Shares post over 6-wk closing low on VAT hike concern

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares posted their lowest closing level in more than six weeks yesterday, as 

NTB to raise up to Rs.5bn to support Tier 2 capital

Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB), the banking arm of John Keells group is to raise up to Rs.5 billion through a listed debenture issue.

PMI increases at healthy rate; both manufacturing and services up

Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) increased at a healthy rate in August, with data pointing towards potential to handle increased levels of activity over the coming months, according to the 

Industry Assn. hails President’s directive to ban gem mining by foreign firms

Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA) yesterday welcomed a directive supposedly 

Eagle Logistics regulatory awareness forum

Supply chain management company Eagle Logistics Colombo is facilitating another forum with 

Building on six decades of partnership toward a promising future

Sri Lanka amazes me in many ways, with its smiling faces among a rich tapestry of cultures, 

RV Fashion celebrates 2nd anniversary with rewards for fashion lovers

RV Fashion, the one-stop fashion mansion which has won the hearts of many since 2014, gave away loads of benefits for those who shop at their branches in Battaramulla coinciding with the second 

Airte powers Swarnavahini’s ‘Live @ 8’

Airtel Lanka together with Swarnavahini Live @ 8 Sri Lanka’s premier news programme, launched I catcher - a citizen journalism incentive aimed at satisfying viewers demands for more instant news 

Odel opens ‘Luv SL’ store in Pinnawala

Odel has opened its eighth ‘Luv SL’ store in the precincts of the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, providing visitors with an eclectic assortment of products from its innovative store chain. 

Premier men’s fashion label EKKO launches online flagship store

Premier men’s wear label, EKKO launched its online flagship store at a gala event recently held at 

Shanil Fernando named ICT Leader of the Year 2016

Shanil Fernando, Co-founder, SVP & Managing Director of CAKE LABS, was named the ICT Leader 

Creation Master Builders introduces ‘Vetedy’ outdoor decking, wall cladding to local market

Vetedy, a renowned brand which masters in outdoor decking and wall cladding made in Luxembourg, 

Raniyo conducts workshop for architects and contractors on Raven door seals

Raniyo Pvt. Ltd., conducted a seminar/workshop recently at Grand Monarch, Thalawathugoda for 

Industry experts shed light on SL’s troubled tea cup

Ceylon tea has a rich heritage that spans across centuries and is heralded as a glowing success story. 

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 

BreadTalk opens latest outlet in Mount Lavinia

Internationally acclaimed baker and confectioner BreadTalk’s franchise in Sri Lanka, which is a fully-

Fine Furniture has a strong future in luxury apartment segment with Häcker Kitchens: CEO

We are a full interior solutions provider for both the domestic and hospitality market. When building or 

Reinventing Edison’s invention factory with big data

By There’s an immense amount of data out there, and lots of companies scaling the mountain are 

Abans launches world’s first LG twin washing machine

Abans, the sole agent in Sri Lanka for LG Home Appliances, recently launched the world’s first LG 

COYLE-Sampath Bank Chairman’s Forum to showcase exciting panelists

The Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) will be hosting its fourth consecutive Chairman’s Forum on September 29. 

Bogawantalawa unveils latest retail outlet

Bogawantalawa Tea Estates PLC, producer of some of the world’s finest teas, unveiled its new 

Global trade finance gap reaches US $ 1.6tn, SMEs hardest hit: ADB

The inability of financial institutions to provide US $ 1.6 trillion in support to buyers and sellers of 

Fashion Bug holds spectacular Kite Festival

Fashion Bug, one of Sri Lanka’s leading retail clothing stores with over 17 outlets islandwide, organised a Kite Festival in Negombo, which was a resounding success.

‘TEDxColombo 2016’ delegates visit Hirdaramani green facility in Agalawatta

Sponsored by Hirdaramani for the third consecutive year, TEDxColombo 2016 concluded on a remarkable note with over 900 participants attending the event and a vast number connecting to the 

Non-tariff barriers to trade: Tackling compliance-related issues

Each country has a right to maintain product standards and regulatory mechanisms to ensure the 

Access sets benchmark in vertical transportation

Access Industrial Systems (Pvt.) Ltd, a subsidiary of the Access group, is on the brink of 

Avian Technologies creating strong footprint in IT security with Maldivian and Sri Lankan brands

Ten years ago Avian Technologies (Pvt) Ltd was born with the purpose of accomplishing a single 

WiLAT Sri Lanka walk striking balance for greener tomorrow

Women in Logistics and Transport (WiLAT), the women’s forum of the Chartered Institute of Logistics 

CIC promotes team work, comradery with ‘T-shirt Day’

CIC Holdings PLC (CIC), a leadingblue chip company in Sri Lanka, recentlygifted T-shirts to all CIC staff 

CIC promotes team work & comradery with ‘T-shirt Day’

CIC Holdings PLC (CIC), a leading blue chip company in Sri Lanka, recently gifted t-shirts to all CIC staff members with the new coporate logo and colours