Weakening consumer demand and the chal lenging economic conditions such as rising interest rates 

??By Chandeepa Wettasinghe The Sri Lankan government is currently mulling the decision to restrict 

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced an expanded codeshare agreement with Hong Kong Airlines, an internationally-acclaimed Skytrax 4-star airline, to give air travellers enhanced connections between Australa

In a collaborative move by the national government and the Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA), Sri Lanka Telecom was chosen as the total communication service provider and communication infrastructure provider to the

Expo Rail, a subsidiary of Classic Travel, celebrated a milestone in its journey by marking the company’s 5th anniversary last month. In the short span of five years, Expo Rail has redefined rail travel in Sri Lanka driven largely by its custom

Citigroup Asia CEO Francisco Aristeguieta is in Sri Lanka to meet with government officials, regulators and key clients. Aristeguieta is responsible for all Citi businesses across 16 markets in Asia. He has the additional responsibilities for Citi&rs

The National Chamber of Commerce (NCC) with broad representation of local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) of the country, we welcome the allocation of seed capital for SME credit guarantee scheme, allocation of funds for interest subsidy for spec

Asserting that China’s policies towards Sri Lanka will remain unchanged, Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Yi Xianliang, said that the question now remains whether the Sri Lankan government could expedite the implementation of relevant policies

The all new iPhone 7 & iPhone 7 Plus is officially here, presented in partnership with Apple’s only authorized partner network in Sri Lanka, Dialog Axiata.

Positioned as one of the leading private banks in Sri Lanka that outshines conventional customs of the banking industry, Sampath Bank was recently honoured for Best Innovation in Retail Banking 2016 and Best Commercial Bank of the Year Sri Lanka 2016

Intex South Asia 2016, the only international sourcing fair in South Asia that showcases the best in yarns, fabrics (apparel and denim) and clothing accessories, presents a grand display at the Exhibition & Convention Centre (SLECC) in Colombo fr

It was mismanagement and living beyond our means that caused the downfall of our economy, stated Central Bank Governor Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy when he addressed the 75th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Sri Lanka Federation of University Women l

The Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Day provides an international forum for users of GIS technology to demonstrate real-world applications that are making a difference in our society.

Budget 2017 has signalled continuity in the economic policy priorities of the government, following from budget 2016 and the prime minister’s economic policy statements of November 2015 and October 2016. The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) obs

Anantaya Resort & Spa – Chilaw did Sri Lanka proud on the global tourism stage, grabbing the Country Award for Luxury Hotel and Conference Centre in addition to walking away with the coveted Regional Award for Luxury Wedding Destination at

In keeping with its continuing efforts to ensure the country was in line with international standards, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) has taken steps to implement the new audit report from March 2018. 

HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) and HNB General Insurance Limited (HNBGI) announced the relocation of its Horana branch recently. 

Since launching in January 2016, Aniwa.lk has made an indelible mark in Sri Lanka’s online space.  Aniwa.lk differentiates itself by steering away from the all too common Sinhala gossip website brimming with celebrity news and political sc

Malindo Air was unanimously voted Asia Pacific Regional Airline of the Year at the 2016 CAPA Asia Pacific Aviation Awards of Excellence held in Singapore during the CAPA Asia Pacific Summit.

With an ambitious aim towards expanding and intensifying its operations in Anuradhapura, LOLC Finance PLC relocated its branch in the great monastic city to its very own sophisticated premises at No: 242/2, Maithripala Senanayake Mawatha, Anuradhapur

A week has passed since Donald Trump’s unexpected victory as President-Elect of the United States, which caught everyone by surprise. Somehow, in that entitled manner of the politically correct elite, it was supposed to be Hillary Clinton. Alth

Microsoft together with Sarvodaya-Fusion broadened its computer science project to Katana, Anuradhapura, Tissamaharama and Monaragala over the last two month. 

Ceylinco Insurance PLC, which runs Sri Lanka’s market-leading life insurance business based on gross written premiums (GWPs), saw its September quarter (3Q16) net profits falling by 20 percent to Rs.850.9 million or Rs.32.21 a share from a year

In recognition of developing cutting-edge information technology solutions, Sampath IT Solutions, a member company of the Sampath Bank Group was recognized as the Best Business ICT Solutions Provider of the year at the recently concluded South Asian

Emirates Skywards, the award-winning frequent flyer programme of Emirates airline has signed on The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) as its latest partner, enabling members to redeem miles for an annual digital subscription to the world’s leading sour

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain announced the addition of the Sri Lankan capital city, Colombo, to its network of destinations with the upcoming launch of 5 weekly flights to/from Bandaranaike International Airport from 19th

Arpico Finance Company PLC relocated its Godagama branch to a prime location in Kottawa, Pannipitiya. 

Sampath Bank opened its newest branch in Kelaniya, at No: 1011, Biyagama Road, Singharamulla, Kelaniya, to provide its residents the world of state-of-the-art banking services to fulfil their banking needs with ease and convenience.

Barely a month following its introduction in Sri Lanka, Daraz.lk has announced the rollout of the biggest sale of the year. 

The Quintessentially Christmas Atelier is back this December after the well rounded success of last year's event. In partnership with Jaguar Land Rover Sri Lanka,