Australian purchases in the stock market hits an all-time high
(PRESS RELEASE) – Foreign inflows to the stock market originating from Australia indicate a figure of Rs. 626.4 million year-to-date, which is an …
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Comparative experiences: Operationalizing the 25% quota for women in Local Government
(PRESS RELEASE) – 31 July 2017, Colombo: A discussion forum on operationalizing the 25% quota for women in Local Government, and comparative experiences …
Fitch downgrades Lion Brewery to A+(lka); outlook negative
Fitch Ratings has downgraded Sri Lanka’s Lion Brewery (Ceylon) PLC’s National Long-Term Rating to ‘A+(lka)’ from …
Ceylon Association of Shipping Agents elects Ruwan Waidyaratne as Chairman
The Ceylon Association of Shipping Agents (CASA) announced that Mr. Ruwan Waidyaratne, Managing Director – Hayleys Advantis Limited, had been unanimously …
PM opens People’s Bank Digital Centre at York Street branch
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Thursday declared open the “People’s Bank Digital Centre” located at York Street branch of the …
SLIM Kicks Off Brand Excellence Awards 2017
(PRESS RELEASE) – The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) announced the launch of the 16th SLIM Brand Excellence Awards at a joint briefing held for …
US MCC announces Rs1.1bn to advance progress on development of compact
A delegation from the U.S. Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) led by Fatema Z. Sumar, Regional Deputy Vice President for Europe, Asia, the …
Kia donates Rs.15Mln to build preschool in Sri Lanka
(Press Release) – Children of the Dikkowita area in Hendala have received a new purpose-built pre-school thanks to the generosity of a group of Korean …
Australia grants Rs600mn for tourism skills development
Australian High Commissioner Bryce Hutchesson was joined by Minister for Skills Development and Vocational Training, the Honorouble Chandima Weerakkody in …
Piramal Glass Ceylon profits down 4-pct in June quarter
Piramal Glass Ceylon PLC has announced its results for the 1st Quarter of FY 2017-18 with Rs. 1,403 million of Revenue & Rs. 105 million of Profit After …
IFC partners with Commercial Bank to improve Sri Lanka green financing
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is partnering with Sri Lanka’s Commercial Bank of Ceylon (CBC) to help the bank increase investments in local …
Softlogic reveals details of new project, Odel Mega Mall
July 25, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Softlogic Holdings has revealed more details of their next big project which is the development of the 640,000 square …
Government agencies review Sri Lanka Port City progress
Press Release: 26 agencies connected to the Port City project met for the 4th review meeting and site visit last week. The Department of Coast Conservation and …
New laws to give foreign powers a central role in persecuting armed forces: MR
An open letter to the Most Venerable Mahanayake Theras and the Maha Sangha by Mahinda Rajapaksa A few days ago, the President signed into effect the Office of …
Peugeot & Carmart donate 2 brand new cars for engineering students
A social welfare project initiated during the tenure of former Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake and former Minister of Skills Development and Vocational …
Virtusa Chairman and CEO Honored at SLT Zero One Awards
(PRESS RELEASE) – Virtusa Corporation (NASDAQ GS: VRTU), a global business consulting and IT outsourcing company that accelerates business …
Nations Trust Bank American Express rewards Card member
(PRESS RELEASE) – Nations Trust Bank American Express Cardmembers were given the opportunity to win an all-expense paid journey around the country …
Sri Lanka Customs launches online payment platform for Customs Declarations
(PRESS RELEASE) – Established more than 200 years ago in 1809, Sri Lanka Customs is one of the oldest Customs administrations in the world. In their …
CA Sri Lanka, IRCSL launches supplement guide to integrated corporate reporting
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) in collaboration with the Integrated Reporting Council of Sri Lanka (IRCSL) recently …
Australia Foreign Minister meets Singapore counterpart during Sri Lanka visit
On 20 July, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop participated at a Breakfast meeting with Foreign Minister Ravi Karunanayake and Singapore Foreign Minister Dr. Vivian …