Australia-India consortium wants to restart historic gold mine

An Australian-Indian consortium wants to restart gold mining in a district that helped symbolise former British

GSK announces steps to widen access to medicines in world’s poorest countries

Some of the poorest countries in the world will benefit from quicker access to new medicines under a series

OECD indicator flags easing growth in key economies

REUTERS:  Growth is seen easing off in major advanced economies, the OECD said yesterday, with the outlook 

Asiri Health switches to Doc 990 for booking appointments

Asiri Health announced that it has partnered with Doc 990 which will now act as the group’s official booking 

SpaceX lands rocket on ocean platform for first time

AFP: After four failed bids SpaceX finally stuck the landing Friday, powering the first stage of its Falcon 

French bank chief ‘more worried about sector now than in 2009’

REUTERS: The chairman of France’s second-biggest retail bank is more worried about Europe’s banking

German politicians urge UK’s Cameron to do more in fight against tax evasion

German politicians have called on British Prime Minister David Cameron to do more in tackling the use of offshore companies set up in British overseas territories to evade taxes.

Nigeria may issue Chinese Panda bonds to help fund 2016 budget

Nigeria is considering a sale of Chinese Panda bonds to help fund a record budget aimed at reviving Africa’s

SAP quarterly results fall short as U.S. market slows

REUTERS: Europe’s largest software company, SAP, warned late on Friday that first-quarter results would

California to expand paid family leave for new parents

REUTERS:  California will increase the amount of money new parents can receive through the state’s paid family

U.N. body says Latin American economies to contract 0.6% in 2016

REUTERS: A United Nations body has cut its modest economic growth projection for Latin America in 2016

Hameedia Kiribathgoda Celebrates 1st Anniversary

Sri Lanka’s leading menswear specialist, Hameedia, recently celebrated the first anniversary of its Kiribathgoda branch in the presence of senior management and other dignitaries.  

Financial Transactions In A Mobile Age

The concept of electronic cash (e-cash) has become very popular in today’s context, due to the rising adoption of advanced mobile devices such as Smartphones and the extensive use of the internet.

DFCC Bank launches special ‘Thaagi Kadai - Wadi Poliyai’ Avurudu promotion

DFCC Bankrecently launched a special Avurudu promotion --‘Thaagi Kadai - Wadi Poliyai’-- to celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year.

Sanga with Guru.lk on ‘Being a Leader’ leadership course

Kumar Sangakkara, legendary cricketer, professional and inspirational personality, will share his lessons

UAG encourages entrepreneurship with Union Smart Shop policy

Union Assurance General Limited (UAG), part of the Fairfax group, launched the Union Smart Shop policy

Coca-Cola continues to win the hearts of Sri Lankan youth; Adjudged the SLIM NIELSEN ‘Youth Beverag

Brand Coca-Cola reinforced its market leader status yet again after being adjudged the SLIM-Nielsen ‘Youth Beverage Brand of Year’ for the ninth consecutive year at the 10th SLIM-Nielsen People’s Awards held in Colombo.

‘A Night AroundThe Pearl’ Raising funds for children with cerebral palsy

‘A night Around The Pearl’, the flag off event for the third edition of ‘Around The Pearl’ initiative was held at Park Street Mews on Monday

Growth engines and development traps

There is nothing more compelling than a catchy metaphor to attract attention and garner support for policy p

Asiri Health switches to Doc 990 for booking appointments

Asiri Health announced that it has partnered with Doc 990 which will now act as the group’s official booking channel following its discontinuation of the e-channelling service from the 1st of April 2016.

Toyota Lanka holds ‘Future World’ automotive technology exhibition

By Udara Liyanaratna ‘Future World’, an automotive technology exhibition organised by Toyota Lanka, was held recently at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre. It was the first-ever comprehensive exhibition to feature future technology and green hybrid technology in Sri Lanka.

Hameedia hosts legendary 96’ World Cup winners to commemorate 20th anniversary

Sri Lanka’s premier menswear specialist and the official sponsor of clothing for the Sri Lanka cricket team, Hameedia, hosted the 96’ World Cup Champions to a get together on 17thof March

Ratna Tyres Wadduwa gets new look

Ratna Tyres Private Ltd, at No: 562, Galle Road, Wadduwa, recently gave a new look to the business establishment and reopened it in a grand way. The owner Chula Ratnayake said the customers would now be provided enhanced facilities and a better service. 

Vito Mercedes-Benz now in Sri Lanka from DIMO

Diesel and Motor Engineering PLC (DIMO) will be introducing the second instalment of commercial vans, the ‘Vito’ under Mercedes-Benz. The new introduction will encompass a versatile edge consisting of a larger payload and a set of unique features.

Land Rover partners with The Hill Club Tennis Tournament for the 6th consecutive year

Land Rover, the iconic British brand partners with the 2016 edition of the annual ranking tennis tournament of The Hill Club, NuwaraEliya for the sixth consecutive year.

Orange-CINEC Collaborative Research Centre

CINEC Campus at Malabe celebrated the official opening of the Orange-CINEC Collaborative Research Centre graced by CaptAjithPeiris

Birth of “Fems You Are Limitless Foundation” broadens the horizons for women

Globally, women are in the forefront of economic, social and political participation, and are taking even more challenging and unconventional roles; in the Corporate sector, as pilots, professional sportswomen, politicians etc

Amãna Bank holds inaugural Awards Day at NelumPokuna

Amãna Bank, Sri Lanka’s premier non-interest based Islamic financial services provider, recently concluded its inaugural Staff Awards Ceremony at the NelumPokunaMahindaRajapaksa Theatre. 

Festival of Media Asia Pacific Awards winners announced in Singapore

Hosted at the Twitter offices in Singapore, the winners for the Festival of Media APAC Awards were revealed today.

Trillium unveils plans for three new properties

Having transformed the way real estate is perceived in Sri Lanka with some landmark real estate development projects