Category: Industry
‘s corporate clients with new digital FX platform
Feb 18, 2020 (LBO) – Deutsche Bank today announced it is investing in Sri Lanka and launching a major push into the corporate client market, with the rollout of a new digitally-enhanced foreign exchange (FX) platform. The rollout marks the bank’s first step in introducing a comprehensive suite of digital FX solutions for our corporate […]
Sri Lanka trade deficit widens in Dec 2019
Feb 18, 2020 (LBO) – The deficit in the trade account widened in December 2019 to US dollars 784 million, from US dollars 701 million in December 2018, led by a decline in exports and a growth in imports on a year-on-year basis, the monthly external report said. However, on a cumulative basis, the trade […]
Sri Lanka vehicle registrations rebounds in Jan 2020
Feb 18, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s total car registrations recorded 2,536 units in January up from 2,057 units in Dec but down from 3,147 units 12 months ago, a new report shows. “The recent policy interventions both in terms of fiscal policy (taxation) or capital moratoriums did not target vehicle registrations,” research firm JB […]
HNB Finance IPO oversubscribed on opening day
Feb 17, 2020 (LBO) – HNB Finance Limited’s initial public offering through an offer for sale of 10 million ordinary voting shares at 5.70 rupees per share was successfully oversubscribed on the opening date. As per the section 4.2.8 of the prospectus and introductory document, applications dispatched by courier or by post to registrars to […]
‘s Paragon Holdings launch augmented reality app
Feb 17, 2020 (LBO) – Paragon Holdings, specialising in outdoor advertising, TV & Radio advertising production, event management, and digital marketing announced the launch of their augmented reality application through Sri Lanka Augmented Reality (SLAR), recently in Colombo. SLAR has been launched as a member of Paragon and as a partner of UnifiedAR – an […]
MillenniumIT ESP carries out fastest Oracle ERP implementation for HNBA
MillenniumIT ESP – one of Sri Lanka’s leading Systems Integrator and Information Systems Provider – recently announced that it has successfully implemented the Oracle ERP Cloud platform for HNB Assurance (HNBA), a leading insurance service provider in Sri Lanka. The project was completed within a short span of 7 weeks, recording the fastest Oracle ERP […]
Hambantota Port observes employees returned from China before epidemic broke
Feb 17, 2020 (LBO) – With the coronavirus epidemic becoming a serious cause for concern, the Hambantota International Port (HIP) has put in place several measures to ensure the safety of their staff, environment, and the general public. Emergency Response Procedure is in place with 3 response levels. A special committee has been appointed headed […]
Construction of building complex in Colombo Port City to start by mid-2020
Feb 17, 2020 (LBO) – Construction of the building complex in Colombo Port City will commence in the middle of this year at a cost of 15 million US dollars and the first phase is expected to be completed by 2023, the President’s Media Division said. China Communication Construction will spend 1.4 billion dollars for […]
Sunshine Holdings’ reports PAT Rs.1.7Bn, up 32.3-pct YoY
Feb 17, 2020 (LBO) – Boosted by the divestment of its tea plantations, diversified Sri Lankan conglomerate Sunshine Holdings PLC (CSE: SUN) reported notable growth in bottom-line performances during the first nine months of the current financial year (9MFY20). During this period, the Group posted a consolidated revenue of Rs. 15.8 billion, delivering a 32.3% […]
‘s Hemas Group profit down 5-pct in 3Q amid on-going recovery
Feb 14, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Hemas Holdings which has interests in FMCG, leisure, and healthcare has posted a shareholder profit of 974.7 million rupees in the third quarter, down 4.9 percent from a year earlier, interim accounts showed. On a year-to-date basis, the Group’s performance has been impacted by the aftermath of the […]
Sri Lanka performs poorly on economic freedom: Focus on open trade crucial: Advocata
Sri Lanka currently ranks 104 out of 162 countries for Economic Freedom (Economic Freedom of the World Index, 2019). This is a 7 step drop from last year’s ranking, 97. The President, in his Independence day address to the nation promised “I not only respect your freedom, but I will work towards improving it and […]
Valentine’s Day offer from SriLankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines gives you an exciting way of celebrating Valentine’s Day this year with discounted fares of up to 25% off on Business class and 20% off on Economy class fares booked through the airline’s official website Srilankan.com. The discounted tickets can be booked on www.srilankan.com on the 13th and 14th February 2020. Tickets are […]