Malay Sports Festival startles the Padang Complex

The Malay Sports Festival organized by Kumpulan Melayu Battaramulla (KMB) concluded at the Padang Complex on Sunday the 17th of September 2017.

DSL Enterprises pledges to support ‘Little Hearts’

September 19th saw leading distribution network, DSL Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd, announce their participation in the Little Hearts project, which aims to build a cardiac and critical care complex at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital. 

RCGC hosts ‘Golfers for Charity’ event for Lanka Alzheimer’s Foundation

The Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) will be hosting a Golfers for Charity event in aid of Lanka Alzheimer’s Foundation (LAF) and RCGC Charity Welfare Fund on Saturday 23rd September. The Platinum sponsor of the event is Cargills Ceylon PLC who have pledged a donation of Rs.1.5 million directly to the LAF to facilitate their on-going work raising awareness to enhance dementia care and support. The Silver sponsor of the event is Clearpoint, Ra

HNB takes 274 Singithi depositors on guided tour around Colombo

Seeking to cultivate the savings habit in young Sri Lankans, Hatton National Bank rewarded 274 selected winners of the HNB Singithi Depositors competition together with their parents for a special educational tour around a series of landmark locations across Colombo.

Seylan Pahasara opens two new libraries in Gampaha and Trinco

Envisioning to offer quality education to the children of Sri Lanka, ‘Seylan Pahasara’ opened its 132nd and 133rd libraries in Gampaha and Trincomalee respectively. 

Village Heartbeat Empowerment Centre opened in Oddusuddan

In keeping with its theme of child empowerment and improving quality of life in rural communities, the eighth Village Heartbeat Empowerment Centre was declared open in Oddusuddan in the Mullaitivu District recently, a joint project of SriLankan Airlines and the Foundation of Goodness.

Access Engineering re-draws capital city’s skyline with Capital Heights

Construction of the 242-unit ‘Capital Heights’ luxury apartment project commenced on 18th September 2017, when Blue Star Realty (Pvt.) Ltd, a member of Access Engineering PLC, formally received China State Construction Engineering Corporation Ltd (CSCEC) to the site on Buthgamuwa Road, Rajagiriya.

Connecting new city with old historic city of Colombo

In selecting the winner of the recently held Urban Design Idea Competition by the CHEC Port City Colombo, the judges looked for more than just the creation of iconic buildings.

Capitol TwinPeaks model apartment now open

Capitol Developers, the company developing the iconic Capitol TwinPeaks has unveiled its model apartment to the public for viewing.

Ogilvy PR Sri Lanka wins top Asia Pacific award for RTI campaign

Ogilvy Public Relations Sri Lanka succeeded in finishing ahead of 1,200 of the best award entries from across the Asia Pacific region at the SABRE APAC Awards held in Hong Kong recently.  The agency’s ‘Uncover the Truth’ campaign for Sri Lanka’s Right to Information (RTI) Act won two Certificates of Excellence, a Gold award in the ‘Charities and Not-For-Profit’ category and the Best-in-Show’ campaign

Digibrush powers Union Bank Facebook campaigns towards int’l recognition

Digibrush, one of Sri Lanka’s fastest growing digital media agencies, drives yet another client to bag an eminent award at the CMO Asia annual awards this year. Union Bank PLC earned the prestigious Social Media and Digital Marketing Awards 2017 for Best Facebook Campaign at the recently concluded awards in Singapore.

Zonta recognises top public sector official for Management Award

When the public sector officials are hardly recognized for their contribution to the national development, particularly the management of public organisations and meeting the set goals, the Zonta Club of Colombo has recognized to award the Woman of Achievement on Management to Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) Chairperson and Chief Executive Indira Malwatte.

First law of CEO communication

The first law of CEO communication is for the leader to ‘be on message’. What does this mean?  ‘Being on message’ means that the leader crafts her message to her audience to create a positive image about or get something done for her organisation. 

CIM Sri Lanka to hold 3rd Talking Point Programme for year

The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Sri Lanka will be hosting its third Talking Point Programme for this year on September 27, 2017, at Union Ballroom, Hilton Colombo Residences, from 6:00 p.m. onwards. 

Japanese Management Standards integrated with ISO9001: 2015 QMS

JASTECA Institute of Management had announced a newly designed seminar on a concept titled ‘Integration of Japanese Management Standards with ISO9001:2015 QMS International Standards’. Most managers assume that Japanese management teachings such as Toyota Production System, 

Is India’s Sri Lanka policy working at all?

The turning out of the Trincomalee oil tanks deal for India and the Hambantota port deal for China are only indicative of the massive trust deficit or leverage the two competing powers have in Sri Lanka. Relative to its size, Sri Lanka probably punches highest above its weight in geostrategic importance, in South Asia. Though size has mostly been an incorrect and incomplete indicator in determining strategic thrust, few nations would be as closel

Why failure is important for success

Failure. Many of us have been there. Some have refused to go beyond it while others have persevered and gone on to conquer great frontiers – be it business, entrepreneurship or anything else. But few have realized the value of failure as a teacher.

Pros and cons of following a tycoon in stock market

The stock market is a university for any entrepreneur that wishes to build a business empire, which creates a large number of employments for the economy. 

Rupee gains as exporters sell dollars

REUTERS: The Sri Lankan rupee ended firmer yesterday as dollar selling by exporters surpassed mild demand for the greenback from importers, dealers said.

Allianz ranked No.1 insurer in Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Allianz Group has taken the leading position among all rated insurance companies in the latest Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI). 

US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged

AFP: The US Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged this week and announced the gradual end to a crisis-era stimulus programme in a sign the economy is on sound footing. The Fed statement following its two-day policy meeting noted that the devastation caused by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria are “inflicting severe hardship” on communities.

Union Bank strengthens network with 66th branch in Peradeniya

Union Bank extended its footprint in the Central Province with the opening of its 66th branch at No: 921, Peradeniya Road, Kandy.

HNB Grameen Finance signs MoU with Associated Motorways

HNB Grameen Finance Limited signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) recently with Associated Motorways (Pvt.) Ltd (AMW) to offer attractive leasing options for Renault KWID passenger cars, Suzuki Shakthi mini trucks and New Holland tractors. 

SriLankan Catering wins Presidential Export Award

SriLankan Catering Limited (SLC), a fully owned subsidiary of National Carrier SriLankan Airlines, covered itself in more glory when it was named the winner of yet another Presidential Export Award, the third such award in recent years, asrecognition for its steadfast commitment to supporting the nation’s economy and the growth of the aviation industry.

Cinnamon Future of Tourism Summit 2017 to be held next week

The Cinnamon Future of Tourism Summit will be held on September 26th as a one-day conference that will deliberate and draw examples from the best practices around the world on the theme innovation, technology and authenticity. 

Mobitel named ‘Official Mobile Partner’ for tourism summit

Mobitel will be the Official Mobile Partner for ‘Cinnamon Future of Tourism Summit 2017’ to be held on 26th September, hosted by Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts. 

Findmyfare.com unveils ‘Flight+Hotel’ bookings, adding more savings

Sri Lanka’s largest online travel company, findmyfare.com is offering further savings to its customers via an all-new ‘Flight+Hotel’ booking feature. 

Industry Stalwarts Positive on Investment Opportunities at Investor Forum Sri Lanka 2017

Sri Lanka needs better investor friendly legislation to attract more foreign investors – was the general consensus by industry experts at the recently concluded Investor Forum Sri Lanka, organized by the

New SEC Act to address issues outlined by IOSCO: official

The new Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Act, which is currently with the Legal Draftsman’s Department, will address the gaps in the regulatory system, which were outlined by the International Organization of Securities Commissions’ (IOSCO) Country Review, an SEC official said. “All those concerns will be taken care of under the new Act when it is passed in parliament,” SEC Director General Vajira Wijegunawardane s

SBI Japan to acquire 20% of Wealth Trust Securities

Tokyo-based SBI Holdings has entered into an agreement to acquire 20 percent of the shares of Sri Lanka’s Wealth Trust Securities Limited (WTS).