Category: Industry
Pan Asia Bank posts Rs 498 mn PBT in 1Q
(PRESS RELEASE) – Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC reported Rs 498 million in profit before tax for the quarter ended in March 31, 2018 (1Q’18) powered by a steady growth in new loans and improvement in overall margins which was resulted by prudent asset – liability pricing amidst rising market interest rates. This enabled the bank […]
China Harbour Engineering to construct 7-star Achilleion project
Apr 27, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lankan real estate player Blue Mountain has signed an agreement with China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. (CHEC) to build Achilleion, its Seven Star Luxury Project. Press release issued by Blue Mountain Apartments is reproduced below. In a historic move, Sri Lanka’s real estate major, Blue Mountain, has signed an agreement with […]
CK Hutchison and Etisalat Group to merge Sri Lanka operations
Apr 26, 2018 (LBO) – CK Hutchison Group and Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC (“Etisalat Group”) have entered into a definitive agreement to merge their mobile telecommunications businesses in Sri Lanka. They will operate under Hutchison Telecommunications Lanka (Private) Limited (“Hutch Lanka”) and Etisalat Lanka (Private) Limited (“ESL”) respectively.The combined business of Hutch Lanka and ESL […]
OPPO unleashes F7, the selfie expert phone
(PRESS RELEASE) OPPO, the Selfie Expert and Leader, today launched the F7. The latest Selfie Expert, powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), takes smartphone technology to new heights. The F7 utilizes improved AI technology for selfie photography in addition to many more AI-powered operational features. Together with the Super Full Screen and upgraded multi-tasking software, the […]
Nawaloka & Durdans join Asiri in DOC990 Joint Venture with Dialog
Apr 26, 2018 (LBO) – DOC990 operated by Digital Health (Pvt) Ltd together with Asiri Hospital Holdings on Wednesday announced the expansion of the joint venture partnership with equity investments from Nawaloka Hospitals and Ceylon Hospitals (Durdans). Full statement is reproduced below. DOC990 operated by Digital Health (Pvt) Ltd, a joint venture between Digital Holdings […]
Union Bank records 37-pct growth in PAT in 1Q18
Union Bank recorded an impressive Profit Before Tax and VAT of Rs.246 million, reporting a 47 percent growth YoY, thus setting the pace for its next growth phase powered by a new three-year growth strategy which includes its subsidiaries. Core Banking Growth and Profitability A significant growth in core banking operations contributed to the robust […]
PUCSL hold public consultation on draft regulatory tools of lubricants
Apr 26, 2018 (LBO) – The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), shadow regulator of the lubricant industry held a public consultation session on the draft regulatory tools related to quality and price of lubricants, recently. “The necessity of having an effective and independent mechanism for ensuring product quality, fair prices and protecting the […]
Presidential Commission on SriLankan to commence recording of evidence
Apr 26, 2018 (LBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena said that the Presidential Commission appointed to look into the alleged frauds and malpractices in SriLankan Airlines will commence recording of evidence within the next two weeks.He said at a discussion held with the trade union representatives of SriLankan Airlines at the Presidential secretariat yesterday (April 25). […]
Galle Face Properties commence construction of Renuka Tower
Apr 25, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Renuka Holdings Group said its subsidiary, Galle Face Properties Limited had started construction work on the 32-storey ‘Renuka Tower’. “The project will be funded with a mix of debt and equity,” the company said in a stock exchange filing. “A potion of the equity will be funded through a prospective […]
‘s massive OBOR hub for Asia bullish on Sri Lanka FTA
Apr 25, 2018 (LBO) – The South East Asian Gateway Province to mainland China’s ambitious One Belt-One Road (OBOR) initiative voiced its impatience to witness the historic Sri Lanka – China FTA’s take-off – so that bigger bilateral trade would become a reality soon. “Currently total bilateral trade between Yunnan and Sri Lanka is only US […]
NTB launch Open API Banking
Apr 25, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Nations Trust Bank has launched a API Banking Platform enabling clients to integrate the bank’s services directly into their own systems and workflows. An API or Application Programming Interface is simply a set of clearly defined rules of communication that allow client’s systems to efficiently communicate with the Bank’s […]
Resus Energy to add more hydro power to national grid
Hydro electricity is the oldest and the principal source of electricity generation in Sri Lanka. Its unique geography renders the country perfectly suited for hydropower generation through large scale and mini hydropower plants. Joining the latest technologies with an environmentally responsible business proposition to generate renewable and sustainable energy, Resus Energy PLC operates several such […]