Inflation to remain at single digit levels: CB

Sri Lanka’s inflation will remain firm at single digit levels and has very little chance to rebound to the double-digit levels

Central Bank mulls regulatory exemptions for banks, corporates to borrow overseas

In another bid to attract the much needed foreign exchange to the country, the country’s Central Bank is 

UTE’s ‘World Class’ training centre receives top award

United Tractor & Equipment (Pvt) Ltd.’s training centre has received many accolades from a host of high 

SALA Enterprises introduces Airwheel electric scooters

SALA Enterprises, a leader in Information & Communication Technology in the country’s IT sphere, has 

Arpico opens spacious Superstore in heart of Malabe

The Arpico r e t a i l chain has opened its 18th hypermarket at Malabe, offering residents of the suburb

Acecam introduces solutions to bring modern technology to local industries

Acecam (Pvt) Ltd., has been involved with the manufacturing industries in Sri Lanka to change their perspectives

Collate 2016 gives opportunity to experience full range of Canon and Oce print solutions

Metropolitan Office Pvt Ltd, the Platinum sponsor for Collate 2016 will showcase the full range of Canon and

EU pledges Euro 43.7mn to Sri Lanka’s rural development agenda

Sri Lanka is slated to witness a boost in its rural development agenda with the European Union (EU) pledging support by way of grant and technical assistance worth Euro 43.7 million.  

CNN’s Richard Quest meets PM

Richard  Quest  (Editor-at-large - CNN Money and host of  Quest  Means Business and CNN Traveller), who was on a 12-hour visit to Sri Lanka, is seen in conversation with Prime Minister Wickremesinghe at Temple Trees. CNN Director Southeast Asia Sonali Chatterjee, CNN Business Representative for Sri Lanka Annika Senanayake, Advisor Dinesh Weerakkody and de Alwis were associated in the discussion.

LG launches ‘SIGNATURE OLED TV’ at Innofest Asia 2016

LG Electronics unveiled its new ultra-premium LG Signature products range at Innofest 2016 Asia, in Seoul,

Hyundai and Kia show interest in Trincomalee harbour

South Korean industrial giants Hyundai and Kia have expressed interest in setting up a steel mill and car manufacturing

Senasinghe warns action against officers uncomplying with govt. determination

In an attempt to ensure the exporters get their products on to the global shelf in a seamless manner, the

Hayleys buys 75% in familyowned Fentons for Rs.722mn

The diversified conglomerate, Hayleys PLC acquired 75 percent stake in Fentons Limited, one of the leading

Consumer is No King in SL!

The corporate cliché ‘Consumer is King’ applied world over is yet to spill into Sri Lanka with the buyer segment

Carl Cruz assumes duties as Unilever Sri Lanka Chairman

With effect from March 1, 2016, Carl Cruz assumed duties as Chairman of Unilever Sri Lanka, taking the

Bahrain says ready to engage in Sri Lanka’s economy

Bahrain says it is ready to engage with Sri Lanka’s economic growth, as they are very confident of the commercial potential Sri Lanka has.

No privatisation of Sathosa: Rishad

The state-owned Lanka Sathosa islandwide store chain will continue to remain with the public and shall not be divested, vowed Minister of Industry and Commerce Rishad Bathiudeen, launching Sri Lanka’s International Consumer Rights Day in the Northern city of Vavuniya on March 15, stressing that Sathosa is “a public asset”.

Memories in Singapore made real by AIA Sri Lanka

Every month, ten lucky AIA life policyholders get a pleasant surprise when the Company informs them

Record number of Janashakthi high-fliers qualifies for MDRT membership

Janashakthi Insurance PLC announced that 16 members from its Life Insurance Sales team had qualified for the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) membership in 2016, marking a significant miles

WiLAT Sri Lanka Forum celebrates third anniversary

The third anniversary of Women in Logistics and Transport Sri Lanka (WiLAT) forum was held on March

Wish our team for the World T20 and win big with Dialog

Another 15 Sri Lankan cricket fans won a chance to watch their favourite cricketers in action, this time

Tokyo Cement Super Quiz Season 3 preliminaries end, televised finals begin

The Tokyo Cement Super Quiz Season 3 ended its preliminary rounds recently, culminating with the Colombo and Gampaha district legs. 

PIM Speech Craft Program Grand Finale today

The Grand Finale of the Speech Crafter Program of  the Post Graduate Institute of Management (PIM) 

Amil Industries introduces Barrier Gates manufactured in Italy

Amil Industries Pvt Ltd, one of the  leading Swing/Sliding gate manufacturers in Sri Lanka has now introduced the imported Italian made Barrier Gates to the Sri Lankan market.  The

Roca equips bathroom spaces of Eiffel Tower

Roca’s products have been chosen to equip the bathroom spaces of the renovated Eiffel Tower.  Having

Aitken Spence Hotel in debt/equity swap with subsidiary

Aitken Spence PLC’s hospitality arm, Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings PLC, last week decided to accept

Private sector outraged over repeated power outages

Trade association representatives yesterday expressed serious concern over the all-island power outage

Minimum wage bill evokes mixed sentiments from private sector

The passing of a bill on minimum wage in parliament on Friday received mixed views from the private sector stakeholders, 

Sri Lanka Investment Summit 2016 to kick off today

Sri Lanka Investment Summit 2016, a private sector-organised event to promote investments to Sri Lanka, 

Kelani Cables holds maiden dealer convention in Northern Province

Kelani Cables PLC held a dealer convention for its Northern region dealers who do a persistent service.