In the aftermath of the disruption caused by the tragic events on Easter morning, on April 21, 2019, the Board of Investment (BOI), represented by its Media and Publicity Director Dilip S. Samarasinghe, spoke to Kyoto, Japan’s Tosslec Co. Ltd Presi

In Sri Lanka, fabricated stories posing as serious journalism is gradually becoming the order of the day and is not likely to go away as they have become a means for some unscrupulous writers to make money and potentially influence public opinion for

(Colombo) REUTERS: Sri Lanka’s battered tourism industry is trying to woo visitors back to beaches deserted after deadly Easter bombings, slashing hotel rates and pushing promotions in key markets like Russia.

Sri Lanka’s banks have made a chorus call to the government to completely remove or at least suspend the Debt Repayment Levy (DRL) slapped on them that gobbles up millions of rupees from their profits at a time when the bulk of the economy’s weig

Eight state-owned enterprises (SOEs) entered into Statements of Corporate Intent (SCI) with the Finance Ministry in a bid to strengthening their governance, accountability and transparency, under clearly defined medium-term performance-driven targets

(Colombo) REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares ended firmer for the second straight session yesterday in dull trade to hit a one-week closing high, while the rupee ended slightly stronger, market sources said.

Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo, yesterday said it would be welcoming guests back from tomorrow onwards, after the deadly Easter Sunday bombings.

The officials of Sweden-based global asset management company, Tundra Fonder are currently in Sri Lanka for a brief assessment of its Sri Lankan equity market investments, following the Easter Sunday attacks on April 21.

SANASA Development Bank PLC (SDBbank) yesterday said it entered into a deal to purchase a mobile payment platform for Rs.20 million.

Sri Lanka tourism is currently going through a major crisis as a result of the devastation of the Easter 2019 terrorist attacks.

From a purely individualistic point of view, working in government can seem as a great choice. Government jobs come with perks; allowances of all natures and a guarantee that even if you underperform, the worst that can happen to you is a transfer

Former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal participated as a panellist at the Belt and Road Strategic Platform Symposium, organised by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, held in Hong Kong, on May 31, 2019.

The Pathfinder Foundation (PF) recently established the Hafez Centre for Cultural Understanding (HCCU), located at its headquarters at Riverpoint, Peliyagoda.

MTI Consulting, with an intention to penetrate the CIS markets, has undertaken an initial need identification assessment in Baku, for the Dreamland Golf Club.

Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT), the leading ICT and digital solutions provider in the country, proudly announced the company’s recent tie up with work.lk, the pioneering online freelance marketplace in Sri Lanka, to increase convenience to the public in f

On June 3, 2019, the shares of Mahaweli Coconut Plantations Limited (MCPL) commenced trading on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE).

A full-day workshop on ‘SLS, ISO, quality certifications and quality and productivity of a company’ in Sinhala will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the National Chamber Auditorium, No: 450, D R Wijewardene Mawa

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been awarded the title of ‘Best Trade Finance Bank in Sri Lanka’ at the 2019 Asian Banker Transaction Awards that recognise achievements in the competition for market share, product and operational excellence in

HNB PLC announced the launch of co-branded corporate credit cards in partnership with the International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka (ICCSL) recently.

Union Assurance emerged the winner in the Finance Services and Insurance Category at the ACCA Sri Lanka Sustainability Reporting Awards 2018 held on May 30th.

Traditional payment methods generally involve payments being made in one go. And if it’s a hefty sum then the impact on one’s wallet is even bigger. But, what if there was a way to go easy on the wallet? What if we could pay in bite-sized proport

Pan Asia Bank recently introduced a facility to make real-time online payments to Sri Lanka Customs through its online banking.

NDB Leasing and business customers can enjoy a special interest rate of 13.5 percent until July 31st, through “Smart Agri Leasing” by NDB Leasing.

The Monetary Board of Central Bank of Sri Lanka has extended the suspension on the primary dealership operations of Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC for another six months.

The Bank of Ceylon entered the newly built Laggala Green Town, which replaced the old town that was submerged during the Moragahakanda Kalu Ganga reservoir project.

LVL Energy Fund PLC surpassed its outstanding financial performance in the previous year, by posting profit after interest and tax of Rs.571 million in 2018/19, compared to Rs.439 million in the previous financial year, which reflects a formidable 30

Global logistics provider EFL recently launched an exclusive weekly charter to Pittsburgh, USA as part of its continuous efforts to develop innovative solutions for global brands.

The World Bank (WB) has cut Sri Lanka’s economic growth forecast to 3.5 percent from earlier forecasted 4 percent due to anticipated rise in political uncertainty and impacts of Easter Sunday attacks on investor sentiment and perceptions.

Japan, (AFP) - The world’s top financial policymakers admitted yesterday that trade tensions had worsened and posed a risk for the global economy, after a G20 meeting that laid bare differences between the United States and other nations.

Although women could play a vital role in economic development, gender bias in certain male-dominated segments of the country’s corporate sector coupled with government’s lack of interest to implement gender equality polices are hindering the uti