ACCA awards Excellence College Gold Approved Learning Partner status

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the globally recognized professional finance

Interest rates on the rise mitigating demand pressures

The Central Bank has introduced a contractionary monetary policy stance recently so as to rectify the economic

ODEL launches LUV Sigiriya campaign to protect historic site

Callous visitors defile the historic Sigiriya rock with 40 sack loads of rubbish each day, an alarming fact 

Dr. Bratasanu to address SLITAD National Conference CXO Forum at Galle Face Hotel

The Galle Face Hotel announced that The SLITAD National Conference 2016, themed ‘Building World Class 

Apparel industry suppliers’ exhibition opens today

‘AISEX 2016’ opens its doors at the BMICH to bring all suppliers and service organisations under one roof.

Dialog clarifies on fixed broadband business

Further to the article titled ‘Dialog to Break into Broadband Fixed-Line Market with New Cable’ in the Mirror 

ABM records Rs.205mn PBT in FY15/16

Associated Battery Manufacturers (Ceylon) Limited (ABM) financial performance has improved significantly

Rotary District Sri Lanka donates to flood-affected communities

The Rotary District Sri Lanka heldits annual conferencerecently where over a million in funds collected as profits

Swim Week Colombo to showcase the best swimwear trends for 2017

Swim Week Colombo, presented by OLU Tropical Water, will showcase the top latest swimwear trends for the year 2017

The garbage problem

A boy walks past a garbage heap piled by the roadside in Wellampitiya area. Despite claims by the authorities

Dialog to break into broadband fixed-line market with new cable

By Chandeepa Wettasinghe Just a fortnight after commencing operations on Sri Lanka’s latest submarine cable, the country’s largest mobile telecommunications operator, Dialog Axiata PLC (Dialog),

Lankan private hospital says won’t charge VAT from dialysis bills

Amidst rising cost in healthcare and essentials due to recent tax policies that came into effect, Dr. Neville 

CIC March net up 43% over lower admin cost

The CIC Holdings PLC group increased its March quarter net profit 43 percent to Rs.229 million or Rs.2.41

FinMin says all govt. entities will be fully digitalized

By Chandeepa Wettasinghe All government departments and agencies will be fully digitalized and connected into

SL May tourist arrivals up10%; five months up 18%

Tourism arrivals to Sri Lanka in May rose 10.1 percent to 125, 044 visitors from a year ago with cumulative

Kia brings latest addition to iconic Soul range

Kia Motors (Lanka) has announced that the new Kia Soul, the Korean car marker’s inimitable compact crossover SUV, has arrived in Sri Lanka exclusively for enthusiasts who believe that a car must have a distinct character and soul.

BMICH offers exceptional spaces dedicated for conferences and meetings

The BMICH is synonymous as a nationally acclaimed conference and meeting centre offering organisers the most complete meeting package inclusive of state-of-the-art facilities and a highly professional staff committed to hosting successful business meetings and memorable corporate functions.

Kalutara embraces new Suzuki showroom from AMW

Associated Motorways (Private) Limited (AMW) launched the latest addition to their island-wide network of Suzuki showrooms at no.425, Galle road, Kalutara North, Kalutara, on the 19th of May. This ceremony was graced by chief guest, Yohann de Zoysa, Director-Passenger Vehicles, Brandon Morris, Director/CEO-AMW Capital Leasing PLC, and Virann de Zoysa, General Manager-Suzuki and other distinguished guests. 

Can more services trade with India benefit Sri Lanka?

At present, trade in services accounts for more than 25 percent of global trade. As the World Trade Organisation (WTO) negotiations have come to a standstill, most countries attempt to engage in more services trade via regional and bilateral free trade agreements. Sri Lanka is already a signatory to a regional trade agreement by the name South Asia Trade in Services (SATIS) that came into operation in 2010.

Could debt forgiveness be the interim solution for world’s economic malaise?

There is a growing perception that the monetary policy is losing its power to solve the world’s economic problems. This may be misleading. What is probably true is that incremental policy easing is experiencing diminishing – and, possibly, negative - returns. Therefore, central banks – and governments - may need to get even more unconventional to reverse the tide. Japan appears to be closest to the tipping point in this regard,

Healthy oceans, healthy planet: Cleaning up marine debris from natural disasters

The World Oceans Day is marked today, under the theme ‘Healthy oceans, healthy planet’; at a time Sri Lanka is striving to recover from a major natural disaster. While natural disasters cause sudden surges of ocean debris, taking tonnes of garbage from land into the ocean, it is much worse during floods, especially when populated areas adjoining the coastal belt are affected - as it did during the recent floods in Sri Lanka’s We

Samson Rubber Industries introduces ‘Triangle’ radial tyres to local market

Samson Rubber Industries (Pvt) Ltd. (DSI Tyres), the pioneers in importing and distributing tyres in Sri Lanka, took another leap recently by launching its latest radial tyre brand ‘Triangle’ to the Sri Lankan market.

Coral Holdings unveils Coral Plus luxury apartment complex

Coral Holdings unveiled its supper luxury apartment complex on Marine Drive, Colombo 4 recently at a ceremonial launch at the Global Tower, Colombo 6 under the patronage of Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe and Opposition Leader R. Sampanthan graced the event. 

Sunrise Engineering to power cities of Sri Lanka with “Veefil”

Sunrise Engineering signed an exclusive distributor agreement with Tritium, the Australian designer and manufacturer of the “Veefil”, the world’s most technologically-advanced rapid charger for electric vehicles. 

JAT Living provides reliable, trusted residences in premium locations

JAT Living was incorporated with a clear focus on the real estate development sector to design and build ‘homes’ and ‘residencies’ with exclusivity. Thanks to the powered backing of its parent flagship, JAT Holdings, the grand magus in furniture and finishing industry in Sri Lanka, JAT Living is poised to usher a new world of exciting projects promising to deliver upon their stringent vision to facilitate immaculate constr

Prime Lands Residencies delivers two luxury housing complexes to owners

Prime Lands Residencies, the only company to complete seven luxury apartment projects within the last two years, true to the reputation it has built for itself over 20 years, delivered two more new luxury residential facilities to the respective owners recently. 

Singer Vocational Academy empowers youth with aspirational training programmes

Strengthening links between training and business needs, Singer Vocational Academy,an arm of the Singer Group now offers vocational aspirational training programmes empowering Sri Lankan youth to enhance their potential and contribute to the country’s growth.

Altair breaks new ground with live stream from construction site

Sri Lanka’s showpiece high-rise project Altair has broken new ground in the local property development market by installing a 24-hour live stream from its construction site, enabling anyone to monitor progress.

Could debt forgiveness be the interim solution for world’s economic malaise?

There is a growing perception that the monetary policy is losing its power to solve the world’s economic problems. This may be misleading. What is probably true is that incremental policy easing is experiencing diminishing – and, possibly, negative - returns. Therefore, central banks – and governments - may need to get even more unconventional to reverse the tide. Japan appears to be closest to the tipping point in this regard,

ComBank begins new series of entrepreneurship programmes for women

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon recently conducted the first of a series of entrepreneur development programmes exclusively for women, in recognition of their importance to the national economy. The programme conducted in Matara in collaboration with the National Enterprises Development Authority (NEDA) was attended by more than 100 women entrepreneurs who are involved in micro, small and medium scale business activities in the Southern region.