Six lucky customers win MacBooks from MBRK

MBRK, the premium men’s clothing brandlaunched an innovative promotion that surprised and delighted shoppers. 

Siddhalepa.com presents better online shopping experience

With just a few clicks, customers can now visit the exciting world of ayurveda shopping with the re - launched Siddhalepa.com website.

Laojee affirms position as No.1 selling brand of tea in Sri Lanka

In an industry crowded with many brands, Laojee has been able to maintain a winning streak in Sri Lanka’s branded  tea segment. 

‘Ride with Richlife’ holds first draw

Renuka Foods rolled out an exciting and unusual competition to encourage consumers seeking a handy-sized, delicious thirst quencher to enjoy its popular range of Richlife milk in vanilla, chocolate, strawberry and ice coffee flavours. 

Jockey exclusive store opens in Kandy

Jockey’s exclusive stores showcase the range and depth of all the brand’s products and are best suited to cater to discerning customers. 

Sri Lanka Investment Conclave to see investors, biz partners from over 20 countries

The upcoming Sri Lanka Investment and Business Conclave 2017 has seen interest from investors and business partners from over 20 countries, who are looking for opportunities in diverse sectors of the local economy.

AIA Insurance is proud to announce its brand new Head Office building

AIA Insurance is proud to announce its brand new Head Office building, the AIA Tower, located at 92, Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 07. The move to the new building, signals AIA’s deep commitment to 

SLT announces the “Zero One Awards Night” dedicated to recognize digital excellence in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka Telecom has announced the approach of the SLT Zero One Awards (SLT 01Awards) Night, which will take place on the 30th of May, at the Hilton Colombo. 

It’s An Endless High Tea At The Hilton Colombo!

Some good things don’t have to come to an end, not at all!  In fact some good things can go on throughout the day. So what GRAZE KITCHEN has done starting Saturday 27th May, is extend their 

Rupee ends marginally higher as banks sell dollar

REUTERS: The Sri Lankan rupee ended slightly higher yesterday as a foreign and a local bank sold dollars, offsetting importer dollar demand, dealers said.

LTL procures contract to build 100 MW power station in B’desh

Lakdhanavi Limited, which is the power generation arm of LTL Holdings Group, has been awarded another contract by the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) to construct a 114 MW thermal power plant using heavy fuel oil (HFO).  

Tea output rises 20% in April

REUTERS: Sri Lanka’s tea output rose 20 percent in April compared to a year earlier after rains ended a six-month drought that had lasted to February, the state-run Tea Board said yesterday.Production in the first four months of the year edged up 1.8 percent compared to the same period last year. 

Sri Lanka set to receive US $ 200-300mn Malaysian FDI next few years: envoy

The Malaysian High Commission in Sri Lanka is working to catalyze around US $ 200-300 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) from Malaysia to Sri Lanka over the coming years. “Our target is to bring around US $ 200-300 million in investments to Sri Lanka over the next few years,” Malaysian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka Zaidi Wan Abdullah said, noting that this is a fraction of the US $ 15 billion FDI outflows from Malaysia.

Advantis Engineering lifts economic growth through turnkey space solutions

With the industrial expansion taking place in the island, the demand for commercial office space in the heart of Colombo has been growing steadily over the years. 

Can new cabinet tackle deep-rooted structural issues in economy?

Central Bank Governor Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy at a recent media briefing has announced that he was considering floating a second international sovereign bond (ISB) this year if the government is able to get the required parliamentary approval for an enhanced foreign borrowing limit. This is in addition to the funds raised through the recent issue of ISB worth US $ 1.5 billion at 6.2  percent interest. 

CEA visits Insee Cement to learn from waste management practices

Insee Cement plays an important and responsible role in conducting sound waste management practices. The company was recently re-branded when it was acquired by Siam City Cement Company, a leading cement manufacturer in Thailand. 

Litro Gas Lanka initiates programme to honour mothers across nation

Celebrating the unique power of mothers, Litro Gas Lanka initiated the ‘Garu Ammawarun Wenuwen’ programme to assist deserving mothers across the island to avail themselves of free gas cookers and other cooking effects when they first purchase Litro Gas cylinders (12.5kg or 5kg). 

Kuwait Airways 777-ER fleet to be in commercial service by 3Q17

Kuwait Airways, the national carrier of the State of Kuwait, welcomed its seventh Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, at Kuwait International Airport.

Lamudi to host third real estate expo in Sri Lanka this June

International real estate platform Lamudi delivered not just one but two successful expos in Sri Lanka last year. Following the popularity of these events, a third expo is to be held at Taj amudra over the weekend of June (17th and 18th ).

Shares fall on profit-taking in blue chips

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares edged down yesterday as investors booked profits in blue chips such as John Keells Holdings PLC, with analysts saying the market was waiting for policy direction from newly-appointed Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera.

India’s ‘new Silk Road’ snub highlights gulf with China

REUTERS: China invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and six cabinet colleagues to its ‘new Silk Road’ summit this month, even offering to rename a flagship Pakistani project running through disputed territory to persuade them to attend, a top official in Modi’s ruling group and diplomats said.

Emirates returns with signature Iftar service for Ramadan

Emirates’ signature Iftar service for customers during Ramadan is expected to commence on May 27 to coincide with the start of the holy month. 

‘Senehe Siyapatha’ provides homes to Aranayaka disaster victims

Through generous donations channeled from Dialog subscribers, tripled in value through a donation by Dialog Axiata and further supplemented by support in civil construction services from the tri-forces enabled the handing of the ‘Senehe Siyapatha’ Senehase Gammanaya consisting 30 houses to victims of the Aranayaka landslide, in the Kegalle district. 

LSV launches accelerator programme for green biz

With the aim of supporting and assisting social entrepreneurs interested in starting up businesses that address environmental issues, Lanka Social Ventures (LSV), with an investment of Rs. 1.5 million inaugurated an accelerator programme for green businesses.

Allianz Lanka registers impressive 1Q 2017

Allianz Lanka continued to maintain its growth momentum across its life and general insurance businesses through 1Q 2017.

Architecture students from Amity University Dubai visit Altair

A visit to Altair, Sri Lanka’s architecturally unique twin-tower high rise was part of an on-going five-day study tour for architecture students of Dubai’s Amity University.

Etisalat partakes in Aamisa Pooja during Vesak

Enriching the lives of Sri Lankans beyond connectivity, this Vesak Etisalat Sri Lanka partook in Aamisa Pooja through a series of dansalas hosted in seven cities. 

Swiss Institute amongst global finalists at World Tourism Forum

The World Tourism Forum is the leading interactive platform in the industry, where CEOs, ministers, academia, finance, start-ups, the next generation and young talents gather to address the future challenges of travel, tourism and hospitality industry with the aim of shaping a more sustainable future.

HNB completes New World Rewards online banking promo

Buddhika Kumara from the Hatton National Bank (HNB) Athurugiriya customer centre was the lucky winner to drive a brand-new Nissan Leaf home at the conclusion of a grand draw under HNB PLC’s New World Rewards 2017 - Sri Lanka’s first online banking rewards system. 

Hemas Cash Back VAT reclaim service helps travellers transform trash into cash

Hemas Travels, the local representative for Hogg Robinson Group (HRG), the global travel management company with representation in over 120 countries, has been appointed the official representative for the Cash Back