Sri Lanka’s Speaker Karu Jayasuriya chairs IPU Emergency Session on Syria
Karu Jayasuriya, Speaker of the Parliament, attending the 135th Session of the Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Geneva, was invited to chair the …
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SriLankan Airlines named Best Full Service Airline in Central & South Asia
(PRESS RELEASE) - Colombo, October 28, 2016: SriLankan Airlines emphasized its positioning as an airline of choice among discerning global travelers by winning …
Huawei launches Experience Store in Colombo, Plans to grow distribution
(PRESS RELEASE) - Huawei opened a brand new Experience Store in Colombo at Liberty Plaza Ground Floor adding another chapter to its expansion drive in Sri …
CAMMS wins 2016 national ICT awards
(PRESS RELEASE) - CAMMS has won two awards at the National Best Quality ICT Awards (NBQSA) 2016,in Sri Lanka for its software solutions for the healthcare …
Sri Lanka backs Indian Ocean security at IORA
Oct 28, 2016 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister has called for the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) to take collective steps to ensure security in the …
Piramal Glass Ceylon profits down 73-pct in H1 2017
Piramal Glass Ceylon PLC has successfully completed the 1st half of F2017 with its revenue crossing Rs.3 Bn mark & with a growth of 3% as against previous …
CA Sri Lanka to partner SAFA and World Bank to host regional seminar on public sector financial reporting
(PRESS RELEASE) -The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) and its public sector wing, will host a high profile regional seminar in …
Fitch rates Bank of Ceylon subordinated debt AA(lka)(EXP)
Fitch Ratings has assigned Bank of Ceylon's (BOC; AA+(lka)/Stable) proposed subordinated debentures of up to LKR8bn an expected National Long-Term Rating of …
NSBM’s Green University opened in Homagama
Oct 27, 2016 (LBO) - The National School of Business Management's (NSBM) Green University in Pitipana, Homagama was declared open by President Maithripala …
Sri Lanka’s Marxist JVP protest against VAT
The Marxist JVP today held a protest demonstration against the VAT amendment bill demanding the government to withdraw the Value Added Tax that burdens …
Fitch rates People’s Leasing senior debt final AA-(lka)
Fitch Ratings Lanka has assigned People's Leasing & Finance PLC's (PLC, AA-(lka)/Stable) senior debentures of up to LKR8bn a final National Long-Term …
Dusit Thani Sri Lanka promote real estate invetment in Australia
Colombo, 25 October 2016 - Dusit Thani Sri Lanka, Beachfront Balapitiya recently hosted ‘Australia Showcase 2016’ for Sri Lankan-Aus society crème de la …
Listed debenture of HNB oversubscribed
Oct 25, 2016 (LBO) – The listed debenture issue of Hatton National Bank PLC was oversubscribed during the early hours of the opening day, the Colombo Stock …
Malaysia’s MINDA & CA Sri Lanka to build high performing directors
In an effort to enhance the effectiveness of directors in the region, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) has joined hands with …
Lamudi: Why invest in real estate in Sri Lanka?
Now is the age of real estate investment in emerging markets. Why? Because development in emerging markets is happening faster than ever before. From …
Sri Lanka – China Business Council elected new President
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Sri Lanka – China Business Council (SLCHBC) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) was held recently at Hilton …
Restoring normalcy in Sri Lanka north vital after shooting: NPC
Oct 25, 2016 (LBO) - Restoring normalcy in the north of Sri Lanka is of utmost importance after two students were shot dead at a police checkpoint, which …
Indian Foreign Secretary discusses progress of Indian projects in Sri Lanka
Secretary to the Ministry of External Affairs of India Dr. S. Jaishankar, called on the Minister of Foreign of Affairs Mangala Samaraweera, yesterday (24), at …
SriLankan Airlines wins two awards for HR Practices & CSR
Press Release: SriLankan Airlines (www.srilankan.com) enhanced its position of prominence in South Asia’s corporate sector by winning two prestigious …
SEC launches “Isura” TV series to raise investor awareness
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) in association with Sirasa TV has begun a television series on the capital market titled “Isura.” …