DSI Introduces Aurelia to Sri Lanka

D. Samson & Sons (Pvt) Ltd recently celebrated the opening of a traditional ethnic wear brand ‘Aurelia’ to the Sri Lankan market.  The flagship store is located at 318, Galle Road

People’s Bank Foreign Remittance Gold Fortune 2016’ rewards 15 upto date

People’s Bank Foreign Remittance Gold Fortune 2016 promotion recently saw the completion of its 15th week draw announcing the winner of the week.

Sri Lanka affirms commitment to ‘SheTrades’

Sri Lanka yesterday affirmed its commitment to ‘SheTrades’ call to action, pledging to contribute to 

Perpetual Treasuries 14-month profit exceeds Rs.10bn: leaked CB report

Perpetual Treasuries Limited (PTL), the controversial primary dealer connected to the family of former 

Chinese Vice Minister urges WTO members to improve trade facilitation agreement

China affirmed its commitment to helping its regional peers to reach their full growth potential, but 

Hanjin Shipping puts Asia-U.S. shipping network up for sale

REUTERS: South Korea’s Hanjin Shipping Co Ltd is selling major businesses, including its Asia to 

China pledges investments exceeding US$ 10 bn to Sri Lanka over next 3 years

China has pledged over US$ 10 billion in investments to Sri Lanka over the next 3 years in addition to 

FinMin’s social media account hacked

Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake yesterday distanced himself from two fake social media 

Shares close below key level of 6,500

REUTERS:  Sri Lankan shares closed below a key psychological level of 6,500 yesterday in thin 

Sala joins ‘Infotel–2016’ conference as Silver sponsor

Organized by the Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS),’Infotel–2016’, 

Just In Time launches ‘Today a Reader – Tomorrow a Leader’ CSR initiative

Working to create a better future every day for Sri Lanka’s children and youth is a cause Just In Time 

Retailer’s Association and Ceylon Chamber sign MoU

The Sri Lanka Retailer’s Association (SLRA) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) 

People’s Leasing introduces trendy propaganda vehicle

People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC), the leading non-bank finance company in Sri Lanka, 

S-lon Lanka wins Gold at Construct Exhibition

Continuing its streak of achievements and recognition, S-lon Lanka (Pvt) Ltd announced the winning 

Forget exports, get internationally supply-chained: MTI

MTI Consulting, with international trade consulting experience across 43 countries in the last 20 

Asia Capital and Japan’s Belluna break ground for US$ 51mn apartment complex

The ground breaking ceremony of the ‘Luna Tower- Four Four Seven’ luxury apartment, a joint 

Access’ Henamulla Phase II project work making progress

The design and construction work of the urban regeneration project in Henamulla – Phase II undertaken by Access Engineering PLC is making a significant progress. 

Insurance regulator issues guidelines on complaints handling

The insurance industry regulator, the Insurance Board of Sri Lanka (IBSL), issued guidelines on complaints handling by insurers and brokers on October 1, 2016. 

Brandix wins top award for HR excellence in South Asia

The Brandix Group was declared the sole winner for HR Excellence in South Asia (excluding India), 

MAS Holdings unveils high-tech lab to analyse group’s water quality

Apparel and fabrics conglomerate MAS Holdings has unveiled a state-of-the-art laboratory that will be 

Lamudi launches second real estate expo

Leading property portal Lamudi Lanka (Pvt) Ltd successfully launched its second real estate expo in Sri Lan

Manjula Silva wins Best Executive Trophy at Singer

He was awarded the coveted Hemaka Amarasuriya Challenge Trophy amidst great fanfare at the 

SDB Bank shows real meaning of World Children’s Day

SDB Bank, which has taken the initiative to help future generations realise their dreams through 

UoM students to drive country towards achieving SDGs

Compass 2016, Sri Lanka’s first-ever national chemical and process engineering conference and 

Sri Lanka Tourism contributes to beach cleaning programme

Under the advice of President Maithripala Sirisena, from this year, every Saturday of the third week 

Nature’s Agro Products clinches Gold NCE export awards

Nature’s Agro Products Lanka, a leading value-added cinnamon & spices exporting company, was 

‘Flame Awards’ to recognise Western Province mid-level entrepreneurs

To recognize and encourage mid-level entrepreneurs, ‘Flame Entrepreneur Awards Western Province 

City School of Architecture lobbies for electronic system for plan passing

City School of Architecture (CSA) Director architect Jayantha Perera at a press conference held to 

NTB appoints Nisala Kodippili as CIO

Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) recently announced the appointment of Nisala Kodippili as its Chief Information Officer (CIO)

HNB’s subordinated debt assigned final ‘A+(lka)’

Fitch Ratings Lanka has assigned Hatton National Bank PLC’s (HNB; AA-(lka)/Stable) proposed