The 11th  Industrial Excellence Awards 2017 will be held on 9th February at the Ramada Colombo.The Chief Guest will be Dr. Indrajith Coomaraswamy, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. 

Signal, Unilever’s iconic oral healthcare brand, embarked on an ambitious journey to take our unique Sri Lankan smile to the world as part of its legendary Signal Sina Bo Wewa initiative this year. Collecting smiles from around the island, the

Munchee, the flagship brand of Sri Lanka’s leading biscuit manufacturer Ceylon Biscuits Limited (CBL), was recently awarded with the prestigious ‘AA’ (Double A) certification by the internationally renowned British Retail Consortium

The Colombo Stock Exchange was recently awarded the ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management System certificate for Human Resources by Bureau Veritas Certification Holding SAS – UK Branch, confirming that the CSE has implemented a quality management s

Pioneer herbal personal care products manufacturer Swadeshi has invited users of Sri Lanka’s number-one herbal beauty soap ‘Khomba’, to participate in a new promotion ‘Swadeshi Khomba Swarnabisheka Wasana’ to win beautif

Empire Teas, the premier tea exporter ranked among the top three in the country, added two further accolades to its name at the recently concluded National Tea Awards organised by the Sri Lanka Tea Board.

If fashion is about dressing for the occasion, time and place, Odel’s beach-inspired Spring 2018 Collection gives inhabitants of the paradise isle and visitors the perfect attire and accessories to effect a chic seasonal makeover.

Print Mass (Pvt.) Ltd, one of the leading printers in the island was rewarded with an award at the recently concluded award ceremony organised by Federation Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sri Lanka (FCCISL) held at BMICH under the patronage of Pres

BEIJING (REUTERS): Sri Lanka wants a longer-time period to negotiate a free trade agreement with China as it is concerned about the economic impact of a rushed deal on their small country, the Sri Lankan ambassador said yesterday.

Recognized as one of the world’s preeminent financial advisory and asset management firms, the 170-year old Lazard has shown interest in Sri Lanka, with a visit this week by an international delegation, in co-operation with MTI Consulting.&nbs

Singer Sri Lanka PLC’s profits fell sharply during the quarter ended in December 2017 (4Q17) as the adverse weather and weak disposable incomes hurt the consumer durables giant the most during 2017. 

Asian Hotels & Properties PLC (AHPL), the owner of Cinnamon Grand and Cinnamon Lakeside hotels, reported weak financial performance with subdued profits and revenues for the December quarter (3Q18), possibly reflecting the increasing competition

The Footwear and Leather Fair 2018, organised by the Sri Lanka Footwear and Leather Products Manufacturers Association in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Industrial Development Board of Ceylon and Sri Lanka Export Developmen

The shares of Hatton Plantations Ltd commenced trading on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) yesterday. 

AFP: Asian markets swung yesterday with some recovering from early losses but traders remain on edge over a rise in US Treasury yields to four-year highs, while fresh US political turmoil is also causing unease.

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares rose for a third straight session yesterday to their highest close in more than three weeks, boosted by a surge in Janashakthi Insurance Plc as it agreed to sell its general insurance unit to Germany’s Allianz SE.

NSBM Green University Town took another step to enhance its industry partnerships by joining hands with Hemas Manufacturing (Pvt.) Ltd recently. 

REUTERS: The Sri Lankan rupee hit a record low for a second day running yesterday due to dollar demand from banks and importers, but remittances and greenback sales by exporters checked the fall, dealers said.

Idea Group Limited that offers a total solution for roof thatching and home interior décor via ‘Sivilima’ showrooms offered its staff and stakeholders a gift of surprise with the dawn of the new year.

Sri Lanka will be celebrating the 70th Independence Day tomorrow. The Mother Sri Lanka movement (MSL) has decided that the Independence Day of our Motherland, as the most appropriate day that all Sri Lankans can celebrate together. 

AFP: The euro single currency area must shore itself up with reforms or face renewed threats of breakup when a new economic crisis strikes, a top European Central Bank official warned yesterday.

Coinciding with Sri Lanka’s 70th Independence Anniversary, the government will be launching a new national export strategy this month in collaboration with the government of Singapore, following the strengthening of bilateral relations last mon

The National Economic Council (NEC), Sri Lanka’s apex economic policy advisory body chaired by President Maithripala Sirisena, is gearing to expand its scope of work within its mandate by this April, NEC Secretary General Prof. Lalith P. Samara

The number of vehicles registered in Sri Lanka during December 2017 fell to the second lowest level in 2017, with the only noteworthy positive development coming from the small hybrid car segment due to recent tax revisions in the budget.

National Development Bank PLC (NDB), becoming the first bank to release December quarter (4Q17) earnings, reported group earnings of Rs.7.10 a share or Rs.1.20 billion compared to the Rs. 4.41 a share or Rs.726.1 million reported for the same period,

Chevron Lubricants (Lanka) PLC, the leader in Sri Lanka’s lubricant market, saw its December quarter (4Q17) earnings narrowing 21 percent t year-on-year (YoY) to Rs.549.2 million, the interim financial accounts released to the Colombo Stock Exc

Schaffter family controlled Janashakthi Insurance PLC (JINS) yesterday confirmed market speculations that they were in talks to sell their general insurance business carried out by fully owned subsidiary Janashakthi General Insurance Limited.

Dipped Products PLC reported a jump in earnings in its December quarter as the company’s non-medical gloves received an unprecedented fillip from its plantation business. 

PT Kalbe Farma, Southeast Asia’s biggest pharmaceutical manufacturer, is seeking a partner in Sri Lanka and eyeing the Middle East as a new market for its nutritional products.

Sri Lanka’s 2017 apparel performance has matched the recent forecast made by the Minister of industry and Commerce.