Saluki opens first-ever fashion store in Ratnapura

Saluki, the newest gem which adds shine to the world of fashion, opened its first-ever fashion store with an

Sri Lanka needs a more comprehensive system of trade agreements: Minister

Even in the 1960s, there had not been much difference between Sri Lanka and Singapore in terms of development, 

NCE President to address WTO, STFD, WIPO, ITC & ILO officials in Geneva

Sarada De Silva, President of the National Chamber of Exports of Sri Lanka (NCE) has been invited by the World 

Oil prices dip on stronger dollar

AFP - Crude prices dipped further in Asia yesterday on a stronger dollar, dampening a rally that saw the commodity

COPE begins preliminary inquiries into alleged CB bond scam

The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE), a parliamentary watchdog committee, this week started preliminary 

Hayleys Vesak festivities focus on assisting flood victims

Hayleys Group Recreation Club organised its annual Vesak lantern competition this year as well. However,

Rupee up as exporters, foreign investors convert dollars

REUTERS - Sri Lankan rupee forwards edged up yesterday as dollar conversions by foreign investors and 

A Lankan at Toastmasters World Championship again

Toastmasters of District 82 held the year end conference at the Infosys Campus in Mahindra City Chennai, India recently. The annual conference brought together over 200 toastmasters from Tamil Nadu and 

LG solar systems guaranteed to save on electricity, contribute to national grid, economy

The Abans group ventured into supply and installation of solar systems in May 2013, in the wake of an energy crisis and increasing

Overflowing bins, strikes greet Euro 2016 visitors in France

AFP -  Overflowing rubbish bins, transport strikes, violent political protests, and floods -- the image of France as Euro 2016 kicked off yesterday is worrying tourist chiefs.

Govt. to charge tax on capital gains soon: PM

By Yohan Perera and Kelum BandaraGovernment will soon introduce capital gain tax,

Shares close steady; turnover falls to over 2-1/2 mth low

REUTERS:  Sri Lankan shares closed steady yesterday as positive sentiment after an IMF loan approva

Ports Authority calls EOIs for East Container Terminal

The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has called for Expression of Interests (EOIs) for the development

Harry J tells industry to stop competing with regional peers and attract high-end tourists

Aitken Spence PLC, the second largest leisure industry operator in Sri Lanka, called for the industry to stop 

Ruffer Fund’s Lankan equity portfolio stands at 11% in May

The London-based CF Ruffer Pacific Fund held 11 percent of its assets in Sri Lankan equities in May 2016

Royal Ceramics to open regional stores in Pakistan, Maldives

Market leader in tiles and sanitary ware, Royal Ceramics Lanka PLC will be opening stores in the Maldives

Rupee rises on dollar conversions by exporters, banks

REUTERS:  Sri Lankan rupee forwards edged up yesterday as dollar conversions by exporters and banks

CA Sri Lanka’s Strategy Summit makes comeback for second consecutive year

Following the overwhelming demand from the country’s corporate elite, the Strategy Summit organized by the Business School of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), is making a comeback for the second consecutive year. 

Expressway Transport Company introduces electronic ticketing platform for revenue assurance

Expressway Transport Company (Pvt) Ltd., operates over twenty luxury passenger transport busses on Sri Lanka’s expressways, including tourist services, shall utilize state-of the art technology to automate its ticketing and revenue assurance. 

SLEDB powers ‘Woman Exporter of the Year’ award

To recognize the exceptional performance of women in the business of exports, Sri Lanka Export Development Board (SLEDB) has come forward as the principal sponsor for ‘Woman Exporter of the Year’ award, to be given out at one of the most coveted ceremonies where successful women entrepreneurs are lauded and good effort commended.

SL trade gap narrows 11.9% in February

Sri Lanka’s trade deficit narrowed 11.9 percent year -onyear (YoY) to US $ 552 million in February amid

Four banks appointed to manage US $ 1.5bn bond

REUTERS: Sri Lanka, which last month announced plans to raise US $1.5 billion from the sale of a 10-year sovereign

Shares end steady; turnover slumps to over 2-1/2 mth low

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares closed steady yesterday as positive sentiment after an International Monetary

Rupee forwards end slightly weaker on importer dollar demand

REUTERS: Sri Lankan rupee forwards ended slightly weaker yesterday as importer dollar demand outpaced 

Softlogic group ups shareholding in Odel

Softlogic Group Chairman Ashok Pathirage disclosed that he had further increased Softlogic’s shareholding

Govt. revises down revenue target after tax amendments

REUTERS: Sri Lanka has reduced its government revenue target for 2016 due to tax amendments in this

HNBA-Community Physicians College partner for healthy cause

HNB Assurance (HNBA) and the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka joined hands by entering

CIMA and Global Compact Network UK launch human rights guidance

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and

BOI hosts annual SL-Japan investor forum

The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka hosted the annual Japan-Sri Lanka Government Private Sector Joint

Trade Promoters to supply 18 Schindler elevators to Anantara Tangalle, Kalutara resorts

Trade Promoters (Pvt.) Ltd, the local distributor for Schindler in Sri Lanka, has been awarded a large contract