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Swedish Foreign Minister, companies meet Sri Lankan businesses
Apr 26, 2016 (LBO) – Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallström met Sri Lankan government and business representatives together with representatives of several top Swedish companies at a discussion on cooperation for sustainable urban development on Monday. Swedish companies such as ABB, Axis Communications, Ericsson, Icomera, Saab, Scania and Volvo were represented, while officials of several […]
LBR LBO Brand Summit 2016 – “Building Winning Brands in the Digital Age and Strategy Innovation” – Tuesday 12th July 2016
Topic: Building Winning Brands in the Digital Age and Strategy Innovation Date/Time: Tuesday 12th July 2016 | 0830 – 1730 Hrs Venue: Oak Room, Cinnamon Grand Host: Lakshaman Bandaranayake | Founder, Publisher | Lanka Business Online [LBR LBO] Inquiries: Lakshaman Bandaranayake | lakshaman@lbo.lk | 071 176 0167 or 072 776 0167 General | summit@lbo.lk | 071 466 […]
Paranthan Factory reconstruction starts this year with Rs525Mn
Apr 25, 2016 (LBO) – A now defunct Lankan chemical pioneer is to be revived and construction work shall start before the end of this year to revive the historic manufacturing giant, a minister said. “We have earmarked Rs 525 Mn to start work on the Paranthan Chemicals Factory in Kilinochchi, The construction work will […]
CSE Toastmasters Club achieves first divisional success
The CSE Toastmasters Club produced its first success story in the form of CSE Toastmaster Imesha Fernando, who was placed as the runner up at the recently held International Speech Contest organized as part of the District 82 Division A, Year End Conference. Imesha competed with eight other contestants representing four areas of District 82 […]
SriLankan Airlines future leaders
SriLankan Airlines has once again enlisted the knowledge and expertise of some of the country’s eminent professionals, private sector personalities and management gurus to help groom the National Carrier’s leaders of the future as a part of the leadership mentoring program launched 02 years ago. SriLankan Airlines’ Chief Executive Officer Captain SurenRatwatte said: “We are […]
Sri Lanka’s most exclusive family gathering – Mercedes Benz Pageant
Every year a unique family event takes place in Colombo. This event is one of the most eagerly awaited events in the automotive calendar in Sri Lanka. It is non-other than the Mercedes-Benz Pageant – an event unparalleled to any. The Mercedes-Benz Pageant is an event for Mercedes-Benz cars, their owners and families. This is […]
HR improvement in Sri Lanka; concerns remain: UK Human Rights Report 2015
Apr 25, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka continues to be named as one of 30 ‘Human Rights Priority Countries’ (HRPCs); where the UK has serious human rights concerns and hopes to engage positively, the United Kingdom’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) Annual Human Rights Report says. The report commends improvement in the human rights situation in […]
PTL Watch: Treasury bond market subdued
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‘s emergency power plant request
Apr 25, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s power regulator, Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) in a letter denied the CEB a request to buy a 55 MW of emergency power plant that was approved by the cabinet. “Although approval was given by cabinet of ministers it was not in line with its least […]
SL delegation explores biz opportunities in South Africa, Zambia & Rwanda
A nine member Sri Lankan business delegation, led by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, recently visited South Africa, Zambia and Rwanda to explore commercial opportunities in those countries. Representatives from companies such as Jinasena Private Limited, Kelani Cables PLC, Hayleys PLC, Dankotuwa Porcelain PLC, Union Chemicals Lanka PLC, Jinasena Infotech Private Limited, Macksons Paints Industries […]