Seylan Bank records a Rs. 1.6Bn Profit after Tax (PAT) for the first half of...
Seylan Bank recorded Profits after Tax of Rs. 1,651 Million for the 6 months ended 30th June 2020 against the Rs. 1,523 Million reported in the corresponding period of 2019 despite of challenging...
View ArticleJapan donates 388MT of canned fish to WFP and Government of Sri Lanka to help...
The Government of Japan has donated a large shipment of canned fish, weighing 388 MT and worth JPY 300 million (LKR 519 million), to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Government of...
View ArticleNearly 10,000 SL migrant workers lost their jobs due to COVID-19
Nearly 10,000 Sri Lankan migrant workers have lost their jobs due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign employment Deputy General Manager and Spokesperson Mangala...
View ArticleFurther guidance offered to Listed Companies on hosting virtual/hybrid AGMs
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) offered guidance to listed companies on hosting Annual General Meetings (AGMs) amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The CSE has observed that several Listed Companies had...
View ArticleAPHNH commends members and staff on strong healthcare response during COVID-19
The Association of Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes (APHNH) praised the tireless efforts and response of Sri Lanka’s private healthcare providers for supporting national healthcare requirements...
View ArticleMaliban partners with Red Cross Society to protect school children from...
Maliban, Sri Lanka’s pioneering biscuit manufacturer, recently partnered with the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) to cultivate a risk-mitigating culture among selected schools to reduce the spread...
View ArticleMicrosoft to help 25 million people worldwide acquire new digital skills...
Microsoft recently announced a new global skills initiative aimed at bringing more digital skills to 25 million people worldwide by the end of the year. The announcement comes in response to the...
View ArticleAnantaya Resorts & Spas Chilaw and Passikudah Recognized by TripAdvisor for...
Anantaya Resort & Spa Chilaw and Anantaya Resort & Spa Passikudah, Sri Lanka, operated by LAUGFS Leisure Limited, have once again been awarded TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Awards for the year...
View ArticleEmirates clinches 4th consecutive Best First Class award at 2020 Tripadvisor...
Airline also named Middle East’s Best Economy Class and the overall Travelers’ Choice Major Airline for the Middle East Emirates’ unmatched First Class travel experience was given double honours at...
View ArticleSLIM appoints New President and ExCo for the 50th Year of the Institute
The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) held its 50th Annual General Meeting on 26th June 2020 at Marino Beach Hotel, adhering to the health and safety guidelines given by the government. Roshan...
View ArticleLakwimana gives you the chance to surprise your loved ones with their...
Having your favourite celebrity wishing you on your birthday is a truly delightful experience for anyone. Lakwimana launches the first ever Digital Gift ‘Celfie’ for you to surprise your loved ones...
View Article“Gralgo Spices from Ceylon”, Home grown organic spices to Europe
Gralgo Spices from Ceylon ventured into promoting Sri Lankan home grown organic spices in the local and global markets, was launched in an aromatic environment at Hilton Colombo recently. Gralgo...
View ArticleNew Huawei & Arthur D. Little report highlights that “one size does not fit...
Huawei announced recently the release of a global digital economy policy study titled “Think digital. Think archetype. Your digital economy model.” The report provides a novel approach to digital...
View ArticleHuawei Nova 7i launched in fresh Skyline Grey color
Huawei, the innovative smartphone manufacturer, recently introduced the Skyline Grey edition of Huawei Nova 7i in Sri Lanka extending the color choices for Nova 7i lovers. When Huawei first launched...
View ArticleSave the Waves together with MEPA takes a step further
Save the Waves Foundation, a beach cleaning initiative funded and raised by Dell Technologies recently signed a MOU with Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) to sponsor five beach caretakers...
View ArticleStable policy framework & recovery strategy paramount for overall stability...
Rating agency ICRA Lanka expects the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) to maintain an accommodative monetary policy and therefore current low-interest rate climate to continue throughout 2H 2020....
View ArticleCDB ends 2019/20 on triumphant note despite unforeseen challenges
Conquering extensive economic destabilization dynamics stemming from the Easter Sunday attacks and COVID-19, Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) concluded the financial year 2019/20 on a...
View ArticleUnion Bank shows resilience in a challenging environment
Union Bank recorded a resilient performance within the first six months of 2020 amidst many challenges triggered by the Covid-19 outbreak in Sri Lanka from March this year. Commencing from April 2020,...
View ArticleTop industry professional Jayantha de Silva joins DIMO Board
Top industry professional Jayantha de Silva has been appointed to the Board of Diesel and Motor Engineering Plc as an Independent Non-Executive Director. Jayantha de Silva is the Chairman of ICT...
View ArticleBanks announce limited opening hours on polling day
Commercial Banks operations will be limited to half-day on the day of the election (05 July 2020), Ada Derana Biz learns. The Bank Supervision Department of the Central Bank has approved the early...
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