S-lon rewards passionate plumbers in Horana

?Inspiring plumbers across Sri Lanka in their drive to encourage excellence and hard work in the industry, S-lon took its Plumber Educational Programme to Horana (Kalutara Region) recently. 

Brand Excellence 2015 sponsors announced

?Brand Excellence 2015 sponsors announced

Shippers’ Council extends best wishes

The Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council (SLSC) extends its best wishes to Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and the United National Front for Good Governance led by the UNP for the decisive victory achieved at the concluded Parliamentary Elections.

Exporters’ Association congratulates UNF for poll victory

The Exporters’ Association of Sri Lanka (EASL) extended its congratulations to the United National Front for Good Governance, the coalition led by the United National Party, for its decisive victory at the just-concluded Parliamentary general elections.

EDB clinches Asia’s Best Employer Brand Award

Sri Lanka’s apex export facilitator Export Development Board (EDB) has clinched Asia’s Best Employer Brand Awards 2015, in recognition for the valuable contribution made by it being the most sought after employer. 

NCE expects ‘reasonable protection and assistance’ from new government

The National chamber of Exporters (NCE), a private sector chamber of exporters in the country expects “reasonable protection and assistance” to local enterprises from the new government.

SLSBC concludes trade promotion mission to S’pore on high note

The Sri Lanka- Singapore Business Council (SLSBC) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce successfully concluded a business mission to Singapore from 29th – 1st August.

Top Canadian universities to tour Sri Lanka to promote Canadian education

Eight of Canada’s leading universities are visiting Sri Lanka from August 30th to September 1st, to meet with top students and showcase Canada as a destination of choice for higher education. 

Lankan startups impress investors at MIT-GSL ‘Demo Day’

After seven weeks of intense brainstorming guided by international and local trainers and mentors, seven prospective Sri Lankan startups pitched their ideas and business plans to a panel of investors in Colombo recently, bringing to a close the 2015 MIT 

Holcim Lanka distributors tour Prague

Holcim Lanka, part of the global Holcim group, treated its distributors for an overseas trip to Prague from 2nd to 7th August 2015. This is one more way for Holcim Lanka to demonstrate its appreciation to its distributors for their valuable contribution for the company. 

Keells’ top brands mark presence at Maldives FHAM Culinary Challenge

Processed meat manufacture of Sri Lanka, Keells Food Products PLC partnered with Food and Hospitality Asia Maldives (FHAM) Culinary challenge organized by Dhivehi Expo Services Pvt Ltd recently.

Lanka Aluminium opens showroom in Gampaha

Lanka Aluminium Industries PLC – the manufacture of quality powder coated aluminium extrusions opened its newest showroom in the fast expanding city of Gampaha recently. 

Hayleys Consumer appointed sole representative for Roland and Colorjet large format printers

Apsom India, regional agent for world renowned Roland & Colorjet links up with Hayleys Consumer for its large format Inkjet printers.  Hayleys Consumer has been in the forefront of the imaging and print industry for over 4 decades, representing world class brands such as Xerox and Fujifilm to 

Janashakthi Insurance in Rs.3.3bn cash call

Janashakthi Insurance PLC announced that it would be opting to raise Rs.3.36 billion through a rights issue to finance its insurance business expansion.  Accordingly, one new share will be issued for every two shares currently held, for a total of 181.50 million shares at a rate of Rs.18.50 per share. 

Bansei Hikkaduwa largest shareholder divests interest

A change has taken place in the shareholding of Bansei Royal Resorts Hikkaduwa PLC, with largest shareholder Channa de Silva divesting most of his shares.

Shares fall from 7-month closing high on retail selling

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares ended weaker yesterday, moving away from more than seven-month closing high hit in the previous session, on profit-taking by some retail investors.

Nawaloka Hospitals 1Q16 profit up 23% amid improved top line performance

Leading private healthcare institution Nawaloka Hospitals PLC saw its June net profit (1Q16) increasing 23 percent year-on-year (yoy) amid better top line performance. 

Sri Lanka seeks Murban crude oil term cargoes for first time

REUTERS: Sri Lanka’s Ceylon Petroleum Corp (Ceypetco) is seeking Murban crude oil term cargoes for the first time, after buying the oil in the spot market recently, industry sources said yesterday.

ComBank rated Most Respected Bank for 11th consecutive year

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been rated the most respected bank in Sri Lanka for the 11th consecutive year and the second ‘Most Respected’ corporate entity in the country overall for the fifth successive year in the 2015 LMD rankings of the Most Respected Entities in Sri Lanka.

Serendib Flour Mills Silver sponsor of Pro-Food Pro-Pack Exhibition

Serendib Flour Mills recently extended its support to the Pro-Food Pro-Pack Exhibition as the Silver sponsor of the event for the second consecutive year. 

CIMA signs MoU with Wayamba University

?CIMA Sri Lanka signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Accountancy, Wayamba University recently. 

CCC Solutions to hold professional networking to empower Central Province SMEs

?CCC Solutions, a fully-owned subsidiary of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC), together with CA Sri Lanka and German Development Corporation (GIZ) will hold a one-day programme in Kandy to help empower small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Central Province.

SLIM holds open day for CIM students

Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), the national body for marketing in Sri Lanka and the country’s longest standing accredited study centre for Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM, UK)...

Bongo celebrates first year in business

?Bongo Travels celebrated its first year in operation with a simple ceremony at the office premises that reflected the company’s straightforward approach to business. 

Qatar Airways receives SUNFO Service Excellence Corporate Award 2015

?Qatar Airways has won the SUNFO ‘Service Excellence Corporate Award 2015’ from the Sri Lanka-United Nations Friendship Organisation (SUNFO) at a ceremony held at the iconic Sri Lanka Museum Auditorium in Colombo.

GSK implements trailblazing new remuneration model in Sri Lanka

?GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Pharmaceuticals’ trailblazing new sales force remuneration programme that eliminates individual sales targets, has been successfully implemented in Sri Lanka following execution over the past 18 months in 150 countries in which the global pharmaceuticals giant operates.

LOLC on top 10 Most Respected firms list

?Lanka ORIX Leasing Company (LOLC) has leaped a significant five notches to reach the top 10 in the latest edition of LMD’s Most Respected entities in Sri Lanka.

Harsha and Eran make strong case for more recognition in future Cabinet

With the preferential votes being announced, two candidates who are widely perceived as qualified in running the country’s Finance Ministry have emerged victorious in the Colombo District for the upcoming United National Party (UNP)-led regime.

Dairy prices rise, volumes down at auction: NZ’s Fonterra

REUTERS: Global dairy prices bounced off a 12 1/2-year low after the supply offered at the latest auction dropped, spurring demand after months of absence of big buyers including Chinese processors.

SLAITO reiterates support to PM

?Apex tourism body Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO) wrote to Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe congratulating him for being re-elected to the position this week and reiterating its support towards the government similar to the past.