SLIM Brand Excellence 2017: Embracing the philosophy of branding

The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) will be hosting the 16th SLIM Brand Excellence Awards at the BMICH under the theme ‘Exhibit Your Masterpiece’, and the highly anticipated event will recognize popular brands vying for awards across 13 contested categories.

Fairway English Creative Writing Workshop

Home grown Sri Lankan corporate, Fairway Holdings, hosted the second annual Fairway English Creative Writing Workshop on the 3rd and 4th of November 2017. Over 150 amateur writers

Sixth CIM Future Marketers’ Conference concludes on high note

The CIM Future Marketers’ Conference 2017 concluded with the most exceptional and the most gracious success that was anticipated.

Stocks edge down in thin trade; budget awaited

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares inched lower yesterday, with trading volume slumping to a more than six-week low, as investors awaited the national budget presentation scheduled later this week.

Brokerage expects long-term outlook to remain positive

The bullish sentiments on the construction sector that prevailed over the last two years have reversed in the short to medium term, with a number of headwinds expected to negatively impact its growth prospects, a brokerage said yesterday. 

Rent-seeking key obstacle for serious entrepreneurship: Dr. Ekanayake

Many businessmen in Sri Lanka are rent-seekers or started out that way, which has left the country’s youth with a dearth of role models to look up to when becoming entrepreneurs, according to a former Ceylon Chamber of Commerce chairman.

Rupee edges up on banks’ dlr sales; budget in focus

REUTERS: The Sri Lankan rupee ended firmer yesterday as dollar sales by foreign banks outpaced strong importer demand for the greenback, while most market participants awaited cues from the national budget later this week, dealers said.

Higher revenue helps Aitken Spence record Rs. 583 mn as 2Q profits

Diversified conglomerate Aitken Spence (SPEN) recorded strong growth during the June-September quarter (2Q18), with higher revenue across all sectors, and sale of a subsidiary contributing towards profits during the period despite escalating expenses.

‘KotagalaKahata – Rasa Wasana’ Consumer Promotion Comes To A Successful Conclusion

The ‘KotagalaKahata – Rasa Wasana’ consumer promotion, which took place from the 22nd of June to the 25th of August 2017, recently came to a successful conclusion

Central Bank keeps policy rates steady

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka yesterday decided to keep its monetary policy stance unchanged during the seventh monetary policy review for 2017, with hopes that the higher than expected inflation and credit growth will moderate in the coming months. 

Hirdaramani Supports Future of Sri Lanka Apparel

As Sri Lanka’s apparel industry looks to reinvent itself to meet a new fashion future, one of Sri Lanka’s oldest and most respected apparel makers, the Hirdaramani Group, have taken 

Amãna Bank’s Q3 2017 Pbt Triples

Having recently doubled its capital to over Rs 10 billion,Amãna Bank reinforced the confidence of its shareholders by tripling its Q3 2017 Profit Before Tax to reach Rs 186.1 million as against 

Virtusa Partners with SAP to Build Industry-Focused Solutions for SAP S/4 HANA Cloud

Virtusa Corporation (NASDAQ GS: VRTU), a global business consulting and IT outsourcing company that accelerates business outcomes for its clients, today announced that it is adding

Sampath Bank Unveils Drive-through ATM at Colombo Super Branch

In line with its commitment to providing the highest levels of service to its customers, Sampath Bank commissioned a drive-through automated teller machine (ATM) at its Colombo Super Branch 

A guidance for your foreign education from Coss Lanka

Heshan Rubera, COSS Lanka Managing Director states that on an average there is a 30% drop out after Ordinary Level (O/L) exams and mostly these students are left with limited number of options to

Ministry of Crab takes Black Crab to Courts over Trademark Infringement

World renowned sea food restaurant “Ministry of Crab” filed action against a restaurant opened under the name “Black Crab” in the Commercial High Court of the Western Province, over infringement

Unilever Launches 4th Edition of SPARKS Student Ambassador Program

Reaffirming its commitment to empowering the country’s future business leaders,Unilever Sri Lanka, the No. 1 employer in the nation ,welcomed 21 undergraduate

DFCC Bank reports strong 3Q amidst successful expansion drive

DFCC Bank continued to demonstrate positive momentum across business in the 3rd quarter of 2017 as a rapidly emerging full service commercial bank.

HNB Singithi Savings Day attracts children of all ages

Excited children of all ages rushed into over 75 Hatton National Bank (HNB) Customer Centers across the island to participate in mega-celebrations for ‘Singithi Savings Day’ on Saturday 28th October.

Pan Asia Bank holds religious ceremonies in commemoration of 22nd anniversary

To coincide with the 22nd anniversary of Pan Asia Bank, a Pirith sermon was held recently at the bank’s head office, with the participation of a large gathering of its staff and customers.

People’s Bank clinches ‘Most Creative Stall’ award at Infotel 2017

People’s Bank’s state-of-the-art People’s digital stall bagged the coveted ‘Most Creative Stall Award’ at the recently concluded Infotel 2017 exhibition and forum organized by the Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS), under the theme ‘25 Years and Beyond – Towards a Digital Economy’.

Union Assurance launches special Brand Awareness Campaign

Union Assurance (UA), with its preeminent service continued for over 30 years, always makes its efforts to cater the best services to the communities which they operate in every possible dimension.

Janashakthi Akuressa branch moves to new premises

In line with its commitment to delivering service excellence, Janashakthi Insurance PLC relocated its Akuressa branch office to a more spacious premises, located conveniently at Ambeythota Watte, Kamburupitiya Road, Akuressa, recently.

MAS recognized with multiple awards at Presidential Environmental Awards

Having integrated sustainability into the core of its business, MAS Holdings has demonstrated that a ‘Change Inside’ that resonates at a personal core is probably the best way to tackle sustainability issues.

Sampath Bank 3Q profit up 12% on new lending, stable margins

Sampath Bank PLC reported strong financial performance for its most recent September quarter (3Q17) backed by an exponential growth in new loans for the period. Despite the tighter money conditions by way of higher interest rates and loan-to-value ratios on certain assets, the private lender gave out a thumping Rs.25 billion in new 

Stocks fall to 2-wk closing low; cbank rate move, budget awaited

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares fell yesterday to a two-week closing low as investors awaited the Central Bank’s monetary policy decision and the national budget presentation scheduled this week.

Rupee edges up on remittances; CB policy review in focus

REUTERS: The Sri Lankan rupee ended slightly firmer yesterday as dollar inflows from remittances provided support, but trade was dull ahead of the Central Bank’s monetary policy review and the national budget presentation, dealers said.

Credence Genomics creates history in Sri Lankan biotechnology industry

Credence Genomics (Pvt.) Ltd, Sri Lanka’s premier specialized DNA diagnostics services provider has achieved yet another first by being published in the acclaimed BioMed Central (BMC) Infectious Diseases publication.

Deen Brothers Imports celebrate Oregon Golden Night 2017

Deen Brothers Imports (Pvt.) Ltd, having an illustrious history of business established over the last 17 years in Sri Lanka, recently celebrated Oregon Golden Night 2017, which was held in grand style at the Hilton Hotel Colombo.

Singer hosts ‘Life Style Exhibition and Fun Fair 2017’

Best brand of the country for the 11th consecutive year, Singer Sri Lanka presents the Life Style Exhibition and Fun Fair 2017, a most prominent event of Sri Lanka to be held for the seventh consecutive year at the BMICH from 24th to 26th November from 10:00a.m. to 9:00p.m.