Japanese Foreign Minister Kono to visit Sri Lanka today
Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka from January 4th to 6th, 2018. This is the first time in fifteen years for a Japanese …
In Pictures
Final report of PRECIFAC handed over to President
Jan 03, 2018 (LBO) – The final report compiled by the Presidential Commission of Inquiry to Investigate and Inquire into serious acts of fraud, …
Critical EU GSP Plus listing opens for Lankan exporters
Sri Lanka’s first ever European Union mandated GSP exporter listing call went live on the web on 2 January. “I commend the Department of Commerce under our …
Financial Intelligence Unit enters into MOU with Sri Lanka Police
In terms of the provisions of the Financial Transactions Reporting Act, No. 6 of 2006 (FTRA), the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of Sri Lanka entered into a …
EU’s Celebrating Partnerships to support district development in Sri Lanka
(PRESS RELEASE) – An exhibition on the European Union’s titled, Celebrating Partnerships to support district development in Sri Lanka, was jointly …
Seylan Bank conducts Internet Banking Draw
In order to promote the use of Internet Banking at all islandwide branches, Seylan bank organized a special draw ‘Prizes and surprises with Seylan Internet …
Colombo Stock Exchange appoints Dilshan Wirasekara as a Board Director
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) announces the appointment of Mr. Dilshan Wirasekara as a Director of the CSE Board with effect from 21st November 2017. Mr. …
World Soil Day observed in Sri Lanka’s central highlands
08, Dec 2017 Colombo, Sri Lanka – World Soil Day is held annually in December as a means to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and …
First EU GSP+ guide for Lankan exporters published
The first comprehensive and almost step by step guide for Lankan exporters to export under EU GSP Plus scheme has been released. Titled the “EU GSP+ Business …
Srilankan unions shows solidarity with airline restructuring efforts
All trade unions attached to SriLankan Airlines yesterday expressed their solidarity to the management of the Airline, in supporting the restructuring efforts …
Grand finale of CA Sri Lanka 53rd Annual Report Awards Competition
Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC won the coveted ‘Cyril Gardiner Memorial Trophy’ Gold Award for Overall Excellence in Annual Financial Reporting at the grand …
STAX outlines investment opportunities in Sri Lanka at Singapore biz forum
STAX was recently invited by International Enterprise (IE) Singapore to brief Singaporean businesses on high-growth sectors in Sri Lanka, at a seminar entitled …
Tourism Minister assures more concessions for industry
In addition to the concessions granted to the tourism industry through Budget 2018, the Ministry of Tourism Development has made other specific requests to the …
Janashakthi opens second branch in Jaffna
(PRESS RELEASE) – One of Sri Lanka’s foremost insurers, Janashakthi Insurance PLC, in its continued commitment to delivering service excellence, …
Minister Sagala plays drums at Naadro Bera Fest
The Bera Fest, a festival of drums (bera) organized by Naadro, was held at the Viharamahadevi open air theatre on Sunday (26), under the auspices of Law and …
John Keells X Open Innovation Challenge winners enter 6 month accelerator programme
(PRESS RELEASE) – John Keells Holdings PLC announced the six winners of its second John Keells X Open Innovation Challenge at a Pitch Day recently. The …
Sri Lanka’s Orion City Towers declared open for bookings
(PRESS RELEASE) – The Orion City Towers complex is now open for bookings. Custom designed to suit the dreams and needs of a modern business and the first …
Foreign investment in stock market hits an all-time high in 2017
In what continues to be a promising year for foreign investor involvement in the stock market, 2017 has recorded an all-time high in foreign purchases during a …
Exporters Association welcomes budget proposals for export-driven economy
Speaking on behalf of the Exporters Association of Sri Lanka (EASL) Harin de Silva (Chairman EASL) welcomes the 2018 Budget under Vision 2025 and its proposals …
Virtusa Announces Second Quarter 2018 Consolidated Financial Results
(PRESS RELEASE) · Second quarter fiscal 2018 revenue of $248.2 million increased 9.2% sequentially and 18.1% year-over-year. · Second quarter fiscal 2018 …