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SriLankan Airlines launches websites in Sinhala and Tamil to optimize customer convenience

“Be Sri Lankan, Fly SriLankan!” campaign Colombo, October 11, 2016: SriLankan Airlines, the National Carrier, has launched full-fledged Sinhala and Tamil language options on its website www.srilankan.com to better facilitate the air travel of people throughout Sri Lanka, as part of a new marketing campaign on the theme of ‘Be Sri Lankan, Fly SriLankan’. Captain…

(0)Comments | October 11, 2016 2:59 pm

Rileys claims two Gold Awards at the NCE Awards 2016

Rileys, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hayleys PLC won the Gold award for the Most Innovative Exporter of Sri Lanka and the Gold award for Agriculture Value added in the large category at the National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) awards 2016, held recently at the Hilton Colombo. Rileys, renowned for its creative doormat concepts, is…

(0)Comments | October 11, 2016 1:53 pm

Sri Lankan shares end slightly weaker; turnover touches 3-wk low

Reuters – Sri Lankan stocks edged down on Monday, led by blue chips on profit-taking, while trading volume fell to a three-week low as investors stayed on the sidelines awaiting direction from the budget and September-quarter corporate results. The benchmark index of the Colombo Stock Exchange finished 0.3 percent weaker at 6,562.50. Turnover was 336.2…

(0)Comments | October 11, 2016 11:14 am

Seminar On “Temporary Importation For Export Processing Scheme (TIEP)”

The Spices and Allied Products Producers’ and Traders’ Association (SAPPTA), in association with Sri Lanka Customs and Ministry of Primary Industries, will hold a seminar under the theme “Temporary Importation for Export Processing Scheme (TIEP)” on Thursday October 13th, 2016 from 2.30 pm to 5.00 pm in the Ground Floor Auditorium of the Ceylon Chamber…

(0)Comments | October 11, 2016 10:42 am

Statement of the Monetary Board on the Recent Media Reports

There has been widespread coverage in the press and electronic media regarding a report related to the examination of Perpetual Treasuries Ltd conducted by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka as the regulator of Primary Dealers operating in the Government securities market. The release of this report into the public domain has not been authorized….

(0)Comments | October 11, 2016 10:04 am

Internationally renowned entrepreneurs to steer 37th National Conference of Chartered Accountants

In helping Sri Lanka transition towards an innovation driven economy, a highly eminent panel of local and foreign speakers, including entrepreneurs of global repute will steer this month’s 37th National Conference of Chartered Accountants organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka). Over two days of technical sessions, the conference…

(0)Comments | October 11, 2016 10:02 am

USD 10 million investment for drug production in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka recently signed agreements worth USD 10 million with two companies to produce drugs in Sri Lanka. Chairman of State Pharmaceuticals Corporation Dr. Sayuru Samarasundara signed the agreements with a Russian and an Indian Company. 28 drug producing companies under the instructions of Health Minister Rajitha Senarathne have agreed to be involved in drug…

(0)Comments | October 11, 2016 9:17 am

JICA supports the sustainable economic growth of Sri Lanka through Rs. 14.45 Billion budget support

The Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) today signed a loan agreement for an amount of JPY 10,000 million, equivalent to approximately Rs 14.45 billion. The signing of the loan agreement took place today between Ms. Chandra Ekanayake, Deputy Secretary to the Treasury of Ministry of…

(0)Comments | October 10, 2016 3:42 pm

What ails the Sri Lanka Tea Industry?

With regards to the current crisis facing the tea industry in Sri Lanka, the Tea Exporters Association released the following article on what ails this industry. What ails the Sri Lanka Tea Industry? 1. Recognition of the different industries under tea – There are two different sectors in the Tea Industry, the Plantation/Growers sector and…

(0)Comments | October 10, 2016 2:26 pm

A High Profile German Biz Delegation discuss business with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce

A High Profile German Business delegation led by the German Asia Pacific Business Association, which visited Sri Lanka during last week to explore trade and investment opportunities held talks with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce. “In the recent times, we have seen increasing interest in Sri Lanka by German businessmen. We are not only looking…

(0)Comments | October 10, 2016 2:19 pm

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