Commercial Bank launches new series of ‘Cash Deposit & Withdrawal’ machines
(PRESS RELEASE) - The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has launched a new generation of machines that offersseveral new advancements on the standard ATMs and deposit …
New Zealand pledges to develop milk production in Sri Lanka
Sep 20,2016 (LBO) - New Zealand says that it will extend its full assistance to develop the milk production sector in Sri Lanka, the finance ministry said in a …
Clearpoint Residencies structural work complete, ready for occupation 2017
Maga Engineering, announced that it has completed the building structure of its flagship residential project, the 48-storey Clearpoint Residencies, set to be …
Asia stocks waver as investors nervously await Fed, BOJ
TOKYO, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Asian shares edged lower on Tuesday as investors nervously waited on the outcomes of the Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan policy …
Mastercard accelerates search for startups in Asia Pacific
(PRESS RELEASE) - Applications currently being accepted for Start Path Global 2016 year-endclass To tweet this news, copy and paste: NEWS: @MAStartPath in …
UNDP innovates to meet growing aspirations in Asia and the Pacific
(PRESS RELEASE) - The UN Development Programme (UNDP) has leveraged low-cost innovations, knowledge exchanges between countries in the region, and emerging …
Sri Lankan rupee edges down on importer dollar demand; stocks fall
COLOMBO, Sept 19 (Reuters) - The Sri Lankan rupee traded weaker on Monday as importer dollar demand surpassed selling of the U. buy fildena online …
Asia stocks hold central bank vigil, oil bounces
SYDNEY, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Caution gripped Asian shares on Monday ahead of central bank meetings in the United States and Japan this week, while oil prices …
Sri Lankan rupee edges down on importer dollar demand
COLOMBO, Sept 15 (Reuters) - The Sri Lankan rupee traded slightly lower on Thursday as importer dollar demand surpassed exporter sales of the U.S. currency, …
Sri Lanka tea sees fair demand at auction
Sep 15, 2016 (LBO) - Sri Lankan tea overall saw fair demand at this week’s Colombo auctions with demand improving towards end of day, brokers said. "Low …
Sri Lanka to set up a special unit for economic development
Sep 14, 2016 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's cabinet has approved obtaining the assistance of the Mackenzie Institute of USA to set up a Central Programme Management Unit …
CA Sri Lanka’s Annual Convocation Thursday
(PRESS RELEASE) - The Annual Convocation of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), which is the most anticipated event in the …
Sri Lanka’s Herath clinches bronze at Rio Paralympics
Sep 14, 2016 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's Dinesh Priyantha Herath, a 30-year-old, secured the islands first medal in men’s javelin throw F46 final at the Rio …
China’s strategic Silk Route region in direct opening to Sri Lanka
(PRESS RELEASE) - Sri Lanka-China historic relations appear to be dating back way earlier than currently believed, according to revelations by a top Chinese …
Asian stocks fall to 6-week lows as bond rout intensifies
TOKYO/HONG KONG, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Asian stocks fell to fresh six-week lows on Wednesday and the greenback stood strong against a broad swathe of currencies …
Sri Lanka electricity use safer with new square pin plugs: PUCSL
Sep 13, 2016 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's power regulator announced the implementation of national standard for plug and socket outlet in Sri Lanka for non-industrial …
Sri Lanka’s unemployment 4.2-pct in first quarter 2016
Sep 13, 2016 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's unemployed is estimated as 349,686 during the first quarter 2016 and the unemployment rate was 4.2 percent, marginally down …
Japan provides school meals in Northern Sri Lanka through WFP
Sept 13, 2016 (LBO) - The Government of Japan will provide 230 million Japanese Yen (330 million rupees) as food grant assistance to Sri Lanka for school meals …
Asia stocks rise, dollar sags after Fed official’s dovish comments
TOKYO, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Asian stocks rose early on Tuesday, boosted as Wall Street rallied overnight after Federal Reserve Board Governor Lael Brainard …
CCC proposes amendments to Sri Lanka’s customs ordinance
Sep 12, 2016 (LBO) - The Ceylon Chamber of Chamber has made several proposals for the amendment of Sri Lanka’s Customs Ordinance. The Import Section of the …