Dutch elections next week to have implications for EU
Mar 09, 2017 (LBO) - The Dutch will vote in a general election next week that will focus the world's attention on trends in populism and the future of the …
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Chinese delegation inspects Hambantota port, airport during fact finding mission
The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka recently hosted a delegation consisting of senior officials from Chinese People’s Political consultative Conference of …
MAS joins hands with UNFPA to ensure gender-mainstreamed corporate policies
(PRESS RELEASE) - Colombo, 7 March 2017: Sri Lanka’s female labour force participation is declining. In 2006, females constituted 39. online pharmacy buy …
Sri Lanka’s Madu Ratnayake recognized as one of India’s best 50 CIOs
VirtusaPolaris, the market-facing brand of Virtusa Corporation and Polaris Consulting & Services, Ltd., and a leading worldwide provider of information …
President Sirisena on State Visit to Indonesia
(PRESS RELEASE) - President Maithripala Sirisena who left for Indonesia this morning, 6 March 2017, arrived in Jakarta today. He will participate in …
Flemington Rajagiriya Apartments records 60-pct of apartments sold
(PRESS RELEASE) - Colombo, 07 February 2017 - Sri Lanka’s first Australian inspired condominium, The Flemington, Rajagiriya records 60% of apartments sold, …
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister takes part in IORA
(PRESS RELEASE) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Mangala Samaraweera attended the Ministerial Meeting of the 20th Anniversary of the Indian Ocean Rim …
Top innovation leaders of JKH, MAS, Hemas & CodeGen to speak at CCC event
The leaders driving innovation in Sri Lanka’s top firms will share expert insights and practical lessons at the upcoming ‘Future of Business’ Innovation …
Sri Lanka’s DFCC Bank receives ISO 27001:2013 certification
DFCC Bank was recently awarded the ISO 27001:2013 certification in recognition of implementing the best practices in legal, physical and technical control for …
New Zealand business delegation in Sri Lanka to strengthen links
A business delegation of fourteen New Zealand companies arrived in Sri Lanka on 6 March to further strengthen business links between the two countries. Sri …
USNS Fall River to arrive Hambantota Port for goodwill mission
The Embassy of the United States of America welcomes the U.S. Pacific Fleet and its transport ship USNS Fall River for the first-ever Pacific Partnership …
Sri Lanka Foreign Minister takes part in IORA Ministers Meeting
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mangala Samaraweera is attending the Ministerial Meeting of the 20th Anniversary of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) taking …
President leaves for Indonesia to attend IORA summit
President Maithripala Sirisena left for Indonesia this morning to attend the Leader’s Summit of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) commencing on 7th …
Slow progress on crucial justice and reconciliation in Sri Lanka: UN report
Mar 05, 2017 (LBO) – The slow pace of transitional justice in Sri Lanka and the lack of a comprehensive strategy to address accountability for past crimes …
Fitch affirms Richard Pieris & Company at A(lka); outlook stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Sri Lanka-based conglomerate Richard Pieris & Company PLC's (RICH) National Long-Term rating at 'A(lka)' with a Stable Outlook. …
Australia supports tourism business development in Sri Lanka
On 1 March 2017, Australian High Commissioner Bryce Hutchesson, together with Minister for Tourism Development and Christian Religious Affairs the Hon John …
FM Samaraweera meets UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Minister of Foreign Affairs Mangala Samaraweera discussed advances made in human rights in Sri Lanka with United Nations High Commissioner, Zeid Ra'ad Al …
Panasian Power connects 3.5MW hydro power to national grid
Panasian Power’s Padiyapelella hydro power project phase 01 with a capacity of 3.5MW has been connected to the national grid and the commercial operations …
Ceylon Chamber forms ‘Dairy Association for Sri Lanka’
Dairy sector is one of the important sectors of the national economy that has high potential for improving the livelihood and income levels of poorer segments …
Insights to Innovate in emerging markets through PwC’s Academy workshop in Colombo
(PRESS RELEASE) - With a strong economic growth during the last decade and transforming from rural based agriculture industry driven economy to a service …