Colombo bourse embraces GICS on 30th anniversary

?The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) adopted the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) during the bourse’s 30th anniversary celebration in the presence of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.

House will be kept informed about Mobitel-Hutch deal: Harin

Parliament will be kept informed of the planned purchase of Hutch mobile phone service provider by Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) subsidiary Mobitel, Minister of Telecommunications and Digital Infrastructure Harin Fernando said yesterday.

ICBM 2015 on ‘Future Sustainability, Governance and Ethics’ on Dec. 7

The 12th International Conference on Business Management – ICBM 2015, an annual research conference organised by the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura will be held for the 12th consecutive year on December 7 and 8, 2015.

SJMS Budget Briefing 2016 features salient points and impact of tax implications

The Budget briefing was organised by SJMS Associates recently, focusing on the essential and salient points of the government’s 2016 Budget proposals with an added emphasis on its tax implications on Sri Lanka’s economy.

National Chamber hosts Netherlands Ambassador

An interactive session was held with the Netherlands Ambassador to Sri Lanka recently where members had an opportunity to have a close dialogue with the ambassador.

Softlogic celebrates Rs.1bn in Samsung sales

Softlogic Mobile Distribution (Pvt.) Ltd announced that it has sold Samsung mobile phone units amounting to Rs.1 billion as of October 2015. 

Talawakelle wins Gold at National Business Excellence Awards 2015

Talawakelle Tea Estates PLC (TTE PLC) was bestowed with five National Business Excellence Awards including the Gold for Agriculture and Plantations sector for the second successive year,....

Crysbro’s uplifts lives building national economy

Over the past 43 years, people living in rural areas have derived immense economic benefits through the tireless efforts of the Crysbro group. While traditional chicken producers have focused on the short-term, Crysbro has worked towards the long-term benefit of society at large.

Embark launches Christmas concept

This season, Embark, the unique fashion label with a cause, has promised ‘a shopping experience from the heart’ with a refreshingly sincere Christmas campaign involving its people, and a product range that reflects the compassion and commitment that the programme is all about.

Professional MET Consultancy Services wins Silver Flame Award

?Professional MET Consultancy Services (Pvt.0 Ltd (PROMET) was awarded the Silver Flame in the Technology Providers category of the Best Energy Services Company Award in the Sri Lanka National Energy Efficiency Awards 2015 held at BMICH recently.

Hayleys – Sri Lanka’s No.1 listed company

?Hayleys PLC was ranked the No.1 company in the LMD’s Top 100 listed companies of Sri Lanka this week. The award was received by Hayleys PLC Chairman and Chief Executive Mohan Pandithage at a gala event organised by CIMA-LMD.

Mitsubishi electric air conditioning innovation technology builds a greener tomorrow

Abans Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd, sole agent/distributor proudly presents world renowned air conditioning systems from Mitsubishi Electric Corporation – Japan. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation...

Print USA wins 16 Lanka Star and 3 Asia Star Awards

Print USA (Pvt.) Ltd, a pioneering Sri Lankan company dedicated to providing the best quality printed packaging to its customers, won the most number of awards for excellence at the recently ...

Ceytea takes Gold at National Energy Efficiency Awards

?Unilever Sri Lanka’s Ceytea factory won the ‘Gold Flame’ award in the Manufacturing category at the Sri Lanka National Energy Efficiency Awards held at the BMICH recently. 

CTC feted among Business Today Top 25 corporate entities for 2015

?Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC) secured the fourth position among Business Today ‘Top 25’ corporates at the award ceremony held recently in Colombo. The awards platform recognizes the financial performance of established blue-chip organisations that stabilize the growing Sri Lankan economy.

MTD Walkers wins Gold at National Business Excellence Awards 2015

?Sri Lanka’s leading integrated infrastructure and engineering solutions provider MTD Walkers PLC won the Gold award in the Construction Sector at the recently concluded National Business Excellence Awards 2015 organised by the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL). 

Royal Ceramics Lanka inks deal to expand to Pakistan

?Royal Ceramics Lanka PLC, the Sri Lankan award-winning tile and bathware manufacturer, renowned for its quest for elegance and luxury living, signed an agreement with Pakistan’s leading premium brands retailer SFnZ & Co. Ltd to expand into the Pakistani market. 

CA Sri Lanka’s 51st Annual Report Awards grand finale today

?The Grand Finale of the 51st Annual Report Awards organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) will be held today at Waters Edge, Battaramulla.  

EDB flies in top apparel buyers from Brazil, Spain, Australia and Denmark

?A visiting high-powered multinational buyer team linked with the Export Development Board (EDB ) representatives and Lankan apparel giants recently after a three-year long resolute quest since 2012 by EDB to link with nine top global retailers.

Russian delegation meets Plantation Minister

?A four-member delegation led by Deputy Chairman of the Parliament of Russia the Council of Federation (Senate) Iliyas Umakhanov met Minister of Plantation Industries Navin Dissanayake recently at the Ministry of Plantation Industries.

Fashion Bug awarded best dealer for Emerald

?Fashion Bug, one of Sri Lanka’s leading retail clothing chains, won the prestigious award for being the ‘best dealer’ in the ‘Diamond’ category at the western province dealer convention of Emerald International held at Waters Edge.

Koala clinches top honours at National Business Excellence Awards

?Koala (Pvt) Ltd, celebrated as a true provider of unique and sophisticated contemporary interior design lifestyles was the recipient of the Silver award in the diversified business sector, medium category at the National Business Excellence Awards 2015 (NBEA) held recently.

Arpico shoppers can win visits to overseas theme parks this Christmas

Shopping at Arpico supermarkets is set to rise to a new frenzy this festive season, following the retail giant’s announcement that 50 families can win thrilling all-expenses-paid visits to some of Asia’s most exciting theme parks for purchases starting at just Rs 3,000.

SriLankan suspends Chennai flights following airport closure

SriLankan Airlines has suspended four Chennai bound flights, UL121, UL127, UL123 and UL125 from December 3, in view of the closure of the  Chennai International Airport  following heavy flooding due to torrential weather conditions in South India.  

Mora Pera Engineers’ Reunion on Dec 5

?Distinguished scholar and prominent engineers’ Professor Roahn J Lucas to deliver annual Mora Pera Reunion Oration on 5th December. 

SLCBC and Zhejiang Investment Promotion Center sign MOU

?In a bid to enhance ties between Sri Lanka and Zhejiang Province of China, Sri Lanka – China Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and Zhejiang Intl. Investment Promotion Center signed an MOU recently in Colombo.

FAO to construct Finfish hatchery in Batticaloa

?The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) last week signed an agreement for the construction of a Finfish hatchery in the Batticaloa district with funds from the European Union Support to District Development Programme (EU-SDDP).  

Ranala Junior School visits American water factory

?American Premium Water Systems (Pvt) Ltd, pioneer in introducing 5 gallon bottles and hot & cold dispensers to Sri Lankan market is conducting factory visits for school children from all over the island.  

ReeBonn introduces latest products to local market

ReeBonn Cosmetics, one of the leading herbal cosmetics companies in Sri Lanka introduced its newest product, enhanced Tea Tree Oil Shampoo and Conditioner rich with world-famous medicinal Tea Tree essence and climbazole to the local market.

Cenmetrix recognized at Global Biometric Partner Conference in Turkey

?Cenmetrix (Pvt.) Ltd, an IT systems integrator operating in Sri Lanka, was recognized by Suprema Inc, a leading biometric manufacturer, at the Global Biometric Partner Conference held in Istanbul, Turkey recently.