DFCC BANK
The financial year ended 31 December 2016 was the first full year of operations after the amalgamation of DFCC Bank with DFCC Vardhana Bank
COLOMBO FASHION WEEK
HSBC Colombo Fashion Week introduces its next edition – to be held on 13-18 March 2018. In its 14th year, Colombo Fashion Week has set
FARM WORKER SHORTAGE
The National Livestock Development Board (NLDB) is facing a severe shortage of farmworkers, according to its Chairman Professor H. W. Cyril
IMPROVED INDEX PERFORMANCE
The Economist magazine’s Democracy Index places Sri Lanka in 66th place among recognised countries.
CALL FOR SAFETY AT SEA
Sri Lankan authorities are reported to be taking measures to ensure safety at sea, following the recent incident of a boat capsizing off the Katukurunda
CONSTRUCTION LABOUR IMPORTS
Sri Lanka is reportedly weighing its options in terms of importing workers from regional countries to combat a shortage of construction
NIELSEN SRI LANKA 2016 REVIEW
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BRITISH COSMETICS
British Cosmetics held its annual student graduation at the Hilton Colombo Residences. The evening also saw British Cosmetics celebrate its students’
AIRASIA
AirAsia’s Runway Ready Designer Search 2017 has expanded to cover all 10 ASEAN countries this year. The competition will see audition tours
ERATHNA
A million-dollar investment by a Japanese investor paves the way for a 700 kilowatt mini hydro project in Erathna, Ratnapura. The project
THE 10 MOST EXPENSIVE HOMES
Lamudi has seen some luxurious properties over the years ranging from beachside villas in Bali to penthouses in Manilla, but the top ten most expensive houses in the world are in a different league altogether.
SRILANKAN AIRLINES
SriLankan Airlines picked up another accolade when China’s Top Travel magazine named it the ‘Best Airline in South Asia’ at the 10th Annual Top Travel Awards
PEOPLE’S LEASING & FINANCE
People’s Leasing & Finance (PLC), in collaboration with the Bilindu Children’s Monthly Newspaper, initiated a flagship programme
TOYOTA LANKA
The sole authorised distributor for Toyota vehicles in Sri Lanka opened doors to its latest showroom for the affordable, comfortable and safe 1000cc ‘Wigo,’ which
PROFESSIONAL AND CAREER WOMEN AWARDS 2017
Women in Management (WIM) and IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, are inviting nominations
MAHINDRA
Mahindra & Mahindra announced its entry into three new businesses in Sri Lanka with the debut of truck and bus, construction equipment and Powerol
MILLENNIUMIT
Within the last six months, MillenniumIT has donated 30 computers to schools with either very little or no IT facilities. This initiative is one of many focussed
LOCAL FERTILISER INNOVATION
Local scientists, backed by the National Institute of Fundamental Studies and the National Research Council of Sri Lanka, have introduced