Abans’ LG sound bars further audio visual entertainment

Abans brings you the best and the widest range of LG sound bars in Sri Lanka at the most affordable prices. Further, LG sound bars come with a range of new and sophisticated features...

Mindshare, Unilever awarded at MMA Smarties APAC 2015

Sunlight, Unilever and Mindshare Sri Lanka were recognized at the MMA Smarties APAC 2015 Awards with a Bronze in the Brand Awareness category for the Sunlight Lights up my Nation Campaign.

Over 100 companies take part in maiden China Products Exhibition

?More than 100 companies with 15 product verticals across industry sectors were showcased at the first-ever China Products Exhibition held recently at the Sri Lanka Exhibition & Convention Centre (SLECC).

MTD Walkers diversifies into marine engineering

?Integrated infrastructure and engineering solutions provider MTD Walkers PLC has secured the leasehold rights of Mutwal Harbour and is to launch Walkers Colombo Shipyard (Pvt.) Ltd. 

Attract 1% annual Chinese tourism, FDIs for Lanka’s rapid growth: envoy

Sri Lanka should strive to attract one percent of the annual Chinese tourism and foreign direct investment (FDI) outflows for rapid development of the country, Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Yi Xianliang said.

CB seen holding rates steady to support economy

?REUTERS: The Central Bank is expected to keep its key policy interest rates unchanged at record lows for the seventh straight month today, a Reuters poll found, as policymakers remain focused on spurring economic growth amid global headwinds.

Sri Lanka targets a jump in 2016 revenues to finance public investment

REUTERS:  Sri Lanka doubled a nation-building tax and adjusted the corporate tax structure in its budget for 2016 on Friday to finance greater government spending in health and education, and accelerate the pace of economic expansion.

Ceylinco Life deploys ‘mPOS’ for ‘anytime anywhere’ premium payments

A new level of convenience has been offered to policyholders of Ceylinco Life to pay their insurance premiums, following the deployment by the life insurance leader of mobile Point-of-Sale (mPOS) devices via sales personnel in the field.

SLID explores financial stewardship obligations of board to shareowners

The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID) is conducting a two-day workshop on Financial Stewardship and Accountability scheduled for the 26th& 27th November 2015 from 8.30am to 5.00pm.  

Absolute Ayurveda hosts Detox Programme

?The Absolute Ayurveda Natural Healing Clinic by Spa Ceylon is hosting a Detox Programme. 

Philips Airfryer keeps people in prime health

Can you think of anything better that a working person needs to keep in good health than a Philips Airfryer that cooks tasty favourite foods and even complete meals without oil? 

Hemas Hospitals relaunches ‘Maathru’ maternity package

In celebration of 10,000 births at their hospitals and to give the best possible start to life, Hemas Hospitals a market leader in healthcare, has re-enhanced their existing ‘Maathru’ maternity package for expectant mothers. 

Hemas Hospitals partners Credence Genomics to offer cutting-edge genetic diagnostics

Hemas Hospital laboratory services which believe in cutting edge technology and has the largest laboratory network in Sri Lanka, entered into a collaboration with Credence Genomics, the pioneer in genomic research and diagnostics in Sri Lanka.

Sunshine Healthcare partners CMC for free diabetes screening

Recognizing that diabetes is a fast-growing and serious medical threat to the nation’s health, Sunshine Healthcare Lanka Ltd. (SHL) partnered the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) to conduc....

Colombo hosts regional workshop on trade in services policymaking

A regional training workshop on ‘Enhancing Capacities for Trade in Services Policymaking and Negotiations’ was held in Colombo recently, with the aim of creating awareness among the stakeholders...

Sri Lanka’s trade chamber inks pioneering MoU with China’s richest province

?The largest business delegation to arrive in Sri Lanka from China is now in town and it is from none other than Zhejiang - China’s richest province. 

Geocycle signs vital MoU with NWP Local Government Department

Geocycle, a subsidiary of Holcim (Lanka) Ltd, a member of LafargeHolcim, recently signed a vital memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Local Government Department for North Western Province (NWP) to dispose of all non-biodegradable waste in the area.

TEA praises 2016 National Budget

The Tea Exporters’ Association (TEA), the apex private sector body for the tea export community in the country, yesterday hailed the maiden budget presented by the national unity government.

Leading lubricant importer criticizes govt.’s move to liberalize market

The government’s decision to liberalize the lubricant and bitumen markets will have far reaching negative consequences to both the government and the consumers, the country’s top suppliers said.

Banks asked to spin off leasing business

A day after the budget 2016 proposed to bar Licensed Commercial Banks (LCB) from engaging in leasing business from June 01, 2016, the Finance Minister,...

Govt. to exit non-strategic investments via capital market

?The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) will be getting a slew of new state-owned listings next year, while government shares on them will be divested, the Budget 2016 revealed.

New tax structure to discourage motor vehicle use: CMTA

?The new tax structure on vehicles and measures introduced in the Budget 2016 will discourage consumers from buying or using vehicles as the government intends, Ceylon Motor Traders Association Chairman Gihan Pilapitiya said.

Finance Ministry to set up separate unit to oversee private businesses

?A separate department is soon to be set up under the Finance Ministry (FM) consisting of top private sector Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), to create an enabling environment for the private sector...

Govt. to assist private sector with MICE tourism infrastructure

The government will be assisting the private sector in building facilities for MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) tourism. “To encourage MICE, it is proposed to establish the necessary infrastructure to create a MICE Triangle consisting of the BMICH, Nelum Pokuna Theatre and

Micro, small and medium enterprise policy to be legislated

A micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) policy will be legislated to help the small and medium enterprises, which contribute most towards  the economy.

Rubber industry to revive with comprehensive master plan

The troubled rubber industry will soon receive fresh focus with the Plantations Industries Ministry having conceptualized a comprehensive master plan that would be executed with a number of competitive and operational strategies.

AB Securitas wins Gold at National Quality Awards

AB Securitas (Pvt) Ltd, the leading Loss Prevention and Secure Transport service provider in Sri Lanka is being honored with the National Quality award for Business Excellence under Service Sector (Large Scale) in Sri Lanka, at the National Quality Awards 2015 which was held at BMICH on 14th October.

JLanka Technologies emerge winners at Techno 2015

  JLanka Technologies was adjudged winners at the recently concluded Techno-2015 award ceremony held at the Hotel Galadari on 6th November 2015.  JLanka Technologies won Gold award for the e-PRO solution under the best display of engineering services category and Silver for solar solutions under the

ZILLIONe sponsors and participates in CPA Congress in Fiji Island

ZILLIONe, the technology-based, enterprise-wide business applications and systems solutions provider, with over 400 corporate customer relationships in more than 10 countries, recently sponsored the  2015 CPA Congress held  at the Sheraton Fiji Resort on Denarau Island in Nadi. 

The Regent unveils gym at membership launch

The Regent Country Club, officially unveiled their high-tech Gym on November 6th at the LAHRC membership launch.  The gym was declared ceremonially open by Rajiv Malalasekera, the first exclusive member of the Regent Country Club.