Mobitel launches first “Smart Bus Halt” in Sri Lanka
The National Mobile Service Provider Mobitel takes a pioneering step forward in the transformational change of Colombo in to a Smart City with its state-of-the-art Smart Bus Halt situated at Town Hall,...
View ArticleNZ to open High Commission in Sri Lanka
New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully has announced that New Zealand will open a High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka. “Establishing a High Commission in Colombo is a sign of New Zealand’s...
View ArticleIndia International Textiles Expo – Colombo 2017
India International Textiles Expo-Colombo 2017 has been organized by PDEXCIL with the active support & guidance of Ministry of Textiles and under the MDA Scheme of Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of...
View ArticleBernard Botejue joins hands with ReForest Sri Lanka for a greener tomorrow
A large scale environmental project was witnessed in Ratnapura recently, spearheaded by the oldest apparel manufacturing company in Sri Lanka. Implemented under its key annual CSR initiative, Bernard...
View ArticleEuropean Investment Bank delegation to make historic visit to Sri Lanka to...
A high-level delegation from the European Investment Bank, the world’s largest international public bank, will make a three day official visit to Sri Lanka later this week at the start of a South Asia...
View ArticleSri Lankan shares slump to one-year low as banks fall
Reuters – Sri Lankan shares fell to a more than one-year closing low on Monday in dull trade as investors sold shares of lenders after the central bank tightened monetary policy in the previous...
View ArticleInvest SL Forums make a rallying call to Lankans living in Melbourne and...
Sri Lankans living in Melbourne and Auckland caught a rallying call to be a part of Sri Lanka’s growth at Invest Sri Lanka forums recently organized by the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the...
View ArticleHNB Grameen partners with Developing World Markets
HNB Grameen, a dynamic and fast growing finance company that pioneered microfinance in Sri Lanka, recently entered into an equity partnership with Developing World Markets (DWM), a leading emerging...
View ArticleCeylon Chamber to hold seminar to discuss Implementation of WTO Trade...
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will conduct a seminar on the topic ‘WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement – What Business Needs to Know,’ under the Trade Intelligence for Private Sector (TIPS) Initiative of...
View ArticleMotor vehicle imports to Sri Lanka drop by 41.5% during 2016
The expenditure incurred on motor vehicle imports into Sri Lanka during 2016 was 794.8 million US dollars, indicates a recent report on the activities of the foreign unit released by the Economic...
View ArticleSri Lankan Waves to hit the shores of Dubai
~ Sri Lanka’s only natural rubber flip flop now available in UAE Flip flops are a must have in an island culture. It has stood the test of time and is the popular comfort wear choice for all ages....
View ArticleDaraz.lk brings Avurudu Wasi; probably the largest online shopping event in...
One of Sri Lanka’s leading e-commerce platforms, Daraz.lk announced ‘Daraz Avurudu Wasi’ in partnership with Buffalo Energy Drinks, to be held from 24th March to 17th April 2017. Claiming to be the...
View ArticleHNB celebrates opening of a new Student Savings Unit at St Joseph’s College,...
Continuing in its pioneering efforts to inculcate the savings habit in children, Sri Lanka’s premiere private sector commercial bank, HNB PLC announced the opening of a new Student Savings Unit at St....
View ArticleTruecaller and Google Come Together to Improve Video Calling for Millions –...
Google Duo integration into Truecaller set to bring all-in-one communications app to millions, as Truecaller app adds new messaging and SMS blocking features Truecaller today announced a strategic...
View ArticleStock brokers to meet Finance Minister over unfavourable situation
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) is reportedly facing an unfavourable situation due to the continued slump. By yesterday (27 March) the All Price Index has weakened 4.07% since the beginning of 2017....
View ArticlePUCSL Kicks off the 2nd edition of Consumer Rights Forum 2017
Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), the electricity sector regulator held the second edition of ‘Consumer Rights’ Forum, featuring an eminent panel of experts , on 28th March 2016 at the...
View ArticleTrade and investment promotion event held in New Delhi
Sri Lanka High Commission in New Delhi organized a trade and investment promotion event on 21st March at the High Commission premises. The main focus of the event was to promote Sri Lanka’s exports...
View ArticleSri Lankan shares rise on foreign investor buying; turnover hits 1-mth high
Reuters – Sri Lankan shares closed slightly stronger on Tuesday, recovering from a more than one-year closing low hit in the previous session, as foreign investors bought battered stocks while block...
View ArticleCSE and Sydney Stock Exchange move to improve capital market ties
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the Sydney Stock Exchange (SSX) recently entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to broaden mutual development and create new links between Australian and...
View ArticleLankan Business Delegation Visits Moscow, led by Sri Lanka – Russia Business...
A 25 member Sri Lankan business delegation led by Sri Lanka – Russia Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce together with the Sri Lankan Embassy in the Russian Federation visited Moscow...
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