Anton launches Dimensions to revolutionise architectural industry

Dimensions by Anton, at 404, Nawala Road, Nawala was ceremoniously opened by St. Anthony’s Industries Group (Pvt.) Ltd Managing Director Arul Gnanam while many prominent architects including Sri Lanka Institute of Architects (SLIA) Vice President Archt. Russell D

Dusit Thani Beachfront Balapitiya announces 50% sold from phase-one

Dusit Thani Beachfront Balapitiya held a press event on December 7th 2017, to announce that 50 percent of Phase-one of the project has been sold.

UMG seals US$ 1mn deal with NEM for CEP

United Mercury Group Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd (UMG) sealed a mega deal of US$ one million for supply of construction machinery with NEM Constructions, a main contractor for the Central Expressway Project (CEP) recently.

Altair celebrates ‘topping out’ – interior work in full swing

Altair, the 68-story luxury residential complex which fronts the Beira Lake in Colombo, recently celebrated its ‘topping out’ to mark the completion of structural work, an important milestone.

Vehicle service industry lobbying to reverse pro-EV policy?

?The vehicle service industry may be lobbying to reverse the pro-electric vehicle (EV) policy and may continue to engage in predatory business practices to counter the lower revenues they would receive in the future due to new government policies,  a consumer group warned. 

Don’t just paint it, Crown it with JAT

JAT Holdings has revolutionized the paint industry having partnered with highly renowned British paint maker, Crown Paints to introduce a wide range of premium Interior & Exterior emulsion paints to help you find the perfect color of your choice to crown your home.

Hulftsdorp and Residential Colombo

The recent growth of apartment complexes in Colombo and its suburbs is quite evident to the naked eye. However, potential locations such as Colombo 12 or otherwise known as Hulftsdorp, have not been largely targeted by developers for residential purposes. Hulftsdorp is largely known for the courts and is surrounded by law firms and busy shopping streets. With high-rise residential developments being scarce in the location, Glorious Residencies be

Sampath Bank rewards Grade 5 Scholarship top performers

Sampath Bank gave away special rewards to 25 students who had excelled in the Grade 5 Scholarship examination at a ceremony held at its head office premises recently. 

Etihad Airways Introduces A Range Of Comfort Items And Amenities

In addition to its complimentary inflight service and hospitality offering, Etihad Airways has introduced a selection of inflight

Waves flip-flops ‘make waves’ at SLIM Brand Excellence

Waves, Sri Lanka’s only natural flip-flops, won the Merit Award for The Innovative Brand of the Year, for its novel concept

NSBM Green University Town Career Fair 2017 a vibrant success

NSBM Green University Town Acting Chairperson Ruwanthi Gunathilake recently declared open the NSBM Career Fair with the presence of Deputy Vice Chancellor Chaminda Rathnayake, School of Business Dean Thilini De Silva, School of Computing Dean Chaminda Wijesinghe, Head of Student Affairs Baratha Dodankotuwa and academic and non-academic staff at the NSBM Green University Town, Homagama recently.

Dankotuwa Porcelain expects higher demand from India’s exploding middle class

Leading Sri Lankan porcelain tableware manufacturer Dankotuwa Porcelain PLC (DPL) sees ample opportunity in the neighbouring Indian market and is gearing to further expand its business interests in that country, a top company official said.

Millerholz and Spotless unveil new showroom experience

Millerholz, the leading provider of high quality durable flooring solutions and Spotless, the premier commercial and industrial cleaning solutions company, recently opened the doors to their flagship showroom in Colombo.

DSI opens new outlet in Ratnapura

On November 30th 2017, DSI celebrated the opening of the latest  footwear outlet in Ratnapura. The new outlet can be found at No.23 of the Seneviratne Building on the Main Street of Ratnapura.

Galuku Hydroponic wins Wayamba Vijayabhimani Excellence Award

Galuku Group of Companies Chairman Jagath Manjula Yapa was awarded as the most excellent businessman in the category of innovative value-addition products at Wayamba Vijayabhimani Entrepreneur Excellence Awards.

Sri Lanka recognises tea industry stakeholders

National Tea Awards was held for the first time in Sri Lanka with the participation of President Maithripala Sirisena as the chief guest last Friday. The awards recognised the contributions and achievements made by individuals and companies in several fields of the industry, which included tea plucking, smallholding, tea factories, exporting, etc. 

Berendina holds Best Entrepreneur Awards

Berendina Micro Investments Company (BMIC) held its Best Entrepreneur Awards recently at MAS Fabric Park in Thulhiriya.

ICCSL-CA Sri Lanka facilitate seminar on Foreign Exchange Act

The International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka (ICCSL) together with Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) will be facilitating a joint seminar on the new Foreign Exchange Control Act, on Wednesday, December 13, at the CA auditorium. 

ComBank opens 259th branch in Yatiyantota

The Commercial Bank has extended its services to Yatiyantota in the Kegalle district, with the opening of the bank’s 259th branch in this riverside town. Located at 21/01 Colombo Road, Yatiyantota, the fully-fledged branchalso has an automated banking centrefeaturingan Automated Teller Machine (ATM), a Cash Recycler Machine (CRM),a Cheque deposit machine and an Online Banking Machine, making services accessible any time of the night or day.

ICC SL and CA SL signs MOU to promote Professional Development

CA Sri Lanka and the International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka signed a MOU to jointly develop/enhance curricula relevant to the industry and Jointly promote Sri Lanka as a  business hub. Seen here are ICC Chairman Dinesh Weerakkody and CA Sri Lanka President Lasantha Wickremasinghe exchanging the agreement. Also in the picture are ICC Secretary Shanil Fernando, Treasure Sheanath de Soysa, ICC Senior Manager Nihara Nanayakkara, CA Vice Pre

New CA Sri Lanka members receive unique welcome

New members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) were welcomed in style recently by the Young Chartered Accountants’ Forum (YCAF) at a uniquely themed ‘YCAF Pirates Night 2017’ 

True role of an investment advisor

Many investment advisors are eager to give you advice when investing in the stock market.

Look towards digital technology to tackle water issues: Grundfos official

Sri Lanka has water problems and as the country’s urban infrastructure expands, those problems are set to exacerbate. Sri Lanka’s water problems range from too much water to too little water and the absence of a proper waste water management system brings in a whole lot of new problems. In this backdrop, what is the way forward for Sri Lanka? Mirror Business met with Andy Tan, Country Manager of Singapore and Export Markets (Sri Lanka

Fuelling Sri Lanka’s tourism sector to achieve SDGs

Since the end of Sri Lanka’s civil war in 2009, the number of tourist arrivals to the country has increased significantly, from 448,000 in 2009 to 1.8 million in 2015. By 2015, tourism had already become the third main foreign exchange earner (US $ 2.98 billion) in  Sri Lanka. 

Fuelling Sri Lanka’s tourism sector to achieve SDGs

Since the end of Sri Lanka’s civil war in 2009, the number of tourist arrivals to the country has increased significantly, from 448,000 in 2009 to 1.8 million in 2015. By 2015, tourism had already become the third main foreign exchange earner (US $ 2.98 billion) in Sri Lanka. 

Fuelling Sri Lanka’s tourism sector to achieve SDGs

Since the end of Sri Lanka’s civil war in 2009, the number of tourist arrivals to the country has increased significantly, from 448,000 in 2009 to 1.8 million in 2015. By 2015, tourism had already become the third main foreign exchange earner (US $ 2.98 billion) in Sri Lanka. 

Fuelling Sri Lanka’s tourism sector to achieve SDGs

Since the end of Sri Lanka’s civil war in 2009, the number of tourist arrivals to the country has increased significantly, from 448,000 in 2009 to 1.8 million in 2015. By 2015, tourism had already become the third main foreign exchange earner (US $ 2.98 billion) in Sri Lanka. 

Fuelling Sri Lanka’s tourism sector to achieve SDGs

Since the end of Sri Lanka’s civil war in 2009, the number of tourist arrivals to the country has increased significantly, from 448,000 in 2009 to 1.8 million in 2015. By 2015, tourism had already become the third main foreign exchange earner (US $ 2.98 billion) in Sri Lanka. 

Fuelling Sri Lanka’s tourism sector to achieve SDGs

Since the end of Sri Lanka’s civil war in 2009, the number of tourist arrivals to the country has increased significantly, from 448,000 in 2009 to 1.8 million in 2015. By 2015, tourism had already become the third main foreign exchange earner (US $ 2.98 billion) in Sri Lanka. 

Fuelling Sri Lanka’s tourism sector to achieve SDGs

Since the end of Sri Lanka’s civil war in 2009, the number of tourist arrivals to the country has increased significantly, from 448,000 in 2009 to 1.8 million in 2015. By 2015, tourism had already become the third main foreign exchange earner (US $ 2.98 billion) in Sri Lanka.