CSE helps Matara

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recently helped a group of residents in Matara who were affected by floods. 

Workshop on export procedures  under new GSP Plus concession

A one-day workshop on export procedures and documentation  with special attention on enhanced market access under the new GSP plus concession, will be held on June 30  from 9.00  a.m to 4.30 p.m  at the chamber auditorium, Colombo - 10.

Bank of Ceylon offers Rs. 30 mn worth Ran Kekulu grade 5 scholarships this year

The Bank of Ceylon invites parents of students who expect to sit for 2017 grade 5 scholarship examination to prepare their children to become eligible for 2000 scholarships worth Rs.15,000 each through the bank’s  Ran Kekulu scholarship scheme. 

Lamudi’s third Real Estate Expo ends on high note

The third Lamudi Real Estate Expo that took place onthe North Lawn of Taj Samudra on the 17 and 18 June turned out to be a roaring success. 

MyDoctor.lk launches mobile app for doctors for first time in Sri Lanka

MyDoctor.lk, a leading digital healthcare solutions provider who revolutionized medical diagnosis and treatment in Sri Lanka with latest technological advancements, has launched yet another unique mobile app for the doctors for the 1st time in Sri Lanka. 

Pan Asia Bank online introduces top-up eZ Cash accounts

Sri Lanka’s pioneering and largest mobile money network, eZ Cash, is partnering with Pan Asia Bank to top-up eZ Cash accounts via Pan Asia Bank internet banking anytime, anywhere from a smartphone, laptop or tab.

CAN–SUR–VIVE Trust conducts 6th support group forum

CAN–SUR–VIVE Trust conducted the 6th support group forum on the 4th June at Lanka Hospitals for survivors in a format of interactive discussion, workshop with training programmes and integrated motivational discussion. 

Sampath Bank revolutionizes payments landscape with ‘PayApp’

Continuing to bring innovative banking solutions to the Sri Lankan market for over 30 years, Sampath Bank announced the launch of a revolutionary digital payment platform, the Sampath PayApp, recently.

Live healthy life with Fadna bitter gourd tea

Fadna, a brand which promotes benefits of herbal tea which gives tons of health benefits, introduced their newest product, the Fadna Bitter Gourd Tea to the Lankan market.

JKH unit trims exposure in Union Assurance over free float

Whittall Boustead Limited, a subsidiary of John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH), yesterday divested 65,001 shares of Union Assurance PLC to allow the insurer to work towards complying with the continuous minimum public holding rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Sampath Bank Pahe Shishyathwa continues to empower students

Over 1,800 students and 1,600 parents took part in the workshops of the Sampath Bank ‘Pahe Shishyathwa’ seminar series held recently at Kirindiwela Central College, Kirindiwela and Malwattawala Central College, Wellawaya.

Nawinna Medicare Hospital opens new dialysis unit

Nawinna Medicare Private Hospital recently unveiled a dialysis unit. 

ComBank named ‘Best Bank’ for 7th time by FinanceAsia

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has been adjudged the ‘Best Bank in Sri Lanka’ by FinanceAsia at the magazine’s annual Country Banking Achievement Awards for domestic banks.

CEB’s long-term generation plan biased against LNG: experts

Unrealistic and outdated statistics used in the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) Least Cost Long-Term Generation Expansion Plan 2018-2037 (LCLTGEP) are discouraging the more environmentally friendly liquid natural gas (LNG)-based electricity generation, energy sector experts charge. 

Pan Asia Bank extends support to airman Yaparathna’s family

Pan Asia Bank, in recognition of the heroic efforts made by Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) airman Y.M.S Yaparathna during recent floods, handed over a financial donation to his family.

Eyes and ears of key issues in construction

Solutions to flooding and water shortage: Both are very important and urgent matters and action should be taken immediately to prevent a future crisis. 

Blue Mountain Achilleion among top 3 apartments in Asia Pacific

Sri Lanka took pride of place at the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2016-2017, held recently in Thailand, as its leading real estate major, The Blue Mountain Group’s most iconic real estate development to-date, ‘Achilleion’, was recently recognized as one of the top three apartments in the Asia-Pacific region.  

UK doctors cycle for heart disease patients

750km, 9 days, come rain, come shine, five representatives of British Cardiac Society and four riders of the Colombo team will cycle the entire length of Sri Lanka for a cause: providing all children and adults with heart disease with equal chance at recovery.

US interest rate hikes: How should Asia respond?

For global financial markets, the US interest rate outlook is the elephant in the room. Sharply higher rates could destabilize markets, particularly in emerging Asia where rising debt levels are shaping as a threat to growth.

Insee Cement’s Ruhunu Cement Plant celebrates 50 years

Insee Cement’s Ruhunu Cement Plant in Galle celebrates 50 years of enriching the construction sector in Sri Lanka. 

Only 50% of tourists to SL patronize star-class hotels

Before this analysis is presented in this paper, it may be worthwhile to establish some clear definitions as follows: 

Smart Furniture–a trend setter in modern living

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Fair Deal AS, a multinational company, has taken the initiative to introduce the smart furniture concept to apartment complexes and city hotel projects for the first time in Sri Lanka. 

Home Lands Skyline’s landmark project Porshia Nawala under way

Home Lands Skyline has reached another milestone with the completion of the piling of Porshia Nawala project.

Sulaiman’s Hospital outsources lab services to LHD

Sulaiman’s Hospital recently announced its decision to outsource its laboratory services to Lanka Hospitals Diagnostics (LHD), the pioneers in providing high-quality medical laboratory services to patients and the doctors.  

Give2lanka launches housing project for poor with IT corporates

Give2Lanka, a not-for-profit organization that connects donors with impactful poverty alleviation projects, takes a groundbreaking step of an inclusive programme of building houses for the poorest families with the direct participation of corporates in the IT sector.

Cargills Bank gears to expand presence in rural areas

Cargills Bank Limited has reported improved performance for the three months ended March 31, 2017. 

Fairway forms partnership with Waste Management Authority

Fairway Waste Management (Pvt) Ltd and the Waste Management Authority of the Western Provincial Council recently signed a concession agreement to form a Public-Private Partnership that would create a sustainable model for Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) processing at Karadiyana in the Western Province. 

Fairway Waste Management Forms a Partnership with The Waste Management Authority by Means of a Conce

Fairway Waste Management (Pvt) Ltd and the Waste Management Authority of the Western Provincial Council recently signed a Concession Agreement to form a Public-Private Partnership that would 

The Lamudi Third Real Estate Expo indicates a striking success

The Third Lamudi Real Estate Expo that took place onthe North Lawn of Taj Samudra on the 17th and 18th of June 2017 turned out to be a roaring success. Welcoming property seekers and investors from 

China’s Avic Intl. joins with Chinese Red Cross for relief efforts

Since the heavy rainfall hit Southern, Western areas of Sri Lanka in late May, the severe floods and landslides had caused injuries, casualties and property losses of thousands of families.