Sri Lankan stocks hit over 3-month closing high on retail buying
Reuters – Sri Lankan shares rose for a second straight session on Friday and hit their highest close in more than three months, helped by retail buying in blue-chip stocks. The Colombo stock index...
View ArticleRPCs teas to be tested from next week
Regional Plantation Companies’ (RPC) tea estates will be subjected to checks from the Sri Lanka Tea Board (SLTB) as authorities gear up to meet international standards on residue levels of pesticides...
View ArticleFormer Navantis CEO Gives Major Impetus to iTelaSoft
~ Grows the Team by Fivefold in Two Years One of Sri Lanka’s cutting-edge tech companies– iTelaSoft recently announced its second consecutive year of rapid growth following the entry of Indaka Raigama,...
View ArticleA Corporate Avurudhu at Waters Edge Grand Lawn
Looking for the perfect place to host a traditional and exciting Avurudhu celebration for your office? Then look no further than Colombo’s culinary hub Waters Edge that is fully-equipped with perfect...
View ArticleHaycarb records turnover of Rs. 10.9 billion and profit before tax of Rs. 564...
Haycarb PLC, the Sri Lankan multinational of Hayleys PLC reported revenue of Rs. 10.9 billion and profit before tax of Rs. 564 million for 9 months ending 31 December 2017. The profit after tax stood...
View ArticleCapturing the delicate scent of Cherry Blossom: The Body Shop introduces new...
Infusing the celebration of Valentine’s Day with the ephemeral scents of cherry blossom and strawberries, The Body Shop announced the launch of a three sensuous new beauty products that will make the...
View ArticleLKI and APLN to host landmark dialogue on ‘Nuclear Policy and Prospects for...
The Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies (LKI) and the Asia-Pacific Leadership Network for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament (APLN) will jointly host a...
View ArticleCelebrate the true essence of Love In style
Every individual comes with a set of traits unique to them, making them special in their own way, and making another fall in love with their style, confidence and charisma. You walk in to a room full...
View ArticleDialog FY 2017 NPAT Rs10.8Bn, Contribution to GoSL Revenue Tops Rs35.7Bn,...
Net Profit After Tax Rs10.8Bn Recommended Dividend: 35% of Earnings, 46 Cents per Share Direct and Indirect Contribution in Taxes, Fees and Levies to GoSL: Rs35.7Bn Investment in High Speed Broadband...
View ArticleHemas ‘Piyawara’ Unveils Childcare Center at Welikada Prison on Independence Day
Hemas Outreach Foundation (HOF), the CSR arm of Hemas Holdings PLC together with the Welikada Prison Department, unveiled the newly refurbished Child Care Center on 04th of February at the Welikada...
View ArticleSingaporean companies exploring investment opportunities in Sri Lanka
Accenture The Singapore Business Mission to Sri Lanka organized by the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) together with International Enterprise Singapore (IES) and Singapore Indian Chamber of...
View ArticleMicrosoft study shows online abuse often comes from people’s own social circles
On Tuesday (6), Safer Internet Day 2018, Microsoft released its second annual Digital Civility Index (DCI) study based on a survey completed in June 2017 to gauge the attitudes and perceptions of teens...
View ArticleSri Lanka keen to sign FTA with China: ambassador
Global Times – Since the China-proposed Belt and Road initiative was revealed to the world, Sri Lanka has been actively cooperating with China to ensure a win-win result. Global Times reporter Wang...
View ArticleSriLankan’s Colombo-Melbourne direct flight boosts inbound arrivals from Down...
The national Carrier, Srilankan Airlines’ Colombo-Melbourne direct flight has reversed the trend of declining passenger traffic into Sri Lanka. Despite Australia being home to a large Sri Lankan...
View ArticleThe University of Kelaniya ties up with Airtel’s Industry Partnership Programme
The industry partnership program is a joint academic cum industry work exposure programme that helps undergraduates understand the essence of business at large. Airtel has now opened its doors to the...
View ArticleHUAWEI rises to 25th spot on Brand Finance Global 500 2018
Brand Finance, the global authoritative consulting agency, released its ranking of the most valuable brands around the world in 2018. HUAWEI ranked twenty-fifth on Brand Finance Global 500 2018 with a...
View ArticleSri Lanka Insurance pays over 1,600 Suraksha claims for schoolchildren
A gift of free medical and personal accident cover from Ministry of Education The Suraksha Insurance scheme, which was launched by the Ministry of Education in October 2017, has already proved to be...
View ArticleSri Lanka participates in IMTM 2018 in Israel
The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, in collaboration with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Tel Aviv, organized and coordinated the participation of Sri Lanka in the 24th International Mediterranean...
View ArticleESET named as only Challenger in 2018 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint...
ESET – a global player in information security – has been named as a Challenger in the 2018 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms*. The company was the only Challenger named in the...
View ArticleSunshine’s Healthguard improves wellness offerings for Sri Lankans through GNC
Taking the next step to make world-class wellness products readily available among Sri Lankans, country’s leading value-added Health & Beauty retail chain, Healthguard, will improve their offerings...
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