Sampath Bank honoured for CSR efforts at JASTECA Awards

Trailblazing through the banking industry of Sri Lanka with unique CSR initiatives and sustainability efforts

Yield vs. Cost: The difference between organic and inorganic farming in SL

Chemical based paddy farming is geared towards achieving higher yields with new improved rice varieties 

McLarens Lubricants donates wheelchairs for ‘Around the Pearl’

Working to make a difference in the communities it serves, Mobil Lubricants Sri Lanka, as a part of its ongoing

Vim Diviyata Disne rekindles entrepreneurial spirit of homemakers in Anuradhapura

Taking the first step in their quest for greater financial independence, innumerable women from across

Cargills Bank celebrates Sinhala and Tamil New Year

Cargills Bank, in keeping with the traditions and customs of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, invited customers

So what does it take to be a customer-focussed company?

At the heart of most organisations is a series of interrelated strategies addressing products, services, distribution, 

High-tech take off

The X-2 advanced technological demonstrator plane of the Japanese Air Self- Defence Force takes off at Komak

Asian markets mostly down, Tokyo bounces on BoJ report

AFP - Asian stock markets mostly retreated on profit-taking yesterday, tracing losses in New York and Europe,

Singapore officials raid brokerages for ‘breaches

AFP - Singapore authorities have raided several brokerage houses for possible violations of securities laws

Ceylon Chamber led business delegation explores opportunities in South Africa, Zambia and Rwanda

A nine-member Sri Lankan business delegation, led by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, recently visited South Africa

Vietnam investigates mass fish deaths

AFP - Vietnam said it was investigating whether pollution is to blame for a spate of mysterious mass fish 

CIMA Sri Lanka recognizes A/L island’s best who became their students

CIMA Sri Lanka recently recognized two students who began studying for the CIMA Professional Qualification

Carmakers focus on China as scorching market slows

AFP - The global car industry gathers for its biggest annual event in China as analysts say the brakes

Central Bank to keep policy rates unchanged

Sri Lanka’s Central Bank is expected to keep its key interest rates steady on Tuesday, a Reuters poll showed, 

Sunquick ‘Drink & Win’ promo rewards yet another round of winners

Sunquick’s ‘Drink & Win’ promotion has ended with tremendous success, with the second round of winners 

Mining slump ravages Caterpillar earnings

AFP - The global mining slump and widespread downturns in construction took a severe toll on heavy equipment 

AIA delivers outstanding results for 1Q16

AIA Group Limited yesterday announced 44 per cent growth in value of new business (VONB) for the first 

For Sadaharitha every day is Earth Day

Each year, more than one billion people participate in the Earth Day-related activities aimed at building a healthy

Activist urges to retrieve stashed away dollars instead of taxing people

In the backdrop of the Panama Papers leak, economic and minority shareholder activist

BOC ATMs dispense record- breaking Rs.30bn during Avurudu

Bank of Ceylon (BOC), leader in the Lankan banking industry has set a benchmark, dispensing a record-breaking Rs.30.72 billion from its ATMs during this Avurudu season. 

Japanese officials raid Mitsubishi office after data scandal

REUTERS: Japanese transport ministry officials raided a Mitsubishi Motors office yesterday, following the shock 

MTI’s ‘idea2fund’ evaluates 60 concept presentations

‘idea2fund’, a venture challenge platform powered by MTI Corporate Finance, concluded the first round of presentations at Hilton Colombo Hotel recently.

Asian banks’ bad debt pile highest since global financial crisis

REUTERS:  Bad debts at Asian banks have climbed to their highest since the global financial crisis and the

Telcos installing optical fibre cables for end-users illegally: SLT

Telecommunications companies in Sri Lanka are installing highly efficient optical fibre cables for end-users

Finance Ministers connect at IMF Spring Meetings

The Finance Ministers who attended the 2016 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the

An international Rugby experience for fans at Bradby Fiesta 2016

As the  ‘Lions’ clash with the ‘Elephants’ in their own backyard at the first leg of the 72ndBradby Shield, the Royal College Union (RCU) has worked tirelessly to ensure that the 3rd 

SLTDA mobile service goes online

Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) re-launched its flagship Mobile Service after a long absence which delivers various SLTDA services such as hotel inspections, issuance of business licenses, tourism training etc. in Arugmbay in end of last month.SLTDA conducted the mobile service with assistance of International Finance Corporation (IFC). 

Union Assurance declares 9.5% dividend on Life Advantage Plan

Union Assurance declared a 9.5 percent dividend rate on their Life Advantage Plan for 2015.  This is a significantly higher rate than the minimum guaranteed rate of 8 percent for 2015, a rate that is still higher than the average market interest for 2015, which stood at 5.99 percent. The year’s bonus payout is consistent with the Company’s practice of providing policyholders with a significantly higher return than promised. This

SLID and IFC conduct program for non- executive and independent directors

The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID) together with IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is conducting a program exclusively for Non-Executive and Independent Directors on driving good corporate governance forward.

SLIM opens registration for Preliminary Certificate in Marketing

The Preliminary Certificate in Marketing (PCM), the most popular entry level qualification for marketing in Sri Lanka among career-minded youth executives, has been opened for registrations by Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM).