A BAD TIME FOR TEA
Sri Lankan tea is losing market share in Russia due to domestic brands gaining ground, a research report warns
CALL FOR INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE
President Maithripala Sirisena reached out to the United Nations (UN) and its affiliated bodies for assistance in the wake
RUPEE DEPRECIATING RAPIDLY
The Sri Lankan Rupee will soon depreciate to around 160 against the US Dollar, according to Dinesh de Silva, Chairman of the
SRI LANKA READY FOR ENERGY CRISIS
Minister of Power and Renewable Energy Ranjith Siyambalapitiya offered assurance that the island is prepared for the 2017 energy
JAFFNA INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR
The Jaffna International Trade Fair 2017, the largest consumer exhibition and trade fair in the fast-growing northern region of Sri Lanka, will be held from 27 to 29 January for the eighth consecutive
COLOMBO JEWELLERY STORES
Unveiling a spectacular collection that embraces the quintessence of the CJS legacy, Colombo Jewellery Stores celebrated ‘Ninety Five Years of Timeless Glamour,’ showcasing
UNION BANK
Union Bank recently announced its partnership with the Instant Cash global money transfer service, which is an internationally renowned
AMANA BANK
Amana Bank opened its sixth branch in Colombo and overall 28th branch in Dematagoda recently under the patronage of the bank’s Director Dr. A. A. M. Haroon
FITCH AFFIRMS NINE SRI LANKAN BANKS
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) of the following Sri Lanka-based banks:
MARKET REACTION
The pound struggled at 32-year lows against the dollar in Asia on Monday after reports said British Prime Minister Theresa May
GRANT TO CONSTRUCT RAIN WATER HARVESTING SYSTEMS
India and Sri Lanka today signed an MoU to construct 3000 rain water harvesting systems
BANK OF CEYLON
Bank of Ceylon’s newest value addition to its customers is the ‘Branch on wheels,’ which was launched ceremoniously on 10 January with the
AUSTRALIAN MUSIC CONCERT
The Australian High Commission is proud to present two of Australia’s leading classical musicians in a free concert to celebrate the
TRADE CONCESSIONS
The European Commission on Wednesday proposed restoring tariff concessions for imports from Sri Lanka after scrapping them
GREEN BUILDING
Some properties are more than just beautifully designed – they can be good for the environment too. The trend towards green building is no longer just limited to the western world
