Port City promoted to Indian Investors at Shanghai conference

Colombo Port City had been invited to participate in NATCON, the annual conference of the 

Indian delegation due in town this week to discuss ETCA

An Indian delegation would be visiting Sri Lanka this week to discuss the Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ETCA) where they would look at how the proposed trade pact can integrate 

French tourism minister says hotel stays down 10% due to attacks

AFP: The number of nights spent in French hotels by foreign tourists fell 10 percent in July compared 

Brandix CEO clarifies

With reference to Mirror Business story titled “Lobby politicians but don’t trust them: Brandix boss” 

Epson expands operations in Sri Lanka

Epson, a Japanese digital imaging and printing solutions company, announced its expansion plans in 

SLCB, SriLankan and Thomas Cook India target strong MICE market from Mumbai

Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) partnering with Thomas Cook (India) Ltd, India’s leading 

FinMin meets rural farmers, businessmen

The inaugural meeting of a series of one-on-one meetings organized by the Finance Ministry to discuss 

Iron One CEO clinches ‘Woman Entrepreneur of the Year’ award

Lakmini Ramani Helena Wijesundera, the CEO of Iron One Technologies was crowned as the 

Top int’l speakers to take stage at WEDF 2016

President Maithripala Sirisena and Minister of Development and International Trade, Malik 

Unilever expands Perfect Estate programme

Continuing to expand its engagement with the country’s estate sector, Unilever Sri Lanka launched the Unilever ‘Perfect Estate’ programme at the Dambetenne Estate recently. 

Row on Intellectual Property: Ujala checkmates imposter

The Commercial High Court issued an Enjoining Order restraining Defendant Jyothy Laboratories 

Sarada De Silva to attend International Pepper Conference in Jakarta

The International Pepper Conference (IPC) conducts regular sessions and meetings every year hosted by member countries on rotation basis.  

Fanam sends first goats shipment to Maldives

Sri Lankan exporter Fanam International has executed the first shipment of goats to the Republic of Maldives, a statement by National Chambers of Exporters said. 

OPPO unveils selfie-centric F1s

Leading global technology brand OPPO launched its latest F1s smartphone, which is branded as a selfie expert, at a glamorous event in Mumbai last week. 

Takehiko Nakao reelected for second term as ADB President

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Board of Governors has unanimously reelected Takehiko Nakao as President of ADB for a further 5 years beginning on 24 November 2016. Nakao was first elected 

Germany looking at further enhancing bilateral ties

While noting that they remain very optimistic about Sri Lanka regaining the GSP Plus status, German Deputy Ambassador in Colombo Dr. Michael Dohmen said both governments are looking at further 

Quantum Consumer founder in Sri Lanka this week

Founder and Executive Chairman of Quantum Consumer Solution Pvt Ltd Dr. Meena Kaushik will be visiting Sri Lanka from the 11th -15th August.

Tharindu Ameresekere conquers the crowd at DBC 2016

“Simply Brilliant”, “We got what we came for”, “Excellently delivered” “Worth the time and money”. These were a few of the sentiments shared after the Dream Believe Conquer 2016 motivation and 

Global markets enjoy BoE boost ahead of US data

AFP -  Asian and European stock markets mostly rose yesterday, one day after the Bank of England announced a post-Brexit interest rate cut and surprise stimulus, and before vital US jobs data.

Huawei powers Sri Lanka Super Sevens Rugby Tournament

Huawei, the leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider and the fastest growing smartphone brand in Sri Lanka, came forth as the Gold sponsor for the Sri Lanka 

Nissan says Brexit deal will determine future UK plant investment

REUTERS: The chief executive of Japanese carmaker Nissan said future investment decisions about 

Mobitel Cash Bonanza Extravaganza awards 6th lucky winner Rs.25mn Montero

Cash Bonanza Montero Extravaganza 2016 introduced by the national mobile service provider, SLT 

Expected solid job gains seen as boost to economy

REUTERS: U.S. employment likely increased at a healthy clip in July, with wages picking up, which should help to underpin consumer spending and boost the economy.

Oil enters bear market, mauled by supply glut

AFP - Chronic oversupply sent oil prices slumping this week into a so-called bear market, losing 20 percent from recent June peaks above $50.

Hameedia clothes Lankan team for Rio Olympics

Hameedia Sri Lanka, a trendsetter in the retail industry, has been chosen as the official outfitters for 

AIA wealth planners and their families get close to national cricket team

It was memorable day for some of AIA’s Wealth Planners and their families who got a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet, greet and lunch with the Sri Lankan national cricket team. 

Amunugama presents his book to president

Special Assignments Minister Dr. Sarath Amunugama presented a copy of his book ‘The Lion’s Roar’ to 

NTB offers gamut of special benefits to Inner Circle members at annual expo

Nations Trust Bank recently partnered with the annual Kedella Exhibition, one of the leading housing and home exhibitions in Sri Lanka that began yesterday at the Kandy City Centre. 

Shares rise as investors pick blue chips; rupee steady

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares rose yesterday, hovering near a seven-week high hit earlier this week, 

CB begins to drive G-Sec market to transparent zone

In a bid to make the sale of government securities (bonds and bills) market more transparent, the Central Bank under the new governorship of Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy said it would release