Sri Lanka roadshows toast success in Sydney

May 23 saw the culmination of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau’s (SLTPB) three city roadshow

Union Bank introduces new ‘Kidz Saver’ account

Union Bank re-launched its children’s savings proposition recently, with a view to encourage parents to save 

People’s Bank Mathugama branch relocates to new location

The newly relocated branch allows those in an around the area to access various loan and pawning facilities

IATA raises airline profit forecast

REUTERS: IATA says airlines should make more money than previously expected this year, helped by

Stock-picking strategies

When it comes to personal finance and the accumulation of wealth, few subjects are more talked about

Can Sri Lanka eradicate poverty and reduce income inequality by 2030?

Although inequality in society is not a new phenomenon, if inequality persists, without proper attention

Tea kiosk at BIA for Sri Lanka Tourism golden jubilee

Highlighting the memorable milestone of 50th anniversary of Sri Lanka Tourism, a tea kiosk was arranged

Qatar cancels first A320neo over delays

REUTERS: Qatar Airways has cancelled its first Airbus A320neo and remains at an impasse with the European

NDB rewards Good Life Debit Card promotion winners with iPhone 6S

National Development Bank PLC recently completed its Debit Card promotion by rewarding four lucky debit

Brent crude oil holds above US $ 50 on signs of rebalance

REUTERS: Brent crude prices held around US $ 50 a barrel yesterday on signs the market was moving

Ceylinco Life policyholders treated to thrills and spills of Leisure World

The precincts of Leisure World rang with the sounds of unbridled fun and frolic recently when Ceylinco Life

BOC conducts Vesak sil programme at head Office

Bank of Ceylon’s (BOC) annual ‘Vesak sil’ at the bank’s head office building concluded successfully.  This 

‘Agency for Development’ to be one-stop shop for investors: Mangala

A new one-stop shop named the Agency for Development will be set up following the introduction of new

Harischandra Mills holds annual sales conference

Harischandra Mills PLC held its annual sales conference at Heritance – Ahungalla recently. The picture shows

Rupee forwards firm up on dollar selling by state bank

REUTERS: Sri Lankan rupee forwards rose yesterday as a state-owned bank sold dollars to select trades

Sri Lankan elected as MRCGP International South Asia board Chairman

Dr. Preethi Wijegoonewardene was unanimously elected as Chairman of MRCGP International South Asia,

Triumphant Lankan duo flies Fairway Holdings flag at Mount Everest peak

Fairway Holdings made history recently by becoming the only Sri Lankan company to have their flag fly 

Singer launches first-ever Online Wedding Registry

Singer Sri Lanka PLC, the country’s leading consumer durable retailer, launched its first-ever Online Wedding

No political influence on clearing TEUs: Customs DG

Customs Director General Chulananda Perera yesterday refuted the recent media reports that there had

Finance Ministry sets up new unit to nab illicit liquor

A new unit has been established under the Finance Ministry to nab illicit liquor. As 

People’s Bank hosts Bakthi Geetha at Bauddhaloka Vesak Kalapaya

A performance of Bakthi Geetha in commemoration of the recent Vesak celebration was organised by the 

Pan Asia Bank holds 3rd speech craft programme

Pan Asia Bank, one of the fastest growing banks in Sri Lanka, recently completed the third session of the 

Shares fall for 5th day on rising interest rates

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares fell for a fifth straight session yesterday and posted their lowest close in 

45.8mn people enslaved across world: survey

An estimated 45.8 million men, women and children around the world are today trapped in modern slavery

Selfie by sea

The hat of a tourist flies off while she tries to take a selfie at Galle Face Green in Colombo. Sri Lanka expects

Havelock City introduces luxurious venues for multitude of events

Havelock City, one of Colombo’s premier residential properties and home to Sri Lanka’s largest clubhouse

IPM re-launches PQHRM programme to cater to changing HR needs

IPM Sri Lanka – the Nation’s leader in human resource management – re-launched the IPM Professional Qualification in Human Resources Management (PQHRM) which is the premier HR qualification for human resources professionals, taking into consideration the fast changing needs of the dynamic business and HR environment. 

Monetary Board says exploring ways to make bond market more transparent

In response to the heightened criticism leveled against the level of transparency in government securities 

WB approves US $ 55 mn loan to uplift Jaffna

The World Bank yesterday approved a US $ 55 million loan to Sri Lanka to improve urban services, preserve

Rupee forwards end firmer on bank dollar sales

REUTERS:  Sri Lankan rupee forwards ended firmer yesterday as banks, led by state-owned lenders, sold