Amunugama discusses poultry industry expansion

Special Assignments Minister Dr. Sarath Amunugama presided over a meeting to discuss the expansion 

DFCC Bank named ‘Official Banking Partner’ for Shape South Asia Initiative

DFCC Bank is proud to be the ‘Official Banking Partner’ for the Shape South Asia 2016 event, to be 

Obama’s Asia policy: A solid double

On rare occasions, international issues are resolved by a dramatic, decisive development. Much more often, progress is incremental. As United States President Barack Obama has said, an 

DFCC Bank PLC ‘Official Banking Partner’ for the ‘Shape South Asia 2016’ Global Initiative

DFCC Bank is proud to be the ‘Official Banking Partner’ for the Shape South Asia 2016 event, to be held in Colombo from 22nd to 25th September 2016.

Swarnavahini to bring a bucket full of laughter to your doorstep - ‘JoduGedara’

The Swarnavahini television channel, part of the EAP Broadcasting Company recently launched its latest comedy series, ‘JoduGedara’. The comedy drama series

Pest Control with a ‘Green Touch’

There’spest control, then there’s carbon neutral pest control ! The Exterminators (Private) Limited – Sri Lanka’s most decorated and Asia’sonly Carbon Neutral®

Navin assures limited glyphosate imports for tea industry

The government is likely to allow the importation of 800,000 litres of the weed killer glyphosate essential for tea plantations starting from the next two to three months, Plantation Industries Minister Navin Dissanayake said recently at the Planters’ Association of Ceylon Annual General Meeting. “I’m sure maybe in two months, three months, I can have a formula in place,” he said.

CIMA–CA ink MoA to boost accounting profession

The finance management field yesterday saw two of Sri Lanka’s leading accounting professional bodies joining hands in an effort to further push and encourage the stream in the country.

Confectionery with unhealthy, banned ingredients in market

Imported food products manufactured using banned ingredients are seen flooding into the local market risking the health of the Lankan consumer but the authorities have done little to nab those unscrupulous traders, the association representing the confectionery manufacturers charged.

Shanghai biz delegation wants more commercial links with Sri Lanka

A delegation from the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) of Shanghai Sub Council visited the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) recently.

Palm Gardens Hotels to invest US $ 110mn for 3 Maldivian resorts

The Browns group subsidiary, Palm Gardens Hotels PLC (PALM), is to become the latest entrant to the Maldivian tourism scene with the company planning to construct three resorts in the Indian Ocean archipelago with an investment of US $ 110 million.

Malaysia’s Axiata says committed to long-term investment in Sri Lanka

Amid speculative reports of Malaysia’s Axiata Group Berhad (Axiata), the parent company of Sri Lanka’s Dialog Axiata PLC (Dialog), trimming its exposure in overseas ventures, Axiata yesterday said it would “continue to fortify its commitment” to Dialog and the Sri Lanka market.

Shares hit 7-wk closing low; Distilleries down

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares fell for a third straight session yesterday to post their lowest closing level in seven weeks, led by Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka due to selling by foreign investors ahead of a change in company ownership.

Nippon Paint hosts Sri Lanka’s first Asia Young Designer Awards

Introduced by Nippon Paint, Japan in 2008 to inspire and motivate innovative designers with the creative potentialthe Asia Young Designer Awards (AYDA) will be held in Sri Lankafor the first time in October2016 with the initiative of Nippon Paint Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. 

Oman Air unveils Media Box ePaper service in premium lounges

Passengers of Oman Air particularly value the airline for its multi-award-winning comfort and service, both inflight and on the ground. Now, First Class and Business Class passengers in the beautiful and luxurious, recently renovated Oman Air lounges at Muscat airport can take advantage of another premium service from the airline. 

LSEG partners LBR LBO Infrastructure Summit as lead sponsor

MillenniumIT, together with London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Business Services Sri Lanka, has partnered with the LBR LBO Infrastructure Summit 2016 to be held on 20th and 21st of September. 

Growth prospects for Sri Lanka’s tea industry

Adverse weather conditions, combined with rising costs and greater competition, threaten to weaken Sri Lanka’s position in the global tea industry, though efforts to develop new markets could help offset downturns in exports and revenue. 

Power gamble!

The government appears to be taking a big gamble in order to avoid a power crisis in 2018 by placing its trust in Standardized Power Purchases (SPPs) from future private sector power plants, many of which the 2016 Budget had already proposed to cancel.

NTB offers lowest interest rate on motorbike leasing

Offering convenient and flexible vehicle financing offers, Nations Trust Bank (NTB) recently introduced the lowest ever motorbike leasing solution to the market with an interest rate of 24 percent per annum, with a short response time of 24 hours. 

The Great Singapore Airlines Getaway

With ‘The Great Singapore Airlines Getaway’ there’s no better time to experience more of the world with Singapore Airlines and SilkAir.  Enjoy great fares to the world’s top destinations, along with a variety of perks to make travelling more rewarding.  

NSB Mercmarine re-launches as Asia Marine Colombo

Making great inroads into the marine industry, Mercmarine in 2012 entered into a joint venture agreement with Reederei NSB, creating a platform to provide crew management services for the NSB owned vessels, the company was registered and known as NSB Mercmarine.

Privacy in digital age: A myth we should get over?

The average Sri Lankan is bombarded with over a dozen SMS messages, emails, and automated and non-automated calls from various businesses daily, ranging from promotions and deals to updates on bank card transactions. 

MullenLowe duo’s mastery of digital medium lauded at Young Spikes

Chevin Mandawala and Sagar Hiranand of MullenLowe Sri Lanka outshone their peers in the digital category at the Sri Lankan leg of Young Spikes 2016, recently. 

Pan Asia Bank relocates Wattala branch

Pan Asia Bank ceremonially opened its Wattala branch at its new location yesterday at No. 218, Negombo Road, Wattala.   

Sri Lanka Tourism explores Buddhist heritage and culture tourism with Pakistan

The World Bank through the Pakistan Provincial Councils of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sri Lanka Tourism, under the Ministry of Tourism and Christian Religious Affairs is planning to develop vast Buddhist Heritage Tourism through a strategic partnership. 

Fairway Holdings and Plateno Group open ZMAX Fairway in Colombo

Marked as a modern hotel with a difference, ZMAX Fairway Colombo hotel, which was constructed with an investment of approximately Rs.2.5 billion, opened its doors to the guests recently.

Bogawantalawa unveils new retail outlet

Bogawantalawa Tea Estates PLC, producer of some of the world’s finest teas, unveiled its new flagship store at the Transit Lounge, Bandaranaike International  Airport recently. 

Emirates SkyCargo unveils new purpose-built pharma facility

Emirates SkyPharma, Emirates SkyCargo’s new purpose-built facility dedicated exclusively to the timely and secure transport of temperature sensitive pharmaceutical shipments at Dubai International Airport (DXB) was officially inaugurated by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group. 

Memories of Malaysia for AIA customers

AIA believes in making real life better for its customers. So whether you are a first-time tourist or a seasoned traveller, AIA will help you make memories that last a lifetime.  That is why AIA showed its appreciation to 20 lucky customers, by treating them to a day holiday for two, in mesmeric Malaysia.

Multilac consumers celebrate colours with Sri Lanka’s largest colour card

A house isn’t a home until you’ve painted it, and when you begin to live in it, that’s when it’s a work of art. With the launch of Sri Lanka’s biggest and most vibrant colour card, Multilac helps you create the atmosphere, set the tone, define your moods, show your personality and, above all, induce happiness to your lifestyle.