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 

Japanese financial powerhouse to buy 25% in Lankan brokerage

The SBI Group of Japan is to acquire a strategic 25 percent stake in Sri Lankan brokerage First Guardian Equities through an investment via a private placement for an undisclosed price. 

Heyleys group activated carbon manufacturer reports 11% profit growth in 1Q

The net profit of Hayleys group coconut shell-based activated carbon producer Haycarb PLC saw its 

July tourist arrivals up 19% to 209, 351

Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka in July rose 19.1 percent year-on-year to 209, 351 on the back of higher arrivals from Western Europe and China, the statistics released by Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority showed. 

Senior banker Nihal Fonseka appointed to Monetary Board

The Central Bank in a statement yesterday announced the appointment of veteran banker Nihal Fonseka to its Monetary Board with effect from July 27, 2016. The appointment was made by 

Asian Alliance recognized for contribution to youth empowerment at AREA 2016

For its contribution towards empowering underprivileged rural youth via the ‘WIN Youth Empowerment 

Enter solar generation with Abans for healthier, greener tomorrow

Solar power technology has risen to fame in the recent past with its numerous advantages 

SLPA chief calls for independent regulator for ports sector

A top Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) official said the government must look at establishing an 

New SLCPI President says chamber, MOH share common goal to benefit patients

The newly appointed Sri Lanka Chamber of Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI) President Palitha 

Schindler Elevators chosen for ZMAX Fairway Colombo Hotel project

The Fairway Holdings Group, a home-grown corporate, operates in a plethora industries ranging from 

Textured Jersey signs MoU with SLITA to improve textile sector

Textured Jersey Lanka (Pvt) Limited (TJ) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sri 

Etihad’s luxurious Dreamliner commences services into Shanghai

A state-of-the-art Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner touched down in Shanghai this week from Abu Dhabi on its first flight into China. The new Dreamliner features the airline’s next-generation 

Revealing your real beauty with lushskin clinic

No matter how beautiful or smart you are, a small imperfection in your skin might make you lose confidence in front of others.Everybody has a right to look perfect. 

Unger joins the Spotless portfolio in a polished entrance

Industrial smart cleaning solutions provider Spotless added globally recognised cleaning product brand Unger to its portfolio. 

Second phase of SME ProLink goes live

With an allocation of Rs.3.2 million, the second phase of SME ProLink, an initiative to strengthen business and social linkages of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), will be focusing on Eastern 

Access Engineering June quarter dented by higher tax expenses

Construction giant and the diversified conglomerate, Access Engineering PLC (AEL) saw its June quarter (1Q17) 

Lobby politicians but don’t trust them, says Brandix boss

Continuing the trend of criticism that the government received from the economists on the first day of