Abans Audio launches all-new LG X-Boom lineup

Abans Audio, the audiovisual arm of Abans PLC, recently released the new progressive range of LG X-Boom hi-fi and home theatre systems for the first time ever in  Sri Lanka. 

Sri Lanka attends Int’l Dialogue on Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage

Sri Lanka was invited to be a panelist at the high level dialogue of the International Congress on Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage that took place in Fatima, Portugal this week.

Rupee falls on importer dollar demand

REUTERS: The Sri Lankan rupee closed marginally weaker yesterday, as demand from importers for the U.S. currency outpaced dollar conversions by exporters and inward remittances, dealers said. 

Shares hit 2-month closing low on foreign selling

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares fell to a near two-month closing low yesterday on foreign selling, while investors waited for clarity on new taxes introduced in the national budget and on key legislations. 

DFCC Bank secures US$ 30 mn funding to support SME, micro financing sectors

DFCC Bank recently secured US$ 30 million in funding from BlueOrchard, a leading global impact investment manager, following an agreement signed between the management of both organizations. 

Singer Life Style Fiesta 2017

Singer Life Style Fiesta, the flagship event of Singer Sri Lanka opened yesterday at the BMICH. This year’s theme of the exhibition is ‘Live out Your Dream’, and the event will showcase more than 90 new products of different brand categories.      Pic by Kithsiri de Mel

Clogard rewards Lankan families to encourage oral hygiene across nation

Mothers usually have to face refusals when asking kids to brush their teeth. Clogard turned the activity into an exciting and fun experience by inviting young ones to fight germs and win prizes, encouraging good oral health.  

CMA Sri Lanka empowers another speechcrafter batch

The CMA Sri Lanka Toastmasters Club successfully conducted the fifth consecutive batch of speechcrafters sponsored by the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (CMA). 

Unilever and Sathosa launch ‘Idam Nidanaya’ Season 2 promo

Unilever Sri Lanka together with the nation’s largest state-owned retail network, Lanka Sathosa, unveiled the second phase of the ‘Idam Nidanaya’ mega land giveaway promotion at Water’s Edge, Battaramulla, recently.

Bhip Sri Lanka launches new products; holds introductory workshop

Bhip Sri Lanka is a subsidiary of Bhip Global USA Inc., a health wellness and skincare promoter and brand. Bhip Global USA Inc. is present in close to 50 countries as an online business portal and a network marketing entity. It has a worldwide concentration of highly skilled and successful independent business professionals in its ranks. 

Gifted staff showcased at ‘Singer Got Talent – Season 3’

Singer Sri Lanka recently displayed that the company has a large number of employees with outstanding performing skills when ‘Singer Got Talent’ Season 3 was held at Bishop’s College Auditorium to an enthusiastic in-house audience cheering their team-mates.

NCW Holdings Australia commences Lankan operations

Addressing the media representatives who participated in the ceremonial launch of the Sri Lankan operations of NCW Holdings – the prestigious Australian specialists in facility management services – NCW Holdings Managing Director Naveen Wijewickrama stated he was happy to announce that NCW Holdings will expand, extensively improve and refine its services, in Sri Lanka, from now on.

Jockey launches shop-in-shop concept at Odel

Jockey’s shop-in-shop concept showcases the range and depth of all the brand’s products and is best suited to cater to discerning customers. One such concept of Jockey has been launched at Odel Alexandra Place being the best shopping destination in Sri Lanka.

Atlas makes presence at Colombo International Book Fair

Atlas has for decades been at the forefront of encouraging creativity and passion in children, encouraging them to reach and surpass their potential by opening their minds to new horizons. 

Development Lotteries Board produces 17 millionaires again

Marking again a golden age of its history, the Development Lotteries Board (DLB) enjoys the pleasure of making the highest number of winners from the beginning of this month as well as in the previous month. 

Fairway Properties introduces German kitchen brand ‘Leicht’ to Sri Lanka

Leicht, the number one best sold premium kitchen brand in Germany, has entered the Sri Lankan market via Centrepoint, a Fairway Holdings company. Leicht is brought to you by Centrepoint, the leading interior solutions specialist in Sri Lanka. With the introduction of Leicht, Centrepoint broadens its range of product offerings to introduce the very best of world- class brands to our country. 

Oman Air B737 MAX fleet to fly with Thales AVANT IFE System

Oman Air, the National Carrier of the Sultanate of Oman signed an agreement with Thales on the sidelines of the Dubai Airshow, to equip its B737 MAX

Former SLAITO President Chandra Wickramasinghe felicitated with highest honour

Former SLAITO president Chandra Wickramasinghe was bestowed with the honorary distinction of Officier de l’Ordre National du Mérite

Coca-Cola Sri Lanka Introduces Sprite Zero

Buoyed by the success of its sugar-free drink Coke Zero, Coca-Cola Sri Lanka is now set to launch Sprite Zero, the sugar-free

Nestlé brands Maggi and Nestomalt named Sri Lanka’s Top 10 FMCG brands

Nestlé’s two iconic brands, Maggi and Nestomalt, were named Sri Lanka’s Top 10 FMCG brands in the latest Brand Footprint Study by research company Kantar World panel

Plethora of exclusive benefits for Seylan NRFC & RFC account holders

Reiterating its value as the ‘Bank With The Heart’, Seylan Bank has enhanced the offerings of ‘Rewards Scheme (Thilina Sayura)’ to enable Non-Resident Foreign Currency and Resident Foreign Currency account holders with definite cash rewards along with many other benefits during one’s special moments in life. 

Transworld Feeders Kicks Off Service on Colombo - Chittagong Route with Mv. OEL Shasta

Dubai based Transworld Feeders ceremonially kicked-off their newest Feeder service on the Colombo - Chittagong sector with the 1,684 TEUMv. ‘OEL Shasta’

ACCA holds workshop on smart decision making

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has always considers Continuous Professional Development  (CPD )  a key factor that has contributed towards providing their students and members  with the knowledge and skills  they  need to excel in their careers and  advance the business skills required for their day-to-day jobs, as well as enhance their employability for the future.

RDB Bank relocates Bandarawela branch

Regional Development Bank (RDB) relocated its Bandarawela branch to a more spacious and a conveniently accessible location at Dharmavijaya Mawatha, Bandarawela in a bid to provide a better and modern service experience to customers in the area.

CSE strategic partner for CA Sri Lanka’s 53rd Annual Report Awards

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has once again renewed its support for the 53rd Annual Report Awards Competition organized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants (CA Sri Lanka) by coming on board to power the prestigious competition as a strategic partner.

Amana Takaful group records 3Q profit of Rs. 128 mn

Amana Takaful groups’ growth and profit momentum continues into the 3rd quarter netting in a pre-tax result of Rs. 128.5 million for the period ending September 2017. This compares with a loss of Rs 96.5 million in the same period last year.

ComBank and Hayleys Agriculture support farmers with leasing promo

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon and Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Ltd.have joined forces to offer attractive discounts, competitive rentals and special schemes to customers leasing agricultural machinery marketed by the latter. 

Can Japan accept itself as a nation of immigrants?

‘Immigrants’ is a word more commonly heard in Japan in recent years. One reason for this is the need to respond to the country’s shrinking population. As of October 1, 2016, Japan’s total population was estimated to have dropped for the sixth straight year.

Is ageism new standard of discrimination in workplace?

In our lifetime, there used to be a time when a job was for life, one was loyal to one’s life-long job and there were other things important than an increase in salary and quick promotions to the top. But today, in the age of instant promotions, fat allowances and younger the better concept, such trends seem ancient and long forgotten. Although healthcare has improved globally, giving people longer lives and sophisticated medicine, the same

AIS Principal Harshana Perera honoured at Icons of Learning Summit

Recognizing a career filled with remarkable achievements in education and invaluable contribution to institutions of learning, Asian International School