Prof. Athukorala to speak on FDI opportunities for Sri Lanka

Emerging global patterns in Foreign Direct Investment and opportunities for Sri Lanka will be the focus of a seminar by a top trade economist Prema-Chandra Athukorala in Colombo this Thursday 

CTC puffs up Rs.3.05bn net profit for June quarter

Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC (CTC), the local unit of British American Tobacco, saw its net profit for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 (2Q16) increasing to Rs.3.05 billion from Rs.3.01 billion reported 

Logistics stakeholders call for greater focus on sector

Sri Lanka’s logistics sector stakeholders recently expressed their dissatisfaction towards the government for not treating them as a priority, and charged the lack of attention as one of the key 

NIBM powers EDEX Mid-Year Expo with diamond sponsorship

The National Institute of Business Management (NIBM) will power this September’s EDEX Mid-Year 

Sri Lanka partners Eurasian Union’s largest Expo

Sri Lanka has agreed to partner with one of the largest export exhibitions in the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) region on August 12th. 

Leema Creations’ founder launches book on carpentry tools

Channa Wijesekara, an expert in wood technology and interior designing, recently launched a handy book authored on ‘The Usage of Hand Tools in Carpentry’ recently.

Insurance Veteran flies Sri Lankan flag at Rio Olympics

Udeni Kiridena, a name synonymous in the boxing fraternity and a key figure in the insurance industry has done Sri Lanka proud following his selection by the International Boxing Association 

Rivkin hails Sri Lanka’s economic climate, assures more US investments

An investment- friendly environment has currently been created in Sri Lanka, the United States 

Architect Ranga Dayasena wins top award

Archt. Ranga Dayasena was a winner at the Architecture Asia Awards for Emerging Architects 2016. 

Printcare wins Presidential Export Awards

Sri Lanka’s premier Printing and Packaging exporter, Printcare Plc, was honoured at the Presidential 

CASA joins CIMC 2016 as official partner

The three-day Colombo International Maritime Conference- CIMC is now emerging as the biggest 

Top oil companies keen to explore oil in the East coast: Minister

Minister of Petroleum and Petroleum Gas Chandima Weerakkody said that a number of leading oil companies in the world have shown interest in exploring oil and gas in ultra-deep water blocks off the 

HNB Grameen observes religious rituals to mark anniversary

HNB Grameen organized an all-night Pirith Ceremony at the company premises to coincide with  the anniversary of the company,which wasfollowed by an almsgiving for 15 Buddhist monks the next 

Negative rates seen reducing Japan big banks’ profits by 300bn yen

REUTERS: Japan’s financial watchdog estimates that negative interest rates under the Bank of 

Indo-SL bilateral trade to reach us$ 5 bn mark

As Sri Lanka and India continue to look for avenues to strengthen economic ties, latest data from the 

Pro Food / Pro Pack & Ag-biz exhibition opens

Pro food / Pro Pack & Ag-biz 2016, Sri Lanka’s only comprehensive food, agriculture and packaging exhibition held for the 15thconsecutive year opened at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial 

Tractors bigger threat to wildlife than climate: study

AFP - Farming and hunting pose a more immediate threat to wildlife than climate change, researchers said this week, in a controversial plea to redirect resources earmarked for species conservation.

String of blasts hit Thai tourist resorts

AFP - A string of bomb attacks hit popular tourist towns across Thailand, leaving four dead and many injured, with authorities yesterday ruling out terrorism despite suspicions insurgents in the kingdom’s 

Oil nudges lower after Saudi-fuelled bounce

AFP - Crude prices slipped yesterday on profit-taking, following gains triggered by Saudi Arabia oil minister who hinted that producers could agree to limit production.

LEO ISAAME Forum 2016 launched

LEO ISAAME Forum 2016, an international youth conference, was launched at Cinnamon Grand  under the theme of ‘Excellence through innovation’.

8th Apollo Int’l Clinical Nutrition Update kicks off today

The Department of Dietetics, Apollo Hospitals Group organises an annual conference to provide a great platform and distinguished opportunity to healthcare professionals in order to highlight the latest 

MBSL records profit growth of 410% in 1H16

Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka & Finance PLC (MBSL) continued to demonstrate strong turnaround in 

Premadsa Stadium north sight screen named as ‘Bank of Ceylon End’

The signing of the agreement to name R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium’s north sight screen as ‘Bank of Ceylon End’ took place recently at the head quarters of the Sri Lanka Cricket B

Lanka Tiles CEO highlights CA Sri Lanka qualification

The importance of the Chartered Accounting qualification offered by the Institute of Chartered 

E FM expands experiential events portfolio

Sri Lanka’s premier lifestyle station, E FM and EBC Radio scaled to greater heights in its endeavour 

JAT Holdings adds colour to SL-Australia Test as title sponsor with ‘JAT Paints Cup’

JAT Holdings, one of Sri Lanka’s premier organisations in the furnishing and finishing industry with an 

Shares end firmer on foreign buying

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares edged up yesterday hovering near its more-than-10-week high, hit 

Omega Line Toastmasters inducts Executive Committee

The seventh installation ceremony to induct the Executive Committee of Omega Line Toastmasters Club for 2016/2017 was held at Goldie Sands Hotel Negombo recently. 

Seylan Tikiri holders enjoy a fun-filled, rewarding day

Seylan Tikiri, the most preferred children’s savings account in the country, took another initiative to  engage with its young customers by providing an opportunity to watch the premiere show of ‘Ice Age 

Asia stocks rise after Wall Street rally

“Asia Pacific markets are set to finish the week on a high following strong leads from European and US investors,” Michael McCarthy, chief market strategist at CMC Markets in Sydney, said in an