Access March quarter flat; full year net up 5% to Rs.2.47bn

Construction giant and diversified conglomerate, Access Engineering PLC (AEL) posted a net profit of Rs.642.2

SL’s largest hospitality operator says newlybuilt 3-4-star hotels poaching biz from them

Newly-constructed three- to four-star hotels in Colombo are siphoning business away from five-star hotels

Rupee forwards tax expenses edge down on importer dollar demand

REUTERS: Sri Lankan rupee forwards closed marginally lower yesterday on importer dollar demand, but the

Expolanka March profits hit by higher tax expenses

The diversified freight and logistics firm, Expolanka Holdings PLC saw its March quarter net profit declining

Pedia Plus launches ‘Gift Galore’ promo to reward loyal consumers

Rewarding their consumers for years of trust and loyalty Pedia Plus, a premium milk formula specially designed

National Chamber-GRI to hold workshop on sustainability reporting

National Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka in collaboration with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) South Asia

Fitch to host Sri Lanka Sovereign and Corporate Forum

Fitch Ratings Lanka Ltd is pleased to host the Sovereign and Corporate Forum on Thursday, June 16, 2016,

Walkers CML partners for Transport and Logistics Research Symposium

Walkers CML partners with the Sri Lanka Society for Transport and Logistics and the Chartered Institute 

Laugfs Eco Sri sponsors national symposium on air quality management

Laugfs Eco Sri recently co-sponsored the 6th National Symposium on Air Quality Management, which was jointly

wow.lk celebrates 5 years as largest online shopping mall in Sri Lanka

Wow.lk, Sri Lanka’s largest online shopping mall is celebrating its 5th anniversary by launching a series

CCC compiles report on SL’s trade statistics

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has compiled a study on the trade performance of Sri Lanka with its 

State Minister of International Trade visits Thailand

The State Minister of International Trade, Sujeewa Senasinghe visited Thailand from May 25th to 27th. 

MCB donates Rs. 1 mn to flood victims via trade association

In order to join hands with the Government of Pakistan’s relief activities for Sri Lanka flood affected, Pakistan

FCCISL wants VAT reduced, exemptions for govt., pvt. sector removed

In a continuation of a debate between equity and equality, the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and

CA Sri Lanka and MINDA to develop Boards and Directors

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding

CML-MTD Construction set to build over 900 affordable homes

CML-MTD Construction Limited, a subsidiary of MTD Walkers PLC, has been awarded the contract to buil

Tore-Malik discuss ways to improve bilateral trade

Norwegian Foreign Affairs Ministry State Secretary Tore Hattrem during his visit to Sri Lanka met Development 

Singer Vocational Academy empowers youth with aspirational training programmes

Strengthening links between training and business needs, Singer Vocational Academy, an arm of the Singer

Export cess removal to give fresh impetus to spice industry

The local spice industry has received a fresh impetus with the removal of export cess on spices, a decision

Singapore’s Trade Minister in town to boost bilateral trade

Singapore’s Trade and Industry Minister S. Iswaran is currently i n C o l o m b o t o strengthen bilateral 

JKH expresses interest in PPPs, acquiring noncore public assets

The largest business conglomerate in the country, John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH), will be looking at taking

Consumer prices up 4.8% in May; core inflation shoots to 6.6%

Sri Lanka’s consumer prices rose to a 25-month high of 4.8 percent in May from a year earlier, accelerating

Sampath Bank gets CSE nod to list debt securities up to Rs.6bn

The country’s third largest private bank, Sampath Bank PLC has received approval in principle to list its

Japan to lend Sri Lanka US $4.2 bn to help shore up forex reserves

REUTERS: Japan will lend US $4.2 billion to Sri Lanka through both a loan and bond financing for budgetary

Sunshine Holdings appoints two top professionals as independent directors

Diversified conglomerate Sunshine Holdings PLC has announced the appointment of top professionals – Chartered 

DIMO partners Shangri-La to host MercedesTrophy 2016 edition

The ‘MercedesTrophy 2016 Sri Lanka Country Finals’, the most sort-after golf tournament in the Sri Lankan golfing

Cinnamon Grand offers Iftar packages for corporate, private functions

Premier five-star city hotel Cinnamon Grand is offering special packages this Ramadan season for intimate

Norway’s State Secretary Hattrem in Sri Lanka to strengthen bilateral ties

Norway’s State Secretary Tore Hattrem is currently in town to have bilateral meetings and to develop further 

Ceylinco General Insurance applauds top performers

Ceylinco General Insurance recently concluded its Annual Sales Conference and Awards Ceremony for 2015

PUCSL to introduce separate accountancy guidelines for CEB and LECO next year

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka is bringing in separate accountancy guidelines for the Ceylon