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Doha: President Mahinda Rajapaksa vowed to turn his country, recovering from three-decade long terrorism, into an economic and commercial hub of the region. Addressing the 12th Doha Forum and Enriching the Middle East’s Economic Future Conference at the Doha Sheraton Hotel on Sunday (20) morning as an international Guest of Honour, President Rajapaksa said Sri ...
- Rishad arrives in Qatar for Doha Forum 2012 (Category: Business)
- President Mahinda Rajapaksa & Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani, the Emir of Qatar (Category: Business)
- CA Sri Lanka members in Qatar meet President Rajapaksa (Category: Business)
- Moors Youth Society celebrates Avurudu (Category: Business)
SL well placed to develop all classes of Marinas known to the shipping and boating world -Int’l Marina Specialist Simon Arrol SL also a natural hub for world cruising yachts Colombo’s Marina potential packs strong worldwide free publicity potential essential for a fast growing tourist destination Sri Lanka is a natural hub for ...
- Catching the wave of prosperity (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka launches into the world of marinas (Category: Business)
- Govt. to abolish duty-free vessel imports to boost $ 500 m boating industry (Category: Business)
- Marketing an emerging tourism destination in Asia (Category: Business)
Record profit fuelled by Rs. 2.3 b in capital gains; core businesses post recovery with 23% pre-tax profit growthHayleys Plc share price on Friday produced one of its highest day gains of Rs. 16 as investors toasted record earnings in FY2012 largely fuelled by Rs. 2.3 billion in capital gains but its core businesses too ...
- Hayleys has a hearty FY12 (Category: Business)
- Double-edged deal (Category: Business)
- Hayleys quadruples 9-month net profit to Rs. 3.6 b (Category: Business)
Achieves best-ever results in 134-year history Pre-tax profit at Rs. Rs 4.8 billion, post-tax figure Rs. 3.8 b Profit attributable to equity holders of the company up 269% to Rs. 2.5b Turnover up 15% to Rs 62.5 b A challenging operating environment notwithstanding, Hayleys Group has posted its best annual earnings in the history of ...
- Hayleys quadruples 9-month net profit to Rs. 3.6 b (Category: Business)
- Hayleys triples 1H pre-tax profit to Rs. 3.6 b (Category: Business)
- Hayleys ends 1Q with Rs. 17.3 b turnover; Rs. 861 m pre-tax profit (Category: Business)
External Affairs Minister G.L. Peiris, who is in the US, on Thursday met with Deputy United States Trade Representative Ambassador Demetrios Marantis and took part in an extensive discussion on trade and the economy. He also pressed Ambassador Marantis for early closure of a review of the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) for trade that ...
- Sri Lanka vows to boost economic cooperation with China: FM (Category: Breaking News)
- GL meets with White House National Security team (Category: Business)
- Palestine ‘can almost feel SL’s great potential’ – Palestinian Minister (Category: Business)
Boating industry thanks Industry Minister for strong support Sri Lanka enters prestigious International Boating Industry Magazine rankings Sri Lanka’s commercial boat sub-sector reporting stronger international orders from Asia, Africa and ME Introducing a much-sought-after measure of relief to Sri Lanka’s boating industry, the country will now introduce tax on boat imports that are la...
- Sri Lanka launches into the world of marinas (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka’s hidden marine potential is huge (Category: Business)
- 20,000 buyers expected at South Asia’s largest boat show (Category: Business)
Switch Asia Program – Greening Sri Lanka Project Project Director Srilal Miththapala, a senior tourism professional and also a serious wild life enthusiastic will speak at the monthly meeting of The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) on 22 May on the subject ‘Elephant as an icon for Sri Lanka tourism’. Miththapala has been ...
- Sports Draw (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka Marks First Anniversary of Civil War End (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Marks First Anniversary of Civil War End (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Marks First Anniversary of Civil War End (Category: Breaking News)
Saudi Arabia, the Arab world’s largest economy, wants a joint council to boost trade ties with Sri Lanka, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce announced this week. The Ministry quoted Dr. Mohammed H. Al-Kathiri, the Deputy Minister for Foreign Trade of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as saying, “It would be necessary to complete appropriate procedures ...
- Arab Attraction (Category: Business)
- No ban from Saudi Arabia on recruitment from Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Saudi Arabia wants joint council with Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- 130 stranded housemaids return . (Category: Breaking News)
Thailand’s new Ambassador to Sri Lanka Poldej Worachat yesterday paid a courtesy call on Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa to discuss issues of bilateral interest. At the outset of the meeting Rajapaksa thanked the Thailand for the assistance given by its government recently at various international forums, specially at the recently concluded UNCHR meeting. Longstanding ...
- New era in bilateral relations between Norway and Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka, Norway to strengthen bilateral relations (Category: Breaking News)
- President and Thai Prime Minister hold bilateral discussions (Category: Breaking News)
The Foreign Minister of Singapore will be visiting Sri Lanka from 26 May to 2 June 2012 accompanied by a high-powered delegation from the Singapore Business Federation (SBF). One of the key expectations of the delegation is to establish mutually-beneficial relationships with key Government officials as well as the Sri Lankan business community during ...
- Sri Lanka – Singapore signs MOU to strengthen business relationships (Category: Breaking News)
- Mutual lessons (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka, Singapore to ink first-ever B2B MoU in Colombo today (Category: Business)
- Singapore business delegation to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka this week thanked the US for the supporting initiatives on trade and development extended in the country’s new economic upswing. The outgoing Head of the Economic Section of the US Embassy in Colombo Ed Heartney during his courtesy call on Minister of Industry and Commerce Rishad Bathiudeen on Wednesday “We thank the US ...
- New US Deputy Chief in town preparing for fresh bilateral boost (Category: Business)
- US says Expo 2012 a great idea (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka, Pakistan upbeat on successful Colombo finale (Category: Business)
- Buoyed by JEC and Expo ‘12, Bangladesh pushes for more trade with Sri Lanka (Category: Business)
Opens three branches in Nelliady, Chunnakam and Chavakachcheri Steeped in a rich history of 32 years, LOLC’s strategic vision and agility have enabled its companies to leverage growth opportunities evolving in the national landscape. With primary business interests in the financial services sector, the LOLC Group – one of the leading blue chip companies of ...
- Diversified young conglomerate LOLC honoured with six accolades (Category: Business)
- LOLC weathers tough year with highest-ever profits (Category: Business)
- LOLC Group kicks off FY13 with Rs. 1.1 b pre-tax profit in 1Q (Category: Business)
- LOLC forges ahead with steady growth in profitability (Category: Business)
John Keells Hotels Group announced the certification of ‘Green Globe Awards’ to five of its resorts and hotels for sustainable tourism. The certifications were received by Chaaya Village Habarana, Chaaya Blu Trincomalee and Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo – Maldives, properties which fall under Chaaya Hotels and Resorts, Cinnamon Lodge Habarana of the Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts ...
- Bentota Beach Hotel is Green Globe certified (Category: Business)
- Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo gets Green Globe recertification (Category: Business)
- Cinnamon Lodge achieves Green Globe certification (Category: Business)
- Pledges, innovation, spiritedness: Unique cornerstones at John Keells Leisure Awards (Category: Business)
The tuk tuk. Long a symbol of Asian countries, in Sri Lanka the trishaw, or tuk tuk as it is known, is an all purpose vehicle. Reliable, easy to operate and generally an inexpensive method of travel, many visitors to the sunny shores of our island never pass on an opportunity to experience a ride ...
- Tuk Tuks warned (Category: Breaking News)
- Promoting tourism: Chefs’ recipe (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka transport minister says public can force tuk-tuk fare drop (Category: Breaking News)
- Drunken Driver Wrecks Family (Category: Breaking News)
Tourism is Sri Lanka’s phoenix. After rising from the ashes of war, it has spread its fiery wings and taken off to bring hope to many and bolster the overall economy. Yet, despite positive statistics, there is fear that the light could dim if policies do not become more aggressive and comprehensive. On Wednesday, the ...
- Travel Trend (Category: Business)
- Travel Trend (Category: Business)
- Highest number of tourist arrivals in Dec. 2011 (Category: Breaking News)
- Boost in the Tourism sector will help offset other revenue losses (Category: Breaking News)
Columnists come and go. Hope this one stays! I’ll agree to do that; if you’d let me kick up controversy, poke fun at you and distort the life out of news and gossip that come my way. The Daily FT Ed is a nice guy; he’s already let me do that. As long as I ...
- Ore. father accused of trying to give away the kids (Category: USA, Washington)
- Jana Aragalaya now ‘Frontline Socialist Party’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Bayliss feels for Marsh as Dilshan quits (Category: Business)
- Heshan comes second in heats but fails to qualify for next round (Category: Business)
Steps to promote through embassies have started Sri Lanka Tourism to be rebranded as Sri Lanka Tourism Authority soon By Cheranka Mendis Conclusive decisions have not been taken to fully implement the Government’s plan on formulating a combined publicity program to build a unified brand for Sri Lanka Tourism as announced in August last year, ...
- Floodwaters wreaking havoc in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Tourism promotion activities should be carried out through Sri Lankan missions in foreign nation... (Category: Breaking News)
- Showcasing Sri Lanka and driving demand (Category: Business)
- Lankan missions abroad recognised at Tourism Awards (Category: Business)
By Cheranka Mendis Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals rose 9% to 69,591 in April from a year earlier, continuing the growth momentum established in 2010. Data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority yesterday showed arrivals topping 330,116 during the first four months of the year, an 18.3% increase from the period a year ago. ...
- Hong Kong visitor arrivals up 14% in July (Category: Business)
- Fargo births (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Fargo births (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Fargo births (Category: USA, North Dakota)
WASHINGTON: External Affairs Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris opened a four-day, official visit to Washington, DC Tuesday with a series of meetings with key US Senate leaders and a talk on Sri Lanka’s post-conflict redevelopment and reconciliation programs, emphasising that lasting peace, stability and growth in Sri Lanka will be achieved through home-grown solutions, not those ...
- GL, Hilary meeting on 18 May (Category: Business)
- GL says HRC resolution will not hinder " on going reconciliation programs" (Category: Breaking News)
- SL attends UNHRC sessions with impressive post-conflict records: Former AG (Category: Business)
- Govt. to include progress in implementing LLRC recommendations in UPR report (Category: Business)
The best hotels, hotel architecture, interiors, construction and design across the entire Asia Pacific region were celebrated at The J W Marriott Hotel in Kuala Lumpur on 27 April. The leading companies behind these winning hotels and hospitality projects were invited to attend to receive the prestigious awards. The Asia Pacific Hotel Awards in association ...
- The Fortress pampers guests with 5-star butler service concept (Category: Business)
- The Fortress wins global title in World Luxury Hotel Awards (Category: Business)
- The Fortress scoops prestigious global luxury hotel award (Category: Business)
Tourism has emerged as an extremely important sector in the economy from a number of perspectives in post-conflict Sri Lanka. It is important as a potential source of growth, employment and foreign exchange. The sector has seen impressive recovery since the end of the conflict. Arrivals have increased from 447,890 in 2009 to 855,975 in ...
- Sri Lankan`s Tourism sector invests $ 10 b (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka gears for tourism boom (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka tourism authority introduces a fully automated licensing system (Category: Breaking News)
- Developing tourism in Sri Lanka and challenges (Daily News) (Category: Breaking News)
By Cheranka Mendis Sri Lanka Tourism will host the Sri Lanka Tourism Awards for the fifth consecutive year this July, recognising the efforts and contribution of industry stakeholders. The competition this year will include a number of new categories, widening the number of accolades by 21. The awards will honour 68 performers under 11 award ...
- First ever Islamic Banking industry Awards in July (Category: Business)
- Lankan missions abroad recognised at Tourism Awards (Category: Business)
- Apex Body (Category: Business)
- Carrying Capacity (Category: Business)
Under Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Philippines Erlinda F. Basilio met Minister of Economic Development Basil Rajapaksa today at the Economic Development Ministry. At the outset Minister Rajapaksa said at the moment Sri Lanka will always remember the help extended by the Philippines in various international forums recently. Longstanding friendship between the ...
- Pakistan wants strong economic ties with Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan wants strong economic ties with Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka urges US to extend GSP (Category: Business)
- President holds bilateral talks with Asif Ali Zardari (Category: Breaking News)
SRI LANKA has ambitious goals for development and needs investment to push up growth to the expected levels of eight per cent or more. Even though the country has fared well in 2010 and 2011 by posting eight per cent and 8.3 per cent growth consecutively for the first time in history, there is increasing ...
- 7,000 vacancies in Sri Lanka's export zones (Category: Breaking News)
- Laid off BOI company workers still not paid compensation (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka manufactures garment to M&S and Tesco (Category: Business)
- BOI approves 6 new ventures in SL (Category: Breaking News)
Expolanka Holdings PLC yesterday acquired the controlling stake in Akquasun Holidays India (Pvt) Ltd. at a cost of US$ 915,000, thus further consolidating both its presence and strength in the leisure and travel sectors. Akquasun Holidays, the Mumbai-based destination management specialist is a B2B Destination Management network company. Primarily mandated to attracting traffic from emerging ...
- Expolanka acquires controlling stake in Akquasun Holidays for US$ 915,000 (Category: Business)
- Blockbuster holidays with HSBC this season (Category: Business)
- Travelon increases holidays on rail frequency (Category: Business)
- Ebert Silva Holidays wins tourism award for Colombo City tour (Category: Business)
Admits growth may be slower but insists that all assistance will be given for investment Despite a growth downgrade in 2012, Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal insists that the Government is focused on encouraging private sector investment and will provide maximum assistance. Cabraal made these points as the Guest Speaker at the American Chamber ...
- Credit growth to slow to 27% by December – Cabraal (Category: Business)
- Banking delegation in Qatar to attract investments (Category: Business)
- CB may take act on high credit growth (Category: Business)
Expolanka Holdings PLC yesterday acquired the controlling stake in Akquasun Holidays India (Pvt) Ltd. at a cost of US$ 915,000, thus further consolidating both its presence and strength in the leisure and travel sectors. Akquasun Holidays, the Mumbai-based destination management specialist is a B2B Destination Management network company. Primarily mandated to attracting traffic from emerging ...
- Expolanka acquires controlling stake in Akquasun Holidays for US$ 915,000 (Category: Business)
- Blockbuster holidays with HSBC this season (Category: Business)
- Travelon increases holidays on rail frequency (Category: Business)
- Ebert Silva Holidays wins tourism award for Colombo City tour (Category: Business)
By Cassandra Mascarenhas The pace of activity in the construction industry has slowed down due to constraints caused by the high cost of finance fuelled by the rise in interest rates, the devaluation of the rupee that have resulted in imports being more expensive and the lack of FDIs coming into the industry, stated Chamber ...
- Vocation Worry (Category: Business)
- Cash Crisis (Category: Business)
- Work Share (Category: Business)
- Industry gears up for ‘Construction Expo 2012’ (Category: Business)
As the fifth largest export revenue earner in Sri Lanka, the BPO industry has recorded phenomenal growth over the last couple of years. Looking to differentiate itself in this rapidly expanding sector, Hayleys Business Solutions International (HBSI) recently became the first and only BPO in the country to obtain CarbonNeutral certification, reinforcing its commitment to ...
- Hayleys Business Solutions becomes Sri Lanka’s first CarbonNeutral BPO (Category: Business)
- Finance and accounting careers in BPO/KPO industry for CIMA students (Category: Business)
- Informatics commits to environment sustainability (Category: Business)
Still recovering from decades of civil war, Sri Lanka has attracted some private equity interest but firms have found it hard to rally LP support for the country PE Asia: Sri Lanka’s golden sandy beaches lie not 50 kilometres from India’s closest point, but the distance between the two countries’ private equity markets is ...
- Sri Lanka Equity Forum celebrates two years of success (Category: Business)
- Private Equity (Category: Business)
- Shares Sales (Category: Business)
- Asia Leisure forms partnership with Teoria Investment Japan for new hotel projects (Category: Business)
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