Ruwan Edirisinghe elected as Mora Pera Engineers’ Reunion President

RN Group of Companies Chairman Eng. Ruwan Edirisighe was elected as the second President of the Moratuwa Peradeniya Engineers’ Reunion at the annual general meeting (AGM) held recently.  Eng. Edirisinghe is the first University of Perdeniya alumnus to be elected as President of the Moratuwa and Peradeniya Engineers’ Reunion, which was founded in 2013.

Asian markets head for positive end to volatile week

Asian markets built on the previous day’s gains and headed into the weekend on a positive note yesterday as traders were buoyed by news that Donald Trump’s tax cuts had moved a step closer. House Republicans pushed through a landmark overhaul of the tax system on Thursday, providing the 

EU GSP delivers big plus for Lankan apparels

EU GSP Plus has delivered its most prominent success for Sri Lankan exports to-date since its announcement. 

Rupee ends weaker on late importer dollar demand

REUTERS: The Sri Lankan rupee yesterday closed weaker due to a surge in importer demand for the U.S. currency amid seasonal imports ahead of the year-end festive season and on dollar buying from a foreign bank, dealers said. 

NAFTA negotiators hold new talks amid fears of collapse

AFP: After three months of thorny negotiations, fears of a breakdown are hanging in the air as the US, Mexico and Canada begin new talks on the North American Free Trade Agreement yesterday.

Moody’s raises India rating, citing reforms

AFP: Moody’s yesterday upgraded India’s credit rating for the first time in more than a decade, citing economic reforms introduced under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Amaranthé Bay inaugurates Christmas cake mixing

Christmas comes once a year. It is the time for making merry for the young and the old alike. Baking Christmas cake is something associated with the event and enjoyed by all.

Selyn launches “Sthri by Selyn” - An ethical fashion collective

One of the country's largest social enterprises, nurturing over 1000 artisans across the island, Selyn has been at the forefront of the handloom industry as an ethical fashion

New pollution clearing mask from The Body Shop in stores

Treat your face after a hard week in the city with The Body Shop’s Japanese Matcha Tea Pollution Clearing Mask, now available in Colombo. This 100% vegan formula has no paraffi

Access Engineering spurs construction of new road along Beira Lake

The construction of the new road along the west bank of west Beira Lake, adjoining the former Army Headquarters, Baladaksha Mawatha, Colombo 2, is in full swing as scheduled by Access Engineering PLC.

Nivasie Developers prioritise innovation, green living and lifetime return for customers

The construction sector has definitely been taken to greater heights. The industry is highly competitive and booming than ever before and more emphasis is placed on innovative technology and processes, alternative eco-friendly raw materials, sustainable measures and value additions among others. It’s so 

India offers special concession on industrial machinery and equipment to local industrialists

India is highly concerned about the economic development of Sri Lanka and ready to support the local industrialists by offering a special concession on industrial machinery and equipment, said Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) General Manager Immanuel 

Home Lands Skyline wins big at Asia Property Awards 2017

At this year’s Asia Property Awards, Home Lands Skyline, one of the real estate titans in Sri Lanka won accolades for its achievements in the real estate industry in Sri Lanka.

Capital Trust Residencies wins top accolades at Asia Property Awards 2017

Capital Trust Residencies (Pvt.) Ltd clinched the prestigious awards for the Best Condominium Development (Sri Lanka), Best Condominium Development in Colombo and Best Residential Interior Design (Sri Lanka) at the Asia Property Awards 2017 held in Singapore, recently.

Managing the complexities of mergers, transitions and migration

In March 2016, Australia based Montech (MOQ) the holding company of MOQdigital, announced plans to fully acquire Tetran, a managed IT services and professional services company with over 90 employees across offices in Australia (HQ), New Zealand, Singapore and Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Sri Lanka.

Edotco wins first ‘Asia Pacific Telecoms Tower Company of the Year’ Award

Edotco Group (edotco), a leading integrated telecommunications infrastructure services provider, announced that it was presented the ‘2017 Asia Pacific Telecoms Tower Company of the Year Award’ by Frost & Sullivan. 

IFS celebrates 20 years in Sri Lanka

At a media briefing held on the 10th November at Cinnamon Grand, Colombo – the company elucidated of its significant milestones to the distinguished gathering. 

Apple iPhone 8 iPhone 8 Plus to hit local market soon

The latest additions to the Apple iPhone series will soon pave its way into Sri Lanka with authorized resellers of Apple, Abans, Singer, Dialog, BT Options, Future World and Tabz.

SLIM Brand Excellence drives importance of branding: Project Chair

Sri Lanka’s best brands will come together for the highly anticipated Brand Excellence Awards, hosted by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) under the theme “Exhibit Your Masterpiece” on 

IESBA Chairman meets top officials of CA Sri Lanka, CB and SEC

The Chairman of the International Ethics Standard Board for Accountants (IESBA) Dr. Stavros Thomadakis who was in Sri Lanka recently on an invitation extended to him by the Institute of 

CIM appoints new representative to Sri Lankan board

representativetotheBoard of CIM Sri Lanka on the 09 October 2017.   She takes over the role previously performed by Chris Daly who has stepped down from the Board of CIM Sri Lanka and continues as Chief Executive of CIM. 

High-powered delegation to represent IPM Sri Lanka at APFHRM in Hong Kong

IPM Sri Lanka will be represented by a high-powered delegation comprising of Prof. Ajantha Dharmasiri – President IPM Sri Lanka and Vice President Asia Pacific Federation of Human Resource 

Ceylinco Life’s star sales personnel win 5 awards at NASCO

Ceylinco Life has once again emerged with flying colours in salesmanship, with five of the company’s sales personnel winning awards at the 2017 National Sales Congress (NASCO) Awards presented by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM).

China’s Silk Road revival hits the buffers

AFP: From a stalled Indonesian rail project to an insurgency-threatened economic corridor in Pakistan, China’s push to revive Silk Road trade routes is running into problems that risk tarnishing the economic crown jewel of Xi Jinping’s presidency.

Green bonds: Coming of age

The green bond market turns 10 years old this year and is rapidly heading towards adulthood. As it comes of age, this market will be an increasingly critical source of capital for the projects that will help the global economy limit the impact of climate change.

Should developing countries fear the impact of automation on jobs?

Fears of technology-induced unemployment have penetrated media headlines and policy discourse in both advanced and developing countries.

The tea hub and reality behind the TEA façade

The Tea Exporters’ Association (TEA), in its response dated November 10, 2017, in Mirror Business, to my writing, ‘TEA brews toxic blend for its own survival’, has resorted to vague generalities whilst accusing me of misrepresenting facts to suit my interests, without clarifying these facts. 

CSE joint winners at Great HR Quiz

Two teams representing the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) were placed as joint winners in the ‘Finance, Insurance and Investment’ category at the ‘Great HR Quiz’ organized by the Institute of Personnel Management (IPM). 

HNB as strategic partner for NCE Post Budget Forum

Hatton National Bank (HNB), a leading private bank in Sri Lanka, has joined hands with the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) for the conduct of the important Post Budget Forum of the Chamber on the 15th of November at The Kingsbury Hotel.

China Products Exhibition to be held from November 22-24

The China Products (Colombo Sri Lanka) Exhibition is to bring quality Chinese exhibitors to Colombo with a range of cutting-edge, innovative and contemporary products, thus providing an excellent opportunity for Sri Lankan businesses to interact with world-class suppliers and source superior