A testament to its pioneering efforts in the export of IT services, 99X Technology was awarded Gold in the Business and Professional Services category at the National Chamber of Exporters’ Export  Awards 2017.

Fairfirst Insurance Limited recently concluded a knowledge-sharing workshop for two of its exclusive banking partners. 

Providing enhanced banking convenience to its customers in Siyambalanduwa and Kottawa, Seylan Bank recently relocated both branches into more spacious and convenient locations.

Global Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) software vendor, CAMMS – a world leader in planning and strategy, project, risk and meeting management software, as well 

Union Bank extended its footprint in the Uva Province with the opening of its 67th branch at No: 348, Badulla Road, Bandarawela. 

DFCC Bank PLC launched ‘DFCC Premier Go’, the first-ever premier banking app in the industry, exclusively for its Premier customers, at a special launch event held recently, at DFCC Bank’s Executive Lounge.

Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been honoured on the international stage with two more prestigious awards, being adjudged ‘Best Green Bank’ and ‘Best Private Bank’ in Sri Lanka by International Finance Magazine (IFM) of the UK,

The Global Financial Accounting Hall of Fame and the Global Management Accounting Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony were held recently, organised by the Institute of Certified Management Accountants (ICMA) Australia.

MTD Walkers PLC subsidiary Walkers Colombo Shipyard (Pvt.) Ltd recently launched the 69.4 tonne, 23-metre Fat Lady self propelled barge, which was ordered by Sanken Overseas Maldives (Pvt.) Ltd.  Pic by Nisal Baduge

The third edition of Intex South Asia, the largest and only international textile sourcing show in South Asia will be held at the Sri Lanka Exhibition & Convention Centre (SLECC) from 15th to 17th November 2017, with Prime Minister Ranil Wickrama

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will hold a consultation workshop with the private sector on 15th November 2017 to discuss strengthening preparedness and emergency response in  Sri Lanka.

Newly appointed CEO Alternate Rolf Blaser together with the Chairman of A. Baur and Co. (Pvt.) Ltd. Thomas Daetwyler were on a working visit in Thailand and Singapore to assess the possibilities to expand their business in the region representing pri

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Korea and Sri Lanka, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Sri Lanka is organizing a variety of programmes for ‘Korea Week’ from 13th to 20th November 2017.

The first instance of a non-verbal performance which originated in Korea, Nanta is a mix of the traditional Korean rhythms of samulnori and comical scenes set in a Kitchen. 

Maskeliya Plantations PLC., owned by Richard Pieris Group of Companies awarded a brand new Land Cruiser Prado to Talawakelle Estate Senior Cluster Manager Iroshan Weerakoon.

Hayleys Advantis Limited recently completed the second programme in their capacity building initiative under the theme ‘Inspiring Logistics in Sri Lanka’.

Luxury Brands secured four awards under the alcohol and tobacco category at this year’s National Sales Congress (NASCO), organised by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing.

Deepal Sooriyaarachchi has recently been conferred the title of ‘Accredited Master Coach and Mentor’ (AMC/M) by the International Authority for Professional Coaching & Mentoring (IAPC&M). Based in the United Kingdom, IAPC&M pr

The futuristic 2018 budget was inspired by the classic science fiction television show Star Trek, Finance and Mass Media Minister Mangala Samaraweera said at the E&Y post-budget forum. “In fact, the whole thrust of the budget and the &lsquo

Land prices in Colombo have been hotter than anywhere else in the island and as of late the prices have been growing at an exponential pace due to the pent-up demand for government and private lands created by various projects from commercial to luxu

Sri Lanka’s Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera appeared to have heeded the long drawn out call by the poultry farms - high cost of maize - which plagued the industry for years as the government decided to allow importation of maize to bridge

  Two apex lobby groups in the shipping and logistics industry this weekend cried foul over Finance and Mass Media Minister Mangala Samaraweera’s proposal to open up the industry to further foreign ownership in companies.The Ceylon Associ

Expolanka Holdings PLC reported a loss of Rs.138.4 million for the three months ended in September (2Q’18) compared to a profit of Rs. 242.8 million recorded in the same period last year due to both external and internal factors weighing on its

Sri Lanka is hoping to have the final discussions on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Singapore today and tomorrow, and the agreement will be ready by January, according to International Trade and Development Strategies Minister Malik Samarawickra

Blue Mountain Achillieon won the ‘Best Condo Architectural Design’ at a gala event at the ‘Asia Property Awards’ held on 8th November 2017 at Sands Expo & Convention Centre

AFP: China yesterday said it will further open the country’s financial markets to foreign firms, a key demand from the United States and other global investors who have long complained about the strict limits on access to the giant economy.

Australian High Commissioner Bryce Hutchesson hosted a reception in Colombo recently to congratulate 30 Sri Lankans who have been offered Australia Awards scholarships to study at Australian universities in 2018.

‘Timeless Classics’, featuring the much-loved Soundarie David and Shey Liyanage, is a concert to raise funds toward two of the Rotary Club of Colombo East’s anchor projects namely, Project BEAP—Accident and Emergency Trauma U

The relief and development organisation, Americares, donated multipurpose first-aid boxes to be used by the field staff in the Kaluthara District, at the two workshops held in Kaluthara, at the request of the Disaster Preparedness and Response Divisi

  Envisioning of offering high-quality lifestyle bakery and confectionaries to the local market, global franchise brand BreadTalk operated locally by Foodbuzz Private Limited, opened its eighth outlet at No: 385/6, Negombo Road, Wattala.