This is the 13th of the Mirror Business-Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) interview series, featuring top executives of the S&P SL20 companies. Here, Access Engineering PLC Managing Director Christopher Joshua talks about Access Group’s performa

To sustain growth, job creation and poverty reduction, Sri Lanka needs to move to a more private investment, tradable sector-led growth model, says the latest Sri Lanka Development Update, the World Bank’s half-yearly flagship report on the cou

Already occupied by satisfied owners, the on time delivery of Capitol 7 once again entrenches the credentials of Capitol Developers as the foremost real estate development company in the country

Sri Lanka’s National Mobile Service Provider, Mobitel, further entrenches its credentials as the ICT leader in Sri Lanka, by expanding its product portfolio to offer smart home solutions to customers

Finance State Minister Eran Wickramaratne’s comments that the government will cut red tape in issuing visas to fill critical skill gaps is a welcome development as it will help Sri Lankan businesses grow faster, win bigger contracts and employ

I was wrong to think that financial technology (fintech) would automatically reduce financing gaps. Blockchain, as well as other applications for fintech, has the potential to solve lots of problems.

Indrani is a 41-year-old cinnamon oil producer living in Meetiyagoda, Ambalangoda in the Galle District, which is well-known for cinnamon production. She is a single mother and entrepreneur, owning a cinnamon oil distillery unit. Prior to this, she h

I was astonished to read claims attributed to Rohan Fernando and Jayantha Karunaratne, the past and present Chairmen, respectively, of the Tea Exporters’ Association (TEA), in ‘Mirror Business’ of October 23. 

In line with its commitment to delivering service excellence, leading Sri Lankan insurer Janashakthi Insurance PLC relocated its Akuressa branch office to a more spacious premises, located 

IT Governance and Risk Consulting Ltd (ITGRC), a pioneering information security and training company has announced a cybersecurity risk management workshop on November 15 for the first time in Sri Lanka.

Infotel 2017, South Asia’s biggest information and communication technology exhibition organised by the Federation of Information and Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS), will open at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (B

Hitachi, Ltd launched Hitachi Vantara, a new business entity to leverage the broad portfolio of innovation, development and experience from across Hitachi group companies to deliver data-driven solutions for commercial and industrial enterprises.&nbs

Despite the Central Bank seen taking pride in their recent attempts towards an inflation targeting regime—a new way to determine interest rates— a group of leading economists in the country called the move “suicidal” and not i

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) reported an after-tax profit of Rs. 1.03 billion or Rs.6.13 a share for the July– September quarter (3Q17), which is an increase of 17.2 percent from the same period last year, the interim financial accounts

The chief of the Finance Ministry’s new National Agency for Public Private Partnerships (NAPPP), which is shrouded in secrecy, wants new rule books written for his agency, and to facilitate delayed investment projects, since the old rule book i

Sri Lanka’s consumer prices measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) rose to 7.8 percent in October from a year ago, accelerating from 7.1 percent in September, pushing the country’s inflation rate to near disturbingly higher

CIC group subsidiary Chemanex PLC said yesterday it was ceasing its export business, as such operations have been deemed to be unviable.

The oil rich Gulf state Qatar has expressed interest in investing Sri Lanka’s tourism, power and agriculture sectors.

Amãna Takaful PLC (ATL) was awarded the prestigious Gold Award in the ‘Takaful Entity of the Year’ category at the Islamic Finance Forum of South Asia (IFFSA) Awards held recently. 

Richard Pieris Finance Ltd, the sole financial service arm of Richard Pieris and Company PLC clinched three major awards at the Islamic Finance Forum of South Asia Annual Conference and Awards Night held recently at Ramada Hotel.

In line with its commitment to caring for its customers and adding greater value to their lives, Sampath Bank announced that is distributing over Rs.100 million in medical benefits to Sampath Sanhinda Saver account holders.

The award winning regional technology services provider, Epic Technology Group, once again proved its dominance in the field of FinTech solutions, having being assigned as the preferred technology partner by Union Bank.

Fitch Ratings Lanka has affirmed Standard Chartered Bank, Sri Lanka Branch’s (SCBSL) National Long-Term Rating at ‘AAA(lka)’. The Outlook is Stable.

Blue Mountain Group’s most iconic real estate development to date, Achilleion, recently announced 2nd November 2017 as the last day for prospective customers to view the majestic model apartment at Achilleion to experience 7-star luxury at its

Invoke (Pvt.) Ltd, the Property Marketing and Sales Specialist renowned for their expertise in design augmentation, production of marketing collateral, client solicitation and relationship management completes a successful first year.

SLIIT Computing in association with Liverpool John Moores University, UK has launched a three year route towards a BEng (Honours) degree programme in electronic and electrical engineering with registrations for the January 2018 intake now open.

Identifying and responding to a growing need in the corporate sector, the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (CMA) will be commencing a Certificate Course in Corporate Secretaryship in November 2017.

The President of British Computer Society (BCS), Paul Martynenko, during his recent visit to Sri Lanka, said that he was hugely impressed by the standards of Information Technology (IT) professionals and the education system of the country.

Omobio Private Limited, one of the leading telecom software developers, tendering its service to Telecom Operators and Telecom Service Aggregators, has partnered with NSBM Career Fair 2017 as the Gold sponsor for the category of School of Computing.

State Finance Minister Eran Wickramaratne at the recent graduation ceremony of the Swinburne University opined to motivate the budding professionals, describing their important role to help take Sri Lanka forward