Oman Air Golf Classic: Making Sri Lanka a golfing destination

The Sixth Oman Air Golf Classic is set to tee off at the Victoria Golf and Country Resort in Digana on 

Amunugama presents his book to president

Special Assignments Minister Dr. Sarath Amunugama presented a copy of his book ‘The Lion’s Roar’ to 

MKM Luxe Suisse at Hotel Show

Celebrating the launch of its premier showroom in Colombo, MKM Luxe Suisse made its presence known as it exhibited for the first time at Hotel Show Colombo 2016.  

NTB offers gamut of special benefits to Inner Circle members at annual expo

Nations Trust Bank recently partnered with the annual Kedella Exhibition, one of the leading housing and home exhibitions in Sri Lanka that began yesterday at the Kandy City Centre. 

Shares rise as investors pick blue chips; rupee steady

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares rose yesterday, hovering near a seven-week high hit earlier this week, 

Holmes Pollard & Stott wins prestigious ‘Advertising Agency of the Year’ award

The leading advertising company Holmes Pollard & Stott (HP&S) has won the prestigious ‘Advertising Agency of the Year’ award at the 7th

CSE launches e-connect to improve investor convenience and connectivity

Sri Lanka’s capital market operator yesterday got a step closer in connecting the financial system to the bourse and significantly improving investor convenience with the launch of CDS e-connect. CDS e-

CB begins to drive G-Sec market to transparent zone

In a bid to make the sale of government securities (bonds and bills) market more transparent, the Central Bank under the new governorship of Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy said it would release 

Japanese financial powerhouse to buy 25% in Lankan brokerage

The SBI Group of Japan is to acquire a strategic 25 percent stake in Sri Lankan brokerage First Guardian Equities through an investment via a private placement for an undisclosed price. 

Heyleys group activated carbon manufacturer reports 11% profit growth in 1Q

The net profit of Hayleys group coconut shell-based activated carbon producer Haycarb PLC saw its 

July tourist arrivals up 19% to 209, 351

Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka in July rose 19.1 percent year-on-year to 209, 351 on the back of higher arrivals from Western Europe and China, the statistics released by Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority showed. 

Senior banker Nihal Fonseka appointed to Monetary Board

The Central Bank in a statement yesterday announced the appointment of veteran banker Nihal Fonseka to its Monetary Board with effect from July 27, 2016. The appointment was made by 

Charting a course for hub status!

International trade and logistics are two important facets of the economy but greater efforts are required to capitalise their potential. It is the key for Sri Lanka’s strategy in becoming a competitive 

Citi named Best Bank for Transaction Services in Asia by Euromoney

Citi announced that it has been named ‘Best Bank for Transaction Services’ in Asia by the Euromoney magazine in the 25th edition of its Awards for Excellence programme.  

Disrupt Asia drives change and boosts Lankan tech start-up ecosystem

Disrupt Asia, supported and organised by the ICT Agency of Sri Lanka in partnership with Edulink 

Oracle delivers power of Engineered Systems to organisations of all sizes

Oracle recently announced two new models of its Oracle Database Appliance (ODA) bringing all of the performance and reliability of Oracle’s Engineered Systems to small and mid-sized businesses for the first time.

MillenniumIT unveils revolutionary matchmaking platform for CSR Sri Lanka

MillenniumIT (a member of London Stock Exchange Group) together with CSR Sri Lanka has launched Mahoga, a revolutionary matchmaking platform that paves the way for corporations to

Asian Alliance recognized for contribution to youth empowerment at AREA 2016

For its contribution towards empowering underprivileged rural youth via the ‘WIN Youth Empowerment 

Sampath Bank receives National HR Excellence Gold Award

Sampath Bank was recently bestowed with the “National HR Excellence Gold Award” at the National HR Conference 2016 Awards Ceremony held at the BMICH, Colombo. 

Remittance market to continue to grow with more white-collar jobs

Mirror Business spoke to experienced banker Chandula Abeywickrama, who is also the Consultant Strategy and 

Special benefits to NTB Inner Circle members at Kandy Kedella Exhibition

Nations Trust Bank (NTB) recently partnered with CEC Exhibitions as the main sponsor for the annual Kedella Exhibition to be held at the Kandy City Centre from today to August 7, 2016. 

CSC inviting bids for lightering operation in Puttalam

One of the most important tenders of Ceylon Shipping Corporation Ltd (CSC), the national carrier of 

Enter solar generation with Abans for healthier, greener tomorrow

Solar power technology has risen to fame in the recent past with its numerous advantages 

StanChart introduces mortgage loans for Shangri-La’s apartment complex

Standard Chartered recently tied up with Shangri-La ‘The Residences at One Galle Face’ to provide mortgage loans to investors in the luxurious apartment complex. 

SLPA chief calls for independent regulator for ports sector

A top Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) official said the government must look at establishing an 

New SLCPI President says chamber, MOH share common goal to benefit patients

The newly appointed Sri Lanka Chamber of Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI) President Palitha 

Colombo Port gets new warehouse

Steps have been taken to widen the warehouse facilities in the Colombo Port. As its first move, the warehouse identified as CFS 01 is to be opened on August 10, coinciding with the 37th anniversary of 

Tackling competitiveness in Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector

If one was to briefly describe Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector, it is one that lost in the wilderness, trying to find its way out.  

HP empowers ‘One Life’ with breakthrough computing solutions for modern professionals

HP recently unveiled its latest computing innovations which transform the mobile computing experience. From the thinnest and lightest notebooks to a next-generation mobility platform, the new line-up 

Schindler Elevators chosen for ZMAX Fairway Colombo Hotel project

The Fairway Holdings Group, a home-grown corporate, operates in a plethora industries ranging from