Singtel partners BoardPAC to offer innovative Sri Lankan technology in Singapore
Telco giant Singtel and BoardPAC have announced a partnership to offer the award-winning Sri Lanka-developed BoardPAC paperless meeting and corporate governance solution to companies across Singapore....
View ArticleSri Lanka innovation portfolio measuring starts in Colombo
Work on Sri Lanka’s long awaited national Innovation Index which is set to measure the Lankan innovation portfolio, began in Colombo on 14 June-and the top UN agency tasked with world Intellectual...
View ArticleKushantha Hewapathirana appointed as Brand Ambassador for Sony Alpha Camera...
Known for its path breaking technology and innovation, Sony Corporation – a global brand leader in entertainment, electronics and photography, recently appointed Mr. Kushantha Hewapathirana as the...
View ArticleIMF Executive Board Concludes Article IV Consultation with Sri Lanka
On June 3, 2016, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan economy has good underlying momentum but is starting...
View ArticleBMICH Stamps Digital Media Presence with Facebook Competition
Sri Lanka’s premier iconic venue, the BMICH recently stamped its presence in the digital media sphere with an interesting Facebook competition for its fans. The ‘Review Us and Win’ Facebook Competition...
View ArticleSri Lanka Institute of Tourism & Hotel Management to hold 37th Graduation...
The Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism & Hotel Management (SLITHM), the country’s national tourism and hospitality management institute, will hold its 37th Graduation Ceremony for 100 students on...
View Article500 Startups’ Pankaj Jain partners with Venture Engine for June 30 workshop
Partner at 500 Startups, Pankaj Jain, will be hosting a 2-hour workshop for Venture Engine participants, as well as other Sri Lanka-based start-ups, on June 30, 2016, at Lankan Angel Network Incubation...
View ArticleItalian delegation in Sri Lanka
The Sri Lanka – Italy Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently organized a presentation on Opportunities Available for Collaboration between Italy and Sri Lanka, in the Renewable...
View Article361 Degrees partners with IPM for National HR Conference 2016
Chairman & CEO Rukmal de Silva to be one of the panellists 361 Degrees, Sri Lanka’s leading integrated HR solutions partner, has partnered with the Institute of Personnel Management Sri Lanka (IPM)...
View ArticleDIMO launches the Masterpiece of Intelligence: all new E-Class
Mercedes-Benz is taking a big step into the future with the new E‑Class. The tenth-generation executive saloon delivers stylish highlights with its distinct, emotive design and high-grade, exclusive...
View ArticleAsian Alliance ‘cashless hospitalization’ extended island wide
Asian Alliance Insurance, a member of the Softlogic Group, has reaffirmed its position as the leader in Health Insurance by offering convenient and innovative solutions and now extends its ‘cashless...
View ArticleCabinet approval for Capital Gains Tax
While the Select Committee on Economic Management has agreed to the re-introduction of the Capital Gains Tax (CGT), the Cabinet has granted approval for the drafting of such a new system. The...
View ArticleKhartoum opens prized oil exploration doors to Colombo in historic over the...
In an unprecedented development in Sri Lanka’s bilateral trade history, Africa’s third largest oil producer opened its prized petroleum exploration doors wide to Sri Lanka on 14 June-and this offer, if...
View ArticleSri Lankan shares hit near 7-wk closing low; new tax hits sentiment
Reuters – Sri Lankan shares ended weaker for a second straight session on Wednesday, their lowest in about seven weeks, as concerns over rising interest rates and foreign fund outflows weighed on...
View ArticleCommerce makes preliminary ruling in Indian, Sri Lankan OTR import case
WASHINGTON—Off-the-road tires imported from India and Sri Lanka are being subsidized, the U.S. Department of Commerce said in a preliminary countervailing duty determination issued June 14. In the case...
View ArticleFlexi Term Investment – A novel product from Amãna Bank
Amãna Bank, Sri Lanka’s premier non-interest based licensed commercial bank, has introduced a novel investment account to the Sri Lankan banking industry, with the launch of its Flexi Term Investment...
View ArticleMobitel Cash Bonanza awards 5th lucky winner with Montero worth Rs. 15 million
Cash Bonanza 2016 Introduced by the National Mobile Service Provider, SLT Mobitel, has become one of the most popular competitions in the country. It rewards customers on a monthly and daily basis an...
View ArticleJanashakthi – Delivering on its promise of guaranteed protection
~ Claims valued at a total of Rs. 4.6 billion intimated to Janashakthi General Insurance Limited In light of the tragic devastation caused by the adverse weather conditions which resulted in floods and...
View ArticleDinesh Jayawardana keeps Mobil flag flying high at Cavalry Super Cross 2016
The Cavalry Super Cross 2016, which flagged off on the 12th of June 2016, was the setting for a remarkable return to gravel racing for veteran racer Dinesh Jayawardana. After a two year hiatus,...
View ArticleAn outlook from the Head of CSE’s Clearing Arm Nalin Fonseka
The breakthrough for Central Depository Systems (Pvt) Limited (CDS) was made in 1991 when it was established by the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE). 2016 marks a corporate milestone for the CDS, as it is...
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