eZ Cash enables smart and convenient QR functionality

Sri Lanka’s first and largest mobile money and payment service, eZ Cash, announced the launch of the Quick Response (QR) code feature on its cutting edge eZ Cash app, enabling ‘Scan to Pay’ and ‘Scan to Transfer’ services via smartphone for the first time in Sri Lanka.

BOC introduces B-App for maximum banking convenience

Bank of Ceylon (BOC) presents its mobile banking solution to resolve day-to-day banking needs with a touch of a button and help out to give more space in life for loved ones.

Ceylinco Life policyholders in winning start to 2018

Five policyholder families from Anamaduwa, Wellawatte, Wennappuwa, Thambuththegama and Piliyandala won an all-expenses-paid holiday in Rome at the 11th edition of Ceylinco Life’s ‘Family Savari’ mega promotion, while another 10 families were selected for a tour of China, a further 25 families to visit Singapore, and 725 families for a day at the Leisure World theme park.

People’s Bank obtains world’s highest accreditation for IT security

In a landmark achievement, People’s Bank with prestige, has become the first and only state bank to obtain ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification the world’s highest accreditation for information protection and security, from the international Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) for the bank’s entire Information Technology System. The certification is awarded in recognition of the bank’s stringent information security managem

Deen Brothers Imports hosts annual school supplies donation ceremony

The annual donation ceremony of school books and equipment organised by Deen Brothers Imports (Pvt.) Ltd was held recently.

DFCC Bank and National Eye Bank carry out eye donation campaign

DFCC Bank became the first bank in Sri Lanka to partner with the National Eye Bank (NEB) in conducting a successful eye donation campaign, which resulted in 300 donors comprising of DFCC staff and the general public pledging their eyes to the cause of alleviating corneal blindness.

David Pieris Group trains Northern women in auto repair

The David Pieris Group successfully concluded another programme to train women for repairing Bajaj three wheelers in Kilinochchi recently.

HNB Grameen Finance hands over new home to deserving customer

Sri Lanka’s most trusted micro finance partner, HNB Grameen Finance Ltd handed over a home to one of their customers recently that was built by utilising funds of the ‘Mehewara’ fund which comprises voluntary cash contributions of staff members of the bank.

Fight Cancer Team organised blood donation camp concludes successfully

Fight Cancer Team led by MSH Mohamed who initiated the successful campaign for the PET scanner organised a very successful blood donation camp held at the Blood Bank premises recently.

SLT rewards employees’ children with scholarships and school books

SLT Human Capital Solutions Ltd (HCS), a fully-owned subsidiary of Sri Lanka Telecom PLC, engaged in providing human resources services commemorated its annual event to award scholarships and distribute school books to employees children recently.

Rupee depreciation, policy inconsistency biggest challenges: Tokyo Cement MD

This is the 15th of the Mirror Business-Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) interview series, featuring top executives of the S&P SL20 companies. Here Tokyo Cement (Lanka) PLC Managing Director S.R. Gnanam talks about Tokyo Cement’s performance, future plans and industry growth prospects.

US $ 800mn by agents? Subject minister misled by so-called agency monopolists

Once again, the so-called association has lied to the ports and shipping minister. Let us break down the below three points mentioned by the so-called kingpins of shipping from two leading companies in the industry.

Liberalisation – A clean and clear approach

The budget 2018 presented a breadth of fresh air and a glimmer of hope for Sri Lanka’s weary economy and public, with some strong steps towards liberalisation under a blue-green banner. Much of the initiatives that were suggested to boost entrepreneurship, agriculture, trade and investment will pave the way for heightened interest from both local and foreign stakeholders and what we now require is a consistent and sustainable policy in the

BoardPAC concludes successful CRM event in Malaysia collaborating with Maxis

BoardPAC, home-gown multinational board meeting automation solutions provider, successfully conducted a special customer relationship management (CRM) event in Malaysia recently, which attracted a number of BoardPAC customers of the country.

Mega Mass opens new showroom in YMBA Borella

Mega Mass, being engaged in the field of computer hardware and software for more than a decade opened its new showroom at the YMBA Complex in Borella. Mega Mass has been selling most of the prime brands of computers, printers and scanners, ensuring maximum satisfaction to their reliable customers.

Geek Fam wins Asia Pacific Predator League 2018

In one of the most exciting and nail biting finals, the Asia Pacific Predator League 2018 DOTA 2 championships was concluded on Sunday in Jakarta Indonesia. After four days of playoffs between teams from eight countries, the finale was a hard fought best-of-three competition between favourites Geek Fam (Malaysia) and BOOM.ID (Indonesia), with Geek Fam lifting the much coveted Acer Predator Shield 2018 and US$50,000. The total prize pool was US$15

Office Network launches Foxcam in Sri Lanka

Office Network (Pvt.) Ltd, the pioneering office automation solutions provider, launched the latest addition to its product portfolio, a range of total surveillance solutions equipment under its own brand name Foxcam, at a gala ceremony held at the Taj Samudra on January 6th, 2018.

Lanka Bell connects over 50,000 homes and businesses with Bell4G

Lanka Bell, Sri Lanka’s iconic telecom operator has achieved a significant milestone of reaching over 50,000 households and businesses with its fourth-generation LTE internet connectivity; Bell4G.

Gas price revision required to adjust current retail price in Sri Lanka

LPG retailers in Sri Lanka have been compelled to increase the price of a domestic gas cylinder due to global LPG gas price hikes that has been ongoing since October 2016.   

Singapore Trade Minister visits CCC

Singapore Trade and Industry Minister S. Iswaran this Wednesday paid an onsite visit to the Colombo City Centre (CCC), a joint venture project between Sri Lanka’s Abans group and Singapore’s Silver Needle Hospitality.

Professor Amaratunge tells CA Sri Lanka conference to be unique or face failure

Vice-Chancellor of University of Sri Jayewardenepura Professor Sampath Amaratunge recently said companies, products and individuals including professionals must harness their uniqueness or else face failure. 

Lativian President commends Heritance Ahungalla hospitality

Five-star luxury hotel Heritance Ahungalla welcomed Lativian President Raimonds V?jonis and Latvian First Lady Iveta V?jone for a short stay during their 10-day state visit to Sri Lanka. 

Outbound travel agency Hemas Travels opens Jaffna office

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

Sri Lanka Tourism powers first Ironman event in South Asia

The world’s leading triathlon enters the Sri Lankan market, showcasing Sri Lanka as a global destination for international sporting events. The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) will be the title sponsor of the inaugural Ironman 70.3 Colombo Triathlon, which will be held at Galle Face Green, Colombo on February 25, 2018.

SL expects upward revision in doing business ranking amid World Bank controversy

The World Bank controversy on the Ease of Doing Business Index rankings has spilled over into Sri Lanka with the World Bank contradicting a statement by Central Bank Governor Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy that Sri Lanka would be receiving a higher ranking.

Oil hits US $71 for first time since 2014 on tighter supply and weak dollar

REUTERS:  Oil hit US $71 a barrel yesterday for the first time since 2014, supported by OPEC-led supply curbs, a record-breaking run of declines in U.S. crude inventories and a weaker U.S. dollar.

Rupee firmer on bank, exporter dollar sales

REUTERS: The Sri Lankan rupee ended firmer yesterday, further moving away from a record low hit earlier this week, as banks and exporters sold dollars, dealers said.

High profile Japanese business delegation meets President

A group of representatives of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) Economic Mission, who visited Sri Lanka to explore new business and investment opportunities, met with President Maithripala Sirisena at the President’s Official Residence, in Colombo yesterday. 

SLAITO releases detailed report on how to tackle Yala over-visitation issue

The Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO) has produced a detailed report on how to optimally manage the issue of over-visitation to the Yala National Park and protect the interests of all stakeholders. 

Sri Lanka mulls FTA with Indonesia

President Maithripala Sirisena and visiting Indonesian President Joko Widodo have drawn their attention towards signing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to promote bilateral trade between the two countries, President Sirisena’s media division said.