West Indies ‘A’ team enjoys SriLankan hospitality again

The West Indies ‘A’ team once again travelled to Sri Lanka aboard SriLankan Airlines’ flight UL 504 from London to Colombo recently, enjoying the famed caring and warm service in the Business Class cabin.

Paranthan Chemicals creates better hand hygiene in Sri Lanka

The Global Handwashing Day (GHD) is celebrated on October 15 in view of raising awareness on the importance of handwashing with soap and cultivating this as a habit which leads to disease prevention and reduction of childhood mortality related to respiratory and diarrheal diseases.

Perpetual Treasuries 14-month profit exceeds Rs.10bn: leaked CB report

Perpetual Treasuries Limited (PTL), the controversial primary dealer connected to the family of former 

Chinese Vice Minister urges WTO members to improve trade facilitation agreement

China affirmed its commitment to helping its regional peers to reach their full growth potential, but 

Hanjin Shipping puts Asia-U.S. shipping network up for sale

REUTERS: South Korea’s Hanjin Shipping Co Ltd is selling major businesses, including its Asia to 

China pledges investments exceeding US$ 10 bn to Sri Lanka over next 3 years

China has pledged over US$ 10 billion in investments to Sri Lanka over the next 3 years in addition to 

FinMin’s social media account hacked

Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake yesterday distanced himself from two fake social media 

Shares close below key level of 6,500

REUTERS:  Sri Lankan shares closed below a key psychological level of 6,500 yesterday in thin 

Retailer’s Association and Ceylon Chamber sign MoU

The Sri Lanka Retailer’s Association (SLRA) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) 

S-lon Lanka wins Gold at Construct Exhibition

Continuing its streak of achievements and recognition, S-lon Lanka (Pvt) Ltd announced the winning 

Access’ Henamulla Phase II project work making progress

The design and construction work of the urban regeneration project in Henamulla – Phase II undertaken by Access Engineering PLC is making a significant progress. 

Brandix wins top award for HR excellence in South Asia

The Brandix Group was declared the sole winner for HR Excellence in South Asia (excluding India), 

MAS Holdings unveils high-tech lab to analyse group’s water quality

Apparel and fabrics conglomerate MAS Holdings has unveiled a state-of-the-art laboratory that will be 

Manjula Silva wins Best Executive Trophy at Singer

He was awarded the coveted Hemaka Amarasuriya Challenge Trophy amidst great fanfare at the 

UoM students to drive country towards achieving SDGs

Compass 2016, Sri Lanka’s first-ever national chemical and process engineering conference and 

Nature’s Agro Products clinches Gold NCE export awards

Nature’s Agro Products Lanka, a leading value-added cinnamon & spices exporting company, was 

‘Flame Awards’ to recognise Western Province mid-level entrepreneurs

To recognize and encourage mid-level entrepreneurs, ‘Flame Entrepreneur Awards Western Province 

Open Government Partnership monitoring team set up

Economynext: Sri Lanka is to set up a team of people from state and civil society to monitor how 

Sri Lanka Economic Association annual sessions to focus on fiscal reformss

‘Fiscal reforms: An imperative for sustained growth’ is the theme for the 2016 annual sessions of the Sri Lanka Economic Association (SLEA) to be held on October 21 and 22.

High-profile delegations attending WEDF meet Malik

High-profile business delegations from India, Italy and Thailand, who visited to participate World Export 

Zahra International introduces Malaysia’s top isotonic sports drink brand

Zahra International recently introduced 100PLUS, Malaysia’s No. 1 isotonic sports drink brand to the 

D & R Exports wins NCE Silver Award

D &R Exports which supplies products to the market under the brand name ‘Araliya’, emerged winners in the Silver category award at the NCE Awards 2016 held recently. 

Malik meets ITC Director

Geneva-based International Trade Centre (ITC) Executive Director Arancha Gonzalez, an expert in international trade and development, who is in Colombo to participate in World Export Development Forum 2016, met Development Strategies and International Trade Minister Malik Samarawickrama and held discussions at the ministry office on Tuesday. 

Canon IR 2004N redefines new standard in WI-FI copying

Canon’s newest addition to its Image Runner (IR) range the IR 2004N has set the benchmark for the copier with its standard WI-FI feature and smart functionalities.

Laugfs Supermarkets partners with Aramex to offer customers convenient courier facilities

Laugfs Supermarkets recently partnered with Aramex, a leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, to offer Laugfs customers with the convenience of courier facilities to any domestic or worldwide destination. 

Academic outlines transport proposals under Megapolis Project

As the government intends to invest US $ 11.5 billion over the next 20 years for public transport, including the roads, Moratuwa University Civil Engineering Department Senior Lecturer Dr. Dimantha De Silva shed light on the transport proposals to be implemented under the Western Region  Megapolis Project.

Häagen-Dazs - ultimate ice cream indulgence now in Sri Lanka

Stassens Group recently announced the entry of Häagen-Dazs, world-renowned  ice cream, into Sri Lanka.

Carolina Estate teas receive all-time record price

At this week’s ex-estate tea auction held yesterday, an invoice of PF1 of Carolina Estate, Watawala secured an all-time Colombo tea auction record price of Rs.560.  

Browns Agriculture introduces Massey Ferguson MF-1540 to wet zone farmers

Browns Agriculture introduced its newest innovation, Massey Ferguson MF-1540, to farmers in the Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa districts recently, amidst a large gathering that comprised of distributor agents, existing and potential customers.

CCC’s SL–Germany Business Council hosts German biz delegation

The Sri Lanka–Germany Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) hosted the high-powered German business delegation arrived in Sri Lanka last week.