Ceylon Chamber organises seminar on new Customs Law, Customs Ordinance change

The Import Section of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce is organising a seminar to discuss the proposed new Customs Law and the change in the current Customs Ordinance.

HSBC Premier Golf Tournament in Nuwara Eliya

The annual HSBC Premier Golf Tournament will Tee off at the picturesque Nuwara Eliya Golf Club on 9 and 10 September. 

DHL Express Sri Lanka wins Stevie Awards for service excellence

DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, has announced that its Sri Lanka customer service team has triumphed in the Stevie Award 2016 competition, underthe Customer Service Category. 

GAAM to discuss investment opportunities from Megapolis plan

Guardian Acuity Asset Management (GAAM), a unit trust management firm licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka, will conduct a stimulating discussion on September 14 on ‘Investment Opportunities from the Proposed Megapolis Development Plan’ at Oak Room, Cinnamon Grand. 

Fitch affirms LB Finance’s national long-term rating at ‘A-(lka)’; outlook stable

Fitch Ratings Lanka Ltd has affirmed LB Finance PLC’s long-term rating of ‘A-(lka)’? outlook stable during their annual ratings review of NBFI’s on August 2, 2016.  

Aitken Spence Travels welcomes group series of doctors for 5th consecutive year

Aitken Spence Travels, the leading destination management company in Sri Lanka is handling a group series of doctors from the Middle East for the 5th consecutive year. 

CCC’s ‘sustainability competition 2016’ sees a surge in demand

As the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) is calling applications to recognize and reward the ‘Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability champions of the year 2016’, its previous year’s winner Sampath Bank says the victory is placed among the bank’s most prestigious and respected achievements.

Medical appointments at Durdans Heart Centre now via Doc990

Colombo’s premier cardiac care service provider, Durdans Heart Centre, has joined the Doc 990 digital health portal enabling patients to make medical appointments with absolute ease via their mobile phones. 

Measures to be taken to further promote gem industry globally: FinMin

Measures will be taken to further promote the gem industry in the international market thereby earning more foreign exchange to the country, Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake said. The minister pointed out that the government will take action to find a global market for the rare varieties of gems of Sri Lanka.

Govt. likely to bring in new laws to regulate e-commerce business

Sri Lankan government, largely influenced by legacy businesses, is likely to bring in new legislation 

Tourist arrivals to Maldives up 6%’; Chinese visitors down 12%

The Maldives recorded a tourist arrivals growth of 5.7 percent year-on-year (YoY) for July 2016, increasing to 110,432 tourists, despite setbacks in the Chinese economy.

Siyapatha Finance Rs.2.5bn debenture opens this Thursday

Sampath Bank PLC’s fully owned subsidiary and the licensed finance company, Siyapatha Finance 

Change for the better, stress capital market heads

The capital market operator, the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has stressed that it is imperative for all stakeholders to gear up and embrace change if Sri Lanka is to keep up with global trends and 

IASL calls on govt. to introduce FDI monitoring mechanism to protect local industries

A leading trade association in the country recently called on the government to introduce 

SLANA says THC abolition compelling ship operators to opt for regional ports

The Sri Lanka Association of NVOCC Agents (SLANA), which was formed to advance and protect the interests of Non Vessel Owning Container Carriers (NVOCC’s) pointed out that the decision to 

UTE scoops regional CAT Lift Truck Awards

United Tractor & Equipment (Pvt.) Limited (UTE), recognised as an industry pioneer in providing material handling solutionsand as the soleauthorized dealer in Sri Lanka for Cat Lift Trucks,was 

‘Lamy’ to be launched in Sri Lanka next month

A status symbol, a reflection of one’s personality and our best possible defense in the digital age, the 

JAT Holdings clinches two awards at CNCI Awards

JAT Holdings, the pioneer of the timber coatings industry in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and the Maldives and Sri Lanka’s leader in the furnishing and finishing industry in Sri Lanka, boasting an impressive 

Ishana Exports excels at Presidential Export Awards

Ishana Exports Pvt Ltd that broke the monopoly prevailed in the spice export market back in 1981 

Go Outdoors appoints authorized dealer network

Go Outdoors has appointed a dealer network to enhance market presence in their effort to 

Suren Cooke Agencies creates history

The first of its kind both locally and internationally, SkySpray 1000 is the latest addition to the Suren Cooke Agencies arsenal for pest eradication. Using the latest drone technology, SkySpray 1000 

CSE’s Central Depository System reaches 25-year mark

The capital market operator yesterday reached a new corporate milestone with the Central Depository System (CDS) having got to its 25 year mark.

Miss Intercontinental pageant to be held in Colombo next month

By Zahara Zuhair  The 45th edition of Miss Intercontinental pageant themed, ‘The Fairy Tale’, is set to be held  for the first time in Sri Lanka on 16th of October with the participation of about 76 contestants from around the world.

Sri Lanka hosts SAARCFINANCE Coordinators’ Meeting

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka hosted the 24th SAARCFINANCE Coordinators’ Meeting at the Central Bank premises, Colombo, on September 1st. 

Rupee steady, remittances offset importer dlr demand

REUTERS: The Sri Lankan rupee traded steady yesterday as dollar sales by banks from inward remittances offset importer dollar demand, dealers said. The spot rupee was at 145.50/55 per dollar at 0715 GMT, hardly changed from Thursday’s close of 145.50/57, while one-week rupee forwards were at 145.70/75 compared to Thursday’s close of 145.75/8.  

SL revises down August inflation after calculation error: stat office

REUTERS: Sri Lanka has revised down its inflation figure for August after finding a calculation error, the country’s statistics office said yesterday.

NCE to participate at Hotel Asia exhibition  in the Maldives

The National chamber of exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) will participate at the Hotel Asia exhibition which will be held in Male, in the Maldives from the 5th to 7st September 2016. This is the 6th successive time that the NCE participates at this Hotel Asia event.  The Hotel Asia Exhibition & Culinary Challenge is the biggest ever gathering of Hospitality Industry professionals in the Maldives, and attracts all levels of decision makers fr

Janashakthi Insurance, strategic sponsor for CIMA Business Leaders’ Summit 2016

Janashakthi Insurance PLC, a leading insurance provider in Sri Lanka, announced its partnership with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Sri Lanka as the strategic partner for the recently concluded CIMA Business Leaders’ Summit for the second consecutive year. 

Walkers Colombo Shipyard successfully builds and launches first vessel

Walkers Colombo Shipyard (Pvt) Ltd, a subsidiary of MTD Walkers PLC, has successfully completed the construction of its first vessel, a barge named ‘Seagulf 1’, to re-enter the local ship building industry. 

Dialog Mega Wasana produces most millionaires in just seven weeks

Dialog Mega Wasana, Sri Lanka’s most rewarding mobile-based lucky draw programme, produced two winners of the grand prize of Rs.10 million each within just seven weeks of its inception. With over Rs.50 million in prize money every month, Mega Wasana is the largest consumer lucky draw programme in the country and all of Dialog’s 10 million plus customers can participate and win fantastic prizes.