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 …
Melstacorp records Rs. 8.9 bn PAT for 2018-19
Aug 16, 2019 (LBO) – The Melstacorp group’s profit after tax for the financial year 2018-19 was 8.9 billion rupees compared to the previous year’s …
Sri Lanka industrial production up by 2.2-pct in Jun 2019
Aug 09, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s industrial production has increased by 2.2 percent in the month of June compared to the same month in 2018, new …
Singer revenue in Q1, 2019 marginally down for previous year
Aug 09, 2019 (LBO) – Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC results for Q1 ended June 30, 2019 indicated a Group revenue at 13.9 billion rupees, when compared to 15.1 …
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 …
Applications accepted for CA Sri Lanka’s 55th annual report awards
Aug 07, 2019 (LBO) – To honor the best Annual Report masterpiece produced in the country, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri …
Piramal Glass Ceylon reports Rs.1,585Mn in revenue for FY Q1 2019/20
Aug 07, 2019 (LBO) – Piramal Glass Ceylon PLC has reported 1,585 million rupees revenue and 21 million rupees, profit after tax for the 1st quarter of FY …
ICTA launches national IT-BPM workforce survey 2019
Aug 07, 2019 (LBO) – A new IT-BPM survey reveals the overall strength of the sector’s workforce has grown from 82,854 in 2014 to 124,873 in 2018, …
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 …
UNP coalition announcement delayed till end August : Ranil
Aug 06, 2019 (LBO) – Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said the postponement of the formation of the Democratic National Front (DNF) was temporary and …
Sri Lanka’s insurance industry records 5.7-pct growth in Q1 of 2019
Aug 06, 2019 (LBO) – The insurance industry reported a growth of 5.70 percent in terms of overall gross written premium (GWP), during the first quarter …
DIMO’s new identity and way forward
(Press Release) – Reposition DIMO inside-out, to grow competitively and profitably considering the challenges of the future. Brand DIMO crosses the big …
Sri Lanka targets Rs.130Bn excise revenue in 2019; So far 24,150 raids conducted
Aug 05, 2019 (LBO) – The Excise Department has conducted 24,150 raids throughout the country during the first six months of this year under its program …
Interblocks acquired by Hitachi-Omron
Aug 05, 2019 (LBO) – Interblocks, a local fintech that specializes in payment-related software for the financial and retail sectors, has been acquired by …
Dipped Products records turnover of Rs.7.8Bn
Aug 05, 2019 (LBO) – The Dipped Products Group posted 7.8 billion rupees turnover and 221 million rupees profit before tax (PBT) for the first quarter …
Sri Lankan financial services company implements cloud-based digital strategy
Aug 05, 2019 (LBO) – With operations supported by a range of Microsoft solutions, Capital Alliance Group (CAL) recently featured in a Microsoft client …
Swim Week Colombo to showcase Sri Lanka as an international hub
Aug 02, 2019 (LBO) – The fifth edition of OLU Swim Week Colombo will unveil the latest trends in swim and luxury resort wear presented by 9 Sri Lankan …
CA Sri Lanka forum highlights need for accountants to lead in eradicating corruption
Aug 02, 2019 (LBO) – The increasingly important role professional accountants including Chartered Accountants can play in eradicating corruption and the …
Teejay reports Q1 net profit growth of 62-pct
Aug 02, 2019 (LBO) – Teejay Lanka PLC has made a strong start to 2019-20, reporting excellent top and bottom line growth at group and company level …
NDBIB advisor to Rs.2.8 Bn IPO in Maldives
Aug 02, 2019 (LBO) – NDB Investment Bank (NDBIB), acting as the sole financial advisor and manager is executing its 2nd initial public offering …