Pan Asia Bank ties up with Ria, world’s 3rd largest money transfer platform
As The Truly Sri Lankan Bank, Pan Asia Bank continues to add value to customer experience. In its latest customer-centric initiative, Pan Asia Bank is …
Trillium Property Management ground breaks on USD 10Mn duplex apartment project
Trillium Property Management, a luxury apartment owner, developer, and operator, recently held the groundbreaking ceremony of its latest 60 upscale duplex (two …
Final report of Presidential Comm of inquiry on SL Customs, handed over to President
The final report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry into Sri Lanka Customs was handed over to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa by Chairman of the Commission …
Geographical Indication (GI) status for Ceylon Cinnamon attracts Turkish market
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Turkey initiated a programme to promote Ceylon Cinnamon aggressively in Turkey after obtaining the European Union Geographical …
JKH to raise equivalent of USD 75Mn via unlisted convertible debentures to Fairfax Financial
John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) announced it will raise the equivalent of USD 75 million of foreign direct investment by way of a private placement of Sri …
Flights between China and Sri Lanka to increase
It has been decided to increase the number of flights between China and Sri Lanka. Accordingly, China will operate three flights to Sri Lanka from this week. …
Among IT decision-makers, 85-pct see urgent shift in focus to consumers’ digital experiences: Report
In a survey of 500 IT decision-makers, 85% agree that there is an urgent shift toward focusing on consumers’ digital experiences. Moreover, 73% of …
Plans afoot to expedite final stage water supply projects
Plans are afoot to complete the work on large and small scale water supply projects which are in the final stages of construction in order to vest with the …
Statement from SriLankan Airlines on Flight UL 504
SriLankan Airlines would like to address the reports currently circulating on media about flight UL 504 avoiding a possible mid-air collision with another …
MAS Holdings launches Foundation for Change, a non-profit to tackle environmental issues
MAS Holdings, the Sri Lankan based design-to-delivery solutions provider, announced the launch of the ‘MAS Foundation for Change’, an …
Colombo Port ranked most efficient in South Asia and Indian sub-continent : World Bank and S&P
No. 1 in South Asia/Indian Sub-ContinentNo. 3 among ports in the Indian Ocean RimNo. 22 among 370 ports Globally The Port of Colombo has been ranked as the …
SL CB reassures commitment to ensuring the availability of forex banking system for essential foods
The Ministry of Finance issued Import Control Regulations on Payment Terms No.07 of 2022, dated 06 May 2022, and to be effective from 20 May 2022, by …
JKH recurring EBITDA grows 152-pct to Rs.39.26Bn for 2021/22
The Group witnessed a strong recovery momentum during the year under review with the recurring performance of most of our businesses reaching pre-COVID-19 …
Ceylon Chamber call for few more edits to the 21st amendment to the constitution of Sri Lanka
In a letter to the Minister of Justice, Constitutional Affairs and Prison Reform the joint Chambers of Commerce has called for a further strengthening of the …
Nine cabinet ministers sworn in before President
Nine new Cabinet Ministers of the All-Party Government were sworn in before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the President's House in Colombo this morning (20). …
Sri Lanka CB maintains policy rates
The Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, at its meeting held on 18 May 2022, decided to maintain the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the …
Cipla and SLCP mark World Asthma Day with charity cycle ride
As the WHO states asthma is a major non communicable disease characterized by recurrent attacks of breathlessness and wheezing. It often starts in childhood …
Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index further declines in April 2022
Manufacturing PMI declined significantly in April 2022, following the seasonal pattern and indicating a contraction in manufacturing activities on a …
“Rajapaksa government does not support PM Wickremesinghe,” Eran in Parliament
SJB Parliamentarian Eran Wickramaratne said that although Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe had proposed that a female be elected unopposed to the vacant …
APTS prepares for its next phase of growth by strengthening its leadership team
Asia Pacific Technology Systems (APTS), an award-winning Information Technology Solutions provider in the region, is gearing for its next phase of growth …