Cemex HR, a leading HR technology provider has developed a Covid-19 vaccination tracker that monitors and alerts companies of employee vaccination status.

Over 100 companies across seven countries participated in an international buyer-seller meet focused on facilitating international trade and co-operation in specialised agricultural inputs, held on February 10th.

The Commercial High Court has issued an interim order restraining four directors of Gal Oya Plantations (Pvt.) Ltd or the director nominated by the Treasury Secretary from appointing any person, other than Surath Perera, as Chief Executive Officer of

Farmers in Kokkadichcholai, Batticaloa have received financial and technical support and equipment to facilitate their traditional trade of rice production, as the latest beneficiaries of Commercial Bank of Ceylon’s Dirishakthi Value Chain Developm

CBL’s Smart Agro digital app was launched this week, marking a milestone in CBL’s strategy to strengthen its vertically integrated agriculture supply chain againstfuture risk through digitization and technology.

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has partnered with Ansen Agriculture(Pvt) Ltd. to offer special leasing packages, flexible payment plans, and other attractive benefits to customers who purchase selected models of ‘Powertrac’ tractors.

A publication titled ‘Myths and Truths of Oil Palm’ was recently launched by Solidaridad Network Asia Limited, a civil society organisation facilitating the development of socially responsible, ecologically sound and profitable supply chains. The

Dipped Products PLC (DPL), international gloves exporter and part of the Hayleys Group, has expanded its smallholder network to Kegalle with over 1100 new farmers now connected to its DPL Firstlight farmer empowerment initiative.

Reflecting the sentiments of Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo, Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Ajith Nivard Cabraal asserted that the G20 intergovernmental forum is not sensitive as it should be towards the issues faced by emerging nations.

The national economy is increasingly feeling the brunt from the shortage of foreign currency to fuel economic activities. However, the Central Bank expressed confidence in securing enough funds to bolster reserves in the coming months.

The border tensions between Russia and Ukraine and the tight supply from OPEC + could further pressure global oil prices which topped US$ 90 a barrel fortnight ago hitting a seven-year high, according to ICRA Lanka.

DFCC Bank PLC profits fell sharply during the three months to December on higher loss provisions, personal costs and foreign exchange revaluation losses but the margins improved with rising interest rates, a trend which is expected to hold this year.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has enabled local entities incorporated or established in Sri Lanka to issue and list foreign currency denominated shares in the main market segment (Diri Savi and Main Boards) of the bourse.

Total debt owed by the Sri Lankan government to domestic and foreign sources together eclipsed Rs.17 trillion in September and had continued to climb through October, though the country had settled more foreign debt than it had two years ago reflecti

Singer Sri Lanka PLC reported some solid financial performance for the three months ended December 31, 2021 with strong sales and soaring profits reflecting that the consumer durables market has continued to grow at a blistering pace.

Morgan Stanley expects the U.S. Federal Reserve to raise interest rates six times this year for a total of 150 basis points, a faster increase than previously predicted, according to a research report from the bank.

Amid heightened foreign exchange crisis and import controls, Sri Lanka’s motor vehicle registrations tumbled in January 2022 with minuscule registrations after new motor vehicle registrations falling to a record low of 33,850 units in 2021 with 83.

First Capital Holdings PLC, a member of Janashakthi Group, reported a PAT of Rs.235 million for the quarter ended 31st December 2021.

People’s Bank recently opened its newest service centre at Iththapana Town. Prior to this, there was no commercial banking presence in Iththapana.

To celebrate the newly introduced ‘Liya Diriya’ by Assetline, the company hosted a safe riding programme by a professional driving academy in Colombo. The full day programme provided the participating women with comprehensive training on riding t

The Peradeniya Branch of Cargills Bank moved to a new location at William Gopallawa Mawatha, Kandy on January 21st, allowing customers to conveniently and comfortably access Cargills Bank’s portfolio of banking and financial services.

Recognizing the contribution and exceptional performance in the Insurance Sales filed, champs of HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) were awarded at the National Sales Congress (NASCO) organized by the Sri Lanka Institute Marketing (SLIM) recently.

LOLC Finance once again authenticated its continuing excellence in the non-banking financial sector by being felicitated with two awards for the ‘Most Innovative Financial Services Brand,

Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC, the largest consumer durable retailer in Sri Lanka, has partnered with the iconic Japanese brand Panasonic, a leading diversified technology company, to retail a wide range of consumer durable, electronics and home products.

In its latest CSR initiative, Ceylinco General Insurance commenced a programme to distribute clothes for free to people in need of clothing and to those who cannot afford to buy them.

Brilliant Cuts (Pvt.) Ltd was recently recognised by the Ceylon National Chamber of Industries, as the company won the Gold award 2021, under the national level service sector, at CNCI Achievers Awards 2021, which was held at Galadari Colombo, with I

Ethiopia’s Public Enterprises Holding and Administration (PEHA) has selected MTI Consulting to conduct in-depth strategic assessment of five state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in Ethiopia.

Velona, the pioneer of knitted and woven garments in Sri Lanka, recently opened its latest clothing outlet located at the Joseph Fraser Memorial Hospital, Colombo 5.

Laugfs Lubricants, Sri Lanka’s only home-grown lubricant brand, is now serving the Sri Lankan private bus owners.

The Pathfinder Foundation together with its strategic partner Visas International presented a white paper on ‘Digitalisation of the National Transit System’ to Transport Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi, at the Transport Ministry.