Sri Lanka Customs says information on fraud will be rewarded
Oct 14, 2016 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's Customs says information regarding customs fraud will be rewarded, without giving details of the extent of the reward. All …
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Fitch rates Hatton National Bank’s subordinated debt final A+(lka)
Fitch Ratings Lanka has assigned Hatton National Bank PLC's (HNB; AA-(lka)/Stable) proposed Basel II-compliant subordinated debentures of up to LKR6bn a final …
Foreign Minister meets UN Under-Secretary General Dr. Akhtar
Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon. Mangala Samaraweera met with Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, Under-Secretary General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary of the …
Australia launches program to support Sri Lankan women in local government
Australia’s Ambassador for Women and Girls, Ms Natasha Stott Despoja AM, today launched an Australian-funded program to support the new quota for female …
Colombo transformation lacks basic affordable housing: Lamudi
Since the declaration of peace in Sri Lanka in 2009, real estate on the island has experienced a rapid revival. This revival has turned into a boom, and as a …
37th National Conference of Chartered Accountants to steer entrepreneurship
In helping Sri Lanka transition towards an innovation driven economy, a highly eminent panel of local and foreign speakers, including entrepreneurs of global …
FM Samaraweera meets UN Special Rapporteur on Minority Issues
Minister of Foreign affairs, Mangala Samaraweera, met with Rita Izsák-Ndiaye, UN Special Rapporteur on Minority Issues today at the Ministry of Foreign …
Sri Lanka Army to participate in Pakistan combat efficiency competition
A 27 member delegation of the Sri Lankan Army PACES (Pakistan Army Physical Agility and Combat Efficiency System) met with High Commissioner of Pakistan in Sri …
Sri Lanka to limit water supply, Colombo consumption up
Oct 10, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Water Supply and Drainage Board has decided to limit its pump water supply in the island due to the prevailing drought …
Advantis Engineering Wins Gold at NCE Awards 2016
(PRESS RELEASE) - Advantis Engineering, formerly known as Logiventures, won a gold award at the recently concluded 24th Annual National Chamber of Exporters …
South Korea, Sri Lanka seeks strengthening national defence coop.
A top level delegation headed by the President of the Korea National Defence University (KNDU), Lieutenant General Seung Ho Wee, visited Sri Lanka from October …
Seylan Colombo Motor Show 2016 to open in October
(Press Release) Seylan Bank PLC a leader in providing innovative banking solutions, championing the leasing category, has partnered as the title sponsor and …
US, Sri Lanka SEC holds regional training to prosecute securities fraud
A Regional Training Conference on “Effective Oversight of Capital Markets: Investigation and Prosecution of Securities Fraud and Abuse” was organized by …
Sri Lanka signs D.C. sustainability pledge
Demonstrating the Embassy’s support for the District of Columbia’s environmental and sustainability goals, Ambassador Prasad Kariyawasam joined over 62 …
CA Sri Lanka, Colombo Uni. mulls launching joint Master’s Degree
In a joint effort to enhance and promote the accounting profession further in the country, the University of Colombo and the Institute of Chartered Accountants …
Universal Robots Denmark launches first collaborative robot in Sri Lanka
The pristine island of Sri Lanka with its serene Buddhist culture will make-way for a technology pit-stop for one of the world leaders in the concept of …
New board appointments at Softlogic
(PRESS RELEASE) - Softlogic Holdings PLC recently announced the appointment of Prof. Ajantha Dharmasiri and Mr. Aaron Russell-Davison as Non-Executive …
UN rights expert to visit Sri Lanka to assess situation of minorities
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on minority issues, Rita Izsák-Ndiaye, will carry out an official visit to Sri Lanka from 10 to 20 October 2016 to …
The RIU investor roadshow London 2016 kick-off
(PRESS RELEASE) - The RIU Investor roadshow in London 2016 kicked off on Saturday at the Sri Lankan Medical and Dental Association Dinner dance which was held …
“Vista Rooms” now in Maldives, after launch in Sri Lanka
Oct 04, 2016 (LBO) - Vista Rooms, one of South Asia’s brand of budget stays, has launched in the Maldives, targeting the affordable accommodation segment. …