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CAL to host inaugural South Asia Investor Conference in Colombo
Sri Lanka’s No. 1 investment banking firm and preferred partner in financial markets, Capital Alliance (CAL), is proud to announce the inaugural South Asia Investor Conference (SAIC 2018), which will be held on 7th and 8th May 2018 at the Taj Samudra Hotel. A joint collaboration between Capital Alliance Securities, Sri Lanka; AKD Securities, Pakistan […]
Advantis projects provides logistics expertise to CEB for improved reliability of national grid
(PRESS RELEASE) – Continuing its leadership in logistics in Sri Lanka, Advantis Projects, the project logistics arm of Hayleys Advantis Limited,recently secured and completed the transportation of 12 transformers and their respective accessories as part of the Ceylon Electricity Board’s project – ‘Construction Of Grid Substations, Greater Colombo Transmission And Distribution Loss Reduction’. Amongst the […]
Lester James Peries: Pioneer of a Sri Lankan cinema tradition
Lester James Peries (April 1919 – 29 April 2018) was a Sri Lankan film director, screenwriter, and film producer.A filmmaker since 1949, Peries was involved in over 28 films, including shorts and documentaries.In 1956, Peries made his entry into national cinema with the globally acclaimed “Rekava”, which was a story based on village life. It […]
‘s economy
May 03, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Central Bank said recent indicators reflect positive sentiment expressed by external foreign parties regarding the performance of the Sri Lankan economy and its prospects. Central Bank’s response came at a time when serious concerns have been expressed regarding the performance of the Sri Lankan economy. “It is instructive […]
Mobitel to host Google I/O Extended Sri Lanka 2018
May 02, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s National Mobile Service Provider, Mobitel is organizing the biggest tech event of the year, the Google I/O Extended on the 8th of May 2018 for the 5th time in Sri Lanka. Mobitel said the event will be held at Stein Studio complex Ratamalana. This is one of the most […]
”; outlook stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Sri Lanka-based consumerdurables retailer Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC’s National Long-Term Rating at ‘A-(lka)’ with a Stable Outlook. Fitch has also affirmed the National rating on Singer’s outstanding senior unsecured debentures at ‘A-(lka)’. A full list of rating actions is at the end of this commentary. The affirmation of Singer’s rating reflects […]
Japan confers a prestigious decoration upon Professor Carlo Fonseka
On 29 April 2018, the Government of Japan announced the conferment of “The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon” upon Professor Carlo Fonseka, in recognition of his significant contribution to the promotion of Japanese culture in Sri Lanka. His Excellency Mr. Taro KONO, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, sent a […]
Sri Lanka preliminary round for 2018 K-Pop World Festival
The Preliminary Round for Sri Lanka for the 2018 Changwon K-Pop World Festival will be held on 14 July 2018, at the Bishop’s College Auditorium, organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea. The Changwon K-Pop World Festival, which celebrates its eighth anniversary this year, will be held on 5 October 2018, in Changwon, […]
Dinesh Weerakkody appointed as new Chairman of Hatton National Bank
May 01, 2018 (LBO) – Dinesh Weerakkody has been appointed as the new Chairman of Hatton National Bank with effect from 26 May 2018. The new appointment came after the retirement of the incumbent Chairman Rienzie Arseculeratne having reached the age of 70 years. Dinesh Weerakkody joined the Board of HNB on 29 June 20I7 as […]
Sri Lanka’s new Cabinet of Ministers sworn in
May 01, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s new Cabinet of Ministers was sworn in before President Maithripala Sirisena at the Presidential Secretariat today.Following are the Ministers and their portfolios: Lakshman Kiriella – Minister of Public Enterprise and Kandy Development Sarath Amunugama – Minister of Science, Technology and Research, Skills Development and Vocational Training, and Hill […]
‘s telco merger to relieve competitive pressure: Fitch
May 01, 2018 (LBO) – The merger between Hutchison Telecommunications Lanka (Private) Ltd and Etisalat Lanka (Private) Ltd is likely to relieve some competitive pressures that have undermined Sri Lankan telecom companies’ revenue and EBITDA growth in recent years, Fitch Ratings said.. However, the merger is unlikely to affect the ratings on market leaders Sri […]
Jude Fernando to head Janashakthi
May 01, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Janashakthi Insurance PLC announced the appointment of Jude Fernando as the company’s Director / Chief Executive Officer with effect from 1st May 2018. Having divested its General Insurance business earlier this year, Janashakthi has focused its efforts on the country’s underpenetrated Life Insurance segment.With Jude at the helm, […]