CLC launches range of smart savings solutions

Commercial Leasing and Finance PLC (CLC) has launched a range of savings account solutions that have been touted to be the smartest, safest and most convenient way of saving and accessing day to day financial needs, whilst providing the ability to benefit from increasingly high returns.

Home Lands Skyline launches two projects in Athurugiriya and Malabe

Celebrating their success at Asia Property Awards ceremony in their annual gathering, Home Lands Skyline held the launch of Ariyana Resort Apartments Residencies, Athurugiriya and Sparkles Skyline Residencies, Malabe, with a total of 423 new units under their wings.

Munchee receives British Retail Consortium’s ‘AA’ certification

Munchee, the flagship brand of Sri Lanka’s leading biscuit manufacturer Ceylon Biscuits Limited (CBL), was recently awarded with the prestigious ‘AA’ (Double A) certification by the internationally renowned British Retail Consortium (BRC).

CSE awarded ISO certification for quality management in HR

The Colombo Stock Exchange was recently awarded the ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management System certificate for Human Resources by Bureau Veritas Certification Holding SAS – UK Branch, confirming that the CSE has implemented a quality management system for HR in which all processes and procedures have been carefully designed and quality-tested according to international standards.

NDB Araliya to strengthen and support women in fulfilling ambitions

NDB believes that women are the real architects of society, often carrying a load far greater than possible- whether they’re mothers, sisters, or wives, and therefore NDB has designed ‘Araliya’, a savings account which will support women in fulfilling their ambitions.

Swadeshi Khomba launches ‘Swarnabisheka Wasana’ Promotion

Pioneer herbal personal care products manufacturer Swadeshi has invited users of Sri Lanka’s number-one herbal beauty soap ‘Khomba’, to participate in a new promotion ‘Swadeshi Khomba Swarnabisheka Wasana’ to win beautiful 22K Gold Pendants on a daily basis and environmental friendly Electric Scooters monthly.

Combank receives Best Green Bank and Best Private Bank awards

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon recently received the awards for ‘Best Green Bank’ and ‘Best Private Bank’ in Sri Lanka presented by International Finance Magazine (IFM) of the UK, at the magazine’s annual awards held this year at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.

Empire Teas clinches accolades at National Tea Awards

Empire Teas, the premier tea exporter ranked among the top three in the country, added two further accolades to its name at the recently concluded National Tea Awards organised by the Sri Lanka Tea Board.

CDB Corporate Finance strengthens SMEs with dynamic value added services

Sustaining and developing Sri Lanka’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) is critical in generating economic growth and prosperity.

Metecno Lanka introduces mineral wool sandwich panels

Leading manufacturer of energy efficient Sandwich Panels and high quality Zinc Aluminium, Metecno Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd, has yet again contributed to the construction industry by investing in a brand new continuous panel line for mineral wool (rock wool) sandwich panels.

Odel introduces oceanic Spring 2018 collection

If fashion is about dressing for the occasion, time and place, Odel’s beach-inspired Spring 2018 Collection gives inhabitants of the paradise isle and visitors the perfect attire and accessories to effect a chic seasonal makeover.

HNB enhances seven-day banking by adding personal financial loan services

Bringing greater convenience to their weekend banking customers, Sri Lanka’s largest private sector commercial bank, HNB PLC, added personal financial services to their already existing seven-day banking customer centres.

Highlights of Sri Lanka-Singapore FTA

On January 23, 2018, Sri Lanka marked a significant watershed in the development of its economy when it signed a free trade agreement (FTA) with Singapore after 18 months of negotiations between the trade negotiation teams of both countries.

Print Mass grabs award at FCCISL 2017

Print Mass (Pvt.) Ltd, one of the leading printers in the island was rewarded with an award at the recently concluded award ceremony organised by Federation Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sri Lanka (FCCISL) held at BMICH under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena. Print Mass won Western Province Medium Scale  Bronze for their excellent service for the betterment of the printing sector.

Lamudi reveals most searched commercial property locations in Sri Lanka

As the country shows unprecedented progress in terms of economy, infrastructure and technology, Sri Lanka has been able to foster many job opportunities, especially in the service sector and the hotel industry.

Lily Residencies luxury apartment commences construction in Nugegoda

Bringing life’s luxuries under one roof, construction of the Lily Residencies luxury apartment complex commenced recently in Nugegoda.

Will 2018 be a Goldilocks economy?

A Goldilocks economy is an economy that is not too hot or cold, in other words sustains moderate economic growth, and that has low inflation, which allows a market-friendly monetary policy. The name comes from the children’s story Goldilocks & the Three Bears. The U.S. economy of the mid- to late-1990s was considered a Goldilocks economy because it was “not too hot, not too cold, but just right’.

Private beachfront Serenia Residences offers premium luxury in Talpe, Galle

Serenia Residences is a private beachfront mixed development project located in Talpe, Galle, known as the ‘Million Dollar Golden Mile’ of the Southern Coast which comprises of million-Dollar beach villas ranging from US$1 to US$5 Million located just 10 minutes away from the Galle highway exit.

‘Positive Energy at Work’ workshop on Feb. 8

We are experiencing more stress today than ever before in human history. And, it is costing us. The World Health Organisation identifies stress as the second leading cause of disability worldwide costing the world economy US $ 287,956,200,000.00 every year.

Intrinsic Leadership Academy launches informative website on leadership

The Intrinsic Leadership Academy has launched an informative website on leadership. It explains how to develop leaders who can sustain organisational success in an increasingly turbulent world. 

Ceylon Roots hosts largest Chinese incentive group

Ceylon Roots (Private) Limited, together with the Sunflower Travel Company of the People’s Republic of China, created history by hosting one of the largest incentive groups from China for a week in Sri Lanka.

Hemas Travels spreads wings to Jaffna

Hemas Travels (Pvt.) Ltd, the leading outbound travel agency in Sri Lanka, has spread its wings in the rapidly developing city of Jaffna.

Ayubo Leisure launches Ayubo.lk and Ayubo DRIVE

Ayubo Leisure, the company behind the world’s only all-in-one travel platform recently launched Ayubo.lk and Ayubo DRIVE at the Shangri-La Hotel Colombo.

Conde Nast Traveller includes Cantaloupe Levels in Best Beach Breaks 2018 listing

One of southern Sri Lanka’s hippest boutique hotels, Cantaloupe Levels, has been anointed one of the ‘Best Beach Breaks for 2018’ in the December-January 2017/18 edition of the traveller’s holy grail – the famed Conde Nast Traveller (India), affording the hotel pride of place with some of the best in Bali, the Maldives, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand. 

Sri Lanka participates in South Asia’s leading travel show ‘SATTE’

Sri Lanka Tourism participated at SATTE-2018 which is South Asia’s leading travel show from January 31st to February 2ndin New Delhi.  Sri Lanka is participating at this year’s fair with a strong contingent of52 travel agents and hoteliers.

Strathspey Estate opens cultural hall

Maskeliya Plantations PLC managed Strathspey Estate in Upcot constructed a cultural hall at the cost of  Rs. 3.8 million, and was opened on 18th January, in Ladbroke Division of Strathspey Estate, Upcot.

Habitat for Humanity on mission to forge ‘Partnerships with Purpose’

Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka (HFHSL) President and Chairman of the National Board of Directors Lakshan Madurasinghe’s unique Habitat journey started with him volunteering at a Habitat Build event, and thereafter led to over a decade long partnership with HFHSL.

Rotary together with NCCP fights cancer through ‘Prevention and Early Detection’ programme

The Rotary Club of Colombo launched the Cancer Prevention and Early Detection project in 2004, in partnership with the National Cancer Control  Programme of the Ministry of Health. 

DIMO facilitates combine harvester training programme for Skills Development Ministry

The inauguration ceremony for the second batch of students of the combine harvester training programme was held recently at DIMO Na Sevana technical training academy. 

Sri Lanka eyeing longer talks with China on free trade agreement

BEIJING (REUTERS): Sri Lanka wants a longer-time period to negotiate a free trade agreement with China as it is concerned about the economic impact of a rushed deal on their small country, the Sri Lankan ambassador said yesterday.