SriLankan to operate flights to Lahore from today

SriLankan Airlines, whose larger focus now lies with Asian and the Middle East regions, will commence 

Central Bank expected to keep policy rates unchanged: poll

REUTERS: Central Bank is expected to keep its key interest rates steady tomorrow, after cutting three 

Overseas Realty in Rs.7.3bn cash call to fund mixed development project

Overseas Realty PLC, the owning company of the World Trade Centre, said it was raising Rs.7.3 billion 

Domestic tourism loses momentum in 2015 despite enticing deals

By Chandeepa Wettasinghe Sri Lanka’s domestic tourism levels dropped in 2015 and in spite of the ever 

Industry body highlights glitches in fresh produce supply chain

??By Shabiya Ali Ahlam Lack of stability in the nation’s fresh produce supply chain was recently 

Pharmco Industries obtains ISO 22716:2007 certification

Pharmco Industries (Pvt) Ltd, largest third party bathing & laundry soap manufacturing company in 

Maliban Biscuit relaunches iconic ‘Lemon Puff’

Maliban Biscuits, Sri Lanka’s renowned and most trusted biscuit manufacturer has announced the 

Commercial Bank of Maldives launches operations

History was made when Commercial Bank of Maldives, a subsidiary of Commercial Bank of Ceylon 

Much awaited Rs.800mn tourism promotional campaign further delayed

Despite currently having the best environment to promote tourists into Sri Lanka, the launch of the Rs. 800 million tourism promotions campaign has been postponed again at least till next January, in 

Mattala airport feasibility study done for a pittance: Harsha

In a startling revelation, Deputy Foreign Minister Dr. Harsha de Silva told a youth forum in Colombo recently that the feasibility study of the Mahinda Rajapaksa Airport in Mattala, a project with a price 

MBSL to divest stake in insurance subsidiary

The board of directors of Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka & Finance PLC (MBSL) has decided to divest its interest in composite insurer, MBSL Insurance Company Limited, in full, MBSL said in a stock 

CIFC’s initial legislation to be presented to parliament next month

The initial legislation that will enable the development of the Colombo International Financial Centre 

Creation of proposed maritime authority to tackle shipping industry issues

Disappointed by the way the Sri Lankan government has interpreted international maritime regulations 

Operator tells government to forget building cruise terminal for now

Sri Lanka should forget the idea of building a cruise terminal for now, since the indicators are not right 

Eagle Logistics holds regulatory awareness forum

Supply chain management company Eagle Logistics Colombo organised a forum with the National 

NCE hails Dort’s appointment to Global Shippers’ Forum board

The National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) says it is honoured by the appointment of Sean Van Dort, who is a Council Member of the chamber, to the board of directors of the Global Shippers’ Forum.  

Amãna Bank offers credit approval within 3 days for dream home

Offering attractive financing schemes, Amãna Bank Home Financing gives the customer the option 

Union Bank ‘Invest Plus’ – A rewarding plan for every stage of life

Union Bank recently announced the launch of Union Bank Invest Plus, a systematic investment plan designed to reward the commitment of prudent savers who are willing to save on a continuous basis; 

Platinum1 luxury serviced apartments launched with Kingsbury

Platinum1, in partnership with The Kingsbury Hotel, recently announced the launch of the Platinum1 

Access Engineering completes St. Sebastian Canal bank protection work

Access Engineering PLC, the leading engineering enterprise in Sri Lanka, successfully completed the 

Australia’s UWA appoints MTI as rep for Sri Lanka

The University of Western Australia (UWA) has appointed MTI Consulting as its representative in Sri Lanka for marketing and student recruitment.

Rainco encourages nation to join Trail 201

Rainco, the premium umbrella brand and the specialist in providing shelter to the nation, recently 

HNB Assurance opens 54th branch in Wattala

Continuing the planned branch expansion with the aim of achieving service excellence and expanding 

IMF wants VAT bill in parliament soon

The InternatiThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) last week asked the government to expedite the legislative onal Monetary Fund (IMF) last week asked the government to expedite the legislative 

Fitch affirms Abans at ‘BBB+(lka); outlook stable

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Sri Lanka-based retailer Abans PLC’s national long-term rating at ‘BBB+

Hala Abu Dhabi confirmed for Sir Bani Yas Island Cruise launch

Hala Abu Dhabi, the destination management company of the Etihad Aviation Group (EAG), has been 

Why Sri Lanka needs to appoint competent ambassadors

We regularly hear politicians saying diplomacy plays a direct role in addressing the root cause of 

Malik underscores Sri Lanka’s interest to deepen economic cooperation with Korea

Minister of Development Strategies and International Trade Malik Samarawickrama underscored Sri Lanka’s interest to further strengthen economic relations with Korea, at a meeting with the Korean 

ACCA elects new chairman member network panel for 2016/ 2017

Adrian Perera, the Chief Operating Officer at equiCapital Investments Ltd was elected the new 

Be creative, my dear Watson, be creative! Put your wine in new bottles and start

Today we review the second strategy of organisation renewal. The key to this strategy is to recognize that while your products and services may still be delivering value, you need to find a new way to present them to your