In today’s fast paced world, clarity of memory and improved concentration are crucial cognitive abilities. Several randomized placebo clinical trials have demonstrated that the Ayurvedic herb extract ‘Bacopamonnieri’, promotes menta

The annual Christmas carols organized by the National Savings Bank (NSB) was held recently  at the NSB head office premises.

Eng. Sagara Gunawardana, Chairman of Venora Group of Companies (PVT) LTD, has been bestowed with the Socrates International Award for personal contribution to the intellectual development of today’s society in the category for ‘Business a

The ultimate shopping festival, DSI Mega 2016 was declared open on 23rd December. Happening at the head office complex of D. Samson and Sons (Pvt) Ltd,at No. 257, High Level Road, 

DFCC Bank, a keen proponent of savings as a product for financial security is launching a unique scheme that encourages customers to make savings a family habit

The special agency proposed to be set up through the Development (Special Provisions) draft bill with the objective of fast-tracking foreign investments could become another state agency, which fast-tracks deals for government cronies, unless it runs

Vehicle registrations in Sri Lanka for November were the highest so far this year, with 47,771 registrations, as pre-budget demand, 

REUTERS: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has quietly plugged a tax loophole used by the wealthy to buy real estate in someone else’s name as part of his campaign against corruption,

REUTERS: China’s non-financial outbound direct investment is likely to hit 1.12 trillion yuan (US $161.19 billion) in 2016 and foreign direct investment into China will total 785 billion yuan, Commerce Minister Gao Hucheng said yesterday.

Amaya Leisure PLC, Hayleys group’s leisure arm has sold 6.18 million shares or 84.3 percent of its subsidiary, The Beach Resorts Limited, to businessman Dhammika Perera for a consideration of Rs.330.1 million in a related party transaction, a s

A leading exporter has urged the government to resolve the prolonged issues with the existing free trade agreement (FTA) with India prior to signing the controversial trade and services pact which will open up market access to both goods & invest

Sri  Lankans walk past a Christmas tree displayed in Colombo on December 25. Sri  Lanka  surpassed the world record for the tallest artificial Christmas tree despite building delays forcing organizers to prune the structure by almost h

Chathuri Munaweera Attorney-at-law, HR Director of AIA Insurance Sri Lanka talks about AIA’s mission in Sri Lanka, and also about some of the people practices that make AIA one of the best companies to work for. Excerpts of the interview  

The exchange rate is a widely discussed topic at present. There is much debate on whether the exchange rate should appreciate or depreciate due to its impact on economic activity. Although there are pros and cons of depreciation of the exchange rate,

President Maithripala Sirisena has once said at a seminar attended by some government servants in Polonnaruwa that he would not allow 

Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (Fairfax) and Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG (Allied World) announced that they have entered into a merger agreement, pursuant to which Fairfax will acquire all of the outstanding registered ordinary sh

The Riu Sri Lanka hotel has been chosen this year as Rising Star 2016 in the recent Expedia Annual Partner Awards. 

‘BuildHerUp’ is a campaign launched by Habitat Sri Lanka parallel to International Women’s Day this year, with the aim of raising funds to provide vulnerable women and girls with access to permanent shelter and adequate sanitation f

This holiday season will ring out good news for NDB Good Life cardholders with great deals while using their NDB Good Life cards this festive time of the year.

The Australian based start-up M/s AirCoin International joint hands with Epic Technology Group of Sri Lanka’s, a premier technology conglomerate synonymous for innovative FinTech Solutions, to develop and launch a ‘one of its kind’

 Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates has expanded its network of cargo destinations in the United States with the launch of a new daily service to Fort Lauderdale, Florida from 15 December 2016. Fort Lauderdale is Emirates SkyCar

The beginning of a new academic year provides a fresh start for students to reignite their love for learning - and starting the first day of school with new school supplies is a wonderful feeling for children. 

At the recently concluded National Business Excellence Awards organised by the National Chamber of Commerce,

Sri Lanka’s national carrier and oneworld member airline held a draw to select the lucky winner from the passengers who have taken part in the passenger survey conducted by the airline to collect their feedback. 

In a country where many people feel powerless, many right-thinking people watched with alarm and disappointment in 2014 the steady decline in the moral values of our nation with politics for material benefits overtaking our cherished values. 

DFCC Bank, a keen proponent of savings is launching a unique scheme that encourages customers to make savings a family habit. 

With a vision to make logistics an integral part of the business model  of the MAS Group of Companies, CINEC launched their first batch of the Introductory training programme in logistics and supply chain management (ILSCM) for them this Novembe

Fashion chain Nolimit concluded its annual grand promotion for the year 2016, with 100 lucky Arapaima loyalty members and their companions being rewarded with a whale watching tour. 

Seventy three employees who have completed 25 years of service with the Commercial Bank of Ceylon were honoured recently at the 2016 edition of the Long Service Awards of Sri Lanka’s benchmark private sector bank.

A multidisciplinary management professional Pradeep Siriwardane has been appointed the General Manager of Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) with effect from 1st of December 2016.