Evaluation of ‘Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Award 2017’ begins

The Evaluation Panel of the ‘Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Award 2017’ (BCCS Award 2017) commenced its work to select the corporate sustainability champions of the country, as accepting of applications for the competition was closed on the 4th October.

SLAP to conduct workshop on decision making and negotiations

The Sri Lanka Association of Printers (SLAP) will be conducting a full day workshop on Negotiation and Decision Making on 20th October at Galadari Hotel. 

ICCSL 51st Annual General Meeting concludes on high note

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICCSL) 51st Annual General Meeting concluded on a high note recently at Hotel Galadari, Colombo.

NHRDC seminar on good governance and role of public service

The National Human Resource Development Council organized a lecture on ‘Good Governance and the Role of the Public Service’ for senior public servants at the Auditorium of the Ministry of Tourism recently. This lecture was delivered by PIM former Permanent Secretary and current Director Dr. Lloyd Fernando 

Cotton Collection launches ‘Bring Your Own Bag’ initiative to reduce plastic footprint

Staying true to its commitment to the environment, Cotton Collection recently launched the ‘Bring Your Own Bag’ project, a sustainability initiative organized with the objective of reducing the plastic footprint 

Mobitel launches SCOPE hotline in partnership with the Perinatal Society of Sri Lanka (PSSL)

The National Mobile Service Provider, Mobitel has partnered with the Perinatal Society of Sri Lanka (PSSL) to launch the SCOPE hotline, which enables peripheral level consultants and Medical Officers 

Hirdaramani facilitates TEDx Colombo as Main partner for 3rd consecutive year

The Hirdaramani Group facilitated TEDx Colombo for the third year in a row as Main Partner. Known globally for being a platform that can spark change, its ethos mirrors that of Hirdaramani’s, which has

This govt. best bet towards sustainable growth: WAW

One of the harshest critics of the government economic policies, former Central Bank Deputy Governor W.A. Wijewardena, gave his seal of approval for the current regime and diplomatically mediated a disagreement between two leading economists, at the launch of the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) flagship publication, ‘State of the Economy 2017’, on Tuesday.

World economic growth improving, even as US, UK potential slows: IMF

REUTERS: The current broad-based global economic upswing will likely be sustained this year and next, the International Monetary Fund said yesterday, with gains in most of the world offsetting sluggish outcomes in the United States, Britain and India.

SL receives thumbs up for progress in complying with WTO TFA

The key stakeholders of the EU-Sri Lanka Trade-Related Assistance Programme yesterday gave the government thumbs up for having taken a “firm” commitment in improving the local trading environment and actively working towards complying with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA).

Sri Lanka mulls cutting brick and mortar funding for education to focus on quality

The government will deliberate on National Policies and Economic Affairs Deputy Minister Dr. Harsha de Silva’s proposal to cut back on the capital expenditure on education to free fiscal space to improve the quality of education Sri Lankans receive at schools and universities.

George Steuart Teas joins CH17 Loyalty Network for Nuwara Eliya Golf card holders

George Steuart Teas known as the ‘Original Ceylon Tea People’ is now offered exclusively to NEGC membership through the loyalty programme managed by  CH17 Loyalty.

Ongoing Airbus corruption probes make references to Sri Lankan links

References have also been made to Sri Lanka in foreign media reports on the massive corruption scandal rocking the world’s second largest aircraft manufacturer, Airbus.

Unilever Sri Lanka initiates partnership with Tea Smallholders Federation and Dialog Axiata

Unilever Sri Lanka initiated a partnership with the Sri Lanka Federation of Tea Smallholders and Dialog Axiata PLC to support the over 400,000 smallholder tea farmers in Sri Lanka. This comes at a time when the nation is celebrating 150 years of Ceylon Tea.

Browns GTD continues winning streak at Construct 2017

The Browns General Trading Division (Browns GTD) walked away with the ‘Most Committed Stall’ award at the ‘Construct 2017 Awards Night’ held at the Water’s Edge, recently.

Dankotuwa Porcelain shines at NCE Export Awards 2017

Dankotuwa Porcelain PLC announced that the company was adjudged winner of the Gold award in the large scale industrial sector for ceramics and porcelain products category at the recently concluded NCE Export Awards 2017. 

Hemas partners Colombo University to launch Mosguard

Hemas Manufacturing (Pvt.) Ltd, in collaboration with the University of Colombo Science and Technology Cell recently launched Mosguard, a safe, natural and highly effective lotion that protects users from mosquitoes without irritating the skin, at the launch event held at the Senate Hall, University of Colombo.

Etihad Airways To Launch Flights To Azerbaijan

Etihad Airways has announced plans to launch scheduled flights between Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, and Baku, the capital city of the Republic of Azerbaijan, effective 2 March 

Hemas Manufacturing Launches Safe and Natural Mosguard Lotion

Addressing the urgent need for a safe, natural and highly effective lotion that protects users from mosquitoes without irritating the skin, Hemas Manufacturing (Pvt) Ltd in collaboration with Colombo 

Amana Takaful’s value added third party insurance schemeis “Open to All”

In Sri Lanka, It is an essential legal requirement that every motor vehicle on the road be equipped with at least a third party insurance cover. This requires that motor vehicle owners approach an 

Hayleys Advantis Recognized for Exemplary HR Practices at Asia’s Best Employer Brand Awards 2017

Hayleys Advantis was recognized as one of Asia’s Top Employer Brands at the World HRD Congress’ Best Employer Brand Awards 2017 which was held recently in Singapore. The company was selected 

Virtusa Significantly Increases Standing in the Prestigious 2017 IDC FinTech Rankings

Virtusa Corporation (NASDAQ GS: VRTU), a global business consulting and IT outsourcing companythat accelerates business outcomes for its clients, today announced that it has been 

Govt. revenue in first 7 months up 18% amid higher VAT

The government revenue during the first seven months of the year rose 17.95 percent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs.1.02 trillion, nudged along mainly by indirect taxes due to the increase in the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate.

China, S’pore FTAs can transform two-thirds of Lankan imports, says WTO

No less than two thirds of annual imports to Sri Lanka will enter the country duty free when the Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with China and Singapore are wrapped up, said a visiting top official from World Trade Organization (WTO) in Colombo yesterday.  

Sri Lanka pops up in foreign news reports on Airbus corruption scandal

References have also been made to Sri Lanka in foreign media reports on the massive corruption scandal rocking the world’s second largest aircraft manufacturer, Airbus. Spiegel Online, one of the most widely read English language news websites in Germany, says suspicious cases have begun popping up around the world, including in Sri Lanka, Indonesia, China, Tunisia, Kazakhstan and Mali.

World economic growth improving, even as U.S., UK potential slows: IMF

REUTERS: The current broad-based global economic upswing will likely be sustained this year and next, the International Monetary Fund said yesterday, with gains in most of the world offsetting sluggish outcomes in the United States, Britain and India.

Shares end firmer on foreign buying

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares ended marginally higher yesterday in heavy trade, near a nine-week closing high hit last week, as foreign buying boosted investor sentiment, brokers said.

Lanka Leather Fashion Renews Commitment to Sustainability

Continuing strongly on the environmental responsibility journey that they embarked on two years ago, leading high-end leather garment manufacturer Lanka Leather Fashion (Pvt) Ltd [LLF] recently 

Singer Sri Lanka launches GEO Smart refrigerators

Singer Sri Lanka PLC, the country’s premier consumer durables retailer, has launched Singer GEO Smart, one of the most intelligent and energy-efficient refrigerators in Asia.

Orange carries out islandwide promotion to raise awareness on energy saving

In a bid to spread awareness about the importance of saving energy and the use of LED bulbs, Orange recently carried out a special promotion by directly engaging with consumers across the country.