Expolanka, HNB Assurance, Janashakthi, Melstacorp in new S&P Sri Lanka 20 Index
Jun 21, 2019 (LBO) – Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) announces changes in S&P Sri Lanka 20 index constituents made by S&P Dow Jones Indices at the 2019 …
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Sri Lanka CB launch roadmap for sustainable finance
Jun 20, 2019 (LBO) - The Central Bank launched the roadmap for sustainable finance in Sri Lanka and hosted a high-level seminar for senior officers of …
Fitch rates SriLankan Airlines proposed guaranteed USD bonds ‘B(EXP)’
Jun 19, 2019 (LBO) – Fitch Ratings has assigned SriLankan Airlines Limited's (SLA) proposed issue of US dollar government-guaranteed bonds an expected rating …
Sri Lanka vehicle registrations down in May 2019
Jun 19, 2019 (LBO) - Vehicle registrations across the board slowed except for 2 wheelers, mini and light trucks during the period May 2019, a new report shows …
Ritz-Carlton Residence and Hotel Tower reaches 30th floor
Jun 17, 2019 (LBO) - Keeping its promise to its client’s and stakeholders, developers of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel and Residence, Colombo, The One Transworks …
Govt provides sovereign guarantee to RDB Bank to obtain USD 50mn loan from ADB
Jun 15, 2019 (LBO) – Government has facilitated the Pradeshiya Sanwardana Bank, by providing a sovereign guarantee, to obtain a loan amounting to 50 million …
CA Sri Lanka members can now obtain AICPA international associate membership
Jun 12, 2019 (LBO) – The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka continued to make inroads across the global accounting arena, as it signed yet …
Sri Lanka launches National Digital Roadmap
Jun 12, 2019 (LBO) - Sri Lanka Telecom yesterday marked a special milestone in the country’s digital journey towards SMART Sri Lanka with the launch of the …
Japanese investor reiterates confidence in Sri Lanka
Jun 12, 2019 (LBO) - President of Tosslec Co. Ltd, Kyoto, Japan Jitsuo Mikasa, a Japanese investor has reaffirmed that his company would continue to invest in …
Employee group opposes alleged privatisation of profitable Litro Gas
Jun 12, 2019 (LBO) - The Litro Surakime Jathika Ekamuthuwa (LSJE) or Litro Surakeeme National Unity, a newly formed employee union, has intensified its …
Mahaweli Coconut Plantations Ltd commences trading on CSE
On 3rd June 2019, the shares of Mahaweli Coconut Plantations Limited (MCPL) commenced trading on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE). MCPL is the first company to …
Unilever Global CEO Alan Jope makes official visit to Sri Lanka
Jun 07, 2019 (LBO) – Unilever’s Global CEO Alan Jope arrived in Sri Lanka on an official visit recently to review Unilever Sri Lanka’s operations and …
Vidullanka commissions its first ever biomass based power project
May 31, 2019 (LBO) – Vidullanka in its latest announcement to the CSE, disclosed the commissioning of the development of the 3.3MW Dehiattakandiya Dendro …
Sunshine Holdings PAT down 36.5-pct; top-line growth 6.9-pct in FY18/19
Divestiture of Tea plantation business in May 2019Consolidated revenue of Rs. 22.6 billion, an increase of 6.9% YoYPAT amounted to Rs. 1.1 billion, down 36.5% …
SriLankan Catering posts Rs 5.7bn net profit for 2018/19
May 30, 2019 (LBO) – SriLankan Catering, the fully owned subsidiary of SriLankan Airlines has recorded a steady financial performance for the financial year …
Sri Lanka JKH revenue up 12-pct: EBITDA down 11-pct
May 28, 2019 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's John Keells Group’s revenue increased by 12 percent to 135.46 billion rupees while recurring earnings before interest …
Safety of all passengers onboard is our highest priority: SriLankan Airlines
Statement from SriLankan Airlines Colombo May 27, 2019: SriLankan Airlines wishes to clarify and place on record certain facts with regard to a Social Media …
BOI & Hutchison Lanka signs deal to set up warehouse facility to strengthen telco infrastructure
May 27, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's Board of Investment on Monday said they signed a supplementary Agreement with Hutchison Telecommunications Lanka to permit …
Fitch upgrades Union & Cargills Banks; affirms 5 small & mid-sized Sri Lanka banks
May 24, 2019 (LBO) – Fitch Ratings Lanka has upgraded the National Long-Term Ratings of Union Bank of Colombo to 'BBB-(lka)' from 'BB+(lka)' and of Cargills …
Hayleys revenue up 34-pct YoY to Rs.219Bn in FY 18/19
May 22, 2019 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's Hayleys PLC, group revenue expanded by 34 percent yoy to 219 billion rupees while operating profit before interest increased …