Sri Lanka to commence enabling Sinhala and Tamil scripts for top-level domain names
Dec 13, 2017 (LBO) - The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and local experts in policy, technical and linguistic fields convened in …
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank hosts 10th International Research Conference
Dec 13, 2017 (LBO) - The 10th International Research Conference of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka was held on December 8 at the Bank's John Exter International …
Jetwing Symphony’s IPO subscription to open Dec.14, 50.2Mn shares on offer
Dec 12, 2017 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's Jetwing Symphony's long-awaited initial public offering (IPO) of will open up for subscription on December 14. The company …
Talking Resilient Infrastructure – Sharing and Learning Best Practices from the Region
Two delegations representing Sri Lanka from the Ministry of Megapolis and Western Development and Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment took part in …
World Soil Day observed in Sri Lanka’s central highlands
08, Dec 2017 Colombo, Sri Lanka - World Soil Day is held annually in December as a means to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and advocating …
Sri Lanka Tea prices show gains in Nov 2017
Dec 08, 2017 (LBO) - Sri Lanka tea prices at the November 2017 auctions showed gains in high, medium and low growns, a new report said. "When analyzing the …
Sri Lanka launches Handbook on Good Governance for SOEs
Dec 07, 2017 (LBO) - The National Human Resource Development Council of Sri Lanka, CA Sri Lanka and the Sri Lanka Institute of Directors released book titled …
Sri Lanka to build 400MW power plant in Hambantota
Dec 07, 2017 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's government has given the cabinet nod for the establishment of a 400 MW natural gas power plant in Hambantota, a statement …
Sri Lanka’s Jetwing Symphony announces Rs.900Mn IPO
Dec 06, 2017 (LBO) - Jetwing Symphony Limited (JSL), the investment arm of the group announced the opening of its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on December …
Google launches new app to understand and control mobile data
Dec 05, 2017 (LBO) - Google announced Datally, a smart and simple Android app that helps smartphone users understand, control, and save mobile data. Datally …
Sri Lanka’s LB Finance debenture issue oversubscribed
Dec 05, 2017 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's LB Finance 3 billion rupee debenture issue was oversubscribed, Monday. The subscription list of the issue was opened on 4 …
UN team on arbitrary detention commence tour of Sri Lanka
Dec 04, 2017 (LBO) - A three-member delegation from the UN working group on arbitrary detention will carry out an official visit to Sri Lanka from 4 to 15 …
Sri Lanka’s mobile telecommunication industry calls for fee reversal
Dec 04, 2017 (LBO) - The mobile telecommunications industry says the new 200,000 rupee levy per month on cellular towers, in the budget 2018 could make …
Planters Association calls for greater support in oil palms
Nov 30, 2017 (LBO) - Sri Lanka’s Planters Association has called for more support for palm oil as profits from the crop are rising at a healthy pace. …
Janashakthi opens second branch in Jaffna
(PRESS RELEASE) - One of Sri Lanka’s foremost insurers, Janashakthi Insurance PLC, in its continued commitment to delivering service excellence, recently …
Austria gives Euro19Mn loan to upgrade technical education
Nov 29, 2017 (LBO) - The Austrian Government will provide a 19.35 million Euro (Rs 3546 million) interest free soft loans to upgrade the Katunayaka …
Sri Lanka Exports up 12.9-pct in Sept
Nov 28, 2017 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's exports were up to 1,011 million dollars, a rise of 12.9 percent with growth in the textile and apparel sectors, new data …
John Keells X Open Innovation Challenge winners enter 6 month accelerator programme
(PRESS RELEASE) - John Keells Holdings PLC announced the six winners of its second John Keells X Open Innovation Challenge at a Pitch Day recently. The winners …
India reiterates commitment to projects of mutual interest with Sri Lanka
Nov 27, 2017 (LBO) - Indian President Kovind while welcoming the Sri Lankan Prime Minister said that development cooperation forms an important part of …
Sri Lanka’s Orion City Towers declared open for bookings
(PRESS RELEASE) - The Orion City Towers complex is now open for bookings. Custom designed to suit the dreams and needs of a modern business and the first of …