CSE powers CA Sri Lanka’s 52nd Annual Report Awards as strategic partner

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has once again extended its support for the prestigious Annual Report Awards Competition organized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka). 

Richlife launches Sri Lanka’s first probiotic drinking yoghurt

The pioneers of drinking yoghurt in Sri Lanka, Richlife, recently launched the nation’s first ever drinking yogurt with probiotic and real fruit. 

China Show business seminar eyes on strengthening bilateral trade

A business seminar titled ‘Innovative Products from China’ was held during the afternoon session of the first day of the second edition of China Products (Colombo Sri Lanka) Exhibition 2016.  

Dr. Mahamithawa shares insights on folic acid in dietary plan

Folic acid is considered to be one of the most important nutrients, especially for pregnant women who are required to ensure that it is included in their meals in addition to many other minerals that are required for optimum health and wellbeing.

CIMA ‘Art of Fraud’ Mastercourse on Dec. 6

CIMA Sri Lanka has organised a Mastercourse titled ‘Art of Fraud – Financial Smoke Screens Demystified’ on December 6, at the CIMA auditorium. 

MAS acquires first patent from local high-tech research institute

Sri Lanka’s apparel manufacturing giant, MAS Holdings, yesterday reached yet another milestone having acquired its first intellectual property (IP) from a Sri Lankan institute, where the concept, from bench to market, was originated and researched locally.

AIA-in-Town visits Embilipitiya

Embilipitiya was the ninth location of the AIA-in-Town programme, a much anticipated event for adults and children alike. This town storm type activity spanning five days had the busy city buzzing with excitement as AIA carried out its fun-filled activities. 

EU supports UNOPS-WHO healthcare waste management initiative in SL

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and World Health Organisation (WHO) partnered in the Batticaloa District to support healthcare waste management at the Valaichchenai Base Hospital. This initiative has also benefitted staff from other hospitals in the region due to sharing of information and best practices. 

CDEM benchmarked for fully-equipped modern clinical laboratory

CDEM’s clinical service is committed to a bench-to-bedside approach, taking service through from basic science discovery to clinical application under Dr. Malith Athapattu, Medical Director and General Manager of Center for Diabetes Endocrinology and Cardio Metabolism. 

HDFC Bank holds annual staff awards ceremony

HDFC Bank held its staff awards ceremony recently with a large number of distinguished guests and staff members from all five regions of the bank. The ceremony was organised to honour the dedicated staff of the bank, in recognition of their contribution made towards the success of the year 2015.

LOLC Finance September quarter profit slips 4% as expenses surge, margins narrow

Lanka Orix Leasing group company, LOLC Finance PLC, saw its net profit for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 (2Q17) narrowing by 4.0 percent to Rs.391.5 million or 14 cents from a year ago as some unclassified direct expenses and the interest cost rose sharply, the interim results showed. 

ComBank ranked 2nd in Business Today’s Top 30

Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has been ranked second in Business Today’s Top 30 public listed companies in Sri Lanka in 2015-16 for the fourth consecutive year.

ZMAX Fairway Colombo hosts the Colombo Art Biennale’s Video Jam

Colombo’s newest hip city hotel, the ZMAX Fairway Colombo, will host the Colombo Art Biennale’s opening party at the rooftop lounge, adding to its growing reputation as a cultural oasis

Qatar Airways’ Travel Together, Save Together Promotion

Sri Lanka – Travel is better when experienced together and Qatar Airways is celebrating the spirit of shared journeys with the launch of its first travel together,

People’s Bank Foreign Remittance Gold Fortune 2016’ sees completion of 22nd draw

The 22nd winner of the ‘People’s Bank Foreign Remittance Gold Fortune 2016’ promotion was announced recently. Sarojini Devi from the Killinochchi Branch

Amãna Takaful Insurance Launches Compelling Insurance Scheme for Tuk Tuk Drivers

Led by its customer-centric philosophy to partner customers through their success or failure, ATL ( Amãna Takaful PLC ) launched a new insurance scheme for ‘Tuk Tuk Full’ drivers

Youth leadership, Public speaking and English education sessions at the American Center Colombo

It is with this in mind that Farill Farook, Motivational Speaker and Personality Development Coach, has joined together with the American Center to draw the Sri Lankan

Top brewer says regime change failed to offer sanity in policymaking

The rashness demoThe rashness demonstrated by the new regime in making tax policies has not only made the nstrated by the new regime in making tax policies has not only made the 

LOLC-Club Méditerranée ink deal for first Club Med resort in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s diversified LOLC group and the French upmarket resort operator Club Méditerranée, which 

ComBank’s fully-owned subsidiary Commex inaugurated in Italy

Commex Sri Lanka S.R.L., a fully-owned subsidiary of Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC, has 

Higher taxes on Internet services requested by operators: FinMin

Sri Lanka’s Finance Minister last week said that increased taxation on Internet services was 

Anthony Fernando appointed to CSE board

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) last Friday announced the appointment of Anthony M. Shanil 

CB may keep rates steady as inflation, credit growth eases: poll

REUTERS: Sri Lanka’s Central Bank is expected to keep its key interest rates steady tomorrow, a 

Govt. says three-wheelers robbing labour from vital trades

The government’s policy decision to trim the country’s thriving three-wheeler transport industry is 

MTD Walkers posts Rs.3.6bn revenue in 2Q

Integrated infrastructure and engineering solutions provider MTD Walkers PLC has posted revenue of 

ShoppingStar Season Four sparks tremendous customer response

Cargills Food City and Unilever Sri Lanka successfully rolled out the fourth season of their islandwide 

ADB lends US $ 250mn for Sri Lanka’s capital market development

CB, IBSL, SEC and SLAASMB are implementing agencies   

Tourism Fest to dazzle Colombo for second time

With the festive season just around the corner, elaborate plans are being made to transform the city 

United Tractor unveils Cat 360° Advantage

Customers constantly look for new ways to add value to their business. Deeply committed in helping 

Pelwatte Ice Cream brings new flavours this season

This year, Pelwatte Dairy Industries Ltd, a leading manufacturer of locally-produced dairy products, is