World’s oldest barbershop set to start business in Sri Lanka

Oscar Wilde, Charles Dickens, Beau Brummell, Lord Byron and Frank Sinatra’s favourite barbershop - Truefitt & Hil

Ceylon Chamber organized Sri Lanka – Turkey Business Forum to be held in May

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will organize a Sri Lanka –Turkey Business Forum in May, which will be 

China seeks to establish own gold benchmark

AFP: China announced its first-ever “fix” for the gold price yesterday, as the world’s biggest producer and 

DFCC Bank launches innovative mobile payment solution

DFCC Bank will today launch an innovative mobile payment solution, “Vardhana Virtual Wallet” which is equivalent 

DFCC Bank launches innovative mobile payment solution

DFCC Bank will today launch an innovative mobile payment solution, “Vardhana Virtual Wallet” which is equivalent 

Seylan Bank decides to raise Rs.5bn via listed debt issue

The director board of the Seylan Bank PLC has passed a resolution to raise Rs.5 billion through a listed debenture issue

Pathfinders presents ‘Eco Fair 2016’

To highlight and promote environmentally friendly living, ‘Pathfinders’, a unique, beautifully illustrated magazine with activities and informative articles, will be organising a Family Fun Day on April 24, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Women’s International Club, Guildford Crescent, Colombo 7. 

Meet Pakistan High Commissioner at National Chamber

Pakistan High Commissioner Major General Shakeel Hussain will be the special guest speaker at a session on ‘Bilateral trade between Sri Lanka and Pakistan’ organised by the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka, on Thursday, April 28, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the chamber auditorium, No: 450, D.R. Wijewardena Mawatha, Colombo 10.

Western Region Megapolis Plan’s 140 projects launched to develop WP

With the core objective of giving an impetus to the development of the Western Province (WP), 140 new projects have been launched in the region at an estimated cost of US $ 62,000, said Megapolis and Western Development Ministry Western Region Megapolis Planning Project Project Director/Team Leader Lakshman Jayasekara. 

Increasing global cooperation in enforcement against corruption raises companies’, executives’ stake

Corporate misconduct – individual consequences finds a worldwide clamour for enhanced transparency at a time of increased geopolitical tensions and heightened volatility in financial markets. The escalating threats of cybercrime, terrorist financing and, more recently, the revelations regarding widespread possible misuse of offshore jurisdictions, have increased pressure on governments to act and companies to identify and mitigate fraud, br

Startup Sri Lanka holds Disrupt 2.0 Bootstrapped vs. Funded

With the aim of uplifting the start-up ecosystem in Sri Lanka and to grow the start-up community, Startup Sri Lanka, represented by the Entrepreneurship Forum, which is an initiative by the Sri Lanka Association of Software and Service Companies (SLASSCOM), hosted and concluded another successful boot-camp.

E-Channelling posts Rs.10mn net in 4Q

The country’s pioneering healthcare e-services provider E-Channelling PLC posted a company level net profit

Shares end lower amid foreign fund outflow

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares slipped yesterday from a near 10-week closing high hit in the previous session

Ceylon Chamber and PUCSL to hold seminar on electricity crisis

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) in collaboration with the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka

B’desh says has identified 20 foreign suspects in cyber theft

REUTERS: Bangladeshi investigators have identified 20 foreigners - 12 Philippine nationals and eight Sri Lankans

Non-bailable warrant issued against Vijay Mallya by Mumbai court

NDTV: An arrest warrant has been issued against Vijay Mallya, who has refuted allegations that he siphoned 

Central banks' acts desperation

As the economic malaise stretches into its seventh year, central bankers are turning to negative interest rates

SLIC exits Tess Agro with 12% stake sale

State-owned Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation (SLIC) yesterday sold its entire 12.14 percent stake in Tess Agro

BMICH offers new contemporary spaces for wide range of events

The BMICH, one of Colombo’s iconic landmarks recently achieved global status for quality and innovation.

Holcim Lanka launches home building solution centre in Galle

Holcim Lanka, a member of the Lafarge Holcim Group, a global leader in the construction material industry,

Wickramarachchi Opticians marks 40 years with new branch

Pioneering opticians and hearing care specialists Wickramarchchi Opticians and Wickramarachchi Institute

Arpico raises Avurudu shopping stakes with millions in ‘Lucky Dip’

The Arpico retail chain has announced plans to reward shoppers this Avurudu season with millions of rupees

S-lon revives ‘Hisa Thel Gema’ festival at Sri Natha Maha Devalaya

The Sinhala and Tamil New Year is part of our country’s rich cultural heritage. 

Team Exide scores yet again at Rotherham Circuit Meet 2016

Team Exide emerged victorious at the recently held Rotherham Circuit Meet. Tyron Hendawitharana won 1st place at the Group SL-Hstanded Caress Subaru Legacy 2200 CC.

Sri Lanka’s rapidly ageing population poses serious socio-economic challenges

Sri Lanka’s rapidly ageing population poses serious challenges on several fronts.  

FinMin leaves for USA to attend IMF, WB meetings

Minister of Finance, Ravi Karunanayake will leave today (April 13th) to United States to participate in the

January trade deficit narrows 9.1%

REUTERS:  Sri Lanka’s January trade deficit narrowed 9.1 percent year-on-year, the Central Bank said yesterday.

Share Transaction Levy to be reintroduced from April 15

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) yesterday announced the reintroduction of Share Transaction Levy of 0.3 percent,

US announces final $5.1 bn Goldman fine on mortgage bonds

AFP: Goldman Sachs will pay $5.1 billion in fines and consumer relief to resolve charges it misled investors

CB Governor says Lankan economy to have a soft landing

With the recent policy measures seen coming into effect through less money circulated in the economy