Siyapatha Finance relocates Kurunegala branch

Siyapatha Finance PLC, one of Sri Lanka’s leading financial organisations and the largest fully-owned subsidiary of the Sampath Bank group, celebrated the relocation of its Metro branch in Kurunegala recently.  

ComBank presents first batch of prizes in Gedarata Thégi remittance promo

Twenty five customers of Commercial Bank of Ceylon, who received remittances in the first quarter this year, were rewarded this week at the first prize presentation of the bank’s Gedarata Thégi remittance promotion. 

AIA introduces comprehensive HealthFirst cover

AIA believes that life is meant to be enjoyed to the fullest with family and loved ones. That is why we are constantly looking for ways to actively improve the lives of Sri Lankans while promoting healthy living, so people can live longer, healthier and better lives.  

DFCC Bank launches reusable bags for staff to support environment conservation

In a timely move, DFCC Bank’s Community Projects team has launched a DFCC branded recyclable bag for staff – for the first time in the banking industry. Through encouraging the concept of ‘Take 

Expolanka appoints new Chairman, board member, CAO

Expolanka Holdings PLC recently announced the retirement of Nobuaki Kondo as Chairman of its board of directors and welcomed the new appointee Naosuke Kawasaki. 

MTI Consulting turns 20 today

MTI Consulting, from its humble 1997 beginnings in Bahrain and Sri Lanka, has turned 20 years and in the process been recognized as an internationally networked boutique management consultancy for delivering impactful business solutions.

Dilmah and Expolanka lead private sector support for LKI research

The Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies (LKI), Sri Lanka’s leading foreign policy think tank, recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with MJF Group, the group of companies that manufactures, exports and markets the Dilmah brand. 

Sunshine Holdings launches trading day with ringing of CSE opening bell

Sri Lanka’s most dynamic diversified conglomerate, Sunshine Holdings PLC (SUN), rang the opening bell to commence trading at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) on June 2, 2017.

Asian markets rally with Wall Street after strong US jobs report

Asian markets headed into the weekend with another round of gains yesterday, following a record close for all three major New York indexes as traders welcomed a forecast-busting jobs reading.

Russian Central Bank piloting digital currency schemes: TASS

REUTERS: The Russian Central Bank is piloting a number of digital currency schemes to understand which one is best suited to Russia, Olga Skorobogatova, the bank’s deputy chairwoman said yesterday, the TASS news agency reported.

France’s Baccarat to be acquired by China investment fund

AFP: Centuries-old French crystal maker Baccarat said yesterday it is being taken over by a Chinese investment fund in a deal that would allow it to accelerate its international expansion plans.

India’s mobile internet use increases ninefold

AFP:  Mobile internet usage in India has increased ninefold in a single year, after the launch of a new operator sparked a telecoms price war, according to a new report.

Green building exhibition ‘Construction Expo’ opens for the sixth year in Colombo

Sri Lanka’s largest and most focused constriction related exhibition, ‘Construction Expo 2017’, featuring all aspects related to the construction and building industry was inaugurated at the BMICH yesterday. 

Rupee weaker on importer dollar demand; stocks down

REUTERS: Sri Lankan rupee traded slightly weaker yesterday as importer dollar demand outpaced the greenback selling by exporters, while investors weighed consequences of weather-related damage to the economy, dealers said.

US car sales struggle in May despite record discounts

AFP: Auto makers offered big discounts over the Memorial Day holiday, but the response from US car buyers in May was not enough to reverse months of sales declines.

4rever introduces Australian muk.TM hair care products

Sri Lankan consumers now have the opportunity to the globally renowned Australian hair care brand muk.TM with the launch of its products in Colombo by 4rever Skin Naturals (Pvt.) Ltd. 

National Chamber felicitates members conferred with national honours

The National Chamber felicitated members conferred with national honours recently. The winners were felicitated at a ceremony  held at Colombo Hilton Residences on  May 26th, to recognize their members who were bestowed with national  honours by the Government. The event was graced by a large number  of chamber members, family guests  and well wishers.

DFCC exhibits winning spirit at Avurudu-themed Sports Day

The DFCC Sports Day was held on a grand scale on April 30 at the Havelock Sports Grounds.  Themed ‘Aluth Avuruddai DFCC Api’, a wide range of competitions were organised right through the day. Seven teams participated from across the bank’s branches and were named after lagna (astrological signs) in keeping with the theme. 

Amâna Takaful organises ‘Colour Splash’ art competition in Colombo, Kandy, Kaththankudi

It is Amâna Takaful’s belief that when one chooses a career one also chooses a work place that serves as a second home.  A work place has to be a pleasant and a rewarding environment to work in, a place that fosters the well-being and growth of their employees. A competitive wage, a health insurance scheme for self and family and activities that foster welfare of the employees all play a key role when one decides to make a commit

Govt. to tighten construction laws

Sri Lankan residents clear debris from damaged homes following flooding in Yatagampitiya village in Bulathsinhala. 

Foundation stones laid for Green Gold housing project at Upcot’s Strathspey Estate

The Hill Country New Villages, Infrastructure and Community Development Ministry has allocated funds through the Plantation Human Development Trust to construct 25 new houses for the Ormidale Division workers at the Strathspey 

Hameedia teams up with Avirate for delightful Ramazan shopping experience

Hameedia, Sri Lanka’s leading menswear specialist, has entered into a strategic partnership with Avirate to offer a special range of women’s ready-to-wear collections complementing its exclusive menswear collection that Hameedia is renowned for. 

Siyapatha Finance PLC Relocates Kurunegala Branch

Siyapatha Finance PLC, one of Sri Lanka’s leading financial organizations and the largest fully owned subsidiary the Sampath Bank Group, celebrated the relocation of its Metro branch in Kurunegala 

Prima KottuMee 'Hot & Spicy Kricket’ Promotion...Back Again!

Prima KottuMee has re-introduced the ‘KottuMee Hot & Spicy Kricket’ promotion as a means of adding some extra excitement to the ICC World Cup 2017. The campaign, which will take place on 

GISCO 2017 – ‘Sustainability Through Innovation’

Organized by the Insurance Association of Sri Lanka (IASL), the second annual General Insurance Sales Congress (GISCO) was held on the 25th of May 2017 at the Water’s Edge in Battaramulla. 

PromoLanka Group launches construction safety pacesetter Mtandt Lanka [Pvt] Ltd

Indian manufacturing giant Mtandt and Sri Lanka’s PromoLanka Group have partnered to launch Mtandt Lanka [Pvt] Ltd. Mtandt is India’s largest manufacturing and rental company for mobile 

Blue Mountain Apartments on schedule with key projects

Blue Mountain Apartments (BMA) is set to host the ground-breaking ceremony for its latest real estate development project Avalon, this June. 

Piling of 50-storey Capitol TwinPeaks completed ahead of schedule

Capitol Developers Limited’s latest 470-apartment twin tower project - Capitol announced that it has completed the Piling stage fully and that construction is progressing steadily. Work is now underway on the basement of the twin towers. 

India’s Mtandt and PromoLanka launch construction safety company

Indian manufacturing giant Mtandt and Sri Lanka’s PromoLanka Group have partnered to launch Mtandt Lanka [Pvt] Ltd. 

Millennium Housing Developers records Rs.146mn profit for 2016/17

Millennium Housing Developers released their annual performance to the CSE this afternoon reflecting an admirable performance for the period by recording a profit of Rs.146 million with an EPS of 1.09 for the year 2016/17.