IMF Executive Board to review Sri Lanka’s programme on November 17

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board in Washington is expected to review the 

Shares end at more than 2-wk high ahead of budget

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares closed at a more than two-week high led by large-cap beverages 

Dusit Thani Sri Lanka appoints Declan McNaughton as new CEO

Dusit Thani Sri Lanka, Beachfront Balapitiya has appointed Declan McNaughton as new Chief 

Int’l forum offers considerable investment, capacity building potential

Development Strategies and International Trade Minister Malik Samarawickrama welcomed the p

NCE President to address India’s Global Pepper Conference

This first-of-its-kind event, Global Pepper Conference (GPC) 2016, is organised by the Black Goad 

Lankan products at Brazil’s SuperMinas attract visitors

The 30th edition of the SuperMinas Food Show was held recently at Expominas Exhibition Centre in 

PwC Sri Lanka powers ambitious young entrepreneurs at CIMA Launch Pad

PwC Sri Lanka has extended its expertise for the benefit of aspiring young entrepreneurs in the 

FinMin stresses importance of keeping citizens aware on govt. decision making

The government should establish a greater trust with its people by disclosing information related to 

Smart reforms and investments could make SL export powerhouse: WB

With a growing urban workforce  and focused implementation on a wide range of recent reforms that 

Consumption drive pushes JKH group September profits up 8%

Diversified conglomerate, John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH), increased its September quarter (2Q17) 

Thermal power plant resumption propels Aitken Spence 2Q

Aitken Spence PLC saw its September (2Q17) quarter net profit jumping by almost 50 percent to 

Construction activities boost Access 2Q profits

The resumption of some of the stalled mega construction projects appears to have bode well for 

Another discussion phase obtains SLFP proposals for budget 2017

Another phase of discussion to obtain proposals from the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) was held 

Metropolitan Resource minority shareholders get higher prices for shares

The minority shareholders of Metropolitan Resource Holdings PLC (MPRH) have been able to secure 

Metropolitan PhotoHub to hold Canon photo marathon

The Canon photo marathon organized by Metropolitan PhotoHub Pvt Ltd on behalf of Canon will be 

Jayantha Dhanapala to deliver 3rd Gamani Corea Memorial Lecture

Former ambassador Jayantha Dhanapala will deliver the third Gamani Corea Memorial Lecture on 

HNB Singithi Savings Day attracts children of all ages

Seventy five customer Centres of Hatton National Bank (HNB) around Sri Lanka were filled with 

Hiniduma Bio-link project featured at top sustainability conference

The Hiniduma Bio-link project, Asia’s first-ever Plan Vivo -certified project was featured at the 

ComBank offers special home loans for esteemed apartments and houses

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has tied up with some of Sri Lanka’s leading property developers to s

Home Center shines at Flame Awards

Nugegoda Home Center that has won the hearts of nation by selling fashionable furniture, excelled at 

Exterminators wins CNCI Gold Award

The Exterminators (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka’s premier pest management company won a Gold Award at 

Sri Lanka prepared to welcome Paris Agreement

The Paris Agreement on climate change came into force on November 4, 2016. Following the d

Hemas September quarter profit rises 33% on key business segments

Expects tougher market due to VAT, price controls & runway refurbishment  

Ceyoka introduces ‘Nuvexa’ to promote healthy lifestyles

As more people are becoming conscientious and proactive about managing their health, it is a well-

Hettigoda Industries recognised at Presidential Environmental Awards

Consistently and courageously championing the green cause, the Siddhalepa Group has been among the country’s annual environment award winners in the past few years. 

Japan’s SMEs keen to tap Asian, African markets with investments in Sri Lanka

A delegation of Japanese Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) which was in Colombo this week 

Rupee firmer on exporter dlr sales; stocks edge lower

REUTERS - The Sri Lankan rupee edged up yesterday as dollar selling by exporters surpassed the demand for the greenback from importers, dealers said.

Canada to allow more foreign investment in airlines

AFP - Canada will raise the maximum share groups of foreign investors may hold in its airlines from 

Krishan Balendra and Gihan Cooray appointed JKH Executive Directors

John Keells Group senior management members Krishan Balendra and Gihan Cooray have been 

Balasubramaniam appointed SLTPB Managing Director

Management Accountant Sutheash Balasubramaniam was appointed as the Sri Lanka Tourism