Fitch loads reforms in budget to boost dwindling revenue base

While acknowledging budget 2017 contains a number of positive measures to boost the country’s 

NSB’s Annual Report recognized at ARC Awards

The National Savings Bank has recently won the Best of Sri Lanka Award for its Annual Report – 

LankaPay to revolutionize retail payments landscape via JustPay

LankaClear Pvt Ltd, the operator of LankaPay – Sri Lanka’s national payment network recently 

National and global challenges for sustainable development

Following is the keynote address delivered by Dr. Saman Kelegama at the University of Peradeniya 

Invoke helps reimagine your real estate development

As the demand for condominium living increases in the modern metropolis, that is the city of 

Sri Lanka to enter into medium-term construction boom: Access Chairman

Sri Lanka is about to enter into a medium-term construction boom due to the past delays and despite 

Business Today TOP 30

The top corporate performers of Sri Lanka for 2015-16 were recognized at the Business Today TOP 30 

SL’s high potential microinsurance industry needs enabling environment: expert

Sri Lanka has been identified as a market that has huge potential for further growth in the 

EU launches Rs. 13 bn project to boost Sri Lanka’s trade competitiveness

In order to help Sri Lanka increase its trade competitiveness both in regional and European markets, 

HNB 3Q profit up 50% to Rs.4bn over strong core banking operations

Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB), the second largest private lender with an asset base of Rs.819 

Sri Lanka’s total public sector debt is now 101% of GDP: Wijewardena

In an interview with Mirror Business, W.A. Wijewardena, retired Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Sri 

Ceylon Institute of Builders invites applications for Green Mark certification

The Ceylon Institute of Builders (CIOB) has now begun accepting applications for the forthcoming Green Construction Awards in 2016. 

Capitol Developers holds groundbreaking ceremony for Twin Peaks apartment project

Capitol Developers Limited of the Sanken group held the groundbreaking ceremony of its latest 470-

Sri Lanka all set for a retail boom?

While Sri Lanka has been witnessing a noticeable growth in per capita income over the past couple of 

Appé Lanka - empowering the people of Poonakary

Appé Lanka is a rural development project, which is initiated by Awakening Lanka endorsed by the Sri Lankan Government’s Ministry of Rehabilitation and Resettlement.

New issue of People’s Bank Journal - ‘Economic Review’ out now

Re-launched to an overwhelming response earlier this year, the People’s Bank publication brought out by its Research Department – ECONOMIC REVIEW - has issued a high value edition.

FinMin stern on clipping Central Bank’s wings

In the wake of criticism that the Finance Ministry has invaded the authority and autonomy of the 

Mobile network operators take lead in boosting microinsurance across Asia: study

As technology continues to take the lead across diverse industries, a recent study by a top 

Manufacturing activities moderate in October

Sri Lanka’s manufacturing sector purchasing mangers’ Index (PMI) stood at 56.5 in October compared to 57.7 in September 2016.

Malik tells ageing corporate leaders to make way for young blood

A senior government minister requested the ageing corporate leaders to make way for younger 

Sri Lanka’s demand for consumer durables to slow next year: Fitch

The demand for consumer durables in Sri Lanka is expected to be sluggish in 2017 and the industry 

Top economist says budget has moved away from creating simplified tax system

The 2017 budget has moved away from creating a simplified tax system for the country, according to 

India to use indelible ink to ensure people change cash only once

REUTERS: Indian banks will use indelible ink to ensure that people only change old notes for new 

Pan Asia Bank relocates Ratnapura branch

Pan Asia Bank ceremonially opened its Ratnapura branch at its new location on November 15, 2016 

Development of SOEs: Driving change within an enterprise

State-owned enterprise (SOE) reform must be institutionalized to be sustainable. To this end, while restructuring is taking place, a strong corporate foundation is essential to the long-term success of 

Quebee Den unveils Bellybees multigrain infant cereal

Sri Lankan consumer goods company Quebee Den has unveiled an all-new multigrain infant cereal 

Channa Wijesekara authors valuable book on wood industry

The book titled ‘Basic Technology of Wood Working’, written and published by Channa Wijesekara, 

High-powered Netherlands dairy, poultry sector delegation to visit Sri Lanka

A 12-member high-powered business/investor delegation from dairy and poultry sectors from Netherlands will be visiting Sri Lanka in end-November 2016. 

Sunteks International bags Flame award

Sunteks International was recently presented the Flame award at ‘Flame Entrepreneur Awards 2016’ organized by the Western Provincial Council. 

Midaya Ceramic wins NCE and SCLBCC Silver awards

The National Chamber of Exporters and the Sri Lanka China Business Co-operation Council recently