Ministry educates public sector on Cyber security

The Ministry of Telecommunication and Digital Infrastructure recently held an informative breakfast 

Government has no credible plan for reforming the economy: Prof. Sally

Since 2009 Sri Lanka has had a peace dividend. Growth rates have increased 6-7 percent until 2-3 years ago, and 5 percent or thereabout now according to official figures

Is the Chinese economy closed?

China is unusual in that it is a developing country that has emerged as a major investor. China itself is an important destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), and opening to the outside world has been 

The Flemington luxury condominium living launched in Rajagiriya

Tuesday, July 26 marked the launch of luxury condominium complex The Flemington, strategically located just 500 metres from Colombo in cosmopolitan Rajagiriya. The event was celebrated with 

‘Strokes at the Mews’ – 7 seasons of Leo Art keeping art alive in Sri Lanka

Leo Burnett Solutions Inc. (LBSI), the local office of the global advertising network Leo Burnett Worldwide,

DFCC opens new premier centre in Negombo

DFCC Bank PLC, in keeping with its commitment to deliver enhanced service offerings enabling customers to grow

ETCA sans labour movement - Malik

Taking another interesting twist surrounding the controversial trade and services pact with India, the government yesterday said the Economic and Technological Cooperation Agreement (ETCA) would go 

Sri Lanka’s financial sector should evolve into progressive cyber risk mgt paradigm: Deloitte

Sri Lanka’s growing mobile usage and internet penetration have left the country’s financial services 

RPCs eye signing productivity-based collective agreement

Based on the undertaking that a productivity-based wage agreement would be signed by August 2016 for the remuneration of estate workers, the Regional Plantations Companies (RPCs) yesterday signed 

Regaining GSP Plus will make up for Brexit downsides: TJL MD

Sri Lanka’s largest listed apparel company, Textured Jersey Lanka PLC (TJL), said that regaining the European Union’s Generalized System of Preferences Plus (GSP Plus) facility will more than make 

Rajapaksa’s bad gotten worse under current regime – Prof. Sally

The Sirisena-Wickramasinghe coalition has plunged the Lankan economy from bad to worse since coming in to power by pursuing vote buying loose fiscal policy leading to macro-economic instability, 

Government on track to strengthen economy - CB Governor

Sri Lanka’s new Central Bank Governor stressed the time is now ripe to make up for lost time, with 

Ceylinco General Insurance introduces comprehensive natural disaster cover for traders and homes

Ceylinco General Insurance announced recently a comprehensive natural disaster cover for traders and homeowners, enabling traders to cover their property, including buildings and stocks, along with 

NDBIB crowned ‘Sri Lanka’s Best Investment Bank 2016’ by Euromoney for 5th consecutive year

NDB Investment Bank (NDBIB), which completed a record-breaking year in 2015 raising a mammoth 

SLCB promotes MICE tourism in Hyderabad

With India becoming a prominent tourism generating market including Corporate Meetings and Incentives, the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) in its efforts to promote MICE from India, had 

People’s Bank ‘Foreign Remittance Gold Fortune 2016’ sees completion of 4th draw

People’s Bank Foreign Remittance Gold Fortune 2016 recently saw the completion of its fourth draw, announcing M.G.D. Ranil Kumara of People’s Bank Pambahinna branch as the winner of the week.   

Bookings.lk sponsors Proteus Jazz band at Curve

Sri Lanka’s No.1 accommodation website Bookings.lk has partnered with Curve, one of Colombo’s trendiest venues, at Park Street Mews, to fly down Hong Kong-based Proteus Jazz Band, a popular 

Indian trade FAM to promote destination Sri Lanka

The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau in collaboration with Air India organised a trade familiarization tour from India to Sri Lanka for 20 travel agents recently in order to promote Sri Lanka 

TFO brings affordable fashion to Ja-Ela

The Factory Outlet (TFO) continuing its branch expansion initiative opened its 4th store in Ja-Ela 

Exide emerges victorious at Gunner Supercross 2016

Exide, the official battery partner at this year’s Gunner Supercross, emerged victorious yet again. Tyron Hendawitharana won the first place at the Group SL-H standed Cars Subaru Legacy 2200cc 

Ceyoka signs agreement with Malaysia’s Success Electronics for Nikkon lighting solutions

Ceyoka Professional Lighting, part of diversified conglomerate Ceyoka (Pvt) Ltd and at the forefront in supplying premier industrial lighting solutions for customers, strengthened its local market 

Sri Lankan economy trapped between the devil and the deep blue sea

“‘One belt, one road’, China’s blueprint to tie together Asia and Europe into one vast trading network, could reshape geopolitics and the world economy– The Economist (UK), June 30, 2016”    

Over 350 CEOs/senior executives to participate ‘Sri Lanka Economic Summit’

Over 350 CEOs/senior executives representing the Sri Lankan corporate sector have so far registered to take part in the Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2016, which will take place next week in 

Brandix wins two awards at Gap Inc.’s 2016 Vendor Summit

The Brandix Group has won two top awards including the award for ‘Outstanding Vendor – Overall Excellence’ from Gap Inc., a leading global retailer of clothing.

Anantaya Pasikudah welcomes first guests

Anantaya Resort & Spa - Pasikudah of Laugfs Leisure Ltd, warmly welcomed its first guests directly following its soft opening ceremony that was held recently.

Jayamal Dias joins Altair as Head of Sales & Marketing

Indocean Developers, the promoter of the Altair twin tower high rise, has announced the appointment effective 15th July, of Jay Dias as Head of Sales and Marketing.

Trade and FDI need a ‘one-stop shop’ not a ‘one more stop’

Many foreign investors I engage with want Sri Lanka to emulate Ireland, or even Vietnam, because 

All-new BMW 7 series unveils sheer driving luxury

From the revolutionary iDrive operating system, to the electronic speedometer, Park Distance Control 

Singapore to shame other errant banks after 1MDB saga

AFP: Singapore’s Central Bank chief vowed on Monday to name and shame other banks engaged in money-laundering after a scandal involving Malaysian state fund 1MDB hurt the city-state’s financial 

Toyota appoints Sri Lankan Director for Toyota Lanka

Toyota-Tsusho Corporation, a member of Toyota Group Japan has recently appointed Manohara Atukorala as Director of Toyota Lanka from July 2016.