Tokyo Cement starts pilot operations of new manufacturing plant
Tokyo Cement Company (Lanka) PLC commenced initial testing of a cutting-edge cement manufacturing plant in Trincomalee at a soft opening ceremony held on the …
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Reduced non-tariff barriers could boost Sri Lanka’s agriculture exports
Dec 19, 2016 (LBO) - Reducing non-tariff barriers (NTBs) in Sri Lanka is a significant step towards realizing untapped export potential within agricultural …
Sri Lanka’s People’s Bank unveils new corporate logo
People’s Bank proudly launched its new logo recently to reflect the Bank’s evolution to keep pace with new global banking trends and to cater to …
Sri Lanka and Tajikistan strengthen trade and investment ties
“Sri Lanka is keen to strengthen economic relations and explore new vistas for bilateral trade engagements with Tajikistan”, stated Hon. Dr. Harsha de …
Sri Lanka’s President arrives in Malaysia
President Maithripala Srisena arrived at the Kualalumpur International Airport this afternoon (December 15) commencing his 3-day state visit to Malaysia. He …
Hirdaramani opens new operation center for its shared services teams
Hirdaramani is proud to announce the opening of ‘The Hub’, a new purpose-built centre of operations to house the core group Shared Services functions, …
Fed lifts rates, sees faster pace of hikes in Trump’s first year
Dec 15, 2016 (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Wednesday and signaled a faster pace of increases in 2017 as central bankers …
Economists cut Singapore growth expectations for 2016 & 2017
Dec 14, 2016 (LBO) – Economists are expecting a slower than expected growth for this year as falling global trade hinders country’s export growth, …
Mastercard joins with Uber to reward Sri Lankan cardholders with free rides
Mastercard and Uber announced their partnership to reward cardholders in Sri Lanka with free Uber rides for payments made using their Mastercard credit cards …
Former Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa visits Japan
Former Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa who arrived at Japan's Narita International Airport yesterday afternoon were welcomed by a group of Sri Lankans in …
Malaysia’s Axiata in USD600mn deal with Khazanah, Japanese firm
Dec 14, 2016 (Reuters) – Malaysian mobile network operator Axiata (AXIA.KL) said that sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional Bhd [KHAZA.UL] and Innovation …
Advanced US maritime patrol aircraft visits Sri Lanka
The “Red Lancers” of Patrol Squadron TEN (VP-10) departed Sri Lanka on Sunday, December 11, aboard a P-8A Poseidon aircraft from Mattala Rajapaksa …
CSE shines at the ‘Great HR Quiz 2016’ organized by IPM
(PRESS RELEASE) - Two teams representing the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) were placed as the winner and the runner up under the ‘Special Category’ at the …
S Korea Park’s presidential powers suspended; PM takes over as acting leader
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World renowned Battery Dance tours Sri Lanka
The world-renowned Battery Dance will conclude its tour of Sri Lanka with a gala “Drums and Dance” performance in collaboration with Chandana …
Canada & Sri Lanka join forces to end gender-based violence in workplace
As part of the 16 Days of Activism in Sri Lanka, the Canadian High Commission and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) co-hosted a panel discussion on …
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Unitary Sri Lanka should not be limited to mere label: Solidarity Movement
Statement of the National Joint Committee on the Report submitted by the Centre-Periphery Sub-Committee on Constitutional Reform The Government on the 19th of …
Sri Lanka’s Asiri Hospital Holdings rings CSE opening bell
Asiri Hospital Holdings PLC rang the Opening Bell to commence trading at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) yesterday. The Bell Ringing ceremony was organized by …