PM Lee’s three-day official visit to Sri Lanka starts today
Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong will make a three-day official visit to Sri Lanka starting Monday (Jan 22), during which both countries will ink a bilateral free trade agreement, according...
View ArticleHuawei’s nova 2i, first Huawei device to get facial recognition?
It is rumored that the Huawei nova 2i, which is the newest top seller in the premium mid-range smartphone segment, will be getting a surprise feature addition soon according to market sources in Sri...
View ArticleSriLankan Airlines Achieves Highest Ever Monthly Revenue in December 2017
SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka and a member of the oneworld alliance, achieved the highest ever monthly revenue in Company history in December 2017. The air-transport operation...
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Half a million labour demand was in 2016
A key finding of the Sri Lanka Labour Force Survey is that there is a labour demand of nearly half a million in the private sector institutions having more than three employees, says Director General...
View ArticleSri Lankan shares drop in dull trade; banks top drag
Reuters – Sri Lankan shares declined on Monday, marking their eighth session of fall in nine, as investors sold banking stocks in dull trade. The Colombo Stock index ended 0.34 percent weaker at...
View ArticleExports growth up to nearly USD 11Bn in Jan-Nov 2017
Exports continued to record growth momentum for eight of 11 months of 2017 compared to 2016, the Exports Development Board (EDB) says. According to the EDB the earnings from exports increased to USD...
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Inflation decreases to 7.3 % in December
Inflation, as measured by the change in the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) (2013=100), which is compiled by the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS), decreased to 7.3 per cent in December...
View ArticleDelegation representing 70 Japanese firms here tomorrow
A High powered Japanese delegation representing 70 leading Japanese firms and comprising officials of the Japan’s Chamber of Commerce and Industries and the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industries...
View ArticleThe evolving landscape of start-ups in Sri Lanka
Today Sri Lanka is steadily positioning herself as a regional economic hub, thanks to the revitalization of foreign investment inflows due to recent policy changes, the prevailing business optimism and...
View ArticleAvian Technologies hosts partner enablement event for Veritas
Avian Technologies (Pvt) Ltd, a leading provider of total unified threat management and secure content management solutions for the past 11 years, recently hosted a partner enablement event for Veritas...
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HNB Grameen Finance Ltd hands over new home to deserving customer
Sri Lanka’s most trusted micro finance partner, HNB Grameen Finance Ltd handed over a home to one of their customers recently that was built by utilizing funds of the ‘Mehewara’ fund which comprises...
View ArticleSri Lankan shares edge lower; turnover up on foreign trades
Reuters – Sri Lankan shares edged down on Tuesday for a second straight session, their ninth session of losses in ten, but turnover was up on heavy trading by foreign investors. The Colombo Stock index...
View ArticleSingapore and Sri Lanka to expand cooperation and bilateral ties
Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsiang Loong said that his government would take steps to expand economic, trade and investment cooperation between Sri Lanka and Singapore. The Singaporean Prime...
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Café Bagatalle – a celebration of healthy food and healthy living
Taking its name after the Colombo 03 street on which it is located, Café Bagatalle, emerges as a gastronomic haven from among Colombo city’s restaurants and cafes, for anyone and everyone in search of...
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Geek Fam takes home the title of Asia Pacific Predator League 2018 Winner
In one of the most exciting and nail biting finals, the Asia Pacific Predator League 2018 DOTA 2 championships was concluded on Sunday in Jakarta Indonesia. After four days of playoffs between teams...
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That’s our George! – celebrating the Life and Times of the legendary George Keyt
By Ryan Holsinger and Natalie Soysa: In 1901 Ceylon was firmly in the grip of the British empire. Some might even say – comfortably so. For, unlike over the Palk Straight in India, where the colonial...
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HNB relocates Nawam Mawatha Customer Centre to spacious new location
In a strategic move to strive for excellence and deliver significant value in commercial and retail banking activity, Sri Lanka’s premiere private sector commercial bank, HNB PLC, officially opened its...
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Endless Crabs at Thuna Paha by Waters Edge
Surrounded by picturesque waterways on an island of its own lies Colombo’s most authentic Sri Lankan restaurant “Thuna Paha” by Waters Edge. Embodying the uniqueness of a blend of cinnamon, cardamom,...
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Hemas Travels spreads its wings to Jaffna
Hemas Travels (Pvt) Ltd, the leading outbound travel agency in Sri Lanka has spread its wings in the rapidly developing city of Jaffna. The IATA-approved travel agency which has been in operation since...
View ArticleExperienced banker Aaron Russell-Davison joins Amãna Bank Board
Aaron Russell-Davison, a veteran Banker with over 20 years of experience, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Amana Bank in the capacity of an Independent Non-Executive Director....
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