Exclusive programme for chairmen with SLID and IFC

The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID) has partnered with IFC, a member of the World Bank Group

Shippers’ Academy Colombo national awareness seminar on April 28

Effective July 1, 2016, any shipping container leaving any port in the world must be accompanied by a shipping 

Sivagurunathan Memorial Challenge on May 1

For the past five years, the Jaffna and Colombo communities have been tied in a ceremonial bond through

Asian markets mostly down, Tokyo bounces on BoJ report

AFP - Asian stock markets mostly retreated on profit-taking yesterday, tracing losses in New York and Europe,

Singapore officials raid brokerages for ‘breaches

AFP - Singapore authorities have raided several brokerage houses for possible violations of securities laws

Ceylon Chamber led business delegation explores opportunities in South Africa, Zambia and Rwanda

A nine-member Sri Lankan business delegation, led by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, recently visited South Africa

Vietnam investigates mass fish deaths

AFP - Vietnam said it was investigating whether pollution is to blame for a spate of mysterious mass fish 

CIMA Sri Lanka recognizes A/L island’s best who became their students

CIMA Sri Lanka recently recognized two students who began studying for the CIMA Professional Qualification

Carmakers focus on China as scorching market slows

AFP - The global car industry gathers for its biggest annual event in China as analysts say the brakes

Central Bank to keep policy rates unchanged

Sri Lanka’s Central Bank is expected to keep its key interest rates steady on Tuesday, a Reuters poll showed, 

Sunquick ‘Drink & Win’ promo rewards yet another round of winners

Sunquick’s ‘Drink & Win’ promotion has ended with tremendous success, with the second round of winners 

Mining slump ravages Caterpillar earnings

AFP - The global mining slump and widespread downturns in construction took a severe toll on heavy equipment 

AIA delivers outstanding results for 1Q16

AIA Group Limited yesterday announced 44 per cent growth in value of new business (VONB) for the first 

For Sadaharitha every day is Earth Day

Each year, more than one billion people participate in the Earth Day-related activities aimed at building a healthy

Activist urges to retrieve stashed away dollars instead of taxing people

In the backdrop of the Panama Papers leak, economic and minority shareholder activist

BOC ATMs dispense record- breaking Rs.30bn during Avurudu

Bank of Ceylon (BOC), leader in the Lankan banking industry has set a benchmark, dispensing a record-breaking Rs.30.72 billion from its ATMs during this Avurudu season. 

Japanese officials raid Mitsubishi office after data scandal

REUTERS: Japanese transport ministry officials raided a Mitsubishi Motors office yesterday, following the shock 

MTI’s ‘idea2fund’ evaluates 60 concept presentations

‘idea2fund’, a venture challenge platform powered by MTI Corporate Finance, concluded the first round of presentations at Hilton Colombo Hotel recently.

Asian banks’ bad debt pile highest since global financial crisis

REUTERS:  Bad debts at Asian banks have climbed to their highest since the global financial crisis and the

Telcos installing optical fibre cables for end-users illegally: SLT

Telecommunications companies in Sri Lanka are installing highly efficient optical fibre cables for end-users

SLID and IFC conduct program for non- executive and independent directors

The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID) together with IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is conducting a program exclusively for Non-Executive and Independent Directors on driving good corporate governance forward.

SLIM opens registration for Preliminary Certificate in Marketing

The Preliminary Certificate in Marketing (PCM), the most popular entry level qualification for marketing in Sri Lanka among career-minded youth executives, has been opened for registrations by Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM).

Asia markets track Wall St, oil higher

AFP - Asian stock markets rallied again yesterday as another surge in oil prices and gains on Wall Street reinforced optimism about the world economy.

McLarens Lubricants donates wheelchairs for ‘Around the Pearl’

Working to make a difference in the communities it serves, Mobil Lubricants Sri Lanka, as a part of its ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, has reached out to support “Around the Pearl 2016” (APL) through a donation of 75 wheelchairs.  These wheelchairs will be presented to children affected by cerebral palsy in Sri Lanka.

Nawaloka Hospitals Negombo launches dedicated Urology unit

Continuing to take its exceptional healthcare services closer to patients outside Colombo, Nawaloka Hospitals PLCunveiled a state-of-the-art Urology unit at its regional facility in Negombo recently. 

WiLAT- Sri Lanka Forum holds AGM

Women in Logistics and Transport (WiLAT) Sri Lanka Forum held its third Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 6th April  at the National Chamber of Commerce Auditorium amidst a large gathering. 

New Canon EOS 80D creates images and movies that come alive

Canon launched the new EOS 80D digital DSLR camera recently, with advanced features to improve the professional photographer experience. The EOS 80 D which replaces the popular EOS 70 D comes with new EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM kit lens compatible with the newly developed Power Zoom Adapter PZ-E1.

“5core” sounds system stabilizes in local market

“5core” Sounds System of Indian origin possesses a history spanning 31 long years. “5core Sounds Systems”, established its specific identity in the varket, by setting up an unfading name.

Fully loaded Exide all geared to power up Fox Hill Supercross 2016

Sri Lanka’s leading auto motive battery brand Exide, will be the official battery partner at this year’s Fox Hill Supercross event, which is due to be held on the April 24th.

Inconsistency continues to mar government policy

Further confusion was created yesterday over the government’s tax policy with State Minister for Finance Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena announcing that the new 15 percent value-added-tax (VAT) rate effective from May 2 will not be applicable to water, electricity and medicine. When the tax