Central Bank Governor to address biz forum on ‘State of the economy’

Since taking office in August 2015, the new government has embarked on a new economic direction and are 

ShipXpress User Group Meeting ends on high note

User Group Meeting (UGM) is undoubtedly the company’s most anticipated event. This 

Singapore Airlines’ A350 goes long-haul to Amsterdam

Amsterdam has become the first long-haul destination to receive the Singapore Airlines A350-900, with flight

China asks Britain for advice on creating financial super-regulator

RUETERS:  China has asked Britain for advice on plans to create a financial super-regulator, as it looks 

String of fresh initiatives to boost country’s ICT sector : Amarasinghe

A series of new initiatives will be launched with the core objective of giving an impetus to the overall development

Emirates to launch third daily flight to Cape Town

Emirates has announced that it will introduce a third daily service between Dubai and Cape Town from 4th July. 

JetPrivilege wins ‘210 Award’ at 2016 Freddie Awards

JetPrivilege, the loyalty and rewards management programme and the frequent flyer programme of Jet Airways

Oman Air launches ‘Service by Design’ First Class dining option

Oman Air has unveiled Service by Design, a brand-new and innovative in-flight dining option for First Class customers. 

Banking sector needs urgent reforms to support govt. development goals

Banks accept deposits and make loans and derive a profit from the difference in the interest rates paid

Sampath Bank honoured with Asian Banker’s ‘Best Managed Bank in Sri Lanka’ Award

Reiterating its status as one of the leading commercial banks and one of the most respected entities in Sri Lanka

Over 40 Lankan educational institutes participate at Maldives Education Expo

The Maldives International Education and Careers Expo, concluded in a grand scale on April 23rd at Dharubaaruge.

Prima KottuMee rewards ‘Hot & Spicy Kricket’ promo final round of winners

Prima KottuMee has come up with yet another way to add some extra excitement to the T20 World Cup.

Oil prices take breather but uptrend likely to continue

Oil fell in Asia yesterday as investors took a breather from a recent price rally spurred by the International 

BOC holds sand paving ceremony at Anuradhapura Jaya Shri Maha Bodhi

With the blessings and the guidance of Anuradhapura Atamasthanadipathi Venerable Dr. Pallegama Siriniwasa

BOI hosts Turkish business delegation

A Turkish business delegation led by Tunca Ozcuhadar, Ambassador of Turkey in Sri Lanka met the Board

Bren Security holds annual awards ceremony for security officers

Bren Security (Pvt.) Ltd, a member of the global security giant Securitas AB of Sweden, held its annual

Living made simple with Hoover at Abans

Over the years Hoover has gained widespread popularity for being a trusted name in the global home appliance

Browns Hospital Ragama celebrates Avurudu 2016

Amidst a colourful gathering and traditional customs, Browns Hospital Ragama celebrated the Sri Lankan 

Lankan teachers participate in MIE Expert programme

Sri Lankan educators were given an opportunity to interact with their peers from around the world and experience

IMF warns Brexit would hit UK economy, spark volatility

AFP- The International Monetary Fund warned yesterday that Britain’s potential exit from the European Union 

Fairway Holdings supports Sri Lankan endeavour to conquer Everest

Jayanthi Kuru-Utumpala and Johann Peries, the two intrepid mountaineers from Sri Lanka, are approaching the Death Zone – literally. 

CIMA holds Mind Challenge 2016

The annual quiz competition organised by the CIMA Students’ Society (CIMASS) was pulled off with resounding 

Economic revival

Malaysian women walk past each-other at the popular Chinatown market in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. Malaysia

PABC hosts inter-branch and department quiz

Pan Asia Bank Corporation (PABC) held its inter-branch/department quiz competition named ‘Pan Asia

Nissan CEO says will scrap Mitsubishi deal if fuel scandal widens

AFP - Nissan’s top executive warned yesterday that he would kill a $2.2 billion offer to buy a major stake i

EU defends US free trade deal amid growing opposition

AFP-  EU trade chief Cecilia Malmstroem said yesterday a historic free trade deal between Europe and the

Rupee steady in dull trade; stocks rise

Reuters - The Sri Lankan rupee was steady in dull early trading yesterday as greenback sales by banks

Apple invests $1 billion in China taxi app Didi

AFP - Apple has invested $1 billion in Chinese ride hailing app Didi Chuxing, the Beijing company said

Shares hit over four-month closing high

REUTERS:  Sri Lankan shares rose yesterday to hit its highest close in more than four months, led by

Expedition to Mount Everest - Jayanthiand Johann attempt to summit

JayanthiKuru-Utumpala and Johann Peries are on the brink of summiting Mt. Everest (8,848m / 29,029ft) the highest mountain in the world.