In 2003
The new Intellectual Property (IP) law came into force in September giving more power to inventors and artists despite a brief struggle with public interest …
The new Intellectual Property (IP) law came into force in September giving more power to inventors and artists despite a brief struggle with public interest …
Downstream petroleum distribution was liberalised this year, being thrown open for three players including state owned Ceypetco. A third player will be …
Management control and a 40% stake in the state supermarket chain - Sathosa was taken over by a consortium led by Ceylon Biscuits. Richard Pieris, Ceylon …
rnrnrnrnrnrnrnNew Page 1rnrnrnrnrnrnIn 2003 is a series of reports on rnsome the significant events that unfolded in the economy and in Sri Lankan rnbusiness …
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) is likely to develop the 40 MW Broadlands hydro power plant instead of allowing a private company to do it as planned …
It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas; certainly'85 for traders down Main Street. Traders of Main Street in Colombo Fort have decided to keep shops open …
Brace yourself for some absurd bit of news '85The Municipal Council is sitting on the idea of charging tax each time you visit the loos! The CMC says it …
Consolidation in the financial sector over the last few years has resulted in small banks that were struggling for survival being taken over by the larger …
lquote Nature tourism is still slim business. An expensive niche; But a steadily growing market for eco-tourism are where top hotel chains and other blue-chip …
Analysts say the UNF government offered sweeteners to state employees and pensioners while also announcing a string of taxes most of which will be paid by the …
The IT industry is slowly recovering. And so is demand for IT pros. But the job market for IT professionals has also gone through some rapid changes with …
Sri Lankas 2004 budget is again breaking the lquote golden rule of budgeting, but its ambitious deficit target of 6.8 percent is more in line with the countrys …
A Collection of Articles related to the 2004 Budget published on LBO rnrn rn rnrnChoksys Sweeteners rnrnrn17 November 2003 rnrnrnrnThe UNF …
Sri Lankas largest family owned private hospital partially opens its doors for private investors next month. What started off as a remedy for family and …
Sri Lankas largest family owned private hospital partially opens its doors for private investors next month. What started off as a remedy for family and …
The apparel industry is pushing to establish a local certificate that will guarantee buyers of compliance and cutting the cost for small timers. While big …
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Experts say ambiguity in the Constitution on the Presidents power leaves room for different interpretations, but political considerations will play a bigger …
Despite a recent economic upturn, Sri Lankas somewhat under developed capital market are yet to pose a serious competition to the local banking sector. The …
Like most couples planning to take the plunge Deepali and Nishan wanted everything to be perfect on their wedding day.Deepali was especially keen to have the …