Cross sharing of expertise between urban crafts designers and traditional local craftsmen resulted in a unique range of crafts entering into the domestic marketplace, at the ‘Shilpa Saviya’ exhibition, according to a communiqué fro

Reading makes a full man. The positive life changing effect that reading can have on society is widely documented. While being the cornerstone for learning, reading culture is the basis for an educated labour force which is the source of productivity

The Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) will be hosting a Twitter Chat on its annual flagship report, ‘Sri Lanka: State of the Economy 2017’ on Thursday, December 14th 2017, from 3:00p.m. to 5:00p.m..

The National Chamber of Commerce (NCC) announced the 14th edition of ‘National Business Excellence Awards 2017’ at the Hilton on December 13th 2017, in the presence of large gathering of top business leaders, leading business organisation

Following is the right of reply sent by the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) for the article titled ‘Something rotten at the heart of BOI?’ published in Mirror Business on November 23, 2017. 

Taxis, as a form of on-demand micro-transit, are an essential component of well-functioning metropolitan areas. They deliver convenient door-to-door trips for those who either punctually or regularly require such services. Though they typically only

The Jetwing Symphony will join the Colombo Stock Exchange as the youngest listed company on December 14, with an initial public offering (IPO) hoping to raise up to Rs. 904 million to retire past debt and invest in upcoming hotels. We sat down with J

Dimensions by Anton, at 404, Nawala Road, Nawala was ceremoniously opened by St. Anthony’s Industries Group (Pvt.) Ltd Managing Director Arul Gnanam while many prominent architects including Sri Lanka Institute of Architects (SLIA) Vice Preside

Dusit Thani Beachfront Balapitiya held a press event on December 7th 2017, to announce that 50 percent of Phase-one of the project has been sold.

United Mercury Group Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd (UMG) sealed a mega deal of US$ one million for supply of construction machinery with NEM Constructions, a main contractor for the Central Expressway Project (CEP) recently.

Altair, the 68-story luxury residential complex which fronts the Beira Lake in Colombo, recently celebrated its ‘topping out’ to mark the completion of structural work, an important milestone.

?The vehicle service industry may be lobbying to reverse the pro-electric vehicle (EV) policy and may continue to engage in predatory business practices to counter the lower revenues they would receive in the future due to new government policies,&nb

JAT Holdings has revolutionized the paint industry having partnered with highly renowned British paint maker, Crown Paints to introduce a wide range of premium Interior & Exterior emulsion paints to help you find the perfect color of your choice

The recent growth of apartment complexes in Colombo and its suburbs is quite evident to the naked eye. However, potential locations such as Colombo 12 or otherwise known as Hulftsdorp, have not been largely targeted by developers for residential purp

Sampath Bank gave away special rewards to 25 students who had excelled in the Grade 5 Scholarship examination at a ceremony held at its head office premises recently. 

In addition to its complimentary inflight service and hospitality offering, Etihad Airways has introduced a selection of inflight

Waves, Sri Lanka’s only natural flip-flops, won the Merit Award for The Innovative Brand of the Year, for its novel concept

NSBM Green University Town Acting Chairperson Ruwanthi Gunathilake recently declared open the NSBM Career Fair with the presence of Deputy Vice Chancellor Chaminda Rathnayake, School of Business Dean Thilini De Silva, School of Computing Dean Chamind

Leading Sri Lankan porcelain tableware manufacturer Dankotuwa Porcelain PLC (DPL) sees ample opportunity in the neighbouring Indian market and is gearing to further expand its business interests in that country, a top company official said.

Millerholz, the leading provider of high quality durable flooring solutions and Spotless, the premier commercial and industrial cleaning solutions company, recently opened the doors to their flagship showroom in Colombo.

On November 30th 2017, DSI celebrated the opening of the latest  footwear outlet in Ratnapura. The new outlet can be found at No.23 of the Seneviratne Building on the Main Street of Ratnapura.

Galuku Group of Companies Chairman Jagath Manjula Yapa was awarded as the most excellent businessman in the category of innovative value-addition products at Wayamba Vijayabhimani Entrepreneur Excellence Awards.

National Tea Awards was held for the first time in Sri Lanka with the participation of President Maithripala Sirisena as the chief guest last Friday. The awards recognised the contributions and achievements made by individuals and companies in severa

Berendina Micro Investments Company (BMIC) held its Best Entrepreneur Awards recently at MAS Fabric Park in Thulhiriya.

The International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka (ICCSL) together with Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) will be facilitating a joint seminar on the new Foreign Exchange Control Act, on Wednesday, December 13, at the CA au

The Commercial Bank has extended its services to Yatiyantota in the Kegalle district, with the opening of the bank’s 259th branch in this riverside town. Located at 21/01 Colombo Road, Yatiyantota, the fully-fledged branchalso has an automated

CA Sri Lanka and the International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka signed a MOU to jointly develop/enhance curricula relevant to the industry and Jointly promote Sri Lanka as a  business hub. Seen here are ICC Chairman Dinesh Weerakkody and CA Sri

New members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) were welcomed in style recently by the Young Chartered Accountants’ Forum (YCAF) at a uniquely themed ‘YCAF Pirates Night 2017’ 

Many investment advisors are eager to give you advice when investing in the stock market.

Sri Lanka has water problems and as the country’s urban infrastructure expands, those problems are set to exacerbate. Sri Lanka’s water problems range from too much water to too little water and the absence of a proper waste water managem