Top Danish entities in SL exploring business opportunities

On the lookout for opportunities to support the island nation’s growth agenda, a high-profile Danish delegation in Colombo yesterday received a comprehensive briefing on operating and trading in Sri Lanka, an effort by the European Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (ECCSL) to increase ties between the two nations.

TrailSL draws to an endwith the support of Sri Lankan Airlines team members

Forever endeared to the hearts and minds of  Sri Lankans all over, TrailSL ended its historic journey across the country from Point Pedro in Jaffna at Dondra Head in Matara. 

Jaguar XE named ‘Safest large family car’ by Euro NCAP

The Jaguar XE has scored another victory over its rivals to be rated the safest large family car on sale by crash safety testing body, Euro NCAP. 

Hameedia continues winning streak at the SLIM NASCO 2016 Awards

Hameedia, the leading menswear specialist in Sri Lanka once again was recognized for service excellence at the recently concluded SLIM NASCO 2016 Awards. 

Qatar Airways Launches Two Seats, One Great Offer On Board Its Award Winning Business Class

Qatar Airways is inviting travellers to plan the perfect trip for two with an exclusive Companion Offer available on board Qatar Airways’ World’s Best Business Class. 

DFCC keeps growing

The synergies of the amalgamation with Vardhana Bank are starting to materialise. For the nine months ended 30 September 2016, DFCC’s profit after tax recorded a 43% growth

Sri Lanka’s No 1 Internet TV Service, iflix launches huge selection of Hindi and Tamil content

iflix, the world’s leading Internet TV service for emerging markets is thrilled to announce the addition of hugely popular Hindi and Tamil programming to its world class content offering.

Sri Lanka could enjoy GSP Plus facility till 2023: EU

Sri Lanka could enjoy the preferential tariff regime of General System of Preferences Plus (GSP 

Sierra Cables to set up US $ 4mn cable manufacturing plant in Fiji

“Sierra Cables PLC wishes to announce that it has on 13th October 2016 entered into a joint venture 

Odel September quarter net profit up 32%

Branded clothing and accessories seller Odel posted a Rs.74.20 million net profit for the second 

Aitken Spence pulls out from Bangladeshi power operations

The Aitken Spence group has completely exited its thermal power generation interests in Bangladesh 

CB still sees room for growth as money abundant

 Despite several rounds of monetary tightening measures taken so far this year, the country’s 

Monetary Board verdict on bond scam soon

The Monetary Board is soon expected to come up with its verdict on the alleged treasury bond scam 

New Watawala Plantations CEO outlines fresh vision for country’s plantation sector

The ground conditions in the Sri Lankan plantations industry are beginning to change at a ?

ACCA signs MoU with Human Capital Partner

Recognizing the value of promoting mutual co-operation for the advancement of the accountancy 

Sampath Bank feted at South Asian Partnership Summit Awards

Sampath Bank was feted with the award for ‘Best Use of Social Media’ at the South Asian 

Utrax brings Hidromek Turkish construction equipment brand to Sri Lanka

Udeshi Tracks & Equipment (Pvt.) Ltd (Utrax) launched the Hidromek range of heavy construction equipment in Sri Lanka recently at its flagship ‘Udeshi City’ premises in Kiribathgoda. 

Pan Asia Bank wins at 16th SLIM NASCO awards

Pan Asia Bank’s Christopher Fleming – Sales Manager Card Acquisition won the Silver Award for 

JLanka recognized for intensive innovation and R&D with Flame Award

JLanka Technologies, the premier solar solution provider in Sri Lanka was awarded the Flame 

Fairway Holdings opens sports complex for homeowners

October 25, 2016 saw Fairway Holdings become the first property developer in Sri Lanka to open a standalone sports complex for its homeowners. 

Michelle Beach clinches Luxury Boutique Hotel of the Year Award

Michelle Beach, an upmarket Boutique Hotel along the Southern Coastal belt of Sri Lanka, in 

Tourism Fest 2016 to cap record-breaking year

The upcoming festive season will be one to look forward to with the Tourism Development and 

StanChart income fall worries Chief Executive Officer Winters

REUTERS: Standard Chartered Chief Executive Bill Winters branded its income and profit unacceptable as below-forecast third quarter results and confirmation of a Hong Kong investigation 

Five hundred and fifty IPM leaders graduate with HRM qualifications

IPM Sri Lanka – the nation’s leader in human resources management held its 2016 graduation 

Caterpillar in top 100 Interbrand 2016 rankings as Best Global Brand

With an overall brand value of US $ 5.425 billion, Caterpillar Inc., the world’s leading manufacturer of 

Foreconns Canneries awarded NCE Silver Award

Foreconns Canneries, a leading exporter in food items with authentic Sri Lankan delicacies, was 

Intellectual property rights – A tool for enhancing ecotourism in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has many benefits. It is the country’s third largest foreign exchange earner 

DFCC Bank 3Q profit up 78% over core-banking, fee incomes, but credit slows

DFCC Bank PLC’s September quarter net profit jumped by 78 percent to Rs.953.8 million a year ago 

Agrotac launches very own ‘Olive’ brand water pumps

The best in class in water-pump offerings – ‘Olive’, has made a sweeping entrance into the Sri Lankan market since March 2016 – built upon technical expertise and technological superiority 

Ceylinco General Insurance concludes succession plan training for senior managers

Ceylinco General Insurance Ltd concluded a year long, extensive training programme for 35 of its senior managers in October.