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Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, launches Sri Lanka’s new destination brand “So Sri Lanka”

Minister of Tourism and Wildlife Vasantha Senanayake unveils new slogan and strategy Encapsulating the essence of Sri Lanka, its authenticity, diversity and all of its richness is an expression that sums up the travels and tales of a Sri Lankan experience. “So Sri Lanka” goes beyond being a place descriptor and embodies the vibrant qualities…

(0)Comments | November 6, 2018 1:54 pm

National Savings Bank raises US$ 100 mn

National Savings Bank has recently raised a US$ 100 million loan facility supported by Commerzbank AG.The excellent relationship that NSB enjoys with its banking partners has allowed NSB access to a competitive interest rate despite the current global trend of interest rate increases. The facility was arranged jointly by Dubai based Alpen Capital (ME) Limited…

(0)Comments | November 6, 2018 1:07 pm

JLL comments on the Western Region Megapolis Masterplan’s sustainability and progress

In its monthly Compass bulletin, real estate consultancy Jones Lang Lasalle examined the relevance of the Western Region Megapolis Masterplan to Sri Lanka’s ambitions of improving citizen wealth and rapid economic growth. The statement also questioned the sporadic nature of the progress reported by the project since March 2017, noting that a cornerstone of the…

(0)Comments | November 6, 2018 11:42 am

Allianz tops Dow Jones Sustainability Index 2018 as most sustainable insurer

Sector leader in prestigious sustainability rating with 85 out of 100 points, second time in a row Best in sector in climate strategy, human capital development, information security, tax strategy and financial inclusion Integration of the two-degree climate target in proprietary investments and business operations starting The Allianz Group has taken the leading position among…

(0)Comments | November 6, 2018 10:57 am

Sri Lankan rupee falls on uncertainty after heavy foreign outflow; stocks down

Reuters – ** The Sri Lankan rupee ended weaker on Monday as outflows from stocks and government securities due to political uncertainty raised dollar demand. ** Stocks slipped for the second session running, moving further away from their nearly two-month closing high hit last week. Foreign investors sold shares as the political crisis continued after…

(0)Comments | November 6, 2018 7:47 am

Ashok Pathirage lead Asiri Hospitals takeover Hemas Southern Hospitals for Rs. 450 Mn

Sri Lanka’s Hemas Holdings PLC in a disclosure to Colombo Stock Exchange said that their healthcare subsidiary Hemas Hospitals (Pvt) Ltd had disposed the entire 100% stake in their third hospital – Hemas Southern Hospitals (Pvt) Ltd for Ashok Pathirage lead Asiri Hospital Holdings PLC for a consideration of Rs. 450 million. Hemas Holdings further…

(0)Comments | November 5, 2018 3:35 pm

Martin Bauer Group and Hayleys Global Beverages join forces to serve global high quality tea extracts demand

Iconic Sri Lankan multinational Hayleys PLC and Germany’s botanicals giant Martin Bauer Group (MBG) announce a historic joint venture partnership in Hayleys Global Beverages Ltd. (HGBL). Established in 2016, HGBL stands among Sri Lanka’s most sophisticated manufacturers of authentic Pure Ceylon Tea extracts – primarily in the form of powders, concentrates aromas and flavours. MBG…

(0)Comments | November 5, 2018 3:34 pm

Business Sentiment – Index Slides to 114 Month Low

The downward spiral in biz sentiment shows no sign of letting up as fears mount Trade within South Asia can increase by nearly threefold  from US$ 23 billion to 67 billion dollars provided that trade barriers are overcome, according to a recent World Bank report titled ‘A Glass Half Full: The Promise of Regional Trade…

(0)Comments | November 5, 2018 10:06 am

Hemas Hospitals Divests Hemas Southern to Accelerate Expansion

Hemas Hospitals announced the divestiture of Hemas Southern hospital, taking a significant step to intensify their growth strategy and new business lines. An experienced healthcare service provider Asiri Hospitals has acquired the Hemas Southern Hospital for a value of Rs.450 million. “We identified Asiri Group of Hospitals as the best fit due to their capability…

(0)Comments | November 5, 2018 10:00 am

Former Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera says that economy will collapse

Sri Lanka’s former Finance and Mass Media Minister of the unity government recently issuing a statement said that “Sri Lanka’s economy has been placed in great peril as a result of Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena’s unconstitutional political maneuver last month sacking Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe”. In the Member of Parliament Mangala Samaraweera had further…

(0)Comments | November 5, 2018 9:56 am

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