UN Friendship Organisation honours Dulan de Silva

Give2Lanka Executive Chairman Dulan de Silva, former Berendina Group Executive Chairman and CEO 

AVIC International to open Astoria residential complex in 2017

The condominium development site at R A De Mel Mawatha will be open to residents as Astoria in 

Lankan Ambassador in Myanmar visits Multilac factory

Sri Lankan Ambassador to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar K.W.N.D. Karunaratne visited the Multilac

Biodiversity Sri Lanka celebrates International Biodiversity Day

In partnership with Hatton National Bank and Dilmah Conservation, Biodiversity Sri Lanka celebrated the

Oil prices fall back after breaching $50

AFP - World oil prices slid yesterday, with traders banking profits after crude rose above the key $50 level this 

Prima KottuMee rewards ‘Hot & Spicy Kricket’ promo final round of winners

Prima KottuMee came up with yet another way to add some extra excitement to the T20 World Cup. The 

Katunayake Export Processing Zone celebrates Vesak

The Board of Investment (BoI) of Sri Lanka and Free Trade Zone Manufacturers’ Association (FTZMA) organised

World Bank Board of Executive Directors visit Sri Lanka

The World Bank Board of Executive Directors completed a five-day visit to Sri Lanka to experience firsthand

Lankan tea exports dip 3.26 % in April

Tea quantities exported in April showed a year-on-year (yoy) dip of 3.26 percent, resulting the cumulative

E FM partners Google I/O Extended 2016 Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s Lifestyle station E FM recently hosted its popular ‘Local Spin’ programme live from the Google I/O

European Union brings relief to flood and landslides victims in Sri Lanka

REUTERS – In response to a series of floods and landslides which swept across Sri Lanka between 14th 

Global economy is ‘urgent priority’: G7

AFP - Pumping up the world economy is an “urgent priority” G7 leaders said yesterday, as they warned

People’s Bank hosts BakthiGeetha in celebration of Vesak at the Bauddhaloka Vesak Kalapaya

A performance of BakthiGeetha in commemoration of the recent Vesak celebration was organized by the Arts Circle of People’s Bank.

DFCC Bank to go beyond relief to rebuild

DFCC Bankis to launch an initiative to help flood victims as they commence the process of rebuilding their lives. Going beyond providing short-term 

Audit reveals possible fraud in Blue Diamonds books

The capital market regulator, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said yesterday an audit conducted

Rupee forwards end weaker on importer dollar demand

REUTERS: Sri Lankan rupee forwards ended weaker yesterday due to importer dollar demand amid apprehension

Sunshine Holdings’ packaging arm attracts US $ 2bn FDI from Hong Kong firm

The packaging arm of the diversified Sunshine Holdings group – Sunshine Packaging Lanka Ltd. said it is poised 

Shares hit 4-wk closing low; rising rates weigh

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares closed at a four-week low in thin trade yesterday, led by blue chips amid foreign

Hemas March profits flat; FY16 net up 38% amid stronger sales, higher finance income

Hemas Holdings PLC, which has interests in FMCG, healthcare and transportation, saw its March quarter

Higher consumer demand boosts Cold Stores profits

Ceylon Cold Stores PLC, a unit of the John Keells group, which has interests in consumer goods manufacturing

G7 Summit kick-starts

President Maithripala Sirisena (L) being greeted by well wishers upon his arrival at Chubu Centrair International airport in

Is rise in VAT a tax on jobs?

In May 2015, the standard rate of value-added tax (VAT) jumped from 12 percent to 15 percent. The Sri Lankan economy will thus have to adjust to this higher rate but what are some of the possible macroeconomic consequences? everjobs spoke to University of Colombo Professor in Economics Sirimal Abeyratne recently about whether the rise in VAT is a tax on jobs. 

361 Degrees renews focus on MICE via new website

361 Degrees, Sri Lanka’s leading cognitive experiences partner, has expanded its brand MICE.lk with the relaunch of its own website MICE.lk, having been in the industry and grown actively for the last four years.

Abans brings the best in water heating solutions

Have you heard about the technologically superior Geysers and Shower heaters available at Abans? Mistral and Stiebel Eltron are internationally acclaimed brands that manufacture some of the most innovative and versatile water heaters in the global market, and they are available in Sri Lanka only at Abans, the home of the World’s Best Brands. 

NTB relaunches popular leasing scheme for professionals

In response to a growing demand for its personalised leasing solutions, Nations Leasing, an arm of the rapidly-growing Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB), is reintroducing to customers, its popular ‘Salaried/Professional Campaign 2016’. 

Ceylinco Life’s Life Fund crosses Rs.70bn in just 28 years

Ceylinco Life has announced that the company’s Life Fund crossed Rs.70 billion at end-April 2016, making it the only local life insurer to achieve the feat in just 28 years.

DFCC Bank expands reach joining LankaPay common ATM network

In keeping with its commitment to deliver unparalleled service and convenience to customers, DFCC Bank recently joined the LankaPay Common ATM Switch (CAS) operated by Lanka Clear Ltd - Sri Lanka’s largest ATM network. 

Richard Pieris Finance growing at steady pace: CEO

The deposit base of Richard Pieris Finance Ltd is Rs.3 billion and the total asset base is Rs.10 billion, said the company’s Director/CEO K.M.M. Jabir. 

University of Wales MBA Society to be launched tomorrow

The official launch of the University of Wales MBA Society will be held on 28th May at the Kingsbury Hotel and will gather a large crowd of distinguished and notable individuals holding the University of Wales MBA. 

New board appointments at Singer Finance

Singer Finance (Lanka) PLC recently announced several key new appointments to its board of directors. Chandana Samarasinghe, Thushan Amarasuriya and Iman Perera were appointed as three new Alternate Directors and Pramila Liyanage as Company Secretary.