Black pepper (Piper nigrum L.), known as the ‘king of spices’, is the most important and widely used spice in the world. Pepper production is confined to a few countries in Asia including Sri Lanka and the Pacific, Brazil and Madagascar.&

Unites States National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster embarked on his maiden visit to South Asia on April 16, 2017. McMaster’s trip to the region is part of the on-going consultation process ahead of finalising the Trump administration’s

Too much too soon can be a bad thing – if there are any lessons for the would-be and existing entrepreneurs to learn today, it is from achievements as well as failures. The case of one ambitious young entrepreneur whose net worth came down to n

Triad Digital secured three prestigious awards at the recently concluded Bestweb.lk awards ceremony held at the Galadari Hotel. 

Sri Lanka’s national mobile service provider, Mobitel recently included Instagram in its social networking bundle, giving users that chance to snap and share their favourite moments on the platform, with greater ease and at an affordable price.

Samsung Sri Lanka has announced the launch of an innovative new Facebook video app for Samsung Smart TVs. 

VirtusaPolaris announced that IAOP has recognized the company in its 2017 Global Outsourcing 100 list, in the Leader Judging Size category. 

The MWC had a gamut of insights to all participants, regardless of their industry or job category, many might have been intrigued by the vague differences among exhibitors – telecom equipment providers, operators, chip vendors, device sellers,

The Ministry of Telecommunication and Digital Infrastructure and Federation of IT Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS) hosted the 2nd National CXO Forum on ‘Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning’ on 28th March at the Hilton Colombo Residence

AFP: HSBC said yesterday that pre-tax profit fell 19 percent in the first three months of the year but the bank’s chief described them as “a good set of results” after a turbulent 2016.

Sanasa Development Bank PLC (SDB Bank) opened its new branch in Tissamaharama recently. The SDB Tissamaharama branch was opened at No: 51, Kachcheriyagama, Tissamaharama with the objective of providing more efficient and friendly service to its custo

 In its onward journey towards seamless, efficient, digitally enhanced in-branch customer experience, Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB)’s customer centre in Hulftsdorp, moved across the road to a new  modern building. 

 Alliance Finance goes one step further, breaks new ground with its unique new 3D hoarding cum directional signage concept, incorporating an actual 3D conceptual vehicle for its most flexible one-day leasing package for registered and  unre

The DFCC Bank PLC group reported a net profit of Rs.1.36 billion or Rs.5.13 a share for its January – March quarter, gaining 42.5 percent from the corresponding quarter last year as the bank appears to have managed to expand its margins under t

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) will conduct its first open day programme, ‘Central Bank Comes to You’, at the CBSL Matale regional office, at No. 805, Trincomalee Street, Mandandawala, Matale, today and tomorrow from 9:00 a.m. to 8:

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is partnering with Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the central monetary authority of Nepal, to help the bank adopt improved environmental and social risk management practices to strengthen their portfolio performance,

After pushing the government to raise the Value Added Tax (VAT) last year, it now appears that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) wants the new income tax bill to be presented to parliament before June this year to release the third tranche of the

National carrier, SriLankan Airlines, said yesterday it incurred a group net loss (before finance and one-off charges) of Rs.6.49 billion (US $ 15.2 million) for the financial year (FY) 2016/17 amid difficult market conditions. 

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) yesterday announced the appointment of Ray Abeywardena as the Chairman of the board of directors of the CSE with effect from May 5, 2017. 

After two months of negative growth, tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka rebounded 17.5 percent year-on-year (YoY) this April to reach 160,249 tourists, following the resumption of normal operations at the 

REUTERS:  Sri Lankan shares ended firmer yesterday, helped by foreign buying in blue chips, after the International Monetary Fund said it may consider the country’s request for a second loan review.

Sri Lanka tea sale averages for the month of April 2017 recorded Rs.648.52 (approx.US$ 4.27) compared to Rs. 429.76 (approx. US$2.98) in the same month last year, according to data compiled by Ceylon Tea Brokers PLC.  

REUTERS: The Sri Lankan rupee ended slightly higher yesterday as exporters sold the dollar and a statement from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that it may review the country’s request to complete a second loan review boosted the sentimen

Sri Lanka has tightened the final guidance to 6.25 percent area, plus or minus 5 basis points, for its proposed 10-year US dollar bond.

Commercial property development group, RIL Property Limited (RIL), yesterday started trading on the Colombo Stock Exchange, with the share opening at Rs.9, one rupee above the issue price to later settle down at Rs.8.40-50 levels. 

Sri Lanka’s National Mobile Service Provider, Mobitel, made a dynamic impression at the 6th APAC Customer Engagement Awards held on the 29th April 2017 in Mumbai, India, by winning 2 Silver 

Sri Lanka’s premier trade chamber, the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC), yesterday called on the government to launch a targeted and accelerated programme to support the sectors capable of expanding their exports to the European Union (EU) in t

HP Inc. announced the Omen by HP notebook PC, a gaming PC that combines performance, portability and style in a package that is designed for gamers.

HNB PLC announced the continued expansion of its extensive customer centre network with the launch of a new, fully-automated, electronic banking centre in Panchikawatte. 

Dreamron, Sri Lanka’s premier brand of cosmetics and the largest exporter of hair and skin cosmetics launched its product range at the Hledan Center in Yangon Myanmar amid a large and distinguished gathering, last month.