Huawei ranked 72 on Interbrand’s 2016 Best Global Brands report

Huawei is ranked 72 on the Interbrand’s 2016 Best Global Brands report, moving up 16 spots from its ranking in 2015. 

Blue Mountain Apartments breaks ground for Lake Front – Nawala

Blue Mountain Apartments recently held the groundbreaking ceremony to commence construction of 

Capitol Developers’ TwinPeaks apartments to rise on Staple Street

Capitol Developers Limited of the Sanken group has concluded the purchase of the strategically 

Browns GTD bags Construct 2016 ‘Most Innovative Stall’ award

The Browns General Trading Division (Browns GTD) was presented with the ‘Most Innovative Stall’ 

Rural Economic Affairs Minister commends Nestlé’s contribution to dairy industry

Minister of Rural Economic Affairs,. P. Harrison, commended Nestlé’s contribution to the Sri Lankan dairy industry during a recent visit to Nestlé’s factory in Kurunegala.

Rifa Musthapha appointed as new WCIC President

Rifa Musthapha was appointed as new President of the Women’s Chamber of Industries and 

Rileys claims two Golds at NCE Awards

Rileys, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hayleys PLC, won the Gold award for the Most Innovative 

MillenniumIT launches state-of-the-art network operations centre

MillenniumIT, a leading financial software and technology solutions provider and part of London Stock 

Global roll-out of Zesta Connoisseur Collection to Shangri-La Hotels nears completion

Watawala Tea Ceylon, a subsidiary of Sunshine Holdings PLC – continued the rapid roll-out of its 

App developer ‘HypeHash’ wins AngelHack Colombo 2016 competition

HypeHash, a group of young App developers emerged winners at the recently held AngelHack 

Who wins when companies don’t pay taxes?

The costs of corporate tax avoidance are massive—and easy to see. But not everyone loses when 

Global Housing announces simultaneous launch of four different residencies

Global Housing and Real Estate (Pvt.) Ltd (GHR) is announcing the launch of four different 

Local sugar industry attracts foreign interest

Foreign investor interest in the local sugar industry is rising, with discussions underway to provide 

Will Indo-Pak tensions threaten SAARC?

The Institute of National Security Studies, Sri Lanka (INSSSL) held its inaugural ‘Security Salon’ at the Defence Ministry recently. The Security Salon created a space in Colombo to foster intellectual, 

Fashion Bug receives Presidential recognition

Fashion Bug, a leading Sri Lankan retail clothing chain with over 16 outlets island wide,  

Top Malaysian firms on export acceleration mission to Colombo

To further promote bilateral trade between Malaysia and Sri Lanka, Malaysia External Trade 

Samson Rajarata tiles – A successful Lankan technical creation

A challenger of the properties of a traditional roofing tile, the Samson Rajarata tile can be referred to as a successful technical creation developed in Sri Lanka, thus far. These tiles are manufactured by 

Maga Engineering starts water projects valuing over Rs.8bn

Maga Engineering announced that it has commenced work on two key water supply projects: Towns 

JAT introduces Crown Paints to local market

JAT Holdings, the market leader in Sri Lanka’s furnishing and finishing industry, recently introduced 

Sri Lanka cannot be used for any deportmentary purposes: PM

Following is the edited transcript of a CNBC interview with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, at 

Malik meets Chinese, German dignitaries attending WEDF

Colombo is hosting the World Export Development Forum (WEDF) today and tomorrow. The 

Halpé Tea bags top six honours at NCE Awards 2016

World-renowned for its distinct and flavorsome produce, Halpé Tea, a subsidiary of the U.H.E Group, 

CMYC and Sri Lanka put a pin on the world map of sailing

CMYC and Sri Lanka became the 7th largest participant in the world at the Bart’s Bash Sailing regatta held Sunday 8th September.Bart’s Bash is a global

Land Rover puts world-first intelligent seat fold technology to extreme testremotely

Land Rover has reached new heights in its new vehicle technology testing. World-renowned British adventurer and well-known Land Rover owner Bear Grylls

Blue Mountain Apartments breaks ground for ‘Lake Front – Nawala’

Blue Mountain Apartments recently held the ground-breaking ceremony to commence construction of ‘Lake Front – Nawala’, one of the latest luxury apartment complex in the company’s rapidly

Rural Economic Affairs Minister commends Nestle's contribution to the dairy industry

Minister of Rural Economic Affairs, Hon. P. Harrison,commended Nestlé’s contribution to the Sri Lankan dairy industry during a recent visit to Nestlé’s factory in Kurunegala.

Unbeaten Kanrich Finance team jubilant champions of Mercantile Cricket League Tournament

Following an unbeatable spell at the Mercantile Cricket League Tournament 2016, Kanrich Finance over came the final hurdle by beating the LB Finance team last weekend

Dulux Ambiance Miss Intercontinental to generate world wide publicity for Sri Lanka

The This October will see Sri Lanka hosting one of the most celebrated international beauty pageants in its 45th year. That is none other than the Dulux Ambiance Miss Intercontinental 2016. 

Central Bank establishes authenticity of leaked report on primary dealer

The Central Bank yesterday in a statement admitted that the report on the controversial primary dealer Perpetual Treasuries, which has been given widespread media coverage, was in fact a leaked internal document, establishing its authenticity. 

JICA loans Rs.47bn to support Sri Lanka’s development agenda

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has taken steps to grant Sri Lanka Rs.46.6 billion (JPY 33 billion) to enable the government to maintain financial stability, continue the development agenda within the next five years and achieve its development goals.