MORE TOURISTS FROM CHINA
Sri Lanka is expected to receive more Chinese tourists in the coming six months with projected growth of 10.2 percent versus the
CURRENCY MARKETS
The euro hit a 20-month low Monday and most Asian stocks retreated as a fresh wave of uncertainty hit markets after Italy’s prime minister resigned following a heavy referendum defeat.
PROMOTING DISABILITY DEVELOPMENT IN SRI LANKA
In Sri Lanka, the Australian aid program has a strong focus on supporting people with
REGIONAL MARKETS
Asian stocks turned negative Friday and oil prices retreated along with the dollar as investors took a step back from a recent rally, while caution
SRILANKAN AIRLINES
SriLankan Airlines gave its customer Peter Phillips of Shropshire (UK) a surprise by rewarding him for his loyalty to SriLankan Airlines
SATHOSA MOTORS
Sathosa Motors (SML) launched its first-ever Isuzu NMR Dump Truck in Sri Lanka to fill the niche for a high-value workhorse
ENERGY POLICY
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has introduced a proposal that would exempt electricity consumers who
COMMERCIAL BANK OF CEYLON
A programme by Commercial Bank of Ceylon to empower entrepreneurs with essential knowledge recently benefitted
NDB
NDB together with the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) hosted this year’s annual ‘Inter-School Golf Championship’ on 22 October at RCGC. Colombo International
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RETAIL IS KING
Sri Lanka’s retail sector is enjoying rapid growth. While the food services sector – which consists of restaurants, hotels and supermarkets – remains the
US PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
It was the perfect political sleaze story with all the right ingredients. A young, good looking, politically ambitious woman
BUDGET 2017
The broad policy thrust of Budget 2017, which was presented to parliament on 10 November by the Finance Minister, is positive and the need for
THE BIG PICTURE
There’s at least one person who has unequivocally hailed the budget proposals as being the perfect answer to Sri Lanka’s
BUSINESS SENTIMENT
Early November marked the countdown to the much anticipated national budget for 2017
CONNECTED WORLD
Emotional intelligence (EI) can be summed up as the ability to recognise and respond to how others are feeling at a particular
YOUTH FORUM
Unlike in the past, many conventional universities have opened up in various provinces and are catering to more students
