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Leadership transition at Dialog’s wOw.lk
Digital Commerce Lanka (Pvt) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dialog Axiata PLC and the operator of wOw.lk, Sri Lanka’s largest ecommerce site recently announced a transition of leadership. As part of the Axiata Group’s accelerated leadership development program, the outgoing Chief Executive Officer, Sheyantha Abeykoon will take on a new assignment in Kuala Lumpur, […]
IMF worried about elections in Europe, populist candidates
Feb 13, 2017 (LBO) – International Monetary Fund’s chief Christine Lagarde says elections in several countries in Europe, in the context of support for populist parties, is a cause for concern. Germany, France and the Netherlands will hold elections in coming months which may raise questions about the future of the European Union. “I am […]
JLL Sri Lanka get new Managing Director, Steven Mayes
(PRESS RELEASE) – Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), Sri Lanka’s leading real estate consulting firm, announced the appointment of Steven Mayes asfull-time Managing Directorof its Sri Lanka operations. Mr. Mayes bring 35+ years of experience in real estate to JLL’s Sri Lanka business and will be based in Colombo. He is expected to advance the […]
Virtusa third quarter revenue up 3.4-pct
(PRESS RELEASE) – Revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2017 was $217.2 million, an increase of 3.4% sequentially and 44.2% year-over-year. On a constant currency basis, (1)third quarter revenue increased 4.2% sequentially and 48.6% year-over-year. Virtusa reported GAAP income from operations of $6.5million for the third quarter of fiscal 2017, compared to $3.5 million […]
Mahindra expands business foot print with Ideal Motors Sri Lanka
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., a part of the USD 17.8 billion Mahindra Group based in India, today announced that it is set to expand its business footprint in Sri Lanka. The company will set up three new businesses in the country together with its proud partners for over 7 years Ideal Motors. Mahindra along with […]
World Bank clarification regarding media reports on bond issue
In reference to some of the incorrect statements carried by a few media outlets on this issue, the World Bank wishes to clarify that it has not undertaken any assessment of the Auditor General’s report on the bond Issue. (Note from the World Bank)
Haycarb records turnover of Rs.9.4Bn and PBT of Rs.768Mn in Q3 2016/17
(PRESS RELEASE) – Haycarb PLC, the Sri Lankan multinational of Hayleys PLC reported revenue of Rs. 9.4 billion and profit before tax of Rs. 768 million for 9 months ending 31 December 2016. The profit after tax stood at Rs. 646 million. The turnover increased by 12%, while the profit before tax and after tax […]
Pakistan sends relief assistance to drought affected people of Sri Lanka
With a view to help the brotherly people of Sri Lanka to mitigate the severe drought, the Government of Pakistan sent a relief flight to Colombo containing 25 Metric Ton of rice. The High Commissioner of Pakistan in Sri Lanka Maj. Gen. (R) Syed Shakeel Hussain handed over the relief consignment to Sri Lankan authorities […]
Toyota Lanka opens dedicated showroom for its first 1000cc car
Toyota Lanka (Private) Limited, the sole authorized distributor for Toyota vehicles in Sri Lanka opened doors to its latest showroom for the affordable, comfortable and safe 1000cc “Wigo” which was launched recently. The dedicated showroom situated within Toyota Plaza in Wattala embodies the fun and excitement that is synonymous with the “Wigo”. Launched targeting young […]
Citizens Development Business (CDB) goes live with Intellect DIGITAL FACE
(PRESS RELEASE) – Customer centric Digital Channel solution with an omni-channel experience Intellect Design Arena Ltd, a digital technology product provider across Banking and Insurance, today announced that Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) has gone live with Intellect’s DIGITAL FACE, an Omni Channel solution catering to demands of the modern customers. CDB will now […]
SAITM says ready to forge ahead amid protests
Feb 08, 2017 (LBO) – South Asian Institute of Technology and Medicine (SAITM) says they are ready for the rough road ahead and will push ahead despite opposition from students and staff of state universities. “These protests are driven by politics and fear of competition,” Dr. Neville Fernando, founder and chairman of SAITM told reporters […]
Government of Finland keen to invest in Sri Lanka
The Ambassador of Finland to Sri Lanka Rauli Suikkanen says that he would call leading entrepreneurs of his country to commence investment in Sri Lanka. Ambassador Suikkanen announced this when he met Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake at the Ministry for Finance yesterday (February 6). Finish Ambassador Rauli Suikkanen further said that there is a confidence […]