POLL-Sri Lanka Central bank expected to keep policy rates steady
June 22 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka's central bank is expected to keep its key interest rates steady for a fourth straight month on Friday, a Reuters poll showed, …
Thermo Plastics receives Marks and Spencer (UK) ECO Certification
Thermo Plastics (Pvt) Ltd, a leader in apparel packaging in Sri Lanka has once again been recognised for its commitment to the society and environment in which …
Sri Lanka recall mid income housing projects in Kandy, Galle, and Homagama
Jun 22, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s cabinet has decided to recall proposals for housing projects in Kundasale, Homagama, Galle, and Nittambuwa and grant fresh …
Seylan launches 1st digitally assisted customer support channels via WhatsApp and Facebook
June 2016 Colombo: Reinforcing its credentials as a technology-savvy bank focusing on increasing customer convenience and engagement, Seylan Bank demonstrated …
Oil prices above USD50, buoyed by U.S. stock draw
June 22 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose in early Asian trading on Wednesday, with U.S. crude joining Brent above $50 a barrel after data from the American …
Sri Lankan rupee 1-wk forwards fall on importer dollar demand; stocks slip
June 22 (Reuters) - Sri Lankan rupee one-week forwards fell on Wednesday on importer dollar demand amid low liquidity for the U.S. currency after …
Sri Lanka consumer prices soar 5.3-pct in May
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Sri Lanka, UNDP promote social inclusion through language labs
Jun 21, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s multicultural society should be regarded as a strength and not a weakness to promote national co-existence, a minister …
Linea Aqua Reaffirms Carbon, Water & Waste Conscious Status
Jun 21, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's Linea Aqua, a swimwear manufacturer, said that they have reinforced their standing in environmental sustainability by …
Asia shares pause, sterling stands tall as Brexit vote looms
June 21 (Reuters) - Asian shares got off to a tentative start on Tuesday, as investors paused after a rally triggered by growing expectations that …
Sri Lankan rupee 1-wk forwards weaker on importer dlr demand
June 20 (Reuters) - Sri Lankan rupee one-week forwards traded weaker on Monday due to importer dollar demand while dealers said the rupee was under pressure …
Interview: PickMe has 4,000 vehicles on road, expands to Kandy
Jun 20, 2016 (LBO) - ‘PickMe,’ Sri Lanka's own mobile taxi hailing solutions provider, says they have close to 4,000 vehicles on the road, with over 2,000 …
Sri Lanka’s HSBC fires five senior managers for figure-fudging
Jun 20, 2016 (LBO) – HSBC Sri Lanka sacked five senior managers following an investigation into allegations that they fudged incentives-linked performance …
UN launches worldwide search for young leaders to achieve Sustainable Development Goals
The United Nations today launched a new initiative to recognize exceptional young people who are leaders in the effort to end poverty, combat climate change …
Asia stocks gain as Brexit fears ebb slightly, pound surges
June 20 (Reuters) - Asian stocks gained early on Monday as rising expectations of Britain voting to remain in the European Union lifted risk sentiment and the …
Sri Lankan rupee 1-wk forwards trade steady amid cbank moral suasion
June 17 (Reuters) - Sri Lankan rupee one-week forwards traded steady on Friday, but dealers said the local currency was under pressure due to lack of exporter …
Asian shares face weekly losses, sterling rebounds in Brexit turmoil
TOKYO, June 17 (Reuters) - Asian shares rose on Friday, but remained on track for weekly losses in a week dominated by fears that British voters will …
Huawei Y3II and Y5II to revolutionize entry range smartphone market in Sri Lanka
Reaches 23.3% Sri Lankan smartphone market share in Q1 2016 – GFK Reports Huawei, the fastest growing smartphone in Sri Lanka, announced the launch of two …
100 day countdown to the international day of peace
Every year on the International Day of Peace, the United Nations calls on the peoples of the world to remember their common humanity and join together to build …
Sri Lanka cabinet approves reintroduction of capital gains tax
Jun 15, 2016 (LBO) - The cabinet committee on economic management has agreed to reintroduce the capital gains tax (CGT) to rectify the increase in the …