CCC’s SL–Germany Business Council hosts German biz delegation

The Sri Lanka–Germany Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) hosted the high-powered German business delegation arrived in Sri Lanka last week. 

World-renowned entrepreneurs to steer CA Sri Lanka’s 37th National Conference

In helping Sri Lanka transition towards an innovation-driven economy, an eminent panel of local and foreign speakers, including entrepreneurs of global repute will steer this month’s 37th National Conference of Chartered Accountants organized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka). 

Keells Food Products rewards most outstanding retailers

Keells Food Products, Sri Lanka’s market leader in the processed meat industry for more than three decades, recognized their most outstanding retailers as part of their newest initiative, “Keells Sellers, winners 2016” at a ceremony held at Ramada Hotel in Seeduwa recently.

SriLankan launches Sinhala and Tamil language options on website

SriLankan Airlines has launched full-fledged Sinhala and Tamil language options on its website www.srilankan.com to better facilitate air travel of people throughout Sri Lanka, as part of a new marketing campaign on the theme of ‘Be Sri Lankan, Fly SriLankan’.

Renewing our focus to reverse export decline

The global spotlight on exports falls on Sri Lanka this week with World Export Development Forum (WEDF) 2016 taking place in Colombo. At the official opening of WEDF 2016, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe reiterated that the government is now refocusing on exports. His remarks come at an important point, when exports have declined rather alarmingly. It is timely to take a snapshot of the country’s recent export performance and highlight

WEBXPAY – The face of change in Sri Lanka!

WEBXPAY is the ultimate one-stop-shop that provides a comprehensive SaaS (Software as a Service) solution for merchants to start selling online within 48 hours,

City School of Architecture (CSA) celebrates 30 years of excellence

The City School of Architecture (Colombo) Ltd (CSA) has planned a series of initiatives to commemorate its 30 years of excellence in Architectural Educationin Sri Lanka.

Treasury delays reimbursing senior citizen deposit interest to banks

The National Treasury has failed to provide the promised reimbursement of the higher interest rate offered on senior citizens’ fixed deposits to the banks this year creating doubts over the continuity of 

Authorities plan crackdown on rip-offs at cinemas

Crackdowns on the illegal practice of retail shops in cinemas selling food and beverages at e

World Export Development Forum 2016 kick-starts today

The globally anticipated and represented World Export Development Forum 2016 (WEDF 2016) 

EU, ITC to help boost Sri Lanka’s trade competitiveness

The European Union is to fund a project to boost Sri Lanka’s potential as a regional and international 

Lower salaries prevent tourism office attracting professionals : Minister

Experienced tourism professionals are not willing to take up vacant positions at the four government 

Tax sugary drinks to fight obesity and diabetes: WHO

REUTERS: The World Health Organization said yesterday that governments should raise taxes on 

Being clear-eyed about China’s power

There are many anxieties and uncertainties out there in the world about China and its future. In this year’s Pew polling, almost 90 percent of those surveyed in Japan are anxious about growing Chinese 

Is congestion charging answer to traffic gridlock?

Are you one of the millions of people that suffer the torture of traffic congestion day after day? Are you looking for solutions to solve the congestion crisis? If yes, then read on.

Huawei ranked 72 on Interbrand’s 2016 Best Global Brands report

Huawei is ranked 72 on the Interbrand’s 2016 Best Global Brands report, moving up 16 spots from its ranking in 2015. 

Blue Mountain Apartments breaks ground for Lake Front – Nawala

Blue Mountain Apartments recently held the groundbreaking ceremony to commence construction of 

Capitol Developers’ TwinPeaks apartments to rise on Staple Street

Capitol Developers Limited of the Sanken group has concluded the purchase of the strategically 

Browns GTD bags Construct 2016 ‘Most Innovative Stall’ award

The Browns General Trading Division (Browns GTD) was presented with the ‘Most Innovative Stall’ 

Rural Economic Affairs Minister commends Nestlé’s contribution to dairy industry

Minister of Rural Economic Affairs,. P. Harrison, commended Nestlé’s contribution to the Sri Lankan dairy industry during a recent visit to Nestlé’s factory in Kurunegala.

Rifa Musthapha appointed as new WCIC President

Rifa Musthapha was appointed as new President of the Women’s Chamber of Industries and 

Rileys claims two Golds at NCE Awards

Rileys, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hayleys PLC, won the Gold award for the Most Innovative 

MillenniumIT launches state-of-the-art network operations centre

MillenniumIT, a leading financial software and technology solutions provider and part of London Stock 

Global roll-out of Zesta Connoisseur Collection to Shangri-La Hotels nears completion

Watawala Tea Ceylon, a subsidiary of Sunshine Holdings PLC – continued the rapid roll-out of its 

App developer ‘HypeHash’ wins AngelHack Colombo 2016 competition

HypeHash, a group of young App developers emerged winners at the recently held AngelHack 

Who wins when companies don’t pay taxes?

The costs of corporate tax avoidance are massive—and easy to see. But not everyone loses when 

Global Housing announces simultaneous launch of four different residencies

Global Housing and Real Estate (Pvt.) Ltd (GHR) is announcing the launch of four different 

Local sugar industry attracts foreign interest

Foreign investor interest in the local sugar industry is rising, with discussions underway to provide 

Will Indo-Pak tensions threaten SAARC?

The Institute of National Security Studies, Sri Lanka (INSSSL) held its inaugural ‘Security Salon’ at the Defence Ministry recently. The Security Salon created a space in Colombo to foster intellectual, 

Fashion Bug receives Presidential recognition

Fashion Bug, a leading Sri Lankan retail clothing chain with over 16 outlets island wide,