U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Atul Keshap’s remarks on PPP’s
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Clinton, Trump clash over race and economy in first debate
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y., Sept 26 (Reuters) - Democrat Hillary Clinton accused Republican Donald Trump on Monday of having a long history of racist behavior during a …
Dubai hotel chief among speakers at Asia Hotel Conference
Sept 26, 2016 (LBO) - The Chairman of the World Travel and Tourism Council, Gerald Lawless, will share his knowledge of building Dubai as a destination, as …
Uber introduces ‘Schedule a Ride’ in Sri Lanka
Sep 23, 2016 (LBO) - Uber, a global ride sharing company, will allow customers the convenience of scheduling a ride up to 30 days in advance with a ‘Schedule …
Europe’s needs can’t be fixed by monetary policy: UBS Chairman
Sept 23, 2016 (LBO) - The European Central Bank should recognize that Europe's needs cannot be solved by monetary policy, according to UBS Chairman Axel …
IMF’s Lagarde announces specific actions on women’s economic empowerment
Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, issued the following statement today at the conclusion of her participation in a …
IFAC appoints Arjuna Herath of CA Sri Lanka as Chair of PAO Development
Following a rigorous nominations process, the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) today announced the appointments of three outstanding members of …
Supreme Court says NBT amendment consistent with constitution
Sept 22, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Speaker of Parliament informing the Supreme Court determination today said the Nation Building Tax amendment bill is not …
Korean Film Festival 2016 in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Following on the success of last year’s event, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Sri Lanka and the Korea Foundation will co-host the Korean Film …
Fitch affirms Alliance Finance Company’s rating at BB+(lka)
Fitch Ratings Lanka has today affirmed Alliance Finance Company PLC's (AFC) National Long-Term Rating at 'BB+(lka)' with a Stable Outlook. At the same time …
Opinion: Sampur Coal Power Plant, how did it get environmental clearance?
By Vidhura Ralapanawa The Trincomalee Coal Power Plant (TCPP), a joint venture between Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and Indian coal power giant NTPC, was …
Kumar Sangakkara Kicks OffMurali Harmony Cup 2016
(PRESS RELEASE) - The Murali Harmony Cup 2016 was declared open today (20th September 2016) in Kilinochchi. 24 teams will compete in this year’s blockbuster …
Jinasena launches solar solutions for domestic and industrial markets
(PRESS RELEASE) - High-tech solar solutions available via 19 Service Centres across the island Jinasena (Pvt) Limited, one of the leading water management …
Fitch affirms Bimputh Finance at BB(lka); outlook stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Bimputh Finance PLC's (Bimputh) National Long Term Rating at 'BB(lka)'. The Outlook is Stable. KEY RATING DRIVERS Bimputh's rating …
Commercial Bank launches new series of ‘Cash Deposit & Withdrawal’ machines
(PRESS RELEASE) - The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has launched a new generation of machines that offersseveral new advancements on the standard ATMs and deposit …
Clearpoint Residencies structural work complete, ready for occupation 2017
Maga Engineering, announced that it has completed the building structure of its flagship residential project, the 48-storey Clearpoint Residencies, set to be …
EFL appoints S Senthilnathan as CEO, Peter Larsen joins as COO
(PRESS RELEASE) - EFL announced the appointment of key personnel to the company’s headquarters in Colombo with S. Senthilnathan being promoted to CEO while …
Mastercard accelerates search for startups in Asia Pacific
(PRESS RELEASE) - Applications currently being accepted for Start Path Global 2016 year-endclass To tweet this news, copy and paste: NEWS: @MAStartPath in …