In the face of devastating crop losses in excess of an estimated Rs. 15 billion in 2016, the Planters Association of Ceylon (PA) released a statement pleading with the government to immediately provide a rational and effective solution to the managem

The Sri Lankan government has narrowly missed its fiscal deficit target of 5.4 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2016, accruing a deficit of 5.6 percent of GDP, official Treasury data shared by the Finance Ministry with the press, showed.

REUTERS: The Sri Lankan rupee ended weaker yesterday due to dollar buying by foreign banks, but the Central Bank’s moral suasion prevented further fall, two days after the monetary authority signalled a change in its intervention policy.

The foundation laying for Rigid Tyre Corporation (Pvt.) Ltd., tipped to become Sri Lanka’s largest fully integrated tyre manufacturing facility with an investment of Rs.11.25 billion, took place in Horana yesterday.

David Pieris Motor Company Ltd (DPMC), the largest automotive company in Sri Lanka awarded winners of the ‘Bajaj Thegi Nidhanaya’ promotion at an event held at their City Office in Battaramulla. The campaign which began on the 10th of Oct

Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industries of Sri Lanka has honoured the performance of Safe Hands Products (Pvt) Ltd, a pioneer in manufacturing gloves with silver award for the Western province and national level merit award at the Entrepren

To complement national Christmas festivities and the Tourism Fest organized by the Ministry of Tourism Development and Christian Religious Affairs, BMICH partnered with the Hayleys Group choir, capturing the spirit of the holiday season with much-lov

The renowned pioneer in afforestation in Sri Lanka, Sadaharitha Plantations Ltd, won the coveted Gold Award for uplifting sustainable commercial forestry at the recent Swarnadeepa Awards presentation.  

For the past 35 years, the fulcrum of SOS Children’s Village’s work has revolved around safeguarding the rights of children in difficult circumstances. SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka has supported children devoid of parental care

The result of the UK referendum in June 2016 in favour of leaving the European Union (EU) stunned Europe and the world. In the context of the current uncertainty surrounding the negotiations between the UK government and EU regarding Brexit, expectat

The Bank of Ceylon commenced its New Year operations with a ceremony on January 2nd, the first working day. Religious ceremonies were also carried out on this day. The ceremony took place under the patronage of the Bank’s chairman, Ronald C. Pe

MMBL Group held its long-serving employees’ appreciation as part of the New Year celebrations at its head office in Peliyagoda recently. 

The first day at work for 2017 at Etisalat Lanka was observed with prayers and cultural rituals on January 2 at the Etisalat head office in Colombo. 

Under the Citi-CCC rural economic empowerment programme, Hatton National Bank (HNB) provided loan facilities to a group of micro-scale businessmen in the Urubokke area of the Matara district to commence new businesses as well as for expansion of exis

DFCC’s New Year family saving offer received an overwhelming response as many customers walked into DFCC branches across its network on the 1st of January 2017 with their families to make deposits and earn rewards. 

In order to create awareness on social enterprises and social financing and reflect on their potential to contribute to sustainable development and poverty reduction, an international conference is organised by Lanka Social Ventures in partnership wi

State of Kuwait’s national carrier Kuwait Airways’ second of 10 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft ordered arrived in Kuwait on January 1.

Headlines PR, Sri Lanka’s leading independent public relations agency developing and executing strategic communications campaigns for businesses across a broad range of industries, completed its 21st anniversary recently. 

Oman Air announced a new baggage piece concept for launch in January 2017. This change will help Oman Air to standardize and in many cases reduce the charges currently in place for additional luggage. 

The 44th ISAAME (India, South Asia, Africa and Middle East) Forum concluded in Colombo recently, which brought in over 2400 delegates from 35 countries, out of which, 2000 delegates were foreign and the remainder Sri Lankan.

Sampath Bank recently hosted a health conference in reiteration of its efforts to ensure the well-being of its employees.

eMarketingEye, the award-winning Sri Lankan integrated digital marketing agency and a pioneer in the industry, reached a record haul of 27 award wins in the year 2016, making it one of the most successful years in the company’s history. 

At least 16 needy rural families will receive houses through a donation made by luxury condominium builder Indocean Developers to the ‘Semata Sevana’ (Shelter for All) programme of the Housing and Construction Ministry.

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, rounded off another year of growth in 2016, underlined by fleet and network expansion, as well as customer- focused product investments.

As a responsible corporate citizen, NDB strives to make meaningful contributions to society through its strategic sustainability initiatives that aim to inspire the sustainable growth of a progressive Sri Lanka. 

For the sixth consecutive year, the Abans Welfare Society conducted one of its biggest corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects at its Kadolkale warehouse in Seeduwa, where over 1000 children of the Abans group staff were presented with all the

The National Human Resource Development Council (NHRDC) of Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Tourism Minister’s office and Lion’s Club of Wattala distributed over 350 school bags, books and other items to needy children in the  Gam

The Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, Gulf Air, yesterday began its official 14-day countdown to the highly anticipated launch of the airline’s first flight to Bandaranaike International Airport, in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo, wh

HNB HR at the request of the National Human Resources Development Council (NHRDC) conducted an HR for non-HR workshop covering some of the key areas in human resource management over a period of three months. 

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Sri Lanka-Thailand Business Council (SLTBC) was held at the Siam House, Colombo recently.