Abans presents ‘Cookery & Fun’ with ‘Singing Chef’ Don

 Get ready for a morning of fun and entertainment for the whole family when Abans present a cookery demonstration with a difference featuring Sri Lanka’s master chef cum entertainer Don Sherman, popularly known as the ‘Singing Chef’. 

NSBM ‘We Got Talent’ show tomorrow

?‘We Got Talent’, NSBM’s annual talent show, will be held at Nelum Pokuna on December 18, 2015 from 4:30 p.m. onwards on a grand scale for the third consecutive time. 

Bam Green achieves another milestone in solar energy sector

Bam Green, which is highly recognized as a leader in solar energy sector in Sri Lanka and which provides star-class European systems to its valued domestic and commercial customers islandwide...

Cess on spices here to stay

Recent fears of the local spice sector with regard to export tax have been confirmed, as plans to remove the cess imposed on the industry have been revoked to encourage value addition.

State Min. International Trade says engaging in hard industries a must to boost exports

?As the nation aims to achieve an export target of US $ 50 billion by 2020, Ministry of International Trade yesterday stressed that the nation must get into heavy industries to reach its aspirations.

Gross Domestic Product grows 4.8 percent in 3Q15

Sri Lanka’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 4.8 percent in the third quarter of 2015 (3Q15) with the three main pillars of the economy—agriculture, industry and services along with taxes less subsidies contributing positively.

Rupee falls to record low on importer dollar demand

REUTERS - The Sri Lankan rupee touched an all-time low yesterday for a third straight session on dollar buying by importers as seasonal imports ahead of Christmas weighed on the local currency, dealers said.

Indo-Lanka Chamber plans biz promotion mission to Mumbai early next year

The Indo Lanka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ILCCI) will lead a Trade and Investment Promotion Mission to Mumbai, India, during mid-February, 2016.

Johnson’s baby cologne available in 3 familiar fragrances

For over a 125 years, globally trusted and the most loved baby care expert, Johnson’s pave the way in the baby care category by re-launching its baby cologne range with the familiar fragrance...

Ceyoka’s construction business an industry frontrunner

?Diversified local conglomerate, Ceyoka (Pvt) Limited’s foray into the construction sector through its subsidiary Ceyoka Engineering has helped to establish an industry frontrunner backed by an impeccable track record for all types of construction activities. 

CIM Sri Lanka partners with Atlas

?The Chartered Institute of Marketing Sri Lanka (CIMSL) entered into a strategic alliance with Atlas (Ceylon Pencil Co. (Pvt) Ltd), Sri Lanka’s leading manufacturer and distributor of stationery products, to strengthen the knowledge and expertise of both fields. 

The right curve that makes a world of difference

?The LG Curved OLED TV is an unforgettable experience, like flying first class on a supersonic airplane, indulging in the finest champagne or sipping a 30 year-old whisky. It’s enjoying one of the finer things in life.

TBWA\Sri Lanka wins again at Campaign Asia’s Agency of the Year Awards 2015

?Once again TBWA\Sri Lanka has brought recognition to the local advertising industry with their ‘disruptive’ creative ability at the recently held Campaign Asia’s Agency of the Year Awards in Mumbai. 

Ceytea recognized at National Business Excellence Awards 2015

?Unilever Sri Lanka’s Ceytea factory, formally known as Premium Exports Ceylon Limited (PECL), was adjudged the 1st Runner-up in the Export Sector at the National Business Excellence Awards 2015 held in Colombo recently.

Economist wants to include pensions in Budget analysis

Despite the government having expressed keenness in tackling the debt issue, authorities are far from finding a systematic solution as a number of elements pertaining to the issue have gone completely unnoticed when drawing up the national Budget, a leading economist in the country said.

LTL enters Maldivian power sector with Rs.600mn contract

?LTL Projects (Pvt.) Ltd, a unit of LTL Holdings, recently entered into a Rs.600 million contract with the Maldives Environment and Energy Ministry for design, supply, installation and maintenance of generator and grid infrastructure in five islands. 

Union Bank provides recognition, platform for local SME entrepreneurs

?Industrial Excellence Awards (IEA) 2015 was held at the Water’s Edge recently. 

IWW Steel receives SLS for RS QST RB 500 steel wire

?IWW Steel Pvt Ltd, one of the leading steel wire manufacturing companies in Sri Lanka received SLS 375:2009 standard certificate awarded by the Sri Lanka Standard Institute for its product RS QST RB 500 steel wire. 

Despite govt.’s claims tile industry remains protected

Brokerage Bartleet Religare Securities (BRS) gave a ‘Buy’ signal for Lanka Tiles PLC (TILE) amidst continued protection and the reduction in corporate tax to 15 percent from 28 percent in Budget 2016.

Arpico lights up in typical style for Christmas

?The final symbolic affirmation that the festive season has begun in earnest was made by the Arpico retail chain last week with the lighting up of the characteristic larger-than-life Christmas tree by no less a personage than ‘Santa Claus’ at the flagship Supercentre at Hyde Park.

Rupee hits record low on year-end payments, importer dlr demand

REUTERS: The Sri Lankan rupee hit a record low yesterday due to dollar demand from importers and for dividend payouts by multinational firms, dealers said.

Eureka opens latest office in Wattala

?Eureka Australian Migration Experts, a leading migration and student recruitment  company in Sri Lanka that is dedicated to help get VISA to those who travel abroad for higher education recently opened its newest office in Wattala.    

Insurance industry outlook stable despite change in rules

Global ratings agency Fitch Ratings has given Sri Lanka’s insurance industry a stable outlook for 2016, despite the uncertainty over the new rules and dampened growth.

Naturub Group receives Energy Efficiency Award

Naturub Group was awarded the Energy Efficiency Award for 2015 by the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority for their creditable performance in the industry. 

Flexiprint shines at National Business Excellence Awards

Flexiprint (Pvt) Ltd - one of the largest suppliers of tea bag tags and tea envelopes to the tea bagging industry in the world won the accolade for business excellence...

Paris text durable and dynamic but not fully fair and responsive: CANSA

?Climate Action Network South Asia (CANSA), a coalition of over 141 civil society groups from South Asia, termed the final text for Paris climate treaty as durable and dynamic but has fallen short on being fully fair and responsive to future needs.

Sathosa moves to second spot in store equity ranks

?Sri Lanka’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market’s price leader Lak Sathosa is ranked second among retail chain brands in the country, and that too, by a few marginal points behind the country’s top ranked retail chain. 

CMA signs MoU with Uwa Wellassa University as educational partner

The Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (CMA) and Uwa Wellassa University (UWU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the CMA,...

Ceylon Chamber launches 2016/2017 Business Opportunities Bulletin

?The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) launched its 2016 – 2017 ‘Business Opportunities Bulletin’ (BOB), thus opening out a vital source for the Sri Lankan business community to scout for commercial opportunities.

LECS to hold Jaffna Int’l Trade Fair 2016 in January

The northern region of Sri Lanka will welcome once again for the seventh consecutive year, the Jaffna International Trade Fair (JITF 2016). Considered by the people in the north as the largest exhibition and consumer fair, the event takes place from January 29 to 31, 2016 in Jaffna.