Malik calls on CA Sri Lanka, other professional bodies to take lead in shaping country’s future

Minister of Development Strategies and International Trade Malik Samarawickrama has called on professional organizations to take the lead in the journey towards shaping Sri Lanka’s future.  Addressing the inauguration of the 37th National Conference of Chartered Accountants, Samarawickrama, who was the chief guest said that the world we are living in is very different and therefore it needs ‘unleashed thinking.’ 

HSR Engineering conducts presentation on int’l concrete waterproofing brand

HSR Engineering Pvt. Ltd. conducted a comprehensive presentation on Cormix - an international brand connected with concrete waterproofing, repairs and surface protection at the Kingsbury Hotel recently to the engineers of Access Engineering PLC. 

Oman travel agents get a glimpse of Lankan prestige

The Middle Eastern region is a growth market for Sri Lanka. Tourist arrivals have shown an increase over the last two years. Thus, in order to create greater awareness of the country, Sri Lanka Tourism, in collaboration with Oman Air organised a FAM tour for 11 travel agents recently. 

C K Homes organizes project progress seminar

C.K Homes (Pvt) Ltd., the developer of City Edge Residencies apartment complex organized a project progress seminar at Galadari Hotel recently.

Ceylon Tobacco receives ISO/IEC 17025:2005 certification

Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC (CTC) recently received the ISO/IEC 17025:2005 certification by the Sri Lanka Accreditation Board for complying with the standards set out by the International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), two global entities which form specialized systems for worldwide standardization.

JAT Technologies wins Flame Entrepreneur Award 2016

JAT Technologies is a recognized award winner of Flame Entrepreneur Awards 2016 as one of the fastest growing technology companies in Sri Lanka with expertise in telecommunication infrastructure services, IT system integration, smart infrastructure solutions, audio visual solutions and finishing projects.

The meaning of informal trade in India and Pakistan

While formal trade between India and Pakistan is abysmally low, informal trade between the two countries has continued to thrive. 

Anton introduces cutting-edge Armor roofing solutions

Sri Lanka’s most trusted and innovative brand for building materials Anton has introduced another first for the nation under Anton Armor Roofing solutions.

Mitra Innovation celebrates 5th year of trading

In 2011, Mitra Innovation was born from the business minds of three technology obsessed co-founders – Ashok Suppiah (CEO), Derek Bell (COO) and Dammika Ganegama (MD). Mitra Innovation helps smart entrepreneurs, enterprises and public service organisations to accelerate innovative ideas into amazing global businesses or solutions, through product incubation, digital transformation and integration services. 

World’s 2nd largest passenger vessel docks at Colombo Port

The world’s second largest passenger vessel, MV Genting Dream, a luxury cruise liner, docked at Colombo Port on October 31 on a tour from Mumbai to Singapore during her first visit in Asia. An exclusive celebration at the port was held regarding the arrival of this beautiful passenger ship.

Promoting exports and FDI under financing constraints

Trade openness has been declining steadily in Sri Lanka at a time when the rest of the world was integrating more strongly and global trade was accelerating to reach 36 percent of GDP in 2015, while FDI remains below 2 percent of GDP, over five years after the end of the armed conflict. 

Sri Lanka Tourism, industry stakeholders participate in WTM

World Travel Market, popularly known as WTM, is one of the leading global events in the travel and tourism trade, attracting more than 35,000 visitors, 5000 exhibitors and over 2000 travel agents and tour operators. 

Cinnamon Sri Lanka Photo Contest launched at London World Travel Market

Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts recently announced yet another exciting addition to its growing calendar of events. Launched at World Travel Market (WTM) in London, the Cinnamon Sri Lanka Photo Contest will celebrate the best travel photography captured in Sri Lanka in recent years.

Asia-Pacific countries should expand social protection: ADB

Many countries in Asia and the Pacific need to expand their social protection programmes to ensure adequate coverage for most of their populations, according to recent Asian Development Bank (ADB) reports. 

People’s Bank awarded ‘Best Banking Group in Sri Lanka’ and ‘Most Sustainable Bank in Sri Lanka’ 20

Sri Lanka’s revolutionary bank responsible for transforming the country’s economic and social sectors, People’s Bank, has yet again been awarded the ‘Best Banking Group 2016

Royal Rugby Fiesta 2016

We are an alumni association, comprising of classmates who passed out from Royal College Colombo in 1991 and is affiliated to the old boys union of Royal College.

Nestlé Lanka’s growth at 6.1 % in first nine months of 2016

Nestlé Lanka’sManaging Director, Shivani Hegdestated: “The steady performance of our company is a result of the trust consumers place in our products, and the skills and commitment

Ratnapura Lanka Gemstones Pvt Ltd Announces short listing Of Preferred Suppliers

Ratnapura Lanka Gemstones Pvt Ltd (RLGPL), a subsidiary of Gemfields plc, a world leading supplier of responsibly sourced coloured gemstones

Kanrich Finance shines at the Global Banking and Finance Review Awards

Kanrich Finance, one of the leading financial solutions providers in Sri Lanka, recently won two international awards at the prestigious Global Banking and Finance Review Awards ceremony

Wine tasting evening at the World’s tallest show apartment – Achilleion

The Blue Mountain Apartments team hosted its customers to a unique series of wine tasting evenings at the Achilleion show apartment on Thursday evenings during the month of October.

Nestlé Lanka opens new UHT milk plant as a commitment to develop Sri Lanka’s dairy industry; Invests

Nestlé Lanka achieved another big milestone in the history of the company with the opening of a new UHT milk plant in its factory in Kurunegala. Continuing the investments

DFCC concludes successful Breast Cancer awareness month with marathon on Annual Sports Day

The Annual Sports Day for the staff of DFCC Bank was held recently at the NCC grounds in Colombo, with a large number of staff members participating from across the branch network

DFCC Vardhana Virtual Wallet continues to grow, revolutionising cashless transactions in Sri Lanka

DFCC Bank’s innovative app, the Vardhana Virtual Wallet, has now been upgraded to extend its use to non DFCC Bank customers as well. This means that anyone with a registered

Bank of Ceylon offers business loans

With over 77 years of steadfast record uplifting the business community in the country, Bank of 

WB advocates more liberal trade and labour policies to boost competitiveness

The World Bank yesterday called on the Sri Lankan government to implement more liberal trade, 

Hayleys Fabric September profit falls as top line narrows, costs rise

The Hayleys group knitted fabric manufacturing unit, Hayleys Fabric PLC, saw its September quarter 

China appoints new finance minister, security chief

REUTERS: China appointed a new finance chief yesterday at a key time as investors’ concerns grow over the country’s mounting debt and rising fiscal deficits.

China appoints new finance minister, security chief

REUTERS: China appointed a new finance chief yesterday at a key time as investors’ concerns grow over the country’s mounting debt and rising fiscal deficits.

IMF Executive Board to review Sri Lanka’s programme on November 17

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board in Washington is expected to review the 

Shares end at more than 2-wk high ahead of budget

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares closed at a more than two-week high led by large-cap beverages