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Aster residencies opens doors in Nugegoda
Aster Residencies (Pvt) Ltd completed construction of its flagship residential project, handing over brand new apartments to residents, many of whom are first-time homeowners. The complex has been designed to offer true affordability and trusted quality for people seeking upscale apartment living, consisting of modern amenities and high-quality finishes, coupled with quick access to Colombo […]
Sri Lanka raids and finds substandard lubricants products worth Rs. 2.5Mn
Feb 19, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka carried -out an Island-wide raid on substandard and unauthorised lubricants products as the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) decided to investigate the importation, production, distribution and sale of lubricants and related products in Sri Lanka due to increase number of consumer complaints on low-quality lubricants in the market. Accordingly, […]
Sri Lanka trade deficit widens in Dec 2019
Feb 18, 2020 (LBO) – The deficit in the trade account widened in December 2019 to US dollars 784 million, from US dollars 701 million in December 2018, led by a decline in exports and a growth in imports on a year-on-year basis, the monthly external report said. However, on a cumulative basis, the trade […]
Sri Lanka vehicle registrations rebounds in Jan 2020
Feb 18, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s total car registrations recorded 2,536 units in January up from 2,057 units in Dec but down from 3,147 units 12 months ago, a new report shows. “The recent policy interventions both in terms of fiscal policy (taxation) or capital moratoriums did not target vehicle registrations,” research firm JB […]
HNB Finance IPO oversubscribed on opening day
Feb 17, 2020 (LBO) – HNB Finance Limited’s initial public offering through an offer for sale of 10 million ordinary voting shares at 5.70 rupees per share was successfully oversubscribed on the opening date. As per the section 4.2.8 of the prospectus and introductory document, applications dispatched by courier or by post to registrars to […]
‘s Paragon Holdings launch augmented reality app
Feb 17, 2020 (LBO) – Paragon Holdings, specialising in outdoor advertising, TV & Radio advertising production, event management, and digital marketing announced the launch of their augmented reality application through Sri Lanka Augmented Reality (SLAR), recently in Colombo. SLAR has been launched as a member of Paragon and as a partner of UnifiedAR – an […]
“Timelines evolved externally would hinder process of reconciliation”: SL tells UN Security Council
Feb 17, 2020 (LBO) – “Timelines evolved externally in achieving stated objectives would only seek to hinder the process of reconciliation since they would be bereft of ground realities” emphasized Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Kshenuka Senewiratne. She was speaking at a one day debate at the UN Security Council titled […]
Sunshine Holdings’ reports PAT Rs.1.7Bn, up 32.3-pct YoY
Feb 17, 2020 (LBO) – Boosted by the divestment of its tea plantations, diversified Sri Lankan conglomerate Sunshine Holdings PLC (CSE: SUN) reported notable growth in bottom-line performances during the first nine months of the current financial year (9MFY20). During this period, the Group posted a consolidated revenue of Rs. 15.8 billion, delivering a 32.3% […]
Sri Lanka performs poorly on economic freedom: Focus on open trade crucial: Advocata
Sri Lanka currently ranks 104 out of 162 countries for Economic Freedom (Economic Freedom of the World Index, 2019). This is a 7 step drop from last year’s ranking, 97. The President, in his Independence day address to the nation promised “I not only respect your freedom, but I will work towards improving it and […]
Valentine’s Day offer from SriLankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines gives you an exciting way of celebrating Valentine’s Day this year with discounted fares of up to 25% off on Business class and 20% off on Economy class fares booked through the airline’s official website Srilankan.com. The discounted tickets can be booked on www.srilankan.com on the 13th and 14th February 2020. Tickets are […]
Proposals for a new constitution presented to President
Feb 14, 2020 (LBO) – A set of proposals containing facts that should be taking into account when formulating a new Constitution was presented to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. The proposals on new Constitution compiled by the Yuthukama organisation under the theme ‘proposals to formulate a new Constitution for a strong state ‘ was presented to […]
Ogilvy Digital, now a behavioural change company
Neo@Ogilvy, Sri Lanka’s first and largest full service specialized digital media agency announced today its transformation into ‘Ogilvy Digital’, to better represent the company’s specialization and expertise in digital communication. Moving beyond the scope of a traditional digital media agency, the company’s expansive service offering includes; Digital Creativity and Strategy, Social Media Management, Data-Driven Digital […]