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.

Domino’s unveils Union Place refurbished outlet

Sri Lanka’s favourite pizza brand, Domino’s, unveiled its refurbished Union Place outlet with a fresh ambiance that boasts of a vibrant and welcoming interior mixed with style and comfort. 

Amana Takaful Group well poised for an exemplary rebound

Amana Takaful Groups’ growth and profit momentum continues into the 3rd Quarter netting in a pre-tax result of Rs. 128.5Million forthe period 

Pelwatte Dairy expands distribution of 100% locally produced milk powder

Sri Lanka’s 100 percent local dairy product manufacturer, Pelwatte Dairy Industries, recently expanded its distribution of milk powder to a wider customer segment in many parts of the country. These areas include Anuradhapura, Hambanthota and Mahiyanganya.

DSI steps up in Rathnapura with their latest Showroom

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

DIMO 800 receives accolade at National Green Awards 2017

Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC (DIMO) has once again affirmed its ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship by receiving presidential recognition at the National Green Awards organised by the Central Environment Authority. 

BOI hosts Chinese delegations from Beijing and Jilin

The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) hosted a Chinese delegation consisting of 30 senior government officials on a fact-finding mission visit to ascertain the potential of Sri Lanka as an economic partner for trade, tourism and investment.

Thailand and Sri Lanka plan to triple bilateral trade by 2020: envoy

“Thailand and Sri Lanka have plans to triple the trade values between the two countries by the year 2020,” announced Ambassador of Thailand to Sri Lanka Chulamanee Chartsuwan, during a meeting held at the National Chamber of Commerce, on economic relationship, investments and bilateral trade between the two countries. 

Sri Lanka to host 14th SAFIR Executive Committee meeting

Sri Lanka is to host the 14th Executive Committee meeting of the South Asia Forum of Infrastructure Regulation (SAFIR) in Weligama, from November 24 to 26, 2017. 

Fairway Properties Introduce LEICHT, Germany’s No 1 kitchen brand

LEICHT, the No 1 best sold premium kitchen brand in Germany, has entered the Sri Lankan market via Centrepoint, a Fairway Holdings company. LEICHT 

Hameedia team sweeps the modern Retail sector at SLIM-NASCO

The team from Hameedia, Sri Lanka’s leading menswear specialist, won multiple awards at the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) National

Coffee table book launched to mark ADB-SL 50-year partnership

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) this week launched a coffee table book to celebrate the 50-year partnership between the development partner and Sri Lanka.