MTD Walkers (KAPI) loses another billion, equity wiped out
October 2, 2019 (LBO) – Embattled construction firm MTD Walkers (KAPI) has reported a loss for the June quarter of approximately Rs1bn, and its equity …
Real Estate & Construction
International expert calls for policy recalibration to support property development
Sep 25, 2019 (LBO) – The future of Sri Lanka’s economic development hinges on how domestic policies towards real estate evolve, particularly with …
Sri Lanka GDP growth 1.6-pct in Q2
Sep 19, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate for the second quarter of 2019 has been estimated as 1.6 percent, a new …
Capitol TwinPeaks boosts expat segment confidence in Sri Lanka real estate
Colombo, Sri Lanka – September 2019 – Capitol TwinPeaks, the flagship residential venture of the Sanken Group, located on the Beira lakefront in …
CCC biz conclave draws foreign participants for agri, power , tourism, exports, infrastructure
Sep 09, 2019 (LBO) – The Sri Lanka Investment and Business Conclave 2019 has shown a rise in interest for agriculture, power and energy, …
Colombo District Land Price Index records 13.6-pct increase in 1H 2019
Sep 03, 2019 (LBO) – Land Price Index for Colombo District, compiled by the Central Bank has reached 132.2 during the 1st half of 2019, recording an increase …
Prime stands tall among ‘Most Respected Entities in Sri Lanka’
Prime Group was selected as the Most Respected Real Estate Organization among Sri Lanka’s ‘Most Respected Entities’ in 2019 for the third time, …
Capitol TwinPeaks, calls for grading system to safeguard condominium buyers and lenders
Sep 02, 2019 (LBO) – Capitol TwinPeaks, the flagship residential venture of the Sanken Group, addressed a panel of industry peers at the ‘Future of …
Sri Lanka prepares to pioneer USD50Mn fully-fledged Ocean University
Aug 30, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s state-run job skilling apparatus, the Technical, Vocational Education Training (TVET) sector, is now poised to receive the …
Sri Lanka commence construction of USD2.2Bn LRT project
Aug 16, 2019 (LBO) – The Ministry of Megapolis and Western Development has commenced phase one of the construction work of the Malabe and Colombo Fort …
Hayleys records Rs.52.6Bn turnover in first quarter 2019/20
Aug 09, 2019 (LBO) – Hayleys PLC, demonstrated resilience in challenging conditions to record an improvement in turnover and operating performance during …
Overseas Realty revenue up 43-pct for six months ended Jun 30 2019
Aug 06, 2019 (LBO) – Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC recorded a group revenue of 3,726 million rupees for six months ended June 30, 2019, an increase of 43 …
Ceylon Chamber announces Sri Lanka investment and business conclave 2019
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce in association with the Ministry of Development Strategies and International Trade, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of …
Sri Lanka Real Estate regains momentum with international and expat markets
Jul 29, 2019 (LBO) – Following recent marketing efforts by industry leaders as well as by the Sri Lanka Tourism Board Authority (SLTBA), Sri Lanka’s …
Sri Lanka officially adds “Port City” reclaimed land to Colombo map
Jul 24, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Minister for Megapolis and Western Province Development said the Ministry of Local Government will be tabling an …
Land prices surrounding LRT up 129-pct: Minister
Jul 04, 2019 (LBO) – Land prices in and around Malabe have increased up to 129 percent following the announcement and launch of Sri Lanka’s light …
Land prices in greater Colombo increase up to 64-pct: Lanka Property Web report
Jun 28, 2019 (LBO) – Demand for land in Thalahena, Gothatuwa and Kolonnawa are rising significantly, resulting in the highest percentage increases in …
Access Engineering (AEL) director sells Rs400mn worth of stock
June 22, 2019 (LBO) – Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) listed Access Engineering (AEL) in a stock market disclosure reported that a non-executive director …
Sri Lanka’s real estate and construction industries continue stoically, post Easter Attack
(PRESS RELEASE) – Sri Lanka’s construction sector which ranks as the 5th highest in the nations GDP earnings, after Services, Manufacturing, …
Ritz-Carlton Residence and Hotel Tower reaches 30th floor
Jun 17, 2019 (LBO) – Keeping its promise to its client’s and stakeholders, developers of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel and Residence, Colombo, The One …