ODEL launches LUV Sigiriya campaign to protect historic site
ODEL clean up team hauls down 40 sacks of rubbish from Lion Rockon World Environment Day Callous visitors defile the historic Sigiriya rock with 40 sack loads …
Sri Lankan rupee trades steady; seen rising on IMF loan, inflows
June 7 (Reuters) - The Sri Lankan rupee traded steady on Tuesday as dollar conversions by exporters were offset by dollar demand by importers even as hopes …
World Export Development Forum creates opportunity for PPP’s
With the recent launch of the WEDF 2016 to be held in Sri Lanka in October, the EDB has taken a bold step towards creating a true sense of the word of Public, …
Brandix honours Supply Chain partners at Vendor Summit
Inspired performances by supply chain partners in FY 2015-16 contributed to the best year to date for apparel powerhouse Brandix, which honoured its top …
Sri Lanka’s needs to replace traditional workplace with new strategies: JLL
techJun 06, 2016 (LBO) - Sri Lanka should be developing new workplace strategies and new workplace methods soon to cater to changing trends, Jones Lang LaSalle …
Asia stocks hit 5-week high after cautious Yellen
June 7 (Reuters) - Asian shares hit a five-week high on Tuesday after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said U.S. interest rate hikes are likely on the way, …
Sri Lankan rupee up as IMF approves USD1.5 bln loan
June 6 (Reuters) - Sri Lankan currency gained on Monday as investor sentiment got a boost after the International Monetary Fund approved a three-year, $1.5 …
Global economies stuck in low growth trap, Policy makers need to keep promises: OECD
Jun 06, 2016 (LBO) - The global economy is stuck in a low-growth trap that will require more coordinated and comprehensive use of fiscal, monetary and …
Radiant Eye Hospital launches web site
Radiant Eye Hospital officially launched its unique website radianteye.lk on Thursday, 2 June 2016. The launch was experienced by healthcare professionals, …
Sri Lankan Researchers honoured for Process Innovation treating Asthma
In what can be hailed as a national achievement, two Sri Lankan scientists, Manoj Hettiarachchi and Nalin Kannangara of Sri Lankan pharmaceutical company …
Sri Lankan rupee forwards slightly firmer on bank dollar sales
June 2 (Reuters) - Sri Lankan rupee forwards edged up on Thursday as banks, led by state-owned lenders, sold dollars amid light demand for the U.S. currency …
World Bank provides USD55mn to develop Jaffna
Jun 02, 2016 (LBO) –The World Bank has approved a 55 million US dollar loan to Sri Lanka to improve urban services, preserve cultural and environmental …
“HA-YA-TO” a Japanese traditional Taiko drumming trio to perform “Cool Japan, Warm Sri Lanka”
“Cool Japan, Warm Sri Lanka”, a joint drumming performance by “HA-YA-TO” a popular Japanese traditional Taiko drumming trio, together with …
Sri Lankan rupee forwards edge down on importer dollar demand
June 1 (Reuters) - Sri Lankan rupee forwards fell on Wednesday due to dollar demand from importers amid fears the currency could weaken further if the …
Sri Lanka to sign MoU with Singapore’s Surbana Jurong to develop Trinco
Jun 01, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Minister of International Trade said that Surbana Jurong, a firm specializing in urbanization and infrastructure …
SINGER ties up with Ministry of Higher Education to provide laptops to University students
Singer Sri Lanka PLC, the country’s premier consumer durables retailer, tied up with the Ministry of Higher Education to provide laptops for university …
Huawei invests USD9.2 billion in 2015,15-pct of annual revenue for R&D
As a leading ICT solutions and smart device provider and patent owner, Huawei invests heavily in research and development. In 2015 alone, Huawei invested …
Sri Lanka’s People’s Leasing eyes South East Asian market
May 31, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s People’s Leasing and Finance, the country's largest non-bank lender, is looking at expanding their operations into the …
CEAT to invest Rs 800mn to increase radial capacity
May 31, 2016 (LBO) - CEAT Sri Lanka said it will invest 800 million rupees over the next 12 months to expand its radial tyre manufacturing capacity in the …