Negative rates seen reducing Japan big banks’ profits by 300bn yen

REUTERS: Japan’s financial watchdog estimates that negative interest rates under the Bank of 

A day in the life of an investment advisor

An investment advisor plays a decisive role in our journey of investing in the stock market. The 

Microsoft’s Xbox group acquires live-streaming game startup Beam

Variety.com: Microsoft’s Xbox division has snapped up Beam Interactive, a startup whose live-

Fitch affirms HDFC Bank at ‘BBB(lka)’; outlook stable

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Housing Development Finance Corporation Bank of Sri Lanka (HDFC Bank) national long-term rating at ‘BBB(lka)’. The outlook 

Indo-SL bilateral trade to reach us$ 5 bn mark

As Sri Lanka and India continue to look for avenues to strengthen economic ties, latest data from the 

Pro Food / Pro Pack & Ag-biz exhibition opens

Pro food / Pro Pack & Ag-biz 2016, Sri Lanka’s only comprehensive food, agriculture and packaging exhibition held for the 15thconsecutive year opened at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial 

Tractors bigger threat to wildlife than climate: study

AFP - Farming and hunting pose a more immediate threat to wildlife than climate change, researchers said this week, in a controversial plea to redirect resources earmarked for species conservation.

String of blasts hit Thai tourist resorts

AFP - A string of bomb attacks hit popular tourist towns across Thailand, leaving four dead and many injured, with authorities yesterday ruling out terrorism despite suspicions insurgents in the kingdom’s 

Oil nudges lower after Saudi-fuelled bounce

AFP - Crude prices slipped yesterday on profit-taking, following gains triggered by Saudi Arabia oil minister who hinted that producers could agree to limit production.

LEO ISAAME Forum 2016 launched

LEO ISAAME Forum 2016, an international youth conference, was launched at Cinnamon Grand  under the theme of ‘Excellence through innovation’.

8th Apollo Int’l Clinical Nutrition Update kicks off today

The Department of Dietetics, Apollo Hospitals Group organises an annual conference to provide a great platform and distinguished opportunity to healthcare professionals in order to highlight the latest 

MBSL records profit growth of 410% in 1H16

Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka & Finance PLC (MBSL) continued to demonstrate strong turnaround in 

Premadsa Stadium north sight screen named as ‘Bank of Ceylon End’

The signing of the agreement to name R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium’s north sight screen as ‘Bank of Ceylon End’ took place recently at the head quarters of the Sri Lanka Cricket B

Lanka Tiles CEO highlights CA Sri Lanka qualification

The importance of the Chartered Accounting qualification offered by the Institute of Chartered 

E FM expands experiential events portfolio

Sri Lanka’s premier lifestyle station, E FM and EBC Radio scaled to greater heights in its endeavour 

JAT Holdings adds colour to SL-Australia Test as title sponsor with ‘JAT Paints Cup’

JAT Holdings, one of Sri Lanka’s premier organisations in the furnishing and finishing industry with an 

US-Sri Lanka trade, investment talks

U.S Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs Charles Rivkin was on a two-day visit to Sri Lanka. He and his delegation met Minister of Development Strategies and International Trade 

Shares end firmer on foreign buying

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares edged up yesterday hovering near its more-than-10-week high, hit 

Omega Line Toastmasters inducts Executive Committee

The seventh installation ceremony to induct the Executive Committee of Omega Line Toastmasters Club for 2016/2017 was held at Goldie Sands Hotel Negombo recently. 

Seylan Tikiri holders enjoy a fun-filled, rewarding day

Seylan Tikiri, the most preferred children’s savings account in the country, took another initiative to  engage with its young customers by providing an opportunity to watch the premiere show of ‘Ice Age 

Asia stocks rise after Wall Street rally

“Asia Pacific markets are set to finish the week on a high following strong leads from European and US investors,” Michael McCarthy, chief market strategist at CMC Markets in Sydney, said in an 

Flood-affected BOI employees receive donations

Board of Investment (BOI) Chairman Upul Jayasuriya formally handed over on behalf of the BOI cash 

Legend of Leica: A camera that invented photography as we know it

Unless you’re a professional photographer or collector of rare and valuable cameras, the brand Leica 

Strathspey Workers Housing Co-operative Society holds AGM

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Estate Workers Housing Co-operative Society of Strathspey Estate, Upcot, which is managed by Maskeliya Plantations PLC and owned by Richard Pieris Group of 

Chilean Lady Chef to spice up Colombo Gourmet Week on 26th August 2016

Chef Maricela Hernandez Herrera, Her work as a Chef has been wide and diverse having lived 13 years outside of her country. Her passion will be to introduce the flavours

Siyapatha Finance PLC Opens a New Branch in Trincomalee

Siyapatha Finance PLC celebrated the opening of yet another branch on the 21st of July 2016. The new branch in Trincomaleeis

Insurance Veteran Flies Sri Lanka Flag at Rio Olympics

Udeni Kiridena, a name synonymous in the boxing fraternity and a key figure in the insurance industry has done Sri Lanka  

Shares slip from 10-week high on profit-taking

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares yesterday slipped from its more-than-10-week high, hit in the previous 

Higher costs drag down Nestlé Lanka June quarter profits

Nestlé Lanka PLC saw its net profit for the quarter ended June 30 (2Q16) slipping 8.4 percent year-

Hemas June net pushed up 68% by key business segments 

The diversified conglomerate, Hemas Holdings PLC increased its net profit for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 (1Q17) by as much as 68 percent to Rs.696.4 million or Rs.1.22 a share from a year ago,