Nikkei edges down in choppy trade; glass sector outperforms
TOKYO, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average edged down in choppy trade on Wednesday morning as stocks tracked the volatile currency market, while the …
Japanese consortium seeks approvals for 10MW solar plant in Sri Lanka
Feb 07, 2017 (LBO) - Three companies through a Japanese consortium plan to invest 15 million dollars in a solar power plant in Sri Lanka.buy zydena online buy …
AIA introduces AIA VITALITY Programme
(PRESS RELEASE) The 2nd of February 2017 saw the AIA Insurance Group in Sri Lanka host an exclusive media roundtable discussion at the Galle Face Hotel, …
Asia stocks, euro slide as economic, political uncertainty hits
SINGAPORE, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Appetite for Asian stocks and the euro evaporated on Tuesday as economic and political fears sent investors seeking shelter in the …
Sri Lanka President urged to probe MPs tax-free car permits
Feb 07, 2017 (LBO) - President Maithripala Sirisena has been requested to conduct, through the Commission to Investigate Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), a …
VirtusaPolaris Converse 2017 Summit Showcases Next-generation Technology Careers for Tech Graduates
(PRESS RELEASE) - VirtusaPolaris, the market-facing brand of Virtusa Corporation and Polaris Consulting & Services, Ltd., a leading worldwide provider of …
Blue Ocean Group unveils it’s newest luxury condominium project in Colombo 04
(PRESS RELEASE) - Sri Lanka’s largest condominium developer – Blue Ocean Group of Companies on Thursday (February 2, 2017) unveiled its twenty first and …
Sri Lanka-India FTA to aid ongoing development: High Commissioner
Feb 06, 2017 (LBO) - The India-Sri Lanka free trade agreement would benefit future development activities in the island while drawing attention to further …
Asia shares lag Wall St gains, dollar becalmed
SYDNEY, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Asian shares crept ahead on Monday as Wall Street gathered momentum into a busy week of earnings with more than 100 major companies …
Sri Lanka stock brokers should maintain Rs100mn equity: SEC
Feb 06, 2017 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's stock brokers and debt dealers trading on the Colombo Stock Exchange should have minimum shareholder funds of 100 million …
Rotary Club of Colombo Mid City mark 30 years of successful community service
(PRESS RELEASE) - The Rotary Club of Colombo Mid City marked its first 30 years of service with the celebration of the past , and a call to continue pushing …
Asian stocks shaky ahead of U.S. jobs data, China markets
HONG KONG, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Asian stocks got off to a tentative start on Friday, as investors await the outcome of a key U.S. monthly jobs report that will …
EU requests transparent tender procedures in Sri Lanka
Feb 02, 2017 (LBO) - A European Union delegation has called for transparent tender procedures to ensure that companies from the EU can also bid for Sri Lankan …
Sri Lankan rupee edges down on importer dollar demand; stocks up
COLOMBO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The Sri Lankan rupee traded marginally weaker on Thursday as importer dollar demand surpassed greenback sales by exporters, dealers …
Sri Lanka ministry of industry to assist with ISO certification for SMEs
Feb 02, 2017 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's Ministry of Industry and Commerce will initiate a programme to assist in obtaining international standard certifications for …
Dipped Products Records Steady Growth in Revenue
(PRESS RELEASE) - Group turnover for the 9 months of the financial year 2016/17 was 18 billion rupees, compared to 16 billion rupees for the same period of the …
Central Bank releases new publication “A Survey of Financial System”
(PRESS RELEASE) - The Central Bank today launched a new book titled “A Survey of Financial System” authored by Mr. P Samarasiri, Deputy Governor. This is …
Dollar caught in crossfire as Trump talks currency wars
SYDNEY, Feb 1 (Reuters) - The dollar was put on the defensive in Asia on Wednesday after the Trump administration accused Germany and Japan of devaluing their …
Asian shares rattled by Trump travel curb orders, dollar soft
TOKYO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Asian shares were on the defensive on Tuesday as stringent curbs on travel to the U.S. ordered by President Donald Trump brought home …
Nawala emerging as high end apartment hub: RIU
Jan 30, 2017 (LBO) - Nawala, between Sri Lanka's commercial capital Colombo and administrative capital Kotte, is seen as the next high-end residential …