BOC recognised for economic contribution and sustainability at BCCS Awards 2017

Bank of Ceylon (BOC) won two awards at Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Award Ceremony 2017 held recently at Cinnamon Grand, Colombo.  BOC was recognised as the winner of the ‘Triple Bottom Line - Economic Sustainability (Profit)’ award and also recognized as a category winner – ‘Economic Contribution’ award. These two awards were awarded to the bank in recognition of its sustainable business growth, econom

ACL Cables clinches Gold at SLIM-NASCO Awards 2017

ACL Cables PLC stamped its dominance yet again showcasing sales excellence by clinching Gold at the National Sales Congress (NASCO) Awards 2017, organized by Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) held recently.

Delmege re-launches colouring and essence product range with improved recipe

Delmege recently re-launched its coloring and essence product range with an improved recipe. The renewed range will hit the shelves this December, adding to the joy of the festive season.

3W Consulting announces SL’s first Green Belts in Retail

Three leading retail companies have successfully completed the Green Belt in Retail programme initiated by 3W Consulting, Sri Lanka’s leading Enterprise Renewal and Management Consultants.

Shared Services Forum India recognises Brandix Chairman

Brandix Chairman Priyan Fernando has been felicitated with the prestigious Leadership Award by Shared Services Forum India (SSF) for his contribution as a pioneering business leader to global Shared Services during his tenure as Executive Vice President, Global Business Services of  American Express.

Sirio awarded for exceptional growth at BCCSA 2017

With a continuous drive towards long-term growth and highly focused export-oriented strategy, Badalgama based apparel manufacturer Sirio Ltd was recently awarded for its financial performance at the Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Award 2017.

Abans-Haier launch first flagship smart classroom concept

Abans in collaboration with Haier, a globally renowned smart education brand, introduced Sri Lanka’s fully fledged flagship smart classroom concept as part of a CSR initiative.

Dialog launches all-new Apple iPhone X

Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider and only network to support 4G VoLTE (Voice over Long Term Evolution) for Apple iPhones, Dialog Axiata PLC, announced the launch of the all new iPhone X today at the Dialog Iconic.

ESET 30th Anniversary Grand Raffle Draw rewards customers

DCS International Private Limited (DCS), the exclusive authorized distributor of ESET in Sri Lanka, announced the winners of the ESET 30th Anniversary Grand Raffle Draw for the month of November.

Microsoft celebrates ‘Hour of Code’ to build future-ready generations in Sri Lanka

As part of its ongoing support for Code.org’s Hour of Code Microsoft conducted a hour of code event at Temple Trees, with 200 students from all parts of Sri Lanka to encourage Sri Lankan youth to try and pursue computer science and get future ready.

Sri Lanka to hand port to Chinese firm, receive US $ 300mn

REUTERS: Sri Lanka will hand over the commercial activities in its main southern port to a Chinese company on Saturday and receive around US $ 300 million out of a US $ 1.1 billion deal soon after, Ports Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe said.

Leo Burnett SL wants to convert hat-trick into four in a row

New initiatives undertaken over the past year by Leo Burnett Sri Lanka, the local arm of the global advertising giant Leo Burnett, helped it win the coveted ‘Agency of the Year’ Gold Award  at the Campaign Asia Agency of the Year Awards for the third consecutive year, the head of the local chapter said.

Shares steady at near 3-month low

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares closed steady yesterday, after three straight losing sessions, as gains led by financials were offset by losses in mid-cap stocks. The Colombo Stock Index firmed 0.03 percent at 6,382.95, hovering around a near three-month closing low hit in the previous session.Sampath Bank and Commercial Bank of Ceylon gained 1.3 percent and 0.2 percent, respectively, while shares in Asian Hotels and Properties Plc fell 6.7 percent.

Strong uptick in exports and FDIs, latest 2017 data shows

As Sri Lanka’s pro-growth reforms gather pace, amidst an improving external economic environment, exports and Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) have shown substantial increases this year compared to last year, the Development Strategy and International Trade Ministry said.

EU adopts tax haven blacklist, British territories spared

REUTERS: European Union finance ministers adopted a blacklist of 17 jurisdictions deemed as tax havens on Tuesday, in an unprecedented step to counter worldwide tax avoidance, although they did not agree on financial levies for the listed countries.

SLSBC concludes trade and investment promo mission to Singapore

The Sri Lanka- Singapore Business Council (SLSBC) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce successfully concluded a business mission to Singapore recently. The mission was organized in collaboration with the International Enterprise (IE) Singapore; the Government Agency driving Singapore’s external economy and promoting the overseas growth of Singapore-based enterprises and international trade, supported by Singapore Business Federation (SBF); the

role of cyber security operations centres

In the day and age of sophisticated digital hackers, your concern shouldn’t be if you’re going to get hacked, but what you’re going to do when it happens.

Mobitel’s mCash celebrates its 4th anniversary

Sri Lanka’s premier mobile financial services platform, mCash, celebrated its 4th glorious anniversary on 21st November 2017.

3W Consulting announces Sri Lanka’s first Green Belts in Retail

Three leading retail companies have successfully completed the Green Belt in Retail programme initiated by 3W Consulting

Leo Burnett does it again by winning the Gold at Campaign Asia Agency of the Year

Leo Burnett Sri Lanka, the local office of the global advertising network Leo Burnett Worldwide, repeated its success and completed a hat-trick

SLIM conducts second inauguration of Strategic Brand Management Diploma

The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) had the second inauguration of its Diploma in Strategic Brand Management (DSBM

Nestlé sweeps the board at Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability

Nestlé swept the board at the prestigious Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards 2017, winning one of the highest 

Get 63% off for the Nikai 65” UHD SMART TV on wOw.lk

Sri Lanka’s largest online shopping mall, wOw.lk is now giving its customers the chance to pre-order the Nikai 65” TV, an Ultra HD smart television

The Body Shop Invites Shoppers To Play For Peace

Customers will be able to help refugee children this Christmas by buying seasonal gifts from The Body Shop as part of its Play for Peace Campaign, 

Handbook on Good Governance

The handbook on Good Governance for Directors of SOEs, an initiative of the National Human Resource Development Council of Sri Lanka, CA Sri Lanka and the Sri Lanka Institute of Directors was released yesterday. The first copy was handed over to Prime Minister Wickremesinghe by V. Kanagasabapathy  CA Sri Lanka Public Sector Chair. Also in the picture are NHRDC Chairman Dinesh Weerakkody and CA Sri Lanka President Lasantha Wickremesinghe

Sri Lanka to host APF ‘Annual Events 2017’ next week

Conducting of Asian Packaging Federation (APF) events in Sri Lanka this year is of great significance to the packaging fraternity in our country as the incumbent President of Sri Lanka Institute of Packaging (SLIP),  Rohan Victoria who is the senior Vice President of APF is expected to be elected as the next President  of the Federation and will assume duties from 1st January 2018.  

Tourism Fest 2017 to dazzle Colombo during Christmas season

With the festive season just around the corner sophisticated plans are being made to transform the city of Colombo in to a tourism wonderland from the 20th to the 23rd of December this year.

You are a masterpiece!

Usually, with the beginning of December, there is a change in the atmosphere. The temperature begins to drop and the air becomes colder. Everything around us points to the end of another eventful year and the dawn of a brand-new one. Thus, this becomes an opportune season to take stock of life and to make appropriate plans for the future. 

Global aviation industry net profit to rise to US $38.4 bn in 2018: IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecasts global industry net profit to rise to $38.4 billion in 2018, an improvement from the US $34.5 billion expected net profit in 2017 (revised from a US $31.4 billion forecast in June). Highlights of expected 2018 performance include:

The Kingsbury bags three awards for cleanliness and hygiene

Adding to an ever-growing list of awards and accolades, The Kingsbury has raked in three awards that firmly establish its status as a benchmark of five star hospitality in Sri Lanka.