Nihal Sri appointed Country Representative of IAACA

Nihal Sri Ameresekere, Chairman, Consultants 21 Ltd., has been appointed, as Sri Lanka Coordinator of the International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA).

Anushka Wijesinha appointed Ceylon Chamber’s Chief Economist

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce ha appointed Anushka Wijesinha as its new ‘Chief Economist,’ to spearhead the institution’s ‘Economic Intelligence Unit’. Wijesinha,...

Asian Paints breaks new ground in Sri Lanka with ‘Masterstrokes’

A unique multi-dimensional loyalty programme that will contribute significantly to the empowerment of local painting technicians has been launched in Sri Lanka by Asian Paints, the multinational coatings giant that operates in 18 countries.

Premium International and Moratuwa University extend R&D laboratory partnership

The landmark Public Private Partnership (PPP) agreement between Premium International Pvt Ltd and the University of Moratuwa was extended for a further 3 years based on the remarkable progress made by Sri Lanka’s only Research & Development Laboratory for bio medical technology. 

Singhe Hospital to spread wings

Singhe Hospital network as the first step of spreading its wings around the country,  opened their first complete laboratory at Homagama recently.

Access Energy Solutions celebrates 10th anniversary

Access Energy Solutions that provides complete turnkey electrical engineering, energy management and power solutions recently celebrated their 10th anniversary. 

Taiwan Textile Fairs to be held in Sri Lanka next month

Taiwan is internationally renowned for textile development. The highly successful Taiwan Textile Fairs creates a common platform for class, leading textile manufacturers with their product ranges to meet with Sri Lankan garment manufacturers. 

State enterprises must invest in T&D to revive: Eran

Investing in new skills and higher allocation for training and development (T&D) is essential, according to the new State Enterprise Development Deputy Minister, if the nation’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are to revive and become profitable ventures. 

Employers tend to see EPF payments as tax: researcher

Some employers are evading the payment of Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) benefits as they view it as a tax, a researcher and the head of a Colombo-based equity brokerage said. 

Chairmen of 4 state tourism agencies step down

 The four chairmen of the national tourism organisations stepped down from their posts last evening.

ComBank carries on with good practice

Continuing a best-practice standard set last year to rise above the Annual General Meeting (AGM) rush, Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC announced last week that it would be holding its AGM in March 2016.

Sri Lanka among top 50 high-speed broadband users

Making further strides in the fixed broadband and Internet sphere, Sri Lanka has been ranked among the top 50 countries for having broadband speeds above 4Mbps for 77 percent of the country’s broadband subscribers,...

SriLankan seeks ideas from employees to reach profitability

The top management of Sriankan Airlines has launched a company-wide interactive campaign titled ‘Red to Black’ to gain innovative ideas from its staff to bring the national carrier back to profitability.

Photo Technica launches new website with digital enhancement

Photo Technica’s web page is back, with a digitally advanced version, as a technophiles guide and a live extravaganza of photography as an art in varied forms. After months of toil and research, they have relaunched their new website. 

DHL Express awards StanChart with GOGREEN Certificate

DHL Express, the world’s leading international express provider, has awarded Standard Chartered Bank Sri Lanka with a carbon credit certificate for the use of the company’s climate neutral shipment option DHL GOGREEN. 

Hayleys Industrial Solutions partners with DuPont Danisco

?Hayleys Industrial Solutions organized a launch event to celebrate the new partnership with DuPont Danisco recently at the Kingsbury Hotel. 

Delmege launches interior product solutions from Interface and Haworth

?The interior solutions arm of Delmege recently launched a host of innovative products from Interface and Haworth for office interiors. 

CIAL launches new logo at Colombo International Book Fair

?CIC’s stationery brand, CIAL recently launched its new logo at the 14th edition of the Colombo International Book Fair 2015 (CIBF). 

Holcim streamlines clinker supply with ship-to-ship operations

In the interest of providing continuous cement supply, Holcim Lanka has embarked on ship-to-ship (STS) operations, contributing an estimated US $ 0.5 million to the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) revenue. 

Prime Lands Group powers 36th National Conference of Chartered Accountants

The Prime Lands group, a leading real estate company, recently came onboard to power the 36th National Conference of Chartered Accountants with a Gold sponsorship.

Top Lankan property developers promote Colombo projects in China

Sri Lankan property developers ventured into the Chinese market for the first time when some of the country’s most exciting property developments were showcased at the recently concluded Beijing International Property Show.

Social Enterprise Lanka to hold workshops in Nov. and Dec.

Social Enterprise Lanka will be organising a series of workshops for social entrepreneurs during the months of November 11, 12, 18, 19 and December 2 and 3 this year. 

NCE discusses ‘Expanding Exports: Role and Relevance of Export Finance’

The National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) held a round table discussion on ‘Expanding Exports: Role and Relevance of Export Finance’. The discussion was based on a presentation on the research findings of a study conducted by Verité Research in consultation with the NCE. 

Key machinery unaffected by fire: DSI Group MD

The fire that erupted at the DSI Samson Group rubber factory in Bogahagoda, Galle, on Saturday has not affected the manufacturing facility’s key machinery, an official said. 

Reshuffle in tourism bodies likely this week

Key changes are likely to take place at the four national tourism organizations this week, Mirror Business learns.

Central Bank clarifies staff transfers

The staff transfers within the Central Bank (CBSL) are routine mid-year transfers, despite media reports to the contrary, a CBSL statement said.

National Chamber to hold session with South African envoy

A session on “Bilateral Trade between Sri Lanka &  South Africa ” with the High Commissioner of South Africa  G.Q.M Doidge  will be  held on  23rd October   from 3.00 to 4.30 p.m at the Chamber Auditorium. 

WB/ IMF assure unconditional support to Sri Lanka: Ravi K

At the annual meeting of the World Bank (WB) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Lima, Peru, their heads have assured fullest support to bring about genuine changes in the sphere of socioeconomic development in the country, concurrent to the changes in the political arena of Sri Lanka. 

CIMA signs MOU with Rotary Sri Lanka

CIMA and Rotary Sri Lanka & Maldives signed an MOU this week to allow entry for deserving students into the accountancy body’s  professional examinations.

Virtusa gains ‘5S experience’ from MMBL

The senior management team headed by A .T. Harshaa De Silva,  Consultant Administration, Virtusa (Pvt) Ltd. recently visited MMBL-Pathfinder Group,...