Post-war investment climate has not picked up: CB Governor

Newly appointed Central Bank Governor Indrajit Coomaraswamy said yesterday that Sri Lanka is yet to create an enabling environment that encourages investments.

Importance of a balanced diet in maintaining overall health and wellness

In today’s fast-paced world, staying healthy and eating well-balanced meals can keep you productive and energized

Marking end of Ramadan

Muslims in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and other South Asian countries have till Monday counted 28 days

Japan pledges Rs.305 mn grant aid for HRD scholarships

The Government of Japan has selected the 3rd batch of 15 prospective scholars under its Second Phase of Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resources Development Scholarship (JDS) Program – 2016 

Pro Food/Pro Pack & Ag-biz expo next month

Pro Food/Pro Pack & Ag-biz 2016, Sri Lanka’s only comprehensive food, agriculture and packaging 

A fresh look at globalization

There were a lot of dramatic headlines recently suggesting that Brexit signals the beginning of the end of globalization.

C.W. Mackie extends support to Colombo National Hospital

Underlining this reality of human life, which treats every human being equally, C.W. Mackie PLC recently completed another outstanding project with the health authorities of Sri Lanka, thereby marking

SLGJA signs landmark MOC with China’s GDGJE

The Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) with Guangdong

Over 13,000 Omega Line employees receive ‘Ransalu Pranama’ cards

‘Ransalu Pranama’ privilege debit card, exclusively for the benefit of apparel industry employee was launched at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel recently. 

Milk producing in Sri Lanka remains a challenge: NZ farmer

According to Murray Douglas, an award-winning second generation farmer from New Zealand, to have a productive dairy farm, it is all about doing the small things on time and concentrating on small 

EDB Chairperson becomes first Sri Lankan woman to receive WIFTS Lifetime Achievement Award

WIFTS Foundation International Visionary Awards 2016 was held at the Millennium Hotel in London UK among a gathering of international women achievers on 2nd of July. 

Holcim Lanka educates children on practical waste management

Schools are known to accumulate tons of waste. Through learning proper waste management, school students have an ideal opportunity to make a significant impact on the environment and their families.

Vallibel Finance PBT crosses Rs.900 mn mark

Vallibel Finance PLC’s financial performance for the year 2015/16 not only consolidates its recent gains but shows just why it has been listed among Sri Lanka’s top brands by  the media.

NSB commences Hapan scholarship seminar series

National Savings Bank (NSB) has been making a continuous effort to encourage the saving habit of the people of this country now for more than 44 years, teaching the nation to save. The bank, while 

No joy from Asian growth without supply-side reform

The global economic outlook may be grim but it would be grimmer still but for Asian economic growth

NDB Wealth’s Ruwan Perera elected UTASL President

Ruwan Perera, Chief Operating Officer of NDB Wealth Management Limited was unanimously elected 

Macktiles holds eye camp; relaunches scholarship programme

Macktiles Lanka, Sri Lanka’s premier and award-winning tile manufacturing company, recently concluded an eye camp and relaunch of its Macktiles Nanapahana scholarship programme as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) this past week. 

MBSL’s 34th AGM concludes on high note

Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka & Finance PLC successfully concluded its 34th Annual General Meeting (AGM) recently at the Galadari Hotel.  Shareholder representation was high, with a total of 200 

Siddhalepa Kekulu holds maternity clinic in Wadduwa

Kekulu, the baby care brand of the Siddhalepa group, held another maternity clinic for the benefit of families in Wadduwa recently to mark the sixth of such clinics during the last two months. 

HDFC announces changes to director board

At the Annual General Meeting held on 30th June 2016,   Lionel Jayasinghe was appointed as a Director on the Board of HDFC while Prasad Galhena was reappointed to the Board, both as shareholder, directors.  

SME to sparkle under Facets 2016 show

The 26th edition of Facets Sri Lanka, the annual international gem and jewellery show, is putting the spotlight on small and medium gem and jewellery enterprises this year with the novel introduction of a 

People’s Bank conducts PosonBathi Gee

Staff members of People’s Bank hosted Bathi  Gee for the eleventh time on Poson Poya. The event was held

C.W Mackie PLC extends its support to the Colombo National Hospital

Underlining this reality of human life, which treats every human being equally,C.W.Mackie PLC recently completed another

Exciting choices for Caravan Parking from Go outdoors

In a drive to popularize motorized home holidays around the island for families in particular, and groups of individuals

Sri Lanka’s first 4-month budget deficit declines

Sri Lanka’s budget deficit for the first four months of 2016 declined to Rs.233.44 billion from Rs.271.52 billion

Tourist arrivals lose steam as visitors in June up only 2.2%

Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka in June rose 2.2 percent from a year ago – the slowest in a month so far this year – to 118,038,

Shares post near 3-mth closing low on policy uncertainties

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares fell for a 10th session in 11 and posted their lowest close in nearly three months 

Central Bank mulls hiking minimum capital for banks once again

Yet again, Sri Lanka’s banking regulator has indicated it would increase the minimum capital levels of all licensed 

Japan’s Uniqlo suspends most Bangladesh travel; others reviewing operations

REUTERS: Some foreign companies with nationals working in Bangladesh’s garment and building industries

Coomaraswamy says back to basics!

The incoming Central Bank Governor yesterday emphasised that the Central Bank would go back to the basics of creating sound macroeconomic fundamentals in an independent, technical and reputable