PM to deliver keynote at Sri Lanka Human Capital Summit in August

The Sri Lanka Human Capital is a public-private initiative between the National Human Resource Development 

Hayleys Fabric provides CKD-affected areas clean drinking water

The evening was crisp and cool with the softest of breezes brushing our faces. The darkened sky was decorated with the crescent moon and the sparkle of stars. 

GiftSmart.lk transforms the way to gift

The tradition of gifting is one of the essential parts of wedding ceremonies intended to help newlyweds step into their new lives with eas

US $ 2tn earthquake! What next?

Friday, June 24, 2016 saw the global markets rumbling and initially seeing US $ 2 trillion dollars wiped off within hours

Amãna Bank introduces exclusive offers for debit card customers

Amãna Bank has facilitated its debit card customers to enjoy great savings on purchases done during the months

ComBank launches Sri Lanka’s first Remittance Card

Sri Lanka’s first Remittance Card has been launched by Commercial Bank of Ceylon to introduce a new dimension in convenience to the process of transferring funds from overseas to local beneficiaries.

Ford partners with JEN to conduct CSR project in Kilinochchi district

Ford Motor Company, represented in Sri Lanka by Future Automobiles, a subsidiary of Softlogic Holdings, has awarded a grant to JEN (Japan Emergency NGO) to carry out an agricultural livelihood project in Kilinochchi. 

Pan Asia Bank reaches 200,000 Facebook fans

Pan Asia Bank recently crossed the 200,000 fan base on the popular social media network, Facebook.

SADP celebrates decade of sustainable development through rural empowerment

Ceylon Tobacco Company Plc (CTC) celebrates a decade of rural empowerment through their flagship Corporate

Mercantile Investments and Finance records business growth

Mercantile Investments and Finance PLC’s (MI) recently published annual report and financial results showed the company’s continued business solidity in terms of recording commendable core business growt

LB Finance CSR team conducts project to mark 45th anniversary

LB Finance CSR committee in celebration of World Blood Donor Day and its 45th anniversary organized a special blood donation campaign on 9th June at LB Finance Head office premises. 

Sri Lanka needs sense of direction in certain key sectors: Top trainer

P. R. Smith’s SOSTAC planning framework has been used globally as a user-friendly planning 

Hiranthi De Silva awarded Gold at Professional and Career Women Awards 2016

Hiranthi De Silva was conferred the Gold award for career achievement in the Banking and Finance category at the sixth Professional and Career Women Awards 2016. 

People’s Bank offers Poson Alms Giving (Heel Dāna) to 25,000 devotees observing Sil at Jaya Sri Maha

People’s Bank along with People’s Leasing & Finance came together to provide breakfast to 25,000 devotees

SriLankan suspends flights to Paris, Frankfurt

National carrier SriLankan Airlines yesterday said it would be suspending its operations to Paris and Frankfurt from winter 2016 as the two European routes are continuing to incur losses amid stiff competition

Local soft drink leader disappointed over govt. decision to intervene in beverage market

By Shabiya Ali Ahlam Ceylon Cold Stores (CCS), Sri Lanka’s market leader in carbonated soft drinks and frozen

Brexit an opening for UK-SL trade agreement: Rishad

Brexit has given Sri Lanka the opportunity to negotiate a bilateral trade agreement with the UK, Industry and Commerce

Lion shifts distribution approach to consolidate in US market

Sri Lanka’s largest brewery, Lion Brewery (Ceylon) PLC (Lion) is consolidating and changing its beer distribution channels in the United States (US) to create a platform for better growth, which has yielded a short-term decline in export revenue.

Amana Takaful to float life biz through Rs.75mn IPO

Amana Takaful Life Limited (ATLT), the fully-owned subsidiary under the Amana Takaful PLC group, yesterday announced the opening of its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on July 21 to raise Rs.75 million by way

Shares down for sixth session; Brexit woes weigh

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares fell for a sixth straight session yesterday as investors turned cautious after the

Rupee forwards down on stronger dollar

REUTERS: Sri Lankan rupee one-week forwards fell yesterday as a strong dollar after Britons voted to leave 

Hirdaramani ITarm, H One recognized as 2016 Microsoft Country Partner of the Year for Sri Lanka

Top Microsoft Enterprise Solutions Partner and cloud expert H ONE proudly announced it had won the 2016 Microsoft

Andrew Miskin elected CIMA President

Andrew Miskin FCMA, CGMA has been elected as the 83rd President of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) at the institute’s annual general meeting (AGM) on June 18. 

Sun Furni City partners Metropolitan as Killinochchi dealer

Metropolitan opened its newest dealer showroom at Killinochchi recently.  The showroom located on the A9 Killinochchi road is in partnership with ‘ Sun Furni City’ managed and owned by Suleka Lurendran.

Our FDI effort needs a makeover

Today for Sri Lanka to attract investment, we all know we need good institutions favouring economic freedom and the ease of doing business, market size and labour costs. Political risk does not lead to significant differences in foreign direct investment (FDI) across the region. We also know that the most promising reforms arise in the financial system, corruption, property rights and in some business regulations associated with starting up a bus

Browns wins National HR Excellence Award 2016

Brown & Company PLC bagged a prestigious award at the National HR Excellence Awards held at the BMICH on 21st of June. 

WIM recognizes professional and career women

The sixth Professional and Career Women Awards 2016 ceremony organized by the WIM and International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, was held on June 24 at the Kingsbury Hotel where 50 women were appreciated for their achievements in different fields.

GIZ and CCC support Eastern, Central businesses

The Sri Lankan-German SME Development Programme, implemented by GIZ in cooperation with Finance Ministry Sri Lanka, aims to support a cohesive policy framework enabling SMEs to grow in an inclusive and eco-friendly manner. Through a wide range of technical assistance, it helps enhance competitiveness of SMEs through technology transfer, innovation and improved access to finance. The programme is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Coopera

GHR builds ‘Kingdom Residencies’ in Kotte

The ancient city of Kotte, the capital of King Parakramabahu VI, who unified the whole of Sri Lanka under his rule during the 15th century, has been chosen as the venue for the aptly named ‘Kingdom Residencies’, the latest venture by Global Housing & Real Estate Ltd (GHR). Kotte has once again risen to prominence as Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte, the official capital of Sri Lanka and is home to the new Parliament complex.

Nawaloka MEP Concepts offers complete commercial air conditioning

Once considered a luxury, the air conditioner has now become an essential part of daily life. This is especially so for organizations which seek competent, professional and commercial air conditioning solutions that offer smart technology and energy efficient systems.