 2018. Governed by the theme of ‘CurioCity’

Govt. to tender coal ash of Norochcholai

The government will start selling the coal ash by-product created at the Norochcholai coal-fired power plant to the companies that have use of the material.

Sujan Int’l launches latest meat-free sausages and sandwich slices

Sujan International (Pvt.) Ltd has launched their latest meat-free sausages and sandwich slices for those who look for meatless alternatives.