Stallholders felicitated: Architect 2016 announced

Felicitation of stall holders of Architect 2015 and the ceremonial launch of Architect 2016 was held at the Kingsbury Hotel recently,...

Canadian High Commission hosts 4th SLCBC AGM

The High Commission of Canada, as patron of the Sri Lanka Canada Business Council 

BMICH officials welcome new Seychelles High Commissioner

Officials of the Bandaranaike National Memorial Foundation welcomed the new High Commissioner of Seychelles, 

Accenture Asia Pacific chief to speak on ‘export of knowledge services’

Anoop Sagoo, the Senior Managing Director of Accenture responsible for integrated operations in the Asia Pacific region,...

CA Sri Lanka’s strategic summit attracts high-profile local and international business leaders      

A large number of high profile local and international business leaders have registered for the biggest ever Strategy Summit...

Defunct Kantale Sugar draws US $ 110mn foreign investment

The Board of Investment (BoI) yesterday inked an agreement with MG Sugars Lanka Private Limited

Higher disposable income boosts Keells Food performance

The market leader in processed foods, Keells Food Products PLC (KFP) saw its net profit for the quarter ended...

Workshop on how to approach CIMA case studies

For the first time in the history of CIMA, a lead case study examiner who is presently involved in both CIMA

Distressed rubber industry calls for removal of export cess

The local rubber industry yesterday voiced disappointment over the government’s failure to strategically...

Elephant House beverages now at UK’s Tesco and Asda

Sri Lanka’s iconic beverage brand Elephant House Ginger Beer, lovingly referred to as EGB,

Women in Management and Coca-Cola felicitate women entrepreneurs

Remarkable women across Sri Lanka, who have made a positive difference in their communities

State Finance Minister stresses need for balanced regulation

Financial regulations should be perfected before implementation,...

Capital market regulator to reward whistleblowers

Sri Lanka’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is looking...

Good vision and driving

It goes without saying that your eyesight affects your lifestyle. 

Skin care nutrient brand ‘Glow’ celebrates 10th anniversary

Manufactured by Mega Lifesciences, Glow, the pioneering complete skin care nutrient brand in the Sri Lanka, 

Laojee Idam Thilina Promo rewards lucky winners

Owning a land is a wish of a lifetime for many – especially when it seems a distant dream.

Firzan Mulafer to serve on Spikes Asia 2015 jury

Firzan Mulafer - Director Client Services at Publicis Solutions Sri Lanka, 

John Keells Hotels 1Q net flat; higher arrivals fail to factor in

?The hospitality arm of premier blue chip John Keells Holdings PLC, John Keells Hotels PLC saw its net profits for the quarter ended June 30, 2015 (1Q15) remaining flat (a paltry 2 percent increase year-on-year) at Rs.130.8 million...

CONTAINER CARGO HANDLING : Colombo Port grabbing slice of Singapore’s business: expert

Capacity expansions at the Colombo Port will help it to capture a part of the container cargo market business of the world’s second largest container port in Singapore, according to an industry expert who was speaking at the Annual General Meeting of Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council recently. 

Next IMF boss likely from outside Europe - deputy head

?REUTERS: The next managing director of the International Monetary Fund is likely to come from outside  Europe    when current leader Christine Lagarde eventually leaves, the deputy head of the Washington-based fund said in an interview broadcast yesterday.

Cornell Professor to lead strategic leadership program

?Professor Mike Hostetler of the Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management will lead a three-day Strategic Leadership Certificate Program for directors, top and senior managers in Colombo on August 10, 11 and 12 this year.

Dr. Sally to speak about Singapore model, what lessons it has for Sri Lanka

?Prominent economist Dr. Razeen Sally in an upcoming forum is expected to discuss possible lessons that Sri Lanka can take from Singapore in developing the country with a fresh set of reforms...

EDB finalizes USAID-funded strategic plan with MTI

Sri Lanka’s apex trade promotions organization, Sri Lanka Export Development Board (SLEDB), has just completed a 9-month long strategizing process with MTI, culminating with the final draft of the strategic plan for the EDB.

ISMM to hold workshop on effective procurement

?The Institute of Supply and Materials Management is scheduled to conduct a full-day workshop titled “Create Value for your Business through Effective Procurement” on 07th August from 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. at Hotel Renuka, Kollupitiya. 

DFCC and DVB boards approve amalgamation

?The director boards of DFCC Bank PLC (DFCC) and DFCC Vardhana Bank PLC (DVB) have approved a proposal to amalgamate the two bank subject to obtaining shareholder and regulatory approvals.

Germany funds micro projects across the island

?The German Embassy in Colombo granted assistance worth over Rs. 10 million to eight community development organizations operating in a number of districts. 

UNP to hold discussion on economic road map for Sri Lanka

?The UNP will hold a public panel discussion on its Road Map for the country’s economy on July 30th, hosted by its affiliate, the Young Professionals  Organisation [YPO]. 

WISTA celebrates first year anniversary

?After a successful year, the Sri Lankan branch of the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association held its first Annual General Meeting recently.  

“Natuzzi” Italia luxury furniture opens flagship store in Colombo

?Natuzzi, the Italian luxury furniture manufacturer, joined hands with Softlogic Retail (Pvt) Ltd, a fully owned subsidiary of Softlogic Holdings PLC and appointed Exclusive Authorised Distributor for Natuzzi in Sri Lanka, to launch its first flagship showroom in Sri Lanka. 

David Pieris Group moves to Public Cloud with Infront Consulting backing

?More and more companies in Sri Lanka are taking the next step and moving to the cloud.