PM bats for greater trade ties with South Indian states

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe called for deeper economic engagement with India and proposed stronger trade and economic linkages with South Indian states.

Rupee down on importer dollar demand; cenbank caps fall

REUTERS: The Sri Lankan rupee fell yesterday due to importer dollar demand while moral suasion by 

Pound hit by ‘flash crash’ in biggest fall since Brexit

AFP - The pound suffered a “flash crash” yesterday morning, its biggest drop since Britain voted in 

Airline industry agrees to carbon emissions cap: ICAO

AFP- The airline industry agreed Thursday on a framework for reducing its carbon footprint at a UN 

Global finance leaders meet

 IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde speaks to US Secretary of Treasury Jack Lew during the 

Last Australian-made Ford rolls off production line

AFP - The last Australian-made Ford car rolled off the production line yesterday, ending an era that 

Shares end higher; trading volume slumps to near 3-week low

REUTERS: Sri Lankan stocks edged up yesterday, after two successive sessions of losses, but the 

Barista takes great coffee to tourist hotspots of Ella and Pinnawela

Colombo’s favourite coffee house chain Barista recently opened its first outlet in the Uva Province t

Zamrins offers gifts, discounts this Children’s Day

This Children’s Day could be celebrated with a host of toys and back to school items available at 

Fentons grabs Eagle Logistics Challenge Trophy

Eagle Logistics Challenge Trophy, a six-a-side cricket encounter organised by Eagle Logistics 

Thirsty Taiwan makes splash on global whisky scene

AFP - An upstart Taiwanese whisky is outshining veteran brands on the global stage as the island 

Downward spirals: Crescent Global safeguards you and so does CIMA

Accounting is the soul of business and finance, business and entrepreneurship are the fulcrum around which modern life turns.

Mobitel Cash Bonanza Montero Extravaganza awards 8th lucky winner

Cash Bonanza Montero Extravaganza 2016, introduced by the national mobile service provider, SLT 

TFO launches first-ever Kids Club card in SL

We all have our favourite shopping stores. Whether it’s for clothing or accessories, there’s always 

CPC to hold refinery maintenance in November

REUTERS: Sri Lanka’s Ceylon Petroleum Corp will hold a partial maintenance at its sole 50,000 barrels-p

Strathspey Estate celebrates World Children’s Day

Strathspey Estate, situated in Upcot, managed by Maskeliya Plantations PLC, which is owned by Richard Pieris Group of Companies, celebrated the World Children’s Day on October 1, 2016.

Ssshhh: Secret New Discovery kept under wraps with the help of child’splay…

In order to create the world’s most capable family SUV you must first understand the needs of the world’s most capable families.That’s why Land Rover’s designers and engineers 

Robots to boost Lankan manufacturing sector productivity

In a bid to help boost the productivity of the labour scarce local manufacturing sector, Danish 

Passion and a clear focus on strategy will ensure success in the field of Marketing – Nasser Majeed,

With the on-going SLIM Brand Excellence campaign drawing the attention of those in the Marketing industry, we thought it appropriate to put a few questions before the Head of the Judging Panel

Wholesale and retail traders in dark over VAT threshold for May-July

Wholesale and retail traders, who had not followed the ping-pong changes to the Value Added Tax (VAT) laws this year, will have to remain in limbo over their fates for a while longer, after the country’s Finance Minister said 

Sri Lanka to build 100,000 bpd refinery with India

REUTERS (NEW DELHI) Sri Lanka will build a second refinery with a capacity of at least 100,000 

Industrial Asphalts to borrow up to Rs.650mn

The shareholders of Industrial Asphalts (Ceylon) PLC have approved a resolution allowing the 

India-Sri Lanka to sign ETCA by year end

NEW DELHI: The Economic and Technical Cooperation Agreement (ETCA) between India and Sri 

SriLankan Catering IPO shelved

An Initial Public Offering (IPO) conceptualized for the state-owned national carrier’s fully owned 

FIU and Emigration Dept. join hands to bust money laundering, terrorist financing

Sri Lanka’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 

Mobitel acquires 87.6% of E-Channelling as voluntary offer closes

Mobitel (Private) Limited, the mobile arm of Sri Lanka Telecom PLC, has acquired 87.59 percent of 

NDB conducts recruitment drive and cricket camp with Angelo Mathews

The real challenge for every youngster begins upon completing his secondary education. “What next?” is maybe the top-of-mind question for many at this stage. In this day and age, finding the right career has become the most competitive and challenging task especially for the younger generation. Hence, National Development Bank PLC (NDB) recently took an initiative to uplift the spirit of these youngsters in the southern region.

ComBank receives award as ‘Strongest Bank’ in Sri Lanka from Asian Banker

Commercial Bank of Ceylon recently received The Asian Banker award for ‘The Strongest Bank in Sri Lanka in 2016’ at an awards ceremony in Geneva, Switzerland on the sidelines of SIBOS, the annual conference, exhibition and networking event of the financial industry. 

Ex Sampath Bankers Club organises sing-along with Annesley & Super Chimes

A musical extravaganza ‘Sing Along with Annesley & Super Chimes’ will be presented by the Ex Sampath Bankers Club on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Grand Monarch, Thalawatugoda, commencing 7:00 p.m. 

Etihad collaborates with top fashion and skincare brands in First Class 

Etihad Airways has revealed its new First Class amenity kits, designed in partnership with two leading brands from the worlds of fashion and beauty: internationally-renowned fashion designer Christian Lacroix, and pioneering Hungarian skincare brand, Omorovicza.