In an island wide initiative to protect and educate young victims of the deadly dengue disease now prevalent in epidemic levels across the country, the Siddhalepa group has launched a dengue educational drive in schools, religious institutes and publ

Being located approximately 5,400 kilometres away from Sri Lanka, Israel has shown an increasing attention on Sri Lanka over the recent years as a unique tropical destination in the Indian Ocean with great surfing locations similar to Miami beach (US

Unabated climate change would bring devastating consequences to countries in Asia and the Pacific, which could severely affect their future growth, reverse current development gains, and degrade quality of life, according to a report produced by the

Orient Finance PLC, which is a licensed finance company, has recorded a remarkable achievement at a time it celebrated 35 years in operation.

The 20th Annual Meeting of the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering will be held in Colombo during July 17-21, 2017 with the participation of about 450 local and foreign delegates from 41 member countries and several international observer organisa

Zahira College Colombo, the premier Muslim educational institution in Sri Lanka with a current student population of over 5000, is gearing itself to launch a colourful and fun-filled walk on Saturday

A 20-member delegation from Ceylinco Life represented Sri Lanka’s leading life insurance company at the 16th Asia Pacific Life Insurance Congress (APLIC) held recently in Malaysia. 

Union Assurance PLC (UA) recently launched a unique initiative to address one of the most pressing issues in the insurance industry, i.e. technical jargon in insurance policy contracts. 

Sri Lanka’s most progressive private commercial bank, Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB), conducted a special ceremony to mark the opening of its centralized processing centre, titled Centre of Excellence, to accommodate its back office operations

Considering the public attitude towards insurance and the lukewarm reception that many have towards an insurance proposition, it is an industry that is deserving of a higher position - both as a service and a career option.

Pan Asia Bank Toastmasters Club installed its first executive committee recently marking the beginning of a journey towards nurturing the next generation of corporate leaders. 

Gamma Pizzakraft Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd, the sole franchisee for Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Delifrance in Sri Lanka acquires more additions to its already prestigious collection of awards and nominations. 

Alpha Industries (Pvt) Limited, a security solution (physical storage) provider and furniture manufacture in Sri Lanka held it’s annual dealer convention recently at Ramada Hotel Colombo. 

The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), being the national body for marketing is the longest servicing accredited study centre for the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) studies in Sri Lanka.  By winning world prizes over the years many

A lack of transparency: it is one of the most common complaints of the private sector in many developing countries where the World Bank Group works.

Imagine reading this in your daily newspaper: Since 1970, when France reached the high-income status, its per capita income has been sandwiched between those of the Republic of Korea and Switzerland. 

Commercial cultivation of passion fruits in dry rural villages around Sri Lanka’s North-Central Province of Anuradhapura is fast turning into an economic ‘game changer’ transforming the livelihoods of hundreds of poor families in ov

Emirates has made travel from Colombo to Singapore and Melbourne significantly more affordable with Companion Fares announced this week.

Etihad Airways is adding year-round flights between its Abu Dhabi hub and both Cairo and Lagos later this year to cater to growing demand to and from the United Arab Emirates.

Sigiriya Shilpa Handicrafts Village is to get a much-needed boost through a proposed public-private partnership that will transform the village into a lively performing arts centre.

With astounding success and highest quality of their medical laboratory services in Colombo and suburbs, Lanka Hospitals Diagnostics (LHD)recently launched their newest lab testing

Expolanka Holdings PLC is aiming to boost its Expo Freight (EFL) operations to become the first global logistics brand originating from the Indian subcontinent, and over the past year bought out the minority stakes in its subsidiaries in the US and C

Sri Lanka Tourism clinched two prestigious awards at the World Travel Awards Ceremony held in the Maldives last week. 

An apparel industry spokesperson this week slammed the new Inland Revenue Bill, which will put 90 percent of Sri Lanka’s exporters under the higher 28 percent income tax bracket, continuing to call for support for an industry that has matured.

Reuters: Sri Lankan shares posted their lowest close in nearly one week in low trading yesterday as local investors booked profits while foreign players bought into risky assets, limiting the decline. The Colombo stock index ended 0.11 percent weaker

UrbanTrendz which opened its doors to Colombo’s shoppers recently is the newest, hippest Multi-brand Retail Store in Sri Lanka for such a super assortment of exclusive fashion brands as United 

Reuters: The Sri Lankan rupee ended steady yesterday as greenback sales by banks and exporters offset importer demand for dollars, dealers said.

The record low interest rates that prevailed until recently may have helped many to overcome their financial difficulties and enjoy better living standards in the short-term, but this has fuelled Sri Lanka’s household debt to reach record highs

A man polishes a traditional brass lamp at a workshop in Colombo. Such items are now very much in demand due to the increasing number of tourists visiting Sri Lanka  (Reuters photo)

Singer (Sri Lanka) was recognized as one of the best places to work in Sri Lanka for the fourth consecutive year at the special awards ceremony held at Cinnamon Grand Colombo, organized by Great Place to Work Institute recently.