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

Red Herring names 99X Technology as one of Asia’s most promising tech

Software product engineering specialist 99X Technology was felicitated for its pioneering work and potential for exponential growth when it was ranked

Three ways Asian economies can prepare for a financial market downturn

Global financial markets are booming. Central banks in advanced economies are in tacit competition mode to extend their ultra-loose monetary policy as long as they possibly can.

CICT invests over US $ 10mn towards green infrastructure at Colombo Port

Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) has completed a project to convert the company’s diesel-operated rubber-tyred gantry cranes to electric-powered rubber-tyred gantry cranes or E-RTGs, making a major contribution to efforts by the Port of Colombo to go green.

Emirates partners with Thales for next generation broadband connectivity

Emirates and Thales have signed a new agreement to equip its Boeing 777X fleet with the next generation broadband inflight connectivity using Inmarsat GX global network.

The Orion City Towers are declared open for bookings

The Orion City Towers complex is now open for bookings. Custom designed to suit the dreams and needs of a modern business and the

Gulf Air signs aircraft leasing agreement with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise

Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, and Dubai Aerospace Enterprise Ltd (DAE) recently signed an aircraft lease agreement for five Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft that are scheduled to enter the Gulf carrier’s fleet in 2018.

SriLankan and Qantas provide options to connect new Melbourne service

SriLankan Airlines, which last month launched daily non-stop services to Melbourne, is providing its valued passengers with a wide range of options to connect and fly to major cities in Australia and New Zealand, by expanding its codeshare agreement with its long-time partner and fellow Oneworld alliance member Qantas.

Hong Kong Airlines to fly to Maldives on three-time weekly service

Hong Kong Airlines recently announced that it would operate a three-time weekly service to the Maldives from 16  January 2018.

Transworld Feeders kicks off service on Colombo-Chittagong route with Mv. OEL Shasta

Dubai-based Transworld Feeders ceremonially kicked off its newest Feeder service on the Colombo-Chittagong sector with the 1,684 TEU Mv. ‘OEL Shasta’ at the Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) of the Port of Colombo recently.

DSI to step up in Ratnapura with latest showroom

November 30, 2017 will see DSI celebrate the opening of its third showroom in Ratnapura, which is to be one of the largest footwear outlets in town.

Ceylon Biscuits bags 6 awards including 3 Golds at NASCO 2017

Ceylon Biscuits Limited (CBL), one of the largest fast- moving consumer goods (FMCG) conglomerates in the food manufacturing industry in Sri Lanka, was among the top winners at the recently concluded SLIM National Sales Congress Awards 2017 (NASCO) in the FMCG (Food) category.