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Apr 04, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Ekroma Realtors, a privately owned real estate developer, unveiled plans for an apartment complex targeting young professionals and families who need the convenience of city living in a central location. “We saw that there was scope for growth in the in luxury and modern living market and there were […]
I practiced strict financial discipline & management, says President
Apr 01, 2016 – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena says he has fulfilled his duties and responsibilities in an appropriate manner during the last year when it comes to financial discipline and management of the country. It is the responsibility of the politicians and public officials to pay more attention to financial discipline and management, […]
Chatbots and artificial intelligence is our future, says Microsoft CEO
March 31, 2016 (LBO) – The worlds future will be chatbots, machine learning and artificial intelligence, Microsoft Chief Executive, Satya Nadella said kicking off the company’s Build developers conference. “Bots are the new apps,” Nadella was quoted as saying on USA Today during keynote address at the Microsoft BUILD developers conference in San Francisco. People-to-people conversations, people-to-digital assistants, […]
Sri Lanka tea sees improved demand for low growns at auction
Mar 31, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s tea prices in overall auction offerings this week were marginally lower with better demand for low grown and mid to high grown prices easier, Forbes & Walker Tea Brokers said in their latest report. “Low Growns continued to witness improved demand all around and consequently an appreciation in prices,” the […]
‘s GDP seen up 5.3-pct in 2016, investment to rise, says ADB
Mar 31, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth is expected to rise to 5.3 percent in 2016 as private sector investment picks up once fiscal reforms are committed , a new Asian Development Bank (ADB) report says. “Fiscal consolidation is to be put back on track by a revision of the […]
Sri Lanka to boost tourism through travel blogger conference
Mar 29, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka is planning on boosting its travel industry through the Travel Bloggers Conference Asia 2016 to be held in June with the inclusion of Cinnamon Travel Blogger Awards that recognises the contribution and role that travel bloggers play in the travel and tourism industry. The Cinnamon TBCasia is an […]
ADB announces loan auction for Sri Lankan SME sector
Mar 28, 2016 (LBO) – Asian Development Bank announced the first auction of a 12.5 million US dollar tranche of re-finance funds for Sri Lankan banks to provide loans for small and medium enterprises in Colombo, Monday. “This is the first time ADB is disbursing funds in this manner where funds will be allocated through […]
Huawei launch experience store in Sri Lanka
March 28, 2016 (LBO) – Huawei, launched a new Experience Store at Majestic City, Colombo allowing its customers a more personal experience when purchasing their smartphone and accessories. “We remain committed to Sri Lanka, and the opening of the Huawei Experience Store in Colombo exemplifies our focus to offer the best quality service and accessibility to […]
Upcoming LBR LBO Enterprise Summit to Focus on Building Smarter Businesses with Smart Technologies
Mar 28, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s leading local technology pioneers and innovators together with international speakers will take the stage at the 2016 edition of “LBR LBO Enterprise Summit” for the fourth consecutive year on 7th of April at Cinnamon Grand Hotel. Lanka Business Online, LBO, will be hosting the Enterprise Summit on the […]
Sri Lankan launches Google Online Shopping Festival powered by wOw.lk
wOw.lk, Sri Lanka’s largest online shopping mall, and a subsidiary of Dialog Axiata PLC has partnered with Google to introduce another “first” for the ecommerce industry. Modelled on the highly successful online shopping festivals such as the Great Online Shopping Festival (GOSF) in India and Singapore, a new online shopping site www.megapola.lk will be launched […]
Sri Lanka tea sees better demand for low growns
Mar 24, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s tea prices in overall auction offerings were marginally lower with better demand for low grown and mid to high grown prices easier, Forbes & Walker Tea Brokers said in their latest report. “Low grown continued to witness better demand in general and consequently, a dearer trend in prices while high […]
Sri Lanka gets direct cargo link between Colombo and Yangon
Mar 24, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Continental Shipping Lines’ “Pathien Star” made it’s inaugural call at the Jaya Container Terminal in Colombo yesterday. The vessel is scheduled to leave for Port Yangon of Myanmar soon. “This is the first time that a direct cargo link has been established between Colombo and Yangon opening a new […]