FACETS to unfold in September

The 26th edition of the FACETS gem and jewellery exhibition, organised by the Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA), is set to unfold in September from 1st to 4th at the BMICH.  

JLanka powers Megapolis awareness seminar

The third in a series of seminars powered by JLanka Technologies to create awareness of the 

Fine Furniture Sri Lanka brings a world of exclusivity and luxury

Fine Furniture Sri Lanka, a leading interior product retailer, brings to the local market the strengths of 

Etisalat Sri Lanka holds Social Media Day

Etisalat Lanka successfully concluded the fifth globally acclaimed Social Media Day (SMD) in Sri Lanka. SMD is a way to recognise and celebrate social media’s impact on global communication. 

Japan willing to fund proposed Light Rail Transit system

A high-level government delegation from Japan this week expressed its willingness to finance the Megapolis Project’s Light Rail Transit (LRT) system on heavily concessional terms. “The delegation, 

Pakistan donates IT lab to biz chamber

The government of Pakistan through its High Commission in Sri Lanka donated a fully-equipped IT lab comprising 15 desktops, 05 laptop computers, related equipment and furniture to the Federation of 

Ceylon Institute of Builders Green Construction Awards 2016 today

Green Construction Awards 2016 organised by the Ceylon Institute of Builders (CIOB) will be held today at Ramada Hotel in Colombo. At this prestigious annual event, awards will be presented to the 

Oil prices sink further as glut worries return

AFP - Oil prices fell further towards the $40 mark in Asia yesterday, extending losses to a seventh-

Rupee falls slightly on importer dollar demand; stocks down

REUTERS - The Sri Lankan rupee edged down yesterday due to importer dollar demand a day after 

Asia stocks hit as Bank of Japan frustrates

AFP - The yen soared yesterday as the Bank of Japan’s small adjustments to its stimulus 

Turkey widens post-coup crackdown to businessmen

AFP - Turkish authorities yesterday widened their post-coup crackdown to the business sector, detaining three top tycoons as part of investigations into the activities of US-based preacher 

World Construction Symposium 2016 kicks off

The Ceylon Institute of Builders (CIOB) and Building Economics and Management Research Unit (BEMRU), Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa, are jointly organising the fifth 

Blue Mountain introduces OSMO Fitness sports and wellness complex

Blue MountainGroup’s latest addition to its business portfolio, OSMO Fitness now offers members an exclusive health and fitness experience in the heart of Colombo’ssuburbs. The state-of-the-art sports 

Eurozone slows amid Brexit worries

AFP - Growth in the eurozone slowed in the second quarter to 0.3 percent, official data showed yesterdat, with analysts warning that the consequences of Brexit could harm the economy further 

Sunshine Holdings supports Sri Lanka Economic Summit for second consecutive year

Diversified conglomerate Sunshine Holdings PLC has come forward for the second consecutive year to support 

Sterling Japan shows gratitude to business partners

A company that was founded with the prime objective of supplying high-quality motor vehicles to different overseas markets from Japan celebrated joy and success together with its valued business 

Swiss Advantage holds awareness programme on ISO 9001: 2015

An awareness programme on how to implement ISO 9001: 2015 without documentation was conducted by Swiss Advantage

JKH June quarter net up 9% to Rs.2.4 bn

Sr i L a n k a ’ s d i v e r s i f i e d conglomerate and premier bluechip, John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) increased its June quarter net profit by a moderate 9.0 percent to Rs.2.4 billion or Rs.1.74 a 

Eser Marketing introduces world-renowned BH Treadmill to Lanka

Eser Marketing International (Pvt . ) Ltd, the pioneer in fitness and exercise equipment, has 

Lanka Spice introduces loyalty cards, stickers

Lanka Spice (Pvt.) Limited, brand owners of ‘Mc Currie’ spices, spice powders and blends, ready-to-

JAT rewards ‘Amazing gifts for everyone’ promotion winners, dealers

JAT Holdings, Sri Lanka’s market leader in the furnishing and finishing industry, today crowned the lucky winners of the ‘Permoglaze Amazing Gifts for Everyone’ - Scratch and Win competition which was held over a five month period from December last year to the end of April this year.  

Restraining order obtained to cancel NDB EGM

Adding a new twist to the saga surrounding the removal of the NDB Bank Chairman, it appears that a restraining order obtained by NDB Bank Shareholder Dr. Sena Yaddehige may have contributed to the cancellation of the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) to appoint a new Chairman.

NOLIMIT among Top 25 Best Companies to Work

From a pool of 77 companies in Sri Lanka across 14 business sectors and amongst some of the leading corporates in the country, Sri Lanka’s leading fashion and retail chain NOLIMIT is ranked as one of the TOP 25 Best Companies to Work for in Sri Lanka 2016. Furthermore, NOLIMIT was recognized and commended in the category of ‘Excellence in Diverse Workforce.’

DSI opens new showroom in Jaffna

D. Samson & Sons (Pvt) Ltd recently celebrated the opening of a brand new showroom in Jaffna.  Thusitha Rajapaksa, Managing Director of D. Samson & Sons (Pvt) Ltd, Kaushalya Perera, the Director of D. Samson & Sons (Pvt) Ltd and other members of the organization’s senior management were present at the opening ceremony, which took place on the 6th of July. Sanjeewa Dharmarathna, the Deputy Inspector General of Police–J

SlipDoctors enters Sri Lankan market with world-renowned anti-slip products

SlipDoctors, the world’s number one manufacturer of anti-slip products based in United States entered the Sri Lankan market by partnering with Creation Master Builders (PVT) Ltd.

World Construction Symposium to be held for fifth time

The Ceylon Institute of Builders (CIOB) and the Building Economics and Management Research Unit (BEMRU), Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, are jointly organizing the 5th World Construction Symposium in Colombo from July 29-31. The symposium will offer a special platform for researchers and practitioners in the sphere of sustainable construction worldwide to share their knowledge, experience and research findings

WEA judging draws to a close

Judging for the ‘Woman Entrepreneur of the Year’ awards ceremony, to determine the best performing women owned businesses, has drawn to a close. 

LBSI to launch seventh season of Leo Art

Leo Burnett Solutions Inc. (LBSI), the local office of the global advertising network Leo Burnett Worldwide, will launch the seventh season of Leo Art titled ‘Strokes at the Mews’ on August 5, at the Park Street Mews. 

Link becomes Gold Sponsor for  World Export Development Forum 

The 16th  World Export Development Forum (WEDF) will be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 12th to 13th October 2016 at  the BMICH.

Abans introduces ‘one free installment’ on hire purchases for smartphones

For the first time in Sri Lanka, Abans is offering one installment free when you purchase any mobile phone on Hire Purchase terms. You have the choice of the widest range of mobile phones from the world’s best brands to select from, LG, Lenovo, Haier and Apple iPhones.