Acting CEO Abdulaziz Al-Raisi celebrates the inauguration of Oman Air’s new Boeing 737 MAX

“This is a very exciting day for us as we take delivery of the first of our 30 Boeing MAX aircraft on order. 

Bileetateamed up with SLT for SaaS on ‘akaza’ Cloud and reselling partnership

Sri Lanka’s leading world class enterprise solutions provider and the licensed national backbone network operator, Sri Lanka 

SLIM Nielsen People’s Awards – Awarding the Choice of the People

In 2006 two giants in Sri Lanka’s Marketing sector came together to initiate the only awards programme i

Botanik Live - where art collaborates with food and space at Botanik

The hottest bistro in town, Botanik, injects new life into dining out with Botanik Live, an event where art collaborates with food and space

Samsung leads market as Sri Lanka No.01

Reiterating its position as world’s number one smartphone, Samsung is confident in maintaining a majority of market share 

Fitch maintains ‘B+’ rating on Sri Lanka; outlook ‘Stable’

Fitch Ratings has maintained Sri Lanka’s ‘B+’ rating with a ‘Stable’ outlook.

Sri Lanka sees strong growth in tourist arrivals in January

The Sri Lankan tourism industry got off to a strong start in 2018, with 246,972 tourists arriving in the country in January, recording a 12.6 percent growth over the corresponding period in 2017.

Sri Lanka among core markets for Tundra Sustainable Frontier Fund

The Sweden-based global asset management company, Tundra Fonder’s Tundra Sustainable Frontier Fund, has identified Sri Lanka as a core market and is planning to hold an investor forum in Colombo this March. 

British Prime Minister appoints trade envoy for Sri Lanka

British Prime Minister Theresa May has appointed Ranil Jayawardena, MP, as her trade envoy for Sri Lanka. 

Rupee firms in dull trade

REUTERS: The Sri Lankan rupee slightly firmed yesterday from a record low close as some exporters sold dollars, dealers said.

Stocks end marginally lower ahead of polls

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares ended lower for a second straight session yesterday as investors sold blue-chip stocks such as John Keells Holdings PLC ahead of the local government polls over the weekend.

Fresh taste of Mentos now manufactured in Sri Lanka

Perfetti Van Melle (PVM) Sri Lanka recently announced that they are commencing local manufacturing of its much loved brand ‘Mentos’ for the first time in Sri Lanka, enabling them to offer consumers a wider range of products under the Mentos brand at affordable prices. 

Ceylon Chamber organizes seminar on SL-S’pore FTA

In light of the new Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed last month, which is the first FTA Sri Lanka has signed in over a decade, the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will hold a seminar titled ‘Expand your business opportunities through Sri Lanka-Singapore FTA”, on 16th February. 

High-powered Japanese business delegation expresses confidence in Sri Lanka’s investment climate

A delegation of 59 Chairmen, Chief Executive Officers and leading officials of some of the largest, most important and best known Japanese companies visited Sri Lanka on a special invitation of the Prime Minister and participated at the Sri Lanka-Japan Economic Forum organized by the BOI at the Shangri-La Hotel.

Nestomalt Gold introduced with refreshing new taste

Sri Lanka’s iconic malt beverage Nestomalt has launched a delicious new Ready-To-Drink (RTD) variant, Nestomalt Gold. Creamy and instantly refreshing, Nestomalt Gold caters to young adults looking for a unique consumption experience. 

Ira Handa Weda Gedara introduces ‘Aloe Koma’

Replete with nutritional elements espousing herbal value, tracking down to heavenly magnificence, aloe vera sap-based Aloe Koma herbal soft drink has been introduced by Ira Handa Weda Gedara.  Aloe Koma strikes particular in that it soothes inflammation caused by gastritis in your stomach bringing about instant relief. At the same time, it is capable of mitigating adverse effects of alcohol and other beverages which can degenerate your liver

John Keells consumer food sector shines at Annual Report Awards

Keells Food Products PLC recently won the Gold award in the Food and Beverages category at the 53rd Annual Report Awards competition organized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), whilst Ceylon Cold Stores PLC the market leader in carbonated soft drinks and ice creams won the silver award. 

Pee Bee Group among Asia’s Greatest Brands and Leaders

Pee Bee Management Services Pvt Ltd, manufacturer and owner of Flora Tissues was recently awarded Asia’s Greatest Brand including the company’s Managing Director Kishore Surtani being recognized and named one of Asia’s Greatest Leaders at the second edition of Asia’s Greatest Brands and Leaders 2017.

Hub point launches modern and innovative co-working office spaces

The global movement of co-working has arrived in Sri Lanka with the launch of Hub point, a company that provides purpose-built shared office spaces in the heart of Colombo. 

Lanka Property Web Aims To Replicate The Success Of Its Inaugural Event

Over 20 exhibitors are expected to participate at Sri Lanka’s largest property show, scheduled to be held on February 16th and 17th at the Kingsbury Hotel. 

Certification Ceremony for the Inaugural Digital Marketing Batch of SLIM held

Today’s world requires a successful career man or a woman to be at the top of their game to reach the pinnacle of success

Pee Bee Group among Asia’s Greatest Brands and Leaders

Pee Bee Management Services Pvt Ltd, manufacturer and owner of the household brand Flora Tissues, very

Mobitel Cash Bonanza winners drive away with brand new Montero Jeeps

The National Mobile Service Provider, Mobitel’s Cash Bonanza programme recently awarded Mr. P. R. Fernando of Negombo 

Virtusa Showcases Innovation and Tech Prowess at Tech Month

Virtusa announced the launch of “Virtusa Tech Month”, a celebration of the company’s innovative spirit and technology leadership,

Govt. tax revenue grows 11.4% up to November

The Treasury managed to collect Rs. 1.7 trillion in revenue from January to November 2017, recording a 11.4 percent increase compared to the corresponding last year, pushing the government finances further into a primary surplus, despite overall fiscal slippage.

Ceylon Hotels Corp, China Harbour form JV to build resort in Maldives

A Ceylon Hotels Corporation (CHC) subsidiary will be forming a joint venture with a subsidiary of the China Harbour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC) to develop a US$ 50 million, 85-100 room resort in the Maldives.

Ankara to file defamation case against Yamu.lk

Ankara, an up-market Turkish restaurant in Colombo yesterday said they are filing a Rs.150 million defamation suit against Yamu.lk, a popular food blog and content-based company and its Founder/Director Indi Samarajiva.

AG highlights loophole in EPF’s 30% refund scheme

The Auditor General has highlighted a possible loophole in the laws governing the ‘30 percent’ housing and medical refund scheme, through which well over Rs. 40 billion has been withdrawn from the country’s largest retirement fund since 2015.

SLPBC hosts biz delegation led by Pakistani Commerce Minister

The Sri Lanka Pakistan Business Council (SLPBC) recently hosted a meeting with a team from Pakistan, under the leadership of Mohammad Pervaiz Malik, Federation Minister for Commerce and Textile of Pakistan.

AmCham to hold business breakfast with Stephen Renna

Stephen Renna, Director, Advocacy Center, U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration will meet with members of the American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka this Friday.