CSE to conduct failover to disaster recovery site during trading hours

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) will be conducting a planned failover to the disaster recovery site 

Shares fall for 8th session; tax proposals weigh

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares extended falls to an eighth session yesterday, posting their lowest 

Exporters claim budget 2017 not pro-exports

An apex body of exporters, the Exporters’ Association of Sri Lanka (EASL), yesterday expressed 

Korea Eximbank to support setting up of two vocational training institutes

The foundation stone laying ceremonies for establishing two vocational training institutes in Sri Lanka 

Lotus looking for investment opportunities in renewable energy

Lotus Renewable Energy Private Ltd., (LREP) says that it is looking for opportunities to invest in the 

SL-Japan economic partnership has developed beyond trade, tourism: SLJBCC President

“Japan is one of Sri Lanka’s closest friends with a relationship that has prevailed for centuries and 

Top insurers attend IASL’s International Microinsurance Conference

The Cinnamon Grand in Colombo seemed extra alive over the past few days as Sri Lanka hosted the 12th International Microinsurance Conference. 

IFS Sri Lanka ready to ‘leap’ into the future

Local office of the global enterprise applications giant, IFS, expressed confidence in its ability to take 

Zesta invites public to discover tea collections at gift boutiques

Brewing a refreshing change in the business of tea and in the way it engages customers, Watawala 

Microsoft partners with Singer to launch Office 365 campaign in Sri Lanka

Microsoft Sri Lanka announced the launch of the Office 365 campaign for the consumer market at the 

BOC offers big seasonal discounts through debit and credit cards

The Bank of Ceylon brings all its debit and credit card holders the best discounts in town to enjoy 

Private sector tells government to up propaganda on economic policies

The private sector recently called on the government to increase the efficiency of propaganda on its 

Russel’s Group and Fonterra celebrate 28-year partnership of nourishing consumers

 Russel’s Group – a diversified group recognized for pioneering the tea service concept in Sri Lanka 

Kapruka shines as “Online Brand of the year” at SLIM Brand Excellence 2016

Kapruka.com, Sri Lanka’s largest e-commerce organization came under fresh spotlight once again for 

Curtain rises on mega China show in Colombo

The second edition of China Products (Colombo Sri Lanka) Exhibition 2016 was launched with a 

Pelwatte Dairy introduces non-fat milk powder

Leading a healthy lifestyle is no longer a foreign concept to most Sri Lankans as people become more and more aware of health issues that arise from unhealthy daily practices. 

EMP to revolutionize local medium voltage panel manufacturing

Electro Metal Pressings (Pvt) Ltd (EMP), Sri Lanka’s industry leading electro mechanical engineering 

Trademark registration: From Colombo to Madrid

The Sri Lankan exporters have long highlighted the importance of Sri Lanka acceding to the Madrid 

Chevron trains Sri Lankan lecturers of SLGIT in Kilinochchi

Chevron Lubricants Lanka PLC, the leader in the lubricants market in Sri Lanka recently conducted 

Can Trump’s trade policies uphold US credibility in Asia?

As the dust settles on Donald Trump’s far-reaching campaign promises, one thing is clear: the Trans-

ADB appoints Yasuyuki Sawada as Chief Economist

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Yasuyuki Sawada, a professor at the University 

Colombo Chamber concludes Australian trade tour on positive note

A trade delegation to Australia organised by the Colombo Chamber of Commerce concluded recently amidst much positive response. 

SampathCards to offer season’s biggest discounts

SampathCards, the nation’s leading credit card is ringing in the jubilant ambience for this season of holiday and cheer. 

LB Finance September net profit up 20% on higher lending growth

LB Finance PLC, Sri Lanka’s third largest non-bank finance company by assets, increased its net 

Sri Lanka a positive market for Regus: Asia Pacific chief

Regus, the provider of solutions in workspace recently opened its 7thcentre in Sri Lanka, spelling out 

Ceylinco Life opens new green branch in Horana

Ceylinco Life has formally declared open its new branch building in Horana, purpose-built to the new 

Atlas Cool wins Bronze Award at SLIM Brand Excellence Awards

Atlas, the market leader in school stationery in Sri Lanka, continued its proud tradition of proven 

TVS wins highest number of awards as single brand at SLIM Awards

Automobile brand TVS has created history by winning 6 awards under a single brand name at the recently concluded 15th SLIM Brand Excellence Awards Ceremony.

New Zealand High Commissioner meets Malik

New Zealand High Commissioner to Sri Lanka in New Delhi Grahame Morton is on a visit to Sri Lanka 

Pathfinder Foundation joins hands with Fujian Province to promote trade, investment

The Pathfinder Foundation signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China’s Fujian