Sri Lanka Telecom launches new calendar themed, “Traditional Rice” to promote awareness of an import

Since 800 B.C Sri Lanka has been home to the cultivation of rice, evidence of this lies in the archeological discovery of large irrigation structures dating all the way back to 390 B.C

Fouzul Hameed’s ‘Envoy Concept show 2017’ receives glowing reviews

Renowned menswear specialist Fouzul Hameed recently presented ‘Envoy Concept 2017’, at an exclusive and high profile gathering that took place at Galle Face Hotel.

Love Yadav Joins Amana Holdings Group

(Colombo, Sri Lanka) International Investment Banking professional and entrepreneur, Mr Love Yadav has join the board of three companies under Amana Holdings Limited

NLB honored at the National Business Excellence Awards 2016

The National Lotteries Board, leader in lotteries market honored as one of the best state sector organizations at the prestigious National Business Excellence Awards

Private consortium mulls reviving Indo-Lanka ferry service

A pre-feasibility study has been carried out by a private consortium to recommence the Indo-Lanka 

Digital economy experts tell govt. to slowdown on taxes

Sri Lanka should not be excessively taxing and dictating terms to the proverbial goose that lays the 

Fitch rates BOC’s subordinated debt up to Rs.8bn final ‘AA(lka)’

Fitch Ratings Lanka has assigned Bank of Ceylon’s proposed Basel II-compliant subordinated 

Govt. gives private sector US $ 30 bn export target by 2020

The Sri Lankan government is aiming at facilitating the private sector to reach US $ 30 billion in exports by 2020, the Central Bank governor said last week.

Shares slip from near 3-wk high on profit taking

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares ended slightly weaker yesterday, ending a four-session run of gains, to 

Policy contradictions holding back economic prospects

The year 2016, which started with the now forgotten Sri Lanka Economic Forum well attended by the 

Growth outlook for emerging Asia still relatively strong

Economic activity in the Asia-Pacific region will broadly hold up well, even as many emerging-market 

ComBank opens branches in Kelaniya and Veyangoda

Commercial Bank of Ceylon has opened new branches in two key urban centres, expanding its 

GiftSmart.lk launches free custom greeting cards

GiftSmart.lk, Sri Lanka’s award-winning gifting website, recently launched a freeonline platform where 

Hundreds of photo enthusiasts compete at Canon photomarathon

The Canon photo marathon organized by Metropolitan PhotoHub Pvt Ltd on behalf of Canon had an 

Vallibel Finance 2Q, first half profit up despite rising interest costs and slowing leases

Vallibel Finance PLC, Dhammika Perera-controlled licensed finance company, made a net profit of 

LankaClear bags Silver at National Business Excellence Awards

LankaClear (Pvt.) Ltd, the operator of Sri Lanka’s national payment network – LankaPay –

Crystals to reopen for festive season

Preethi Fernando, a connoisseur of crystal ware and all things fine and luxurious will reopen her super 

100PLUS powers ‘Run For Their Lives’

100PLUS, a leading isotonic sports drink, which is marketed and distributed by Zahra International in 

Union Assurance shines at NBEA 2016

Union Assurance (UA) was once again recognised for implementing high-quality business processes 

Nature’s Agro Products Lanka excels at Entrepreneur 2016 Awards

Nature’s Agro Products Lanka Company which exports value-added cinnamon and coconut products 

IASL rewards top performers of Life Insurance Awareness Month campaign

December 1, 2016 saw the best of the life insurance industry gathered at Eagle Ballroom, Waters 

Japanese envoy visits JASTECA Gold Award winner Hirdaramani Knit

Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Kenichi Suganuma visited the Hirdaramani Knit Eheliyagoda 

Healthcare financing in Sri Lanka: Challenges and alternatives

Health is a crucial input into economic development and poverty reduction. The levels and distribution 

Theatrical project Crique enters Sri Lanka

Colombo’s tourism landscape will see the addition of a new and vibrant element with theatrical project 

Lankan packaging industry expects govt. support to become a direct exporter

Fresh from an injection of foreign expertise, the Sri Lankan packaging industry is hoping to receive 

Love Yadav joins Amana Holdings Group

International investment banking professional and entrepreneur Love Yadav has joined the board of 

Club Med with LOLC aspires to set up best family resort in Indian Ocean

Sri Lanka’s diversified LOLC group recently inked an agreement with the French premium 

Trade Promoters celebrates 40th anniversary

In contemporary Sri Lanka, a business no longer stands out if it were simply providing a useful 

SriLankan Airlines crowned World’s Leading Airline in Indian Ocean region

SriLankan Airlines was crowned World’s Leading Airline Operating to the Indian Ocean Region in 2016 

Hearing Aids: Finding the Right One for You

A.It is a device to aid in hearing problems. It cannot fix a hearing loss or make your hearing normal but improves the ease of listening and sound quality