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HNB named Best Retail Bank in Sri Lanka for 10th time by Asian Banker
Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) was awarded as the ‘Best Retail Bank in Sri Lanka’ at the ‘Asian Banker’s International Excellence in Retail Financial Services 2018 awards ceremony, held in conjunction with the ‘Asian Banker Digital Finance Convention’ at the Westin Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 22nd of March. The achievement marked the tenth time that […]
‘s Continental Insurance at A(lka); outlook stable
Fitch Ratings Lanka has affirmed Sri Lanka-based Continental Insurance Lanka Limited’s (CILL) National Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) Rating and National Long-Term Rating at ‘A(lka)’.The Outlook is Stable. KEY RATING DRIVERS The affirmation reflects the non-life insurer’s good domestic business profile, strong capitalisation, strong financial performance and earnings as well as its prudent investment policy. Fitch […]
World’s Biggest Book Sale is returning to Sri Lanka soon
Get your bookshelves ready, because the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale is set to huff and puff its way back to Colombo for the second time.Hailed as one of the world’s biggest international book fairs, it made huge waves among book lovers during its inaugural visit to Sri Lanka last year. Reading enthusiasts can be […]
Ceylon Chamber of Commerce marks 179 years of service to the nation
Sri Lanka’s premier business chamber completed 179 years of steadfast service to the nation yesterday, March 25th, 2018. This marks a commendable achievement for the organization, which has continued to play a pivotal role in the business landscape of Sri Lanka, since its inception in the 19th century. The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce was established […]
Sri Lanka plans to issue licenses for electricians from October
Mar 23, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s electricity sector regulator, Public Utilities Commission is planning to implement a mechanism to establish an accepted professional status for electricians in the country by issuing licenses from 1st of October 2018. The proposed mechanism plans to establish this status by accrediting the qualifications and experience of the electricians. Director General […]
Chemistry Guru in Sri Lanka for Int. Conference on Bio science 2018
The 3rd International Conference on Bio science and Biotechnology 2018 (Bio Tech 2018) has been organized by The International Institute of Knowledge Management that witnessed a participation of in excess of more than 75+ represented by Academicians, Researchers, Corporate Peoples and Policy makers from over 20 countries across the world. The workshop on “Medicinal Plants […]
Lanka Property Web introduces agent verification
LankaPropertyWeb.com, Sri Lanka’s number one property website has introduced an Agent Verification programme for estate agents and brokers. The programme would carry out a rigorous check on participating estate agents and brokers against 20 criteria. If the agent successfully “passes” the test, they would be awarded a “Verified Agent” certificate and would be listed as […]
President Maithripala Sirisena to visit Pakistan tomorrow
At the invitation of the President of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain, President Maithripala Sirisena will undertake a three day official visit to Pakistan from 22 to 24 March 2018, to attend the National Day of Pakistan.President Sirisena will hold discussions with his Pakistani counterpart President Hussain, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, and following talks, will attend […]
The One, landmark mixed development to cost USD500Mn plus
Ultra luxury, state of the art hospitality, breathtaking surroundings, signature amenities, world class dining experiences, three towers comprising two luxury hotels [ a total of 473 KEYS ], a luxury retail mall, a commercial office complex which will be the last word in Corporate ambience and style, as well as 638 beautifully crafted apartments , […]
Dialog and Ideamart host Sri Lanka’s first ever NB-IoT Hackathon
Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, in collaboration with Ideamart, hosted Sri Lanka’s first NB-IoT Hackathon (NB-IoT: Narrowband Internet of Things). The first to launch the technology in South Asia in October 2017, NB-IoT is a narrowband radio technology specially designed to enable seamless connectivity amongst devices using Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) […]
Multi Finance PLC enables sustainable transactions with “Each One Plant One” campaign
With a proud heritage of over 4 decades in business, Multi Finance PLC has been a source of strength to businesses, and entrepreneurs in the urban rural and SME markets, playing a pivotal role in contributing to the growth of the Sri Lankan economy. Governed by the Central Bank and listed in the Colombo […]
SriLankan Airlines relocates FlySmiLes Service Centre
FlySmiLes, the frequent flyer programme of SriLankan Airlines, has relocated its Service Centre, in order to provide an enhanced service to its members in Sri Lanka and around the world. The new FlySmiLes Service Centre is located at Iceland Business Centre No.30, Sri Uththarananda Mawatha, Colombo 03(Colpetty). It is open for business from Monday to […]