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Vista Rooms simplifies corporate travel bookings, Cuts travel costs by 20-pct
(PRESS RELEASE) – Corporates in Sri Lanka can now sit back and relax when it comes to business travel while Vista Rooms minimizes hassle and streamlines the entire company’s travel itineraries via its one stop shop for corporate travel. Vista Rooms simplifies complex and troublesome booking procedures with a saving of 10-20% on the cost incurred […]
Asia stock funds see pockets of value after Trump sell-off
SINGAPORE, Dec 2 (Reuters) – Donald Trump’s shock election victory last month triggered a sell-off in Asian shares on heightened fears of protectionism – but for some investors, the selling marks an opportunity to buy into the region’s still compelling consumer story. Asian emerging market stocks lost 5.5 percent in the week after the […]
‘s Cargills Bank gets Theagarajah as Joint Deputy Chairman
Dec 05, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Cargills Bank has appointed sector veteran Rajendra Theagarajah as the Joint Deputy Chairman. He will be joined by Ranjit Page. “We are cognizant of the exemplary service that Theagarajah has rendered to the banking industry and we are confident that Cargills Bank would immensely benefit from his business […]
Huawei initiates ‘Red Revolution’ with launch of GR5 2017
(PRESS RELEASE) – Huawei, the fastest growing smartphone brand in Sri Lanka, recently unveiled their latest device into their smartphone portfolio through an interesting and attention-grabbing launch segment which took place during the Singer Lifestyle Festival 2016 which was held at the BMICH. With Huawei’s goal on painting the town red with the brand’s launching […]
Sri Lankan rupee gains on exporter dlr sales, subdued importer demand
COLOMBO, Dec 2 (Reuters) – The Sri Lankan rupee was trading marginally higher on Friday as exporters sold dollars while the demand for the greenback from importers was subdued with the year-end festival season setting in, dealers said. Rupee forwards were active while spot-next forwards were at 148.85/95 per dollar at 0603 GMT, compared […]
SriLankan airlines to fly to Gan Island
(PRESS RELEASE) – SriLankan Airlines will consolidate its traditional positioning as the largest airline operation in the Maldives, by commencingservices to Gan Island on 1st December 2016, in the Indian Ocean island nation.Thus SriLankanAirlines will become the only airline to operate international flights toGan International Airport, with four flights per week. Accordingly, Gan Island operations will […]
Emirates offers up to 50-pct off on travel from Colombo
(PRESS RELEASE) –As festive cheer and the attendant frenzy of shopping begin to manifest, Emirates has unveiled an incredible pre-season sale in Sri Lanka, offering whopping fare discounts of up to 50 per cent to destinations around the world. Travellers who book and pay for their tickets before Saturday, 10th December 2016 will be benefitted […]
Brandix, IUCN collaborate to monitor Kelani River water
Dec 01, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lankan apparel exporter Brandix will fund a project by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to monitor the water quality in the Kelani River Basin as a prelude to a larger initiative for the Basin’s management and conservation. “The first year of the project will encompass an assessment […]
‘s maintains stable outlook on Sri Lankan banking sector
Dec 01, 2016 (LBO) – Moody’s Investors Service has maintained its stable outlook on Sri Lanka’s banking system, as moderate economic growth and reduced external volatility should keep operating conditions for the country’s banks stable. “Continued strong loan growth may put downward pressure on asset quality and liquidity conditions, but nonperforming loan (NPL) ratios will […]
Comm Bank, Dunamis Capital and Aitken Spence win at CSE Masterminds 2016
(PRESS RELEASE) – Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC won the inaugural capital market quiz organized by the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recently. Dunamis Capital PLC and Aitken Spence PLC emerged as the First and Second Runners-Up of the competition, which was held at the CSE Trading Floor. The competition, for which entrance was exclusive and […]
Sri Lanka approves two wind power plants in Chunnakam
Dec 01, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s cabinet has given the approval to award tenders establish two wind power plants of 10 megawatts each in Chunnakam. “The government has paid its attention on generating a larger portion of electricity requirement by renewable energy sources and it is proposed to establish solar and wind power plants,” […]
Oil, dollar and bond yields sharply higher after OPEC deal
TOKYO, Dec 1 (Reuters) – Crude prices, the dollar and bond yields were sharply elevated early on Thursday after OPEC agreed to a deal to reduce output to clear a supply glut that has crunched oil prices and stoked global deflationary pressures. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries on Wednesday agreed to its […]