World’s largest cargo aircraft Antonov lands in Mattala
BusinessPix and Text by Nuwan Jayasekera SuriYAweva Special CorrTags: Print EditionThe world’s largest cargo aircraft, the Antonov An-225 Mriya, landed at Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA)...
View ArticleMobitel rewarded for Corporate Excellence at Le Fonti Awards 2018 in Hong Kong
BusinessLe Fonti President, Guido Giommi presenting the Award for ‘Excellence of the Year for Innovation and Leadership’, Mobile Telecommunications to Mobitel Chief Executive Officer Nalin Perera.Tags:...
View ArticleSL’s ICT/BPM Brand ‘Island of Ingenuity’ launched in London
BusinessRuwindhu Peiris, Chairman SLASSCOM in LondonTags: Print EditionThe National Brand for the Sri Lanka ICT/BPM sector was launched in London yesterday in the presence of several senior Ministers...
View Article‘Sl committed to preventing financial crime’
BusinessTags: Print EditionSri Lanka has long identified the risk of financial crime as a priority area, given the country’s history in battling a sophisticated terror organization. A number of...
View ArticleIncrease in betel exports to Pakistan
BusinessTags: Print EditionPakistan is the only single market for Sri Lanka’s betel leaves and imports 5,000 to 6,000 MT of betel leaves annually. There is also an annual increase.In addition the other...
View ArticleRupee strengthens; stocks gain
BusinessTags: Print EditionColombo Bourse posted gains in thin trade for the sixth straight session on Wednesday.The benchmark ASPI gained 7.58 points and S&P SL20 gained 3.17 points to conclude at...
View ArticlePeople’s Leasing and Finance to issue Rs 2 bn debentures
BusinessTags: Print EditionPeople’s Leasing and Finance will issue 40 million listed rated unsecured, senior, redeemable debentures at the par value of Rs 100 each to raise Rs .4 billion with an option...
View ArticleSLT to issue Rs 50 mn debentures
BusinessTags: Print EditionSri Lanka Telecom will issue Rs 50 million senior, unsecured, redeemable rated debentures at a par value of Rs 100 with a green shoe option to issue upto a further 10 million...
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View ArticleChina’s first quarter growth beats expectations at 6.8%
BusinessTags: Print EditionChina’s economy grew at an annual pace of 6.8% in the first quarter compared to the same period last year, according to official data, beating forecasts for the period.The...
View ArticleWays that saved Rs. 10 bn. in 2006 for two State Banks
BusinessK. C. SomaratnaTags: Print EditionThe date December 26, 2004 would be remembered by almost all Sri Lankans, a Sunday, Unduwap Full Moon Poya Day, Boxing Day to Christians; Sri Lanka was playing...
View ArticleRichard Pieris Finance expands to Nuwara Eliya
BusinessChairman of Richard Pieris Finance Felix Fernandopulle is seen opening the branch, while Executive Director and CEO K.M.M Jabir, Mayor of Nuwara Eliya Chandana Lal Karunaratne, Directors and...
View ArticleAbans Auto launches TVS King Deluxe+ Three Wheeler
BusinessTags: Print EditionAbans Auto a retailer of two and three-wheelers in Sri Lanka, launched the TVS King Deluxe+ -- “Simply the best 200 cc Three-wheeler in Sri Lanka.” The TVS King Deluxe+...
View ArticleCentral Industries provides water supply system for Diyapota Maha Vidyalaya
BusinessWater solution system at Diyapota MV, Embilipitiya being unveiled by Sapumal Herath, Marketing Manager, Central Industries and S.S. Rathayake, Principal, Diyapota MV, Embilipitiya.Tags: Print...
View ArticlePremium Paint Brush launched
BusinessCOO of Macksons Paints Ismail HussainTags: Print EditionMacksons recently launched a premium quality paint brush to the market, under the Company’s popular flagship brand, Multilac, offering...
View ArticleLankan Angel Network, Ideamart present #IAMHER Startup Spotlight
Business#IAMHER Startup Spotlight competition winner Shaheeqa Siraj receives her certificate from Sulochana Segera, Founder and Chairperson of Women in Management, Rekha Weerasooriya, General Manager,...
View ArticleSerenia Residences to commence construction in June
BusinessKamaya de Soysa, Senior Manager - Strategic Business Development - Acquest (Private) Limited, Dhammika Lokuge, President - Chamber of Commerce, Galle,Chaminda Abayawardana, Regional Head -...
View ArticleCash crunch, more of a structural issue
BusinessTags: Print EditionDespite the constant assurances of the Centre and the RBI that there is more than adequate currency in circulation to meet the demand and that the cash crunch is only...
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