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US based Millennium Challenge Corp holds discussions with Ceylon Chamber
Apr 26, 2016 (LBO) – A delegation from the Millennium Challenge Corporation, a US Government agency, held discussions with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, during their recent visit to the country. The delegation was met by the Chairman of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Mr. Samantha Ranatunga, The Board Director, Mr. Vish Govindasamy, CEO of […]
Sri Lanka holds rates unchanged after policy meeting
Apr 26, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s monetary board held interest rates unchanged after a monthly policy meeting to allow time for recent tightening to take its course. “Considering the fact that the Central Bank has already adopted measures to tighten monetary policy by raising the Statutory Reserve Ratio (SRR) and policy interest rates, and […]
BOC confirms its place as No.1 Brand in Sri Lanka
The Authentic Sri Lankan banking leader, BOC once again was bestowed as the No.1 Brand among all the brands in Sri Lanka for the 8th consecutive year by the renowned Brand Finance Lanka through an independent and stringent analysis. Brand Finance Lanka is partnered with the Brand Finance UK with its global network spread in […]
PTL Watch: Yields tick higher, locals on selling side
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Sri Lanka Lotus Tower land deed still not cleared
Apr 26, 2016 (LBO) – The Lotus Tower or Nelum Kuluna’s land is still in dispute and awaiting approval from the Urban Development Authority, a senior official told Lanka Business Online. “We are still waiting for the land issue to be sorted, it needs to be cleared by the Attorney General’s Department and then the […]
A new political culture will be introduced after May 01: President
Apr 26, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena says he will introduce a new political programme in the country after May 01 and take several new political decisions for the betterment of the country and its people. “These decisions will help to prevent the corrupt forces, who used state powers and assets in an […]
Swedish Foreign Minister, companies meet Sri Lankan businesses
Apr 26, 2016 (LBO) – Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallström met Sri Lankan government and business representatives together with representatives of several top Swedish companies at a discussion on cooperation for sustainable urban development on Monday. Swedish companies such as ABB, Axis Communications, Ericsson, Icomera, Saab, Scania and Volvo were represented, while officials of several […]
LBR LBO Brand Summit 2016 – “Building Winning Brands in the Digital Age and Strategy Innovation” – Tuesday 12th July 2016
Topic: Building Winning Brands in the Digital Age and Strategy Innovation Date/Time: Tuesday 12th July 2016 | 0830 – 1730 Hrs Venue: Oak Room, Cinnamon Grand Host: Lakshaman Bandaranayake | Founder, Publisher | Lanka Business Online [LBR LBO] Inquiries: Lakshaman Bandaranayake | lakshaman@lbo.lk | 071 176 0167 or 072 776 0167 General | summit@lbo.lk | 071 466 […]
Paranthan Factory reconstruction starts this year with Rs525Mn
Apr 25, 2016 (LBO) – A now defunct Lankan chemical pioneer is to be revived and construction work shall start before the end of this year to revive the historic manufacturing giant, a minister said. “We have earmarked Rs 525 Mn to start work on the Paranthan Chemicals Factory in Kilinochchi, The construction work will […]
CSE Toastmasters Club achieves first divisional success
The CSE Toastmasters Club produced its first success story in the form of CSE Toastmaster Imesha Fernando, who was placed as the runner up at the recently held International Speech Contest organized as part of the District 82 Division A, Year End Conference. Imesha competed with eight other contestants representing four areas of District 82 […]
SriLankan Airlines future leaders
SriLankan Airlines has once again enlisted the knowledge and expertise of some of the country’s eminent professionals, private sector personalities and management gurus to help groom the National Carrier’s leaders of the future as a part of the leadership mentoring program launched 02 years ago. SriLankan Airlines’ Chief Executive Officer Captain SurenRatwatte said: “We are […]
Sri Lanka’s most exclusive family gathering – Mercedes Benz Pageant
Every year a unique family event takes place in Colombo. This event is one of the most eagerly awaited events in the automotive calendar in Sri Lanka. It is non-other than the Mercedes-Benz Pageant – an event unparalleled to any. The Mercedes-Benz Pageant is an event for Mercedes-Benz cars, their owners and families. This is […]