Sampath Cardholders offered amazing discounts on eChannelling

eChannelling PLC, the pioneer and largest doctor channeling network in Sri Lanka, has tied up with SampathCards

Coca-Cola Christmas décor at World Trade Centre

In keeping with its much-loved tradition to make the Christmas season a special one the world over, Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka Ltd

mCash partners Keells Super to extend unparalleled ease for customers by enabling mobile services

Infusing further convenience and ease into its mobile offering, the National Mobile Service Provider Mobitel has partnered with Keells Super outlets to offer mobile users to pay utility bills and make mCash deposits at Keells Super outlets.

BoardPAC introduces paperless board meeting solution to Australia

BoardPAC, the award-winning Sri Lanka-developed, iPad-enabled paperless board communication and meetings solution has been launched in Australia to service large corporations in that country.

Sense Micro Distributors partners Zhejiang Dahua Technology

Sense Micro Distributors (SMD) partnered Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co., Ltd, a leading solution provider in the global video surveillance industry.

‘Digital shift is taking place right here right now’

IFS Sri Lanka hosted over 225 key business executives and partners at a knowledge sharing session followed by cocktails at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo recently. The event was hosted under the theme ‘Digital Shift is Taking Place Right Here Right Now’ with the objective of bringing together customers, partners, and prospects with IFS’ senior management to educate them about the opportunity presented by the digital shift that is

Sri Lankan community preparing for multilingual internet using local scripts

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and local experts in policy, technical and linguistic fields convened in Colombo recently to introduce the Internationalised Domain Name (IDN) programme and launch the Sinhala Generation Panel (GP).

MTI idea2fund to advise start-ups with ‘Gap-athons before Hackathons’

As part of their thought leadership initiatives linked to the 3rd wave of MTI’s idea2fund, have proposed and plan to launch a series of Gap-athons, arguing that it needs to precede Hackathons.

Sri Lanka Tourism online licensing wins E-Swabhimani award

The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) was adjudged the winner in the ‘Government and Citizen Engagement’ category at the E-Swabhimani award ceremony, organised by the Information Communication Technology Agency (ICTA), at Hotel Galadari in Colombo recently.

Uga Bay and Chena Huts win two South Asian Travel Awards

The Uga Escapes hotel chain, one of the island’s most diverse, exclusive and opulent, swept away two awards at the South Asian Travel Awards held recently in Male, Maldives.

Browns Hotels and Resorts bring luxury and style

Browns Hotels and Resorts is a subsidiary of The Browns Group, one of the largest conglomerates in Sri Lanka. 

SLCPI calls for increased cardiovascular health awareness

Given the rising global prevalence of cardiovascular diseases, which is responsible for one-third of deaths worldwide and a staggering 40 percent of deaths in Sri Lanka – The Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industries (SLCPI) called for urgent proactive stakeholder engagement to increase awareness on preventative care for cardiovascular diseases (CVD).

Decade of deterioration in govt. credit ratings set to end: S&P

REUTERS: A decade-long, post-financial crisis deterioration in governments’ credit ratings looks set to end in 2018, S&P Global said yesterday.

Rupee ends weaker on importer dollar demand

REUTERS: The Sri Lankan rupee closed weaker yesterday on importer dollar demand, after recent gains due to year-end remittances and selling of the U.S. currency by exporters, dealers said. The spot rupee ended at 153.25/35 per dollar, weaker than Tuesday’s close of 153.00/10.

Stocks hit near 8-month closing low as banks fall

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares fell yesterday to their lowest close in nearly eight months as investors sold banking and diversified shares.

SL drops 14 places: WEF GCI report

From the first email sent in 1971 to the celebration of 10 years of the iPhone, today we all live in the fourth industrial revolution. Many nations need to compete with different sets of strengths and sophistication. 

DFCC Bank rewards employees for excellence

DFCC Bank held its ‘Rewarding Excellence’ Quarterly Human Resource (HR) Awards recently.  The event was attended by Members of the Board, senior management, awardees and staff members. The eagerly anticipated final award ceremony for the year was held at the DFCC Bank Head Office Auditorium on 23rd November, to recognize and reward staff members who performed exceptionally well in the third quarter of the financial year. 

Amãna Takaful relocates Matale branch to serve customers better

Amãna Takaful PLC (ATL) the only fully-fledged Takaful operator in the country and the flag bearer of the Takaful way of insurance in Sri Lanka, recently relocated its Matale branch with the intention of serving their customers better. 

Politics flare up at economic forum

Emotions ran high at the seminar on ‘Sri Lankan Economy: Future Policy Direction’ organised by the Sri Lanka Economic Association (SLEA), with those of differing political economic leanings finding it difficult to find common ground.

MBSL Kurunagala branch reopens with new look

Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka & Finance PLC (MBSL) recently reopened their newly refurbished Kurunagala branch at No 55, Kingsgrove, Rajapihilla Road, Kurunegala with the objective of providing a more convenient and accessible service to our valued customers. 

Innovation imperative: How Asia can leverage exponential technologies to improve lives, promote grow

Robots will take over our jobs, disrupt our industries and erode our competitiveness. Such were commonly expressed fears about advances in automation, artificial intelligence and 3D printing – key representations of exponential technologies – during the inaugural Global Innovation Forum that took place in Singapore. 

Dove introduces Oxygen Moisture to Sri Lanka

Having dry flat hair can become frustrating and may prompt one to resort to quick fixes to add volume and shape to their hair.

Nawaloka Hospitals re-launches Diabetes Centre with special attention to foot care

Diabetes is a chronic and costly disease with serious complications which is a rising menace especially in developing countries like  Sri Lanka.

Metropolis Healthcare celebrates 12 glorious years in Sri Lanka

Metropolis Healthcare Ltd, a global chain of pathology labs and diagnostic centres, celebrates 12 successful years in Sri Lanka.

Facial rejuvenation and body contouring at Durdans enhance Cosmetic Centre

As the festive season comes around, the reason to look one’s dazzling and confident self is at the top of the wish list, and Durdans enhance Cosmetic Centre offers a comprehensive and premium line of aesthetic solutions including facial and body contouring, and facial rejuvenation therapy.

Two young professionals from Leo Burnett win Bronze at the Young Spikes

Leo Burnett Sri Lanka’s Sarah Hassanally and Dilendri Wettewe recently won the Bronze award at the Young Spikes Media Competition

Sri Lanka Junior Golf Championship 2017

The Sri Lanka Junior Golf Championship 2017, Sponsored by Prima Sunrise Bread, got off to a great start with

DFCC Bank sponsors the 2017 Inter-School Golf Tournament

DFCC Bank has recently agreed to take up the Joint Title Sponsorship of the 2017 Inter School Golf Tournament,

Etihad Airways Announces Casablanca

Etihad Airways is to operate its flagship Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the Abu Dhabi – Casablanca route, effective 1 May 2018.

Sirio Ltd awarded for its exceptional growth at BCCSA 2017

With a continuous drive towards long-term growth and highly focused export-oriented strategy, Badalgama-based