Fairway National Literary Awards 2016 - Shortlists announced!

The eagerly awaited Fairway National Literary Awards 2016 Shortlists were announced at a ceremony held at the Hilton Colombo Residences (JAIC Hilton

Elevated performance and desirability for the 2017 Range Rover

Land Rover has reinforced Range Rover’s status as the world’s finest SUV with the introduction of advanced autonomous driving technologies

COCA-COLA Is Thr First Fortune 500 Company To Replenisg All The Water It Uses Globally

The Coca-Cola Company and its global bottling partners (the Coca-Cola system) today announced they have met their goal to replenish, or in other words balance

Cargills Bank June quarter losses narrow to Rs.38 mn as margins improve

Cargills Bank Limited narrowed its losses to Rs.38 million during the quarter ended in June 30, 2016 (2Q16) from Rs.89.5 million loss during the corresponding quarter last year as the margins improved 

Fitch affirms Lion Brewery’s ‘AA-(lka)’ rating; says well-placed to recover from floods

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Lion Brewery (Ceylon) PLC’s (Lion) National Long-Term Rating of ‘AA-(lka)’ with a Stable Outlook and said the firm is well-placed to recover from the recent floods and 

State Bank of India Chairman and top officials in town

The Chairman of State Bank of India (SBI) Arundhati Bhattacharya— incidentally, the first woman 

Rupee edges up on exporter dollar sales, inward remittances

REUTERS: The Sri Lankan rupee ended slightly firmer yesterday ahead of a Central Bank policy meeting later in the day, as exporter dollar sales and inward remittances surpassed importer demand 

Sri Lanka could cut trade costs by 15% through TFA implementation: diplomat

Sri LankaSri Lankan companies could enjoy up to 15 percent savings in trade costs via trade reforms implemented through the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA), top n companies could enjoy up to 15 percent savings in trade costs via trade reforms 

Ranil De Silva steps down from Serendib Hotels as MD

Top professional Ranil De Silva has tendered resignation from the board of the Serendib Hotels PLC as its Managing Director with effect from August 31, a stock exchange filing by the Company 

Qatar Airways introduces Travel Festival deals

Qatar Airways’ enormously popular Travel Festival is back, giving travellers across the world the opportunity to enjoy dream deals to inspiring places – as well as having the chance to win fantastic 

RIL Property’s Parkland premium office complex reaches 80% occupancy

Parkland, a venture by RIL Property, is making a significant impact on the corporate sector of Sri Lanka. Recently, RIL announced 80 percent occupancy of its premium office space complex situated 

NTB continues to strengthen SME sector

With a vision to propel the expansion and empowerment of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in 

Agarwood - A distinctive investment for a sustainable tomorrow

While Sustainable Environment Conservation is on the spotlight in today’s economic platform; sustainable commercial forestry has made a remarkable impact on our local eco 

Sri Lanka keeps policy rates steady

The Monetary Board of the Central Bank yesterday decided to keep the key policy interest rates 

Asian Alliance Insurance celebrates a year of excellence

Demonstrating its excellence at the regional as well as the national level, Asian Alliance Insurance 

Tasma Group wins “BIZZ 2016” international award

Tasma Group of Companies , founded by  Deshamanya K A Nimal Subasinghe , commenced its 

CCC to discuss ‘Right to information and biz implications’

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will hold a seminar titled “Right to Information and its Implications 

CA Sri Lanka launches Continuing Professional Development online tool

In its efforts to stay ahead with technological advancements and provide its stakeholders with a 

Leema Creations clinches CNCI National Award for sixth year

Leema Creations (Pvt) Ltd, the leading interior solution provider in Sri Lanka had been recognized with a National Award for Large Category Business at CNCI Achiever of the Year 2016.

Evolving workplace strategies and their relevance to Sri Lanka

“Progress is impossible without change and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything” -George Bernard Shaw

NCE to hold forum on how to benefit from FTAs EPAs

Free trade agreements and economic partnership agreements are proliferating around the world.  Sri 

Wood International Expo to begin in September

The Sri Lanka Wood International Exhibition 2016 to be held from 9th – 11th  September is a promising opportunity for the growth of wood industry. 

Fitch affirms SLIC at IFS ‘B+’/Negative

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Limited’s (SLIC) insurer financial strength (IFS) rating at ‘B+’ with a negative outlook. The agency has also affirmed the national IFS rating and 

CTC appoints Emma Ridley as Finance Director

Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC) PLC recently announced the appointment of Emma Ridley as the new Finance Director for the company, effective from 1st September 2016. 

Prof. Balakista Reddy to conduct ‘International Space Law’ workshops

Prof. (Dr.) V. Balakista Reddy, Professor of International Law, Coordinator M. K Nambyar SAARC 

Homedepot finishing hardware store opens for decor enthusiasts

Recognizing the ever growing needs of the construction industry in Sri Lanka, Homedepot was launched recently, as a one-stop hardware store, equipped with a range of innovative and quality 

Pizza Hut introduces 3 new Indian flavours

The fascinating combination of various spices, herbs, vegetables and other ingredients used in Indian cooking unveils a taste and fragrance that has already lured and captured many a Sri Lankan taste-

Expert calls Lankan firms to implement ‘sourcing strategies’

An expert has called Sri Lankan firms to have a sound ‘sourcing strategy’ in order to help improve the overall business performance by sourcing the rights products at the right price and at the right time.  

7th NAFLIA Congress attracts over 1000 participants

Over one thousand life insurance sales professionals gathered at the BMICH recently for the seventh 

Finagle Lanka launches Wholemeal and Multi Grain bread

Lifestyles in Sri Lanka are evolving and changes are evident in dietary patterns where there is a