Fitch affirms StanChart Sri Lanka at ‘AAA(lka)’

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Standard Chartered Bank, Sri Lanka Branch’s (SCBSL) national long- term rating at ‘AAA(lka)’. The outlook is stable.

Lalith Wijetunge new OPA President-Elect

IPM Sri Lanka – the nation’s leader in human resources management – announced that its Past 

Well – We got Trumped!

Obama’s candidacy started on the streets of Chicago – Donald Trump’s candidacy began on the escalator of Trump Towers;

CIMA Tour de Colombo 2016 on November 26 at Race Course Grounds

CIMA Sri Lanka’s highly popular member engagement event, Tour de Colombo will be held for the 3rd 

Shares end little changed ahead of national budget

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares closed nearly unchanged yesterday in thin trade as investors turned 

Steady demand to negate higher liquor prices: Fitch

Fitch Ratings, one of the big three credit rating agencies in the world, yesterday said higher alcoholic 

Visiting Bangladesh Minister meets Malik

Bangladesh Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed and his delegation called on Development Strategies and 

Regus expands opening 7th business centre in Sri Lanka

Regus, the global workspace provider recently launched their newest and seventh business centre in Sri Lanka. 

Infotel 2016 kick-starts on November 11

Infotel–2016, South Asia’s biggest Information and Communication Technology Exhibition organized 

Govt. to raise US$ 1bn via SoE listing for debt repayment

The government is hoping to raise US$ 1 billion through the listing of state-owned enterprises (SoEs) 

ComBank September profit up 14% on loan growth but margins come under pressure

Sri Lanka’s largest private sector commercial bank by assets, Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC 

J’pura uni budget seminar today

Former alumnus of Sri Jayawardenepura University will be organizing a post-budget seminar today (11th) at 2.00 p.m. at Centre for Banking Studies in Rajagiriya. 

People’s Bank Sports Meet to take place in Badulla

The annual People’s Bank Sports meet will take place on the 12th and 13th of November at the Vincent Dias Grounds in Badulla. Over 3000 team members from branches across

People’s Bank’s ‘YES SAVINGS ACCOUNT’ Recognized with Gold Award at 2016 SLIM Brand Excellence Award

In People’s Bank is proud to announce that its YES Savings Account has been bestowed with the Gold award for ‘Service Brand of the Year’, one of the most coveted accolades

Leo Burnett – the only Sri Lankan agency to shine at Spikes 2016

Leo Burnett Sri Lanka (LBSL), the local office of the global advertising network Leo Burnett Worldwide, was the only agency from Sri Lanka to earn an accolade at Spikes Asia 2016.

Sri Lanka-Bangladesh FTA resurfaces with Commerce Minister’s visit

The init ial discussions on the possibility of a Sri Lanka-Bangladesh free trade agreement (FTA) are

Trump win casts doubt on Fed’s plans to hike interest rates

REUTERS: Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential race throws into question the core 

Brandix LankaSelects Riverbed SteelHead to Overcome Poor Connectivity and Accelerate Cloud-First Str

Riverbed Technology, the application performance company, today announcedthat Sri Lankan apparel exporter Brandix Lanka Ltd.has selected Riverbed SteelHeadto address pervasive connectivity,

Centrepoint Homes brings “Affordable Luxury” to Sri Lanka in the form of LEICHT

Germany’s premium kitchen brand, LEICHT being introduced in Sri Lanka for the first time by Centrepoint Homes, a subsidiary of Fairway Holdings. 

Final touches for budget 2017

Independent Sri Lanka’s 70th budget and the third budget of the good governance administration 

Govt. revenue hits highest for this year in August

Sri Lanka’s National Treasury p o s t e d a n i m p r o v e d performance this August compared to 

Rupee ends firmer on dollar weakness, bank selling

REUTERS: The Sri Lankan rupee ended firmer yesterday as the dollar fell after political outsider 

RaviK says policies set out will be test of his professionalism

Wi t h t h e 2 0 1 7 budget set to be read today, Finance M i n i s t e r R a v i Karunanayake recently 

Nestlé Lanka September profit flat amid escalating costs, market challenges

Nestlé Lanka PLC, the local unit of the Switzerland-based larges t food company of the world, saw its 

Browns Centres now in Kandy and Galle

Following the recent revamp of Browns Centres in Kurunegala, Ampara, Dambulla, Dehiattakandiya, Colombo, Pettah, Galle and Vavuniya, Browns has now reached out to residents in Kandy and Galle launching brand-new centres.

Royal Cashews’ 15th outlet unveiled at WTC

Royal Food Marketing Company unveiled its 15th Royal Cashews outlet at the World Trade Centre (WTC) in Colombo. The occasion was graced by the company’s Managing Director Dr. Ruwan Wathugala. 

Singer Bangladesh appoints another Sri Lankan to senior post

Singer Bangladesh has appointed Vajira Tennakoon as Marketing Director with effective from 1st November 2016. 

Ceylon Institute of Builders invites applications for Green Mark certification

The Ceylon Institute of Builders (CIOB) has now begun accepting applications for the forthcoming Green Construction Awards in 2016. 

German envoy hails govt. efforts to make SL investor-friendly

Acknowledging the Sri Lankan government’s positive approach of creating a more conducive environment for foreign investments, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany Deputy Ambassador Dr. Michael Dohmen said they are looking forward to invest in the Southern part of the country. 

Talawakelle Tea Estates honoured at Presidential Environmental Awards

Hayleys PLC-owned Talawakelle Tea Estates emerged winners claiming two National Green Awards at the Presidential Environmental Awards ceremony held recently at the BMICH under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena.