Megapolis to go through legislature; New implementing agency to be set up

The proposed US$ 40 billion Western Region Megapolis project, together with an implementing agency will

John Keells X” :Open Innovation challenge of John Keells Group

“John Keells X” is a four month open innovation challenge organized by John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH)

Is entrepreneurship required to be politically correct and fashionable?

We live in a strange world today. There seems to be no end to adhering to politically correct agendas that are

Guangzhou Forum offers considerable prospects for trade and investment with Sri Lanka

The Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka in co-operation with Check Port City Colombo, part of the China 

Celebrate Father’s Day at Abans and win for your father, your hero!

The third Sunday each June marks the International Father’s Day and it commemorates fatherhood and the

Altair sponsors Spring Scientific Meeting of Lankan doctors in UK

Altair, Sri Lanka’s iconic twin tower high-rise development, sponsored the 2016 Spring Scientific Meeting

IMF faults govt. for limping on reforms; warns of heavy cost of inaction

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) this week displayed mixed sentiments over the Sri Lankan government,

CHINT establishes global presence among stakeholders

CHINT Power Projects (Pvt.) Ltd, the sole agent in Sri Lanka for world-renowned ‘CHINT’ brand electrical items,

Excessive credit growth calls for further monetary policy tightening

In view of the inflationary pressures and high import demand that arose from the easy money policy, the Central Bank

WCIC seeks women entrepreneurs to honour at 9th Entrepreneur Awards

The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) is calling for committed women entrepreneurs 

Singapore Airlines connects Sri Lanka with best destinations in Indonesia

With additional flights from Colombo, Singapore Airlines has connected Sri Lanka with many destinations

Hayleys Consumer-Wipro partner to market, distribute Santoor in Sri Lanka

Hayleys Consumer and Wipro India formally launch their partnership in Sri Lanka at an official ceremony

Huawei introduces Y3II, Y5II entry level smartphones to Sri Lanka

Huawei, the fastest growing smartphone in Sri Lanka, announced the launch of two new entry level smartphones

Land Rover Partners Swim Week Colombo

Land Rover, the iconic British brand continues its longs tanding partnership with Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) 

EBC’s Swarnavahini to broadcast mega Indian teledrama series, ‘Mage SandaObai’

The Swarnavahini television channel, part of the EAP Broadcasting Company recently launched its first-ever mega Indian tele drama series,

Swim Week Colombo to host swim dialogues through TrendSwim

Swim Week Colombo, presented by OLU Tropical Water, introduces TrendSwim – an engaging series of dialogues and talks

DFCC introduces first-ever mobile wallet to local banking space

The financial landscape this week witnessed the launch of the first-ever mobile payment app with DFCC Bank 

First quarter GDP up 5.5% over revival in construction activities

Sri Lanka’s economy has expanded by 5.5 percent during the first quarter of 2016 from a year ago largely 

Malik banks high on preferential trade for Sri Lanka’s future

Sri Lanka will have preferential trade access to markets with a total population of three billion within the next

Lack of cohesive policies stifle renewable energy potential

Mini hydro developer and operator Resus Energy PLC said that the non-conventional renewable energy

Megapolis team makes strong case for LRT over BRT

Megapolis team makes strong case for Light Rail Transit over Bus Rapid Transport Says BRT

BoI’s two months’ FDIs top US $ 579mn; estimated 6,000 jobs on the cards

Sri Lanka’s agency for investment facilitation, the Board of Investment (BoI) has entered into 37 new foreign

Seylan Tikiri Grade 5, Creative Till winners tour Dream Holiday Thailand

A grand welcome organised by Seylan Bank was received by the lucky Grade 5 scholarship achievers 

NCC to hold next ‘Meet the Minister’ with Daya Gamage

Primary Industries Minister Daya Gamage will grace the National Chamber of Commerce (NCC) on the ‘Meet 

Lanka Bell secures 15,000 4G households and businesses

Lanka Bell, Sri Lanka’s largest fixed wireless operator announced this week that it has achieved the milestone of providing 4th generation internet connectivity (marketed under the BELL4G brand) to 15,000 households

Rainco rewards winners of ‘Tharageta Kuda Ihalamuda’ island wide promotion

Rainco (Pvt) Ltd, the leading Sri Lankan manufacturer of umbrellas, mosquito nets and raincoats - recently

WorkInSriLanka Quarterly Meetup in July

WorkInSriLanka (WISL) will be holding a Quarterly Meet-Up on July 5, 2016 at the Asylum Restaurant and Lounge Bar.

Brandix completes 367 water projects in 2015-16

The Brandix group’s continuing efforts to improve access to water in rural communities resulted in 367 water

Grocery shopping goes online with GroceryPal.lk

Lfinity Pvt Limited, the digital business arm of Laugfs Holdings, recently launched its online grocery site www.grocerypal.lk. 

Ceylon Chamber to conduct seminar on WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) will conduct a seminar on the World Trade Organisation (WTO)