Leo Burnett Worldwide acquires majority stake in Solutions Group

Leo Burnett Worldwide, a part of the Publicis Groupe announced the acquisition of a majority stake in the 

Commercial Bank supports Ranaviru Sevana ‘Avurudu’ celebrations

The ‘Avurudu’ celebrations of ‘Ranaviru Sevana,’ the rehabilitation centre in Ragama for disabled war heroes, 

Holcim Lanka signs MoU as technical consultancy partner for second year

Holcim Lanka, a member of the LafargeHolcim Group, a global leader in the construction material industry, 

CEAT India picks Sri Lanka for mega sales and regional conference

Several key strategic decisions relating to the tyre business were taken at a conference in Colombo this

Shares end up 2nd straight session

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares rose for the second straight session yesterday as investors bought diversified

Inconsistency continues to mar government policy

Further confusion was created yesterday over the government’s tax policy with State Minister for Finance Lakshman 

Talent sparks at “Laugfs on stage” grand finale

The grand finale of ‘Laugfs on Stage’, Laugfs’ very own in-house talent show, was held recently at the Musaeus

TFO shines light on climate action to lead an environmentally-conscious lifestyle

On the 19th of March, Earth Hour 2016 was honoured by millions around the world as well as our country.

This week tea auction proceeds with lower quantity but good demand

The tea auction this week saw a relatively small quantity of 4.9M/kgs come under the hammer but a good

Green Energy Champion Sri Lanka launched as “CarbonNeutral Event”

PR Wire, Sri Lanka’s first ever CarbonNeutral Public Relations firm, recently partnered with international 

HNB climbs the ‘peak’

Going forward in ‘Banking Beyond Transactions’, HNB, under its CSR pillar Care for Nature, have funded a project to clean the garbage at the Adams Peak (Sri Pada).

SocialService.lk to celebrate Avurudhu with visually impaired

Every year the country celebrates Sinhala and Tamil New Year in large scales but the community at large

Leo Burnett Worldwide strengthens the ownership of its Sri Lankan operations

Leo Burnett Worldwide, a part of the Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris: FR0000130577, CAC40] today announced the acquisition of a majority stake in the Solutions Group,

Expedition to Mount Everest - Jayanthi and Johann arrive at Everest Base Camp

JayanthiKuru-Utumpala and Johann Peries have successfully trekked to Everest Base Camp. They are at the South Base Camp, which is in Nepal at an altitude of 5,380m (17,600 ft)

Meet the Milling Team behind 7 Star to become the No.1 choice in Sri Lanka

Serendib Flour Mills (Pvt) Ltd., was set up with the objective of providing an uninterrupted supply of wheat flour to Sri Lankan consumers, manufactured in a state-of-the-art mill

DFCC Bank Launches Innovative Mobile Payment Solution; Vardhana Virtual Wallet

DFCC Bank PLC has introduced an innovative mobile payment  solution - Vardhana Virtual Wallet - which is equivalent to having cash in hand.

Government seeks US $ 3.1bn from private sector for LRT system

A leading logistics expert in the country recently charged that the government is seeking a whopping US $ 3.1billion

Shares edge up; eyes on IMF loan deal

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares ended slightly firmer yesterday as investors turned cautious ahead of an imminent

World’s oldest barbershop set to start business in Sri Lanka

Oscar Wilde, Charles Dickens, Beau Brummell, Lord Byron and Frank Sinatra’s favourite barbershop - Truefitt & Hil

Ceylon Chamber organized Sri Lanka – Turkey Business Forum to be held in May

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will organize a Sri Lanka –Turkey Business Forum in May, which will be 

China seeks to establish own gold benchmark

AFP: China announced its first-ever “fix” for the gold price yesterday, as the world’s biggest producer and 

DFCC Bank launches innovative mobile payment solution

DFCC Bank will today launch an innovative mobile payment solution, “Vardhana Virtual Wallet” which is equivalent 

DFCC Bank launches innovative mobile payment solution

DFCC Bank will today launch an innovative mobile payment solution, “Vardhana Virtual Wallet” which is equivalent 

Seylan Bank decides to raise Rs.5bn via listed debt issue

The director board of the Seylan Bank PLC has passed a resolution to raise Rs.5 billion through a listed debenture issue

FinMin meets IMF chief

Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake met with International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine

Commercial Bank smashes ATM withdrawal records

Commercial Bank of Ceylon smashed its records for cash dispensed via the bank’s automated teller machine (ATM) network over a 14-day period this ‘Avurudu’ season, dispensing a jaw-dropping Rs.21.54 billion between April 1 and 14.

Oslo Børs extends technology partnership with LSE Group

London Stock Exchange (LSE) Group announced that Oslo Børs has chosen to extend its existing technology partnership with the Group for a further 5 years, effective from April 2017.  LSEG has provided the underlying technology for the Oslo Børs equity, fixed income and derivatives markets since 2009.

NTB celebrates Avurudu steeped in tradition

Nations Trust Bank (NTB) is paying tribute to the rich historic traditions surrounding the Avurudu festival by improving public awareness on the significance of the various ‘nekath’ (auspicious moments), engaging in ‘ganu-denu’ with the customers and by giving customers tokens of appreciation, reflecting the value of their relationship with the bank.

Pathfinders presents ‘Eco Fair 2016’

To highlight and promote environmentally friendly living, ‘Pathfinders’, a unique, beautifully illustrated magazine with activities and informative articles, will be organising a Family Fun Day on April 24, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Women’s International Club, Guildford Crescent, Colombo 7. 

Latest tourism trend in Sri Lanka boosts UnionPay popularity

UnionPay International is partnering with Sri Lankan businesses to help them attract valuable new customers.