MR named opposition leader, Kiriella leader of the house
Dec 18, 2018 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's Speaker of parliament Karu Jayasuriya named Mahinda Rajapaksa the Leader of the Opposition, Tuesday when the house convened. …
Ceylon Chamber facilitates efficient document approval process for exporters
Dec 18, 2018 (LBO) - A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) recently, for …
HP launches large format photo printers in Sri Lanka
(Media Relaese) - HP DesignJet recently unveiled its new DesignJet Z Printer series to showcase innovative large format technologies. The new printer series …
Hayleys Energy commences first oil and gas drillship lay-up at Hambantota, Sri Lanka
Dec 17, 2018 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's Hayleys Energy Services announced the arrival of the oil and gas drillship “Aban Abraham” for a warm lay-up to the …
Kaspersky Lab makes inroads into Sri Lanka with new distributor SATL
Dec 14, 2018 (LBO) - Global cybersecurity company Kaspersky Lab has been successfully expanding its business in the South Asia region. Continuing to have a …
CICT to enhance Colombo Port’s deep water capacity by March 2019
Dec 13, 2018 (LBO) - Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) has announced a significant equipment addition that will enhance the terminal’s deep …
Gihan Cooray appointed Chairman of Nations Trust Bank
Dec 13, 2018 (LBO) - Nations Trust Bank PLC has announced the appointment of Gihan Cooray as Chairman of the Board of Directors, with effect from December 1st …
Sri Lankan companies that provide childcare support show business benefits: Report
Dec 13, 2018 (LBO) - Businesses in Sri Lanka that offer childcare support to their employees can gain a significant positive impact on recruitment, retention …
Supreme Court decision on Parliament dissolution at 4.00pm
Dec 13, 2018 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's Supreme Court will deliver its decision on the dissolution of parliament by President Maithripala Sirisena at 4.00 pm …
Is Sri Lanka’s health system ready to respond to the population shift?
Dec 12, 2018 (LBO) - Today marks International Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day. To achieve the vision of Universal Health Coverage by 2030, all Sri …
Expert Committee hands over report on Singapore-Sri Lanka FTA to President
Dec 11, 2018 (LBO) - The report compiled by a Presidential Commission on the Sri Lanka – Singapore Free Trade Agreement (FTA), was handed over to President …
Srilankan airlines shows slight dip in carbon efficiency rankings for 2018
Dec 12, 2018 (LBO) - SriLankan Airlines carbon Efficiency points (EPs) points were down to 55.6 points in 2018 from 56 points in 2017, the atmosfair Airline …
STAX Head of Research reaches the finals of Bracken Bower Prize
(PRESS RELEASE) - STAX has long been known to attract top talent from some of the world’s most prestigious universities and corporates. Its Head of Research …
Softlogic Life completes victorious 2018 by becoming Sri Lanka’s most awarded life insurer
(PRESS RELEASE) - Ending the year on a winning spirit, Sri Lanka’s number one health insurer, Softlogic Life, has become the country’s most awarded life …
Sri Lanka Supreme Court extends interim order on Parliament dissolution
Dec 07, 2018 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has extended a suspension of a contested dissolution of parliament in the island by another day. The Court said …
Sampath Bank Ranked One of Country’s Top Ten Corporate Citizens
(PRESS RELEASE) Also Wins Category Award for Governance at Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Award 2018 Sampath Bank was recognized as one of Sri Lanka’s …
Sri Lanka’s macro economic conditions stable, Fiscal discipline required: CB Gov
Dec 06, 2018 (LBO) - Central Bank Governor Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy says that the islands debt situation is manageable and that no major destruction to the …
CK Hutchison and Etisalat complete combination of their operations in Sri Lanka
Dec 05, 2018 (LBO) - Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC (“Etisalat Group”) has completed the sale of its 100 percent shareholding in Etisalat …
GSK to divest Horlicks and other consumer healthcare nutrition products to Unilever
Dec 03, 2018 (LBO) - GlaxoSmithKline plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) today announced the divestment of Horlicks and other consumer healthcare nutrition brands to Unilever …
MR says Executive President has powers to call for general election
Dec 03, 2018 (LBO) - With petitions filed against the dissolution of Parliament fixed for argument on December 4, 5 and 6 disputed Prime Minister, Mahinda …