Unger joins the Spotless portfolio in a polished entrance

Industrial smart cleaning solutions provider Spotless added globally recognised cleaning product brand Unger to its portfolio. 

Second phase of SME ProLink goes live

With an allocation of Rs.3.2 million, the second phase of SME ProLink, an initiative to strengthen business and social linkages of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), will be focusing on Eastern 

Access Engineering June quarter dented by higher tax expenses

Construction giant and the diversified conglomerate, Access Engineering PLC (AEL) saw its June quarter (1Q17) 

Rupee ends firmer on bond buying by foreign investors

REUTERS: The Sri Lankan rupee ended firmer yesteday as foreign investors sold dollars to buy local bonds on hopes of higher returns after the Central Bank’s policy rate hike, dealers said.

People’s Travel Pass Revolutionizing Cashless Bus Travel in Sri Lanka

People’s Bank recently unveiled the ‘People’s Travel Pass’ to offer its customers and the general public the benefit of cashless commuting at a media

The Sixth Oman Air Golf Classic to tee off from Digana in September

The Sixth Oman Air Golf Classic 2016 is set to tee off at the Victoria Golf and Country Resort at Digana, Kandy, on 03rd of September 2016

A weekend of Sri Lankan art- ‘Strokes at the Mews’

In celebration and support of Sri Lankan art and artists the seventh season of Leo Art titled ‘Strokes at the Mews’will commence on 5 August 2016, at the Park Street Mews.

Lobby politicians but don’t trust them, says Brandix boss

Continuing the trend of criticism that the government received from the economists on the first day of 

OMEGA felicitates Sri Lankan Olympic Team as they prepare for Rio 2016

The official representative for Omega watches in Sri Lanka, Chatham Luxury, hosted a gala dinner for the Sri Lankan Olympic team and contingent members on 21st July 2016

Court gives nod to call EGM for Distilleries restructure

The Commercial High Court has given its nod for Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka PLC (DCSL) to call 

Lack of research surfaces at Economic Summit as key hindrance to tourism

The agencies within Sri Lanka Tourism came under heavy fire from both local and international quarters this week for not conducting research and strategic planning in carrying out their operations.  

Govt. to allow import of maize for animal feed

The government has decided to permit import of maize only for the purpose of manufacturing animal feed as a remedial measure to prevent the soaring production cost of chicken.  

Presidential nod for controversial scanning machines at Customs: FinMin

The presidential approval has been given to start installing the scandal-ridden Customs Department 

Govt. to go whole hog in privatizing all public enterprises

The Sirisena-Wickremesinghe coalition government is planning to privatize all public sector enterprises under their regime irrespective of them making profits or losses as they believe they will 

Fashion Bug launches Tourist Guide Privilege Card

Once again popular retail clothing chain Fashion Bug has initiated a scheme which is bound to further build up its customer base; in this case a Tourist Guide Privilege Card.

Sri Lanka Lab and Medical Expo 2016 to kick start this month

Sri Lanka Lab and Medical Expo 2016, an exhibition showcasing state-of-the-art analytical, scientific and biotechnology related instruments is set to run from 18th- 20th August at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre (SLECC).

Time to walk the talk for both government and private sector

Sri Lanka’s growth potential has always been acknowledged across all segments of the economy, but its translation to real terms is yet to be seized. 

Export Development Board 20th Presidential Export Awards on August 9

The 20th Presidential Export Awards (PEA) ceremony organised by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) will be held under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena on August 9, 2016 at 3:00 p.m., at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH). The PEA initiated by the EDB in 1981 is the most prestigious award for exports   in Sri Lanka and is presented to exporters who have made a significant contribution to S

Durdans Oral Health Centre ensures beautiful and healthy smile

The first Joint Commission International accredited hospital in Sri Lanka, Durdans Hospitalhas for the last five years ensured that oral health of patients are well taken care of at its state-of-the-art oral health centre located at the 1st floor of the hospital. 

JAT powers Construction Expo 2016 as Platinum sponsor

JAT Holdings powered the recent 16th edition of the massive Construction Expo 2016 exhibition, which attracted thousands of visitors to the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre (SBMEC) in Colombo over the last weekend of last month. 

Blue Ocean matches country’s vision with mega plans for expansion

Sri Lanka’s largest and most prolific real estate developer and the only construction company with total vertical and horizontal integration, Blue Ocean Group of Companies unveiled a host of mega plans it is pursuing in the real estate sector and various other industries, at a celebration of its journey in Sri Lanka, held recently.

Top entrepreneur featured on Business Times’ SME Magazine cover

The Singapore Business Times’ The SME Magazine portrays entrepreneur Dr. R. Theyvendran on the cover of its most recent SME Magazine under the title ‘Class Act’. Dr. Theyvendran is one of Singapore’s best known entrepreneurs and his success story started in Singapore with Stamford Press Singapore.

Lanka hospitals opens women’s wellness centre

To meet the needs of women in various stages of life, Lanka Hospitals recently opened a women’s wellness centre, a diagnostic and treatment centre at the hospital’s first floor. 

The Regional Junior Open Golf Championship Kandy Powers Up With Prima Sunrise Bread as Main Sponsor

The Kandy Regional Junior Open Golf Championship will be played at the picturesque Victoria Golf and Country Club in Digana,

The health benefits of fortified flour

Considering the nutritional content of meals and maintaining a balanced diet can be a continuous challenge for busy individuals.

No.1 Skin Care Brand from USA St. Ives,makes its official debut in Sri Lanka via Natural Wonders

Premier distributor company Natural Wonders (Pvt) Ltdhas partnered with Unileverto offer USA’s leading skin care range in Sri Lanka

ComBank to raise up to Rs.7bn via debt issue

Sri Lanka’s largest private bank, Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC yesterday said it was raising up to 

Melstacorp to become Harry J’s ultimate holding company; seeks CSE listing

M e l s t a c o r p L i m i t e d w i l l become a listed holding company for business tycoon Harry Jayawardena’s investments, with a 180 degree share swap between it and its current group parent D

OBG gives thumbs up for Sri Lanka!

??By Chandeepa Wettasinghe The Oxford Business Group (OBG), a top global publisher and consultancy, 

Govt. calls for importation of rubber to revive ailing industry

Even before the dust settled over the shooting down of the controversial proposal to set up a tea hub,