Sri Lanka-Singapore Free Trade Agreement being studied
A possible Sri Lanka-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (SLSFTA) is being studied, with both countries keen on pursuing the deal, Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) said on Wednesday (Jun 1)....
View ArticleSinger launches first-ever Online Wedding Registry
Couples get to choose from the widest range of products and brands Singer Sri Lanka PLC, the country’s leading consumer durable retailer, launched its first-ever Online Wedding Registry at a special...
View ArticleStatement of the Monetary Board on Treasury Bond Auctions
This refers to the recent articles and discussions relating to the Treasury bond auctions that took place during the latter part of March 2016, where allegations of lack of transparency were made with...
View ArticleNavitas Ltd renews Sri Lankan contract with Edith Cowan University
Global education provider Navitas Ltd (ASX:NVT), has renewed a University Programs agreement with Edith Cowan University for Navitas’ Sri Lankan college. Navitas, with a market cap of $1.98 billion,...
View ArticleKnitwear institute plans MoU with Sri Lankan institute
NIFT-TEA Knitwear Institute, promoted by Tirupur garment exporters, plans to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sri Lanka Institute of Textile and Apparel shortly to seek expertise on...
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DFCC Bank branches out to Bandaragama
Continuing its successful expansion drive, DFCC Bank’s latest fully-fledged branch was ceremoniously declared open in Bandaragama on the 2nd of June 2016. The ceremony was attended by Arjun Fernando –...
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Radiant Eye Hospital introduces itself to the world through its website
Radiant Eye Hospital officially launched its unique website radianteye.lk on Thursday, 2 June 2016. The launch was experienced by healthcare professionals, stakeholders and members of the media....
View ArticleCA Sri Lanka joins hands with Malaysian Directors Academy to enhance...
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Malaysian Directors Academy (MINDA) in an effort to develop a framework which...
View ArticleSri Lankan shares fall for 5th day on rising interest rates
Reuters – Sri Lankan shares fell for a fifth straight session on Friday and posted their lowest close in five weeks, as rising interest rates and lack of new catalysts dented investor sentiment. The...
View ArticleIMF Approves USD 1.5 billion Extended Fund Facility for Sri Lanka
On 03 June 2016, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a three year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) of SDR 1.1 billion (approximately USD 1.5 billion) for Sri Lanka to...
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EZY Racing Rumbles Sigiriya
The Sigiriya Rally Cross, hosted in the heritage city, drew in large crowds of spectators over the weekend to see the ‘Triple S’ combination once again provide nail biting excitement. Commentators...
View ArticleEmirates unveils attractive new Dubai Stopover packages
Emirates’ popular Dubai Stopover packages are back, offering Sri Lankans an opportunity to experience the lively, fascinating and ever-evolving destination at amazingly attractive prices. Designed to...
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Commercial Bank marks World Environment Day with tree planting at National...
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon celebrated World Environment Day on 5th June by engaging in the planting of Jak and Mango trees in the gardens of the National Hospital of Sri Lanka (NHSL). Jak...
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Hameedia’s 2016 Wedding Collection celebrates three generations of the Groom
The wedding season is in full swing but why not flout tradition this year? In case you still have cold feet, Hameedia’s 2016 Wedding Collection has your wedding season woes taken good care of. Look...
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Passengers Prefer Tech To People – But One Size Does Not Fit All
SITA’s survey shows airlines and airports must offer passengers choice and control Airline passengers across the globe are so comfortable with technology today that they are choosing to use it rather...
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Brandix honours Supply Chain partners at Vendor Summit
100 top supply chain partners congregate in Sri Lanka to recognise performance and prepare for future Inspired performances by supply chain partners in FY 2015-16 contributed to the best year to date...
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SLIM NASCO 2016 to look for the ‘Best of the Best’
It’s NASCO time again. The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) has just started the process for the National Sales Congress (NASCO) 2016 – its premier event dedicated to the recognition of the...
View ArticleAltair breaks new ground with live stream from construction site
Sri Lanka’s showpiece high rise project Altair has broken new ground in the local property development market by installing a 24-hour live stream from its construction site, enabling anyone to monitor...
View ArticleGiftSmart.lk Makes Gifting Even More Exciting with Premium Services
The Sri Lankan-made gifting solution – GiftSmart.lk – recently upgraded its offer by introducing Premium Services to help users throw a memorable surprise for their loved ones. GiftSmart.lk is a...
View ArticleSri Lanka completes Colombo electrification study
The first phase of a programme to electrify the suburban rail network around the Sri Lankan capital Colombo will cost around $US 300m, according to a recently-completed study. Phase 1 of the Colombo...
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