Colombo Christmas Street 2017 opens to public today

Colombo Christmas Street 2017 is set to take place from today to December 23, at Green Path, offering a whole new concept in entertainment for the second consecutive year. 

Hoping to extend maritime reach, China lavishes aid on Pakistan town

REUTERS: China is lavishing vast amounts of aid on a small Pakistani fishing town to win over locals and build a commercial deep-water port that the United States and India suspect may also one day serve the Chinese navy.

EFC HR/IR Forum underscores ‘Workplace Compliance’

The Fourth edition of the Employers Federation of Ceylon (EFC) HR/IR Forum powered by Unilever Sri Lanka on the theme of ‘Workplace Compliance’ was held last week at the EFC premises.

Samaposha introduces Nutri Plus with Kurakkan to boost nation’s health

Samaposha, Sri Lanka’s favourite breakfast cereal, especially among children, has launched ‘Nutri Plus’, a new breakfast cereal for the whole family. It’s brimming with the goodness of Kurakkan, to improve the nutritional needs of the nation. Samaposha Nutri Plus Kurakkan comes in two convenient pack sizes - 200g and 500g - and is the ideal option for busy people who are interested in healthy foods to enrich their lives.

Hayleys Agri wins two Golds at National Business Excellence Awards 2017

Hayley’s Agriculture Holdings, the agribusiness division of Hayleys PLC, won sweeping recognition for its innovative agri-business practices in Sri Lanka, winning two Gold awards at the recently concluded National Business Excellence Awards (NBEA) 2017.

The Calm Resort and Spa wins TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice

The Calm Resort and Spa in Pasikuda, the truly captivating, 70-roomed beachfront property of Browns Hotels and Resorts has been recognised as TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice awards for hotels in 2017.

HNB-EDB introduce export credit scheme for SMEs

Hatton National Bank (HNB) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) has introduced a new export credit scheme for the benefit of small and medium-scale exporters in Sri Lanka. 

Access Engineering’s Marina Square to give boost to condominium living in heart of Colombo

Harbour Village (Pvt.) Ltd, a joint venture between  construction giants, Access Engineering PLC, China Harbour Engineering Company Lanka Ltd  (fully-owned subsidiary of China Harbour Engineering Company, Beijing China) and Singaporean retailer Mustafa’s Pte Ltd, is developing the Marina Square mixed development project in North Colombo. Mirror Business sat down for a chat with Access Engineering Managing Director Christopher Josh

‘They Call Him Ken’ proceeds presented to charity

Former Chairman of John Keells Holdings Deshamanya Ken Balendra, who saw the release of his biography - They Call Him Ken - written by Savithri Rodrigo in September this year, presented the proceeds of the books sold thus far to the designated charity, Friends of Prisoners’ Children 

Four ways to drive diversity and inclusion in the workplace

The global workplace is evolving and women are the next emerging market in the world (Ernst and Young, 2013).

Sunshine Holdings announces new appointment to director board

The board of directors of Sunshine Holdings PLC appointed Sanjeev Shishoo, formerly Corporate Vice President of global healthcare giant, Novo Nordisk’s Global Service Centre (GSC), in Bangalore, as a Director of the company.

John Keells IT wins MERIT at APICTA 2017 in Dhaka

Evinta Departure Control System (Evinta DCS), a product by John Keells IT,wonthe merit award at the recently

H-Connect Gains Recognition at Regional Shared Services

H-Connect was the proud recipient of the Bronze award at the Shared Service and Outsourcing Network (SSON)

Inspire Christmas joie de vivre with The Body Shop’s seasonal collection

Nothing says Christmas like a thoughtful gift, and it’s definitely the season to gift loved ones their favourites

Slim Dons Double Crowns With Prestigious Awards

For the very first time in its history, the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing competed in the 53rd Annual Report Awards

Education spending needs to increase: NHRDC Chair

National Human Resource Development Council (NHRDC) and International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka Chairman Dinesh Weerakkody participating in the 

Learnwell donates 1000 science books for Sri Lankan students

MBD, one of India’s largest education companies and the most prolific book publisher in the country, has donated one thousand copies of Learnwell Science books for Sri Lankan students.

India’s university affiliated college system – An alternate model for Sri Lanka?

Today, there is a lot of frustration among the youth due to many students passing the GCE A/L exam and become eligible to enter universities but are unable to gain admission to universities due to the limited number of places in universities. Out of the approximately 150,000 eligible A/L students, 25,000 will enter universities. There will be another 125,000 left behind. This would mean, out of those pass, only 17 percent enter universities, whil

Commercial Bank’s 260th branch opens in Bopitiya

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has opened its 260th branch in Sri Lanka at Bopitiya, further enhancing access to its services for residents and visitors to this suburban area near Ja-Ela.

Envisioning the future of digital banking

As digitalisation grows at a very fast pace, technology is redefining the way we live, the way we work and the lifestyle we lead.

Nathan Sivagananathan appointed to Dunamis Capital PLC Board

Dunamis Capital PLC announced the appointment of Nathan Sivagananathan as a Director of the Board which took effect from December18th 2017.

People’s Bank recognised at NBEA 2017

People’s Bank was bestowed with two prominent awards at the prestigious National Business Excellence Award 2017 held on December 13th 2017 at the Colombo Hilton.

Softlogic Life crowned SL’s No.1 insurance company

Sri Lanka’s most innovative life insurer Softlogic Life has made it’s presence felt among the top corporate establishments of the country yet again at the National Business Excellence Awards (NBEA) 2017, dominating the prestigious awards ceremony with three accolades, including the esteemed Gold award in the Overall Insurance Sector.

Sri Lanka embarks on the road towards a less-cash society

As the unlimited possibilities of a digital economy increase throughout the world, it is exciting to witness Sri Lanka emerging as a nation participating actively in the digital commerce revolution.

Importance of maritime security in journey to become a maritime hub

Strategically located at a key midpoint for trade and as a major logistics hub for naval and coastguard visits from around the world, the potential for Sri Lanka’s role in regional maritime affairs knows no bounds. At present, the Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka’s main maritime gateway, primarily handles container transshipment in the Indian Ocean. 

CICT promotes Port of Colombo at elite maritime forum in Hong Kong

The role of the Port of Colombo in facilitating imports and exports and supporting trade with India and other subcontinent countries was expounded upon by Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) in a recent presentation to the 2017 Asian Logistics and Maritime Conference (ALMC).

New dedicated feeder service starts between Yangon and Colombo

A new dedicated feeder service on the Yangon-Chennai-Colombo-Yangon sector commenced with the Port of Colombo. The first vessel under the new service, MV Sea Perl, made her maiden call at the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA)-controlled Jaya Container Terminal (JCT) on December 18, 2017. 

Ceat to sponsor Kelaniya University’s ‘Signature Stylish Marketer’

Sri Lanka’s leading tyre brand Ceat has entered into a partnership with the University of Kelaniya to support the aspirations of its undergraduates as part of the company’s commitment to communities in its neighbourhood.

‘Signature Stylish Marketer’ to empower future corporate leaders in Sri Lanka

The ‘Signature Stylish Marketer 2017’ Inter University Fashion Extravaganza will be held for the eighth consecutive year on Thursday 21st December 2017 at the University of Kelaniya.

Trumps Solutions brings digital force to local advertising with VLT

Trumps Solutions (Pvt.) Ltd, one of Sri Lanka’s trending advertising agencies joins VLT, Southeast Asia’s leading digital independent firm, to offer Sri Lankan startups, businesses and brands an integrated design, technology and innovation as well as brand solution with content, media and PR.