Samsung launches the Galaxy J3, promotingresponsible riding with S Bike mode

Samsung Sri Lanka today announced the launch of the Samsung Galaxy J3 featuring the S bike mode, an industry-first,

Hameedia launches new canvas and denim shoes

Sri Lanka’s premier menswear expert, Hameedia, recently unveiled its Canvas and Denim shoe range. This addition comes in time to further enhance Hameedia’s already extensive collection of men’s’ clothing and accessories. 

H ONE Earns Coveted Microsoft Gold Cloud Productivity Partner Status

Hirdaramani IT Arm, H ONE recently achieved Microsoft’s highly coveted ‘Gold Cloud Productivity Partner’ status which is considered the highest accolade granted by Microsoft 

Amãna Bank conducts special workshop to SMEs of Eastern Region

Amãna Bank, Sri Lanka’s premier non-interest based Islamic financial service provider, recently concluded an awareness program on non-interest based Banking for the SME’s

CICT represents Port of Colombo at Singapore Maritime Week

The Port of Colombo was represented at a major international forum this month by Colombo International

Investing in Sri Lanka offers opportunities and pitfalls

CNBC: After the end of a long-running civil war and the beginning of a fresh government, Sri Lanka’s market

CIM Sri Lanka appoints Student Committee for year 2016

The Student Committee for year 2016 is ready to break the barriers and go beyond the traditional boundaries,

Nehemiah Consultants marks one year of rebuilding, repairing and reinforcing

Celebrating one year, Nehemiah Consultants is proud to be one of the leading public relations firms in the

Maritime Law expert to attend CMI Conference

Dr. Dan Gunasekera is expected to represent Sri Lanka in his capacity as a Member of the Comite Maritime

Qatar Airways continues to take customer experience to new heights

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker recently hosted a press conference on the first day

Seylan Bank 1Q net edges up amid narrowing margins and gilt-edge losses

Seylan Bank PLC posted a net profit of Rs.673.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2016 (1Q16), up 1.49

everjobs launches Sinhala website to expand into smaller cities and towns

Job seekers want to feel confident in their career choices and are most comfortable when the job listings

Producing engaged employees

There should be no argument among business people that it is employees who take the business forward

Emirates scores three wins at Business Traveller Middle East Awards

Emirates has once again topped the industry with its wins at the Business Traveller Awards 2016, taking

BOC 18 Plus scholarships empower youth to achieve their ambitions

BOC 18 Plus, the premier youth savings account in the country, is yet again set to award 18 Plus scholarships

CICT represents Port of Colombo at Singapore Maritime Week

One of Sri Lanka’s largest hospitality brands, Jetwing Hotels, officially signed a cooperation agreement

An overview of the Lankan economy in 2015 as reflected in CB annual report

Real economic growth in Sri Lanka in 2015 registered 4.8 percent, compared with 4.9 percent in 2014. A

71 ComBank branches to be kept open on May 2

Commercial Bank of Ceylon (ComBank) has announced it will keep 71 branches open for business on Monday

Two years of Citrus magic on Waskaduwa coast

Citrus Waskaduwa celebrated its second anniversary recently, and embarked on a third year of exciting activities and promotions.

Sarva bags two Gold Creative Abbys in India

Sarva Integrated proved its metal yet again by winning two Creative Abbys and being named ‘Best of South Asia’

Sri Lanka keeps policy rates steady

Sri Lanka yesterday decided to keep the policy interest rates steady as the Central Bank said the impacts

Tax holidays under BOI comes to an end

??By Yohan Perera Sri Lanka will stop granting tax concessions under Board of Investment (BOI) law and it 

Global Rubber ups Sanasa stake over 10%

Leading industrial rubber tyres manufacturer Global Rubber Industries Private Limited has upped its stake 

Sampath Bank to raise up to Rs.6bn via listed debt

The country’s third largest private bank, Sampath Bank PLC is to raise up to Rs.6 billion through a listed debt

SL urged to get policies right for globally-competitive apparel sector

??By Shabiya Ali Ahlam Sri Lanka’s apparel sector has been urged by the World Bank (WB) to capitalise

Central Bank presents Annual Report

The 67th annual report of the Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka was presented to President

Pan Asia Bank launches “Saviya” microfinance loan scheme

Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC, Sri Lanka’s fastest growing commercial bank, took yet another giant step towards promoting sustainable financial inclusion with their recent launch of “Saviya” microfinance loan scheme. 

A T Cooray introduces high-tech office interiors

For almost 90 years A T Cooray has been known in the furniture manufacturing industry as the go-to place for innovative and quality designs for office interiors. 

NDB Securities releases report on GSP+

NDB Securities (Pvt.) Ltd (NDBS) released a report on the Generalized Scheme of Preferences (GSP) special incentive arrangement (GSP+) and its expected impact on the apparel sector of Sri Lanka. The report makes some interesting revelations about the expected time horizon for which Sri Lanka may be eligible for this scheme, whilst also analysing two listed companies in the textiles and apparels sector. 

Ravi Edirisinghe elected to CIMA Global Council

Ravi Edirisinghe has been elected to the Global Council of CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) in the UK, for a three year term commencing June 2016 representing South Asia (Area 14).