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Business leaders meet Lord Mark Malloch-Brown in Colombo
Apr 05, 2016 (LBO) – Top Sri Lankan business personalities met Rt Hon Lord Mark Malloch-Brown at a dinner event in Colombo organized by the Horton Debate Society. Mark Malloch-Brown was rated one of the 100 most influential people in the world, according to TIME magazine, in 2005. He was hosted to an intimate dinner […]
Canadian High Commission to Sri Lanka celebrates International Mine Day
The High Commission of Canada to Sri Lanka and Maldives was pleased to mark ‘International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action’ on 4 April with an event held at Canada House which brought together key government officials, members of the international, diplomatic and donor communities, demining organizations and civil society. The Honourable […]
We have done better than our peers says MD at Sampath Bank
Sampath Bank PLC rang the opening bell to commence trading at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) today. The market opening ceremony was organized to mark the first trading day for the month of April. Sampath Bank PLC Chairman Mr. Dhammika Perera, Managing Director Mr. Aravinda Perera, COO Mr. Nanda Fernando, Senior DGM for Consumer Banking […]
Swiss Institute of Hospitality and Banking to open in Sri Lanka
The Swiss Institute of Hospitality & Banking will commence operations in May 2016 in Sri Lanka. It is the kick-off phase for a major business venture spanning a training institution, a hotel property, a school campus, and a marina with a marine park. It is founded by BaSSAG AG and partnered by Swiss certifying and […]
Vito Mercedes Benz now in Sri Lanka
Diesel and Motor Engineering PLC (DIMO) will be introducing the second installment of commercial vans, the “Vito” under Mercedes-Benz. The new introduction will encompass a versatile edge consisting of a larger payload and a set of unique features. The launch of the Vito is a part of the global car manufacturing company’s new product introduction […]
Sri Lanka tea sees improved demand for low growns at auction
Mar 31, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s tea prices in overall auction offerings this week were marginally lower with better demand for low grown and mid to high grown prices easier, Forbes & Walker Tea Brokers said in their latest report. “Low Growns continued to witness improved demand all around and consequently an appreciation in prices,” the […]
Govt. should heed public opinion on ETCA & constitutional change: MR
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Census and Statistics Department instant updates, now on Twitter
The Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) provides various socio economic and demographic statistics to data users covering a wide spectrum from students, researchers to policymakers and international agencies. DCS produce statistics on regular basis from different sources, including censuses, surveys and administrative records. Currently the Department of Census and Statistics uses printed and electronic […]
Fitch upgrades Hemas Holdings to AA-; outlook stable
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Sri Lanka-based Hemas Holdings PLC’s (Hemas) National Long-Term Rating to ‘AA-(lka)’ from ‘A+(lka)’. The Outlook is Stable. It has also upgraded the National Long-Term Rating on Hemas’s senior unsecured debentures to ‘AA-(lka) from ‘A+(lka)’. The upgrade reflects the company’s improved business risk profile, which is aided by its strong presence in […]
Toyota Lanka unveils future technology at ‘Future World’ exhibition
Toyota Lanka announced a pioneering Future World Exhibition on Toyota Automotive Technology held on 29th and 30th March 2016 at the Sri Lanka Exhibition & Convention Centre (SLECC). The first-ever comprehensive motor technology exhibition of its kind to be held in the country, Future World is open to all existing, potential and future customers and […]
Horton Debate members to meet Rt Hon Lord Mark Malloch-Brown
Members of the Horton Debate Society will meet Rt Hon Lord Mark Malloch-Brown at an intimate dinner event in Colombo this month. A former number two in the United Nations, Mark Malloch-Brown has served in the British Cabinet and Foreign Office. He was Deputy Secretary-General of the UN under Kofi Annan, and Administrator of the […]