Shanil Fernando named ICT Leader of the Year 2016

Shanil Fernando, Co-founder, SVP & Managing Director of CAKE LABS, was named the ICT Leader 

Creation Master Builders introduces ‘Vetedy’ outdoor decking, wall cladding to local market

Vetedy, a renowned brand which masters in outdoor decking and wall cladding made in Luxembourg, 

Raniyo conducts workshop for architects and contractors on Raven door seals

Raniyo Pvt. Ltd., conducted a seminar/workshop recently at Grand Monarch, Thalawathugoda for 

Industry experts shed light on SL’s troubled tea cup

Ceylon tea has a rich heritage that spans across centuries and is heralded as a glowing success story. 

Nippon Paint hosts Sri Lanka’s first Asia Young Designer Awards

Introduced by Nippon Paint, Japan in 2008 to inspire and motivate innovative designers with the 

BreadTalk opens latest outlet in Mount Lavinia

Internationally acclaimed baker and confectioner BreadTalk’s franchise in Sri Lanka, which is a fully-

Fine Furniture has a strong future in luxury apartment segment with Häcker Kitchens: CEO

We are a full interior solutions provider for both the domestic and hospitality market. When building or 

Reinventing Edison’s invention factory with big data

By There’s an immense amount of data out there, and lots of companies scaling the mountain are 

Abans launches world’s first LG twin washing machine

Abans, the sole agent in Sri Lanka for LG Home Appliances, recently launched the world’s first LG 

COYLE-Sampath Bank Chairman’s Forum to showcase exciting panelists

The Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) will be hosting its fourth consecutive Chairman’s Forum on September 29. 

Bogawantalawa unveils latest retail outlet

Bogawantalawa Tea Estates PLC, producer of some of the world’s finest teas, unveiled its new 

Global trade finance gap reaches US $ 1.6tn, SMEs hardest hit: ADB

The inability of financial institutions to provide US $ 1.6 trillion in support to buyers and sellers of 

Fashion Bug holds spectacular Kite Festival

Fashion Bug, one of Sri Lanka’s leading retail clothing stores with over 17 outlets islandwide, organised a Kite Festival in Negombo, which was a resounding success.

‘TEDxColombo 2016’ delegates visit Hirdaramani green facility in Agalawatta

Sponsored by Hirdaramani for the third consecutive year, TEDxColombo 2016 concluded on a remarkable note with over 900 participants attending the event and a vast number connecting to the 

Non-tariff barriers to trade: Tackling compliance-related issues

Each country has a right to maintain product standards and regulatory mechanisms to ensure the 

Access sets benchmark in vertical transportation

Access Industrial Systems (Pvt.) Ltd, a subsidiary of the Access group, is on the brink of 

Avian Technologies creating strong footprint in IT security with Maldivian and Sri Lankan brands

Ten years ago Avian Technologies (Pvt) Ltd was born with the purpose of accomplishing a single 

WiLAT Sri Lanka walk striking balance for greener tomorrow

Women in Logistics and Transport (WiLAT), the women’s forum of the Chartered Institute of Logistics 

CIC promotes team work, comradery with ‘T-shirt Day’

CIC Holdings PLC (CIC), a leadingblue chip company in Sri Lanka, recentlygifted T-shirts to all CIC staff 

CIC promotes team work & comradery with ‘T-shirt Day’

CIC Holdings PLC (CIC), a leading blue chip company in Sri Lanka, recently gifted t-shirts to all CIC staff members with the new coporate logo and colours

DFCC Bank opens first solar-poweredoffsite ATM in Sapugaskanda

DFCC Bank PLC opened itsfirst solar powered offsite ATM at the LINDEL Industrial Estate on the 15th of September 2016, located at Pattiwila Road, Sapugaskanda, Makola

Prima Champions Cup to Commencefor 10th Consecutive Year

The Prima Group, in partnership with Sri Lanka Cricket, has made all plans to commence the Prima Champions Cup 2016under 15 Inter-district and inter provincial Tournaments 

Shanil Fernando named ICT Leader of the Year 2016

Shanil Fernando, Co-founder, SVP & Managing Director of CAKE LABS, was named the ICT Leader of the Year 2016 by the Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL).

Shares edge down on VAT hike concern

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares closed marginally lower yesterday, posting their lowest closing level in nearly six weeks, as a government proposal to raise the value-added tax (VAT) hurt market 

Govt. turns deaf ear to pleas of asbestos roofing sheet makers

??By Shabiya Ali Ahlam The roofing sheets industry leaders continue to be in a distressed state as the 

Sri Lanka aims for budget deficit of 4.7% of GDP next year: FinMin

REUTERREUTERS: Sri Lanka will cut its budget deficit to 4.7 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2017 from 5.4 percent this year, 

BLUE board suspends Chinese Deputy Chairman/MD

The executive functions of Deputy Chairman and Joint Managing Director of Blue Diamonds Jewellery Worldwide PLC, Xia Liqang, a Chinese national, have been suspended with immediate 

Malaysian parent looking to trim ownership in Dialog Axiata: report

Axiata Group Bhd., Malaysia’s biggest mobile-phone operator, is seeking to trim stakes in some of 

Lanka Hospitals introduces “int’l practice” for blood cancer patients

Multi award winning Lanka Hospitals PLC has introduced Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Meeting system for blood cancer patients, a standard practice in cancer centers/ hospitals in the United Kingdom. 

Amãna Bank partners with Imperial College for education financing

Amãna Bank, Sri Lanka’s premier non-interest based licensed commercial bank, has tied up with Imperial College of Business Studies (ICBS) to offer affordable education finance facilities for students undergoing undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes offered by the institute.