Hotel Show showcases futuristic displays and innovations

The 11th edition of ‘Hotel Show Colombo - 2016’ kick started yesterday at the BMICH, focusing on its theme ‘Hospitality Industry Vision 20-20’. 

China leads fall in foreign lending to emerging markets: BIS

AFP - Cross-border lending, key to help fuel economic growth, fell to emerging markets at the start of 

Rupee gains on dollar selling by state bank; stocks up

REUTERS: The Sri Lankan rupee rose yesterday as dollar selling by a state-run bank surpassed mild importer demand for the greenback.

Singer unveils brand new BEKO refrigerator range

Singer Sri Lanka PLC, the country’s premier consumer durables retailer introduced the latest BEKO range of refrigerators to Sri Lanka recently at an event held at The Kingsbury Hotel. Singer formed a 

Ryder seeks new horizons with NCC

Ryder Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, a forerunner in Sri Lankan business arena, was recently selected as a partner of the National Chamber of Commerce, which is a rare and a prestigious opportunity for any 

Overwhelming response from corporate leaders for CA Sri Lanka’s Strategy Summit

The much awaited Strategy Summit organized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) has received an overwhelming response from the country’s top corporate leaders. 

Grand Hotel: Transcending from legacy to legend

The Nuwara Eliya Hotels Company PLC (Grand Hotel) recently published its annual report and 

Key survey sees UK economy shrinking after Brexit vote

AFP - British business activity sank in July to its lowest level since April 2009, a survey showed 

TKS Finance celebrates 5th anniversary with superlative performances

17th June 2011 marked an important landmark in the financial services sector in Sri Lanka – an excitingly 

People’s Bank opens milestone 500th ATM at the Military Hospital, Narahenpita

People’s Bank recently declared open its 500th PET machine at the Military Hospital in Narahenpita by N. Vasantha Kumar - CEO/ General Manager, 

Achilleion – World’s tallest show apartment receives massive response during first two weeks

The show apartment of Blue Mountain Apartments latest real estate development, Achilleionhad an over whelming response

Mahinda Premanath at the helm of NSTTA

Mahinda Premanath - Deputy General Manager (Banking Support Services), People’s Bank was elected President of the Nationalized Services

MSLGROUP defines six communication drivers of the food and beverage industry

Based on the need for a transformative communications model in the modern food and beverage industry , MSLGROUP

Toyota Lanka rewards top performers at National Dealer Conventions 2016

Toyota Lanka (Pvt) Ltd celebrated “A Decade of Excellence-United” at its Annual Spare Parts and After Sales Services Dealer Convention 2016  

SLIM Brand Excellence Holds a Series of Workshops for Campaign Participants

3 workshops under the topic of “How to craft and winning entry for Brand Excellence” wereorganized by SLIM as part of this year

Brexit to create level playing filed for Lankan apparel exporters

In an interesting turn of events, the Britain’s decision to leave the European Union (EU) is expected 

SL targets 6% growth, budget deficit at 4.7% in 2017

REUTERS: Sri Lanka will prepare a budget that aims to achieve 6 percent economic growth and 

Amana Takaful Life IPO oversubscribed

Takaful Life Limited (ATLL), which opened yesterday was oversubscribed, the company informed the 

National inflation jumps to 6.4% in June

Sri Lanka’s national inflation, which captures price movements across all provinces, jumped to 6.4 

JKH regains crown from CTC as most valuable listed firm

With recent gains in trading, diversified conglomerate John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) re-emerged as the most valuable listed corporate in the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE).

Sri Lanka’s tea exports improve marginally in June

Sri Lanka’s tea export market showed slight recovery in June compared to a year ago, with bulk tea exports driving both volumes and revenue.

Sri Lanka receives US $ 55mn WB loan to develop Jaffna with Galle and Kandy

The Sri Lankan government and the World Bank yesterday signed a US $55 million loan to Sri Lanka to improve urban services, preserve cultural and environment assets, and improve livability in Jaffna, 

SriLankan may lease four planes to Pakistan

REUTERS: Sri Lanka’s cash-strapped national airline is in talks to lease four of its Airbus A330 planes to Pakistan International Airlines Corp, a government minister said yesterday, months after 

Jumbo attraction

Tourists watch elephants bathe at the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, the country’s most popular animal attraction.  

Union Assurance shines at Insurance Industry Awards

The first edition of The Insurance Industry Awards of Sri Lanka was organized by Fintelekt in 

CIM Sri Lanka to hold graduation ceremony and membership investiture

The Graduation ceremony and the membership Investiture of the Chartered Institute of Marketing Sri Lanka is scheduled to be held on 27th July at the BMICH. This year ninety one students will 

Coral Reef Enrichment Programme to kick-start next month

In an effort to conserve the nation’s marine habitats, Sri Lanka’s Live Tropical Fish Exporters 

How should Southeast Asia respond to South China Sea ruling?

Southeast Asia has descended into a maritime insecurity spiral since the April–June 2012 stand-off 

Fonterra NZ farmer volunteers help local farmer families adopt sustainable practices

Over the past few months several New Zealand dairy farmers have visited Sri Lanka sharing their knowledge and expertise with local farmers, as part of Fonterra Brands Sri Lanka’s new farmer 

Union Bank opens 65th branch in Borella

Union Bank continuing on its rapid network expansion initiatives, opened its 65th branch at Gnanartha Pradeepa Mawatha in Colombo 8.  The branch offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and