Laugfs Gas powers DMCC Plantations Rugby 7s

Laugfs Gas PLC has reaffirmed its pledge to uplift and strengthen the lives of estate sector communities

Oil prices rise in Asia as output meeting approaches

AFP - Oil prices bounced yesterday, with Brent climbing back above $40, as traders digested falling US

WB to boost funding for climate change projects

AFP - The World Bank on Thursday said it would increase funding for renewable energy and other projects 

UL891 returns to base in Bangkok

SriLankan Airlines flight UL 891 of April 7, 2016 from Bangkok to Colombo returned to base at Bangkok’s

EU, Mercosur try again to get free trade deal

AFP - The EU and South America’s Mercosur bloc agreed yesterday to make another effort to get talks

SL created new vistas for private sector investments: Ravi K

The budget presented in November 2015 created new vistas for private sector investments with emphasis

Welcoming the Lankan delegation

Chinese President, Xi Jinping (R) welcomes the Sri Lanka’s delegation presented by Sri Lankan Prime Minister

IWW Steel holds annual sports fiesta

IWW Steel Company, leading steel bars manufacturing company in Sri Lanka manufacturing products with the

Ceylon Tobacco Company revenues top Rs.106bn

The past year saw Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC) evolve; growing from strength to strength to record positive advancement in numerous spheres, allowing it to contribute Rs.91.6 billion in taxes and

Sri Lanka 5-day rupee forwards steady; stocks up

Reuters - Sri Lankan fiveday rupee forwards were steady yesterday as greenback sales by exporters and inward

China firm boosts self-driving technology with $1 bn overseas deals

AFP - A Chinese auto firm said yesterday it is buying two foreign companies and their self-driving technologies

Swadeshi Khomba sponsors ‘Kinduru Kumaraya’ teledrama on spirit of Avurudu

The Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC, the pioneer in natural personal care products, has come forward to 

Hameedia hosts 96’ World Cup winners for 20th anniversary commemoration

Sri Lanka’s premier menswear specialist and the official sponsor of clothing for the Sri Lanka cricket team

Registrations now open for Glitz Biz Quiz 2016

Glitz Biz Quiz, Sri Lanka’s premier corporate quiz competition organised exclusively for companies in the 

Land Rover partners with Hill Club Tennis Tournament again

Land Rover, the iconic British brand, partners with the 2016 edition of the annual ranking tennis tournament

Top agri research centre gives thumbs up for SL food value chains

??By Shabiya Ali Ahlam A leading international agricultural research centre recently commended Sri Lanka

Hameedia Kiribathgoda Celebrates 1st Anniversary

Sri Lanka’s leading menswear specialist, Hameedia, recently celebrated the first anniversary of its Kiribathgoda branch in the presence of senior management and other dignitaries.  

Financial Transactions In A Mobile Age

The concept of electronic cash (e-cash) has become very popular in today’s context, due to the rising adoption of advanced mobile devices such as Smartphones and the extensive use of the internet.

Colombo land prices at unsustainable levels: economist

The land prices in the capital Colombo and the suburbs have gone up to exponentially high levels in recent times

Google Loon project geared to increase Lanka’s GDP through higher internet penetration

On its mission to provide universal internet access to the country, Rama Corporation’s Google Loon project

Record low oil prices take toll on Lankan shipbuilder

The slump in global crude prices has started to bite into the shipbuilders around the world and as a result 

Lankan firms to be linked to WEF global initiatives

Sri Lankan corporates are to get more opportunities to link to global and regional initiatives, as part of a new

Shares post near 7-wk closing high on retail investor buying

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares rose for a third straight session yesterdau to post their near seven-week

Focus on food value chain to achieve sustainable development: economist

??By Shabiya Ali Ahlam A top economist in the country yesterday urged the relevant stakeholders to focus

DFCC Bank launches special ‘Thaagi Kadai - Wadi Poliyai’ Avurudu promotion

DFCC Bankrecently launched a special Avurudu promotion --‘Thaagi Kadai - Wadi Poliyai’-- to celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year.

China, Sri Lanka keen to push Colombo port project: Chinese diplomat

REUTERS: China and Sri Lanka are both determined to push forward with a stalled port project in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo, a senior Chinese diplomat said yesterday following a meeting between the 

Regus forms strategic tie up with SLIM

Regus Sri Lanka has entered into a strategic tie up with the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) with the aim of offering

Pakistan-Lanka ministers inaugurate Pakistan’s first textile exhibition in Karachi

Pakistan’s first Textile Sector Exhibition TeXpo 2016 was inaugurated yesterday by Federal Minister of Commerce

KREST brings more flavors for festive season

The KREST experience, delivered by Keells Food Products, is the number one trusted brand in formed meats

Sanga with Guru.lk on ‘Being a Leader’ leadership course

Kumar Sangakkara, legendary cricketer, professional and inspirational personality, will share his lessons