World’s biggest book sale in SL for first time

The Big Bad Wolf Book Sale will be in Sri Lanka from the 5th to 15th October and will be held at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre (SLECC). 

Kantar unveils SL’s top 10 FMCG brands based on LMRB Household Panel

The latest Brand Footprint Study by Kantar World panel is now launched, recognizing the top 10 FMCG brands on the basis of 12 month performance based on Kantar LMRB Household Panel, the iconic study which monitors consumer purchase behavior of FMCG brands brought into the home.

Indonesian Ambassador at National Chamber of Commerce

Indonesian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Gusti Ngurah Ardiyasa will be the Special Guest Speaker on ‘Bilateral Trade Between Sri Lanka and Indonesia’ on Tuesday 26 September, at the National Chamber of Commerce, from 3:00p.m. to 4:30p.m.

Hassle-free commuting for bookaholics from PickMe at CIBF ’17

For the third consecutive year, homegrown taxi hailing service PickMe will be rolling out a special transport plan for those visiting the Colombo international Book Fair (CBIF) from 15th to 24th September at the BMICH.

A Taste of Authentic Korean Cuisine at Hilton Colombo

Take a walk through yet another country of the world at GRAZE KITCHEN as we bring Korea to you from the 20th September to 1st October 2017, presenting two of our guest chefs from Hilton 

Advantis Projects Leverages Expertise to Improve National Transport Infrastructure

Transportation has always played an important role in the prosperity of a nation. As Sri Lanka takes its first steps onto the world stage with a focus on ambitious economic goals, a solid transportation 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) hold the potential to drive growth

Global real-estate consulting powerhouse Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) called for a re-evaluation of the regulatory and legal mechanisms around Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) as a vital first step 

Thehan Wijemanne enters ATF semifinals in Malaysia

Thehan Wijemanne entered the semifinals in both Singles and doubles in the 12th Sarawak ATF 14 and Under series at the Sarawak Lawn Tennis Centre.  In the pre-quarter final Thehan overcame 

Sri Lanka’s BOI celebrates 40 years of investment

In celebration of The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka, the country’s central facilitation point for investors, stepping into its 40th year, a ceremony was held at the Katunayake Export Processing Zone. 

Virat Kohli visits Puma Store to launch brand-new Net-Fit collection

A pedestrian walking past DSI’s Puma Store in Bambalapitiya on September 5 would have been in for a sensational surprise. Joining in the celebration of the launch of the new Net-Fit collection by Puma was none other than the brand’s ambassador and Indian Cricket Captain, Virat Kohli. 

France’s Le Maire promotes French ‘budget cuts’ to eurozone partners

AFP:  French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire firmly defended France’s pro-business reforms to eurozone ministers yesterday that he said would put France back on track in Europe. 

MTI idea2fund’s Bakamuna featured at AOD’s Design Sense

Chief Bakamuna/CEO Rochelle Bibile presented a design talk at AOD’s Design Sense recently at the AOD International Design Campus.

Colombo International Book Fair

The Colombo International Book Fair 2017 was opened by President Maithripala Sirisena at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) yesterday. Organizers, Sri Lanka Book Publishers Association said there will be around 300 – 400 local and foreign book stalls, and the fair 

Climate change aggravates global hunger: UN

AFP: Hunger is on the increase across the globe once again after a decade of declines, a UN report said yesterday, thanks in part to climate change aggravating severe weather and conflicts. 

Ceylinco Life’s ‘Family Savari’ declares Rome as grand prize destination

The biggest has just got even bigger, with Ceylinco Life announcing that the beneficiaries of its ‘Family Savari’ mega promotion will almost double with the 2017 edition, the 11th in the series.

Hayleys group in historic acquisition of Singer Sri Lanka for Rs. 10.9 bn

Hayleys PLC and its subsidiaries announced the purchase of 61.73 percent of shares of Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC, for a consideration of Rs. 10.9 billion, making it the single largest acquisition for a listed company in Sri Lanka in recent times.

Rupee ends higher on inward remittances

RETUERS: The Sri Lankan rupee ended firmer yesterday as inward remittances and exporter dollar sales surpassed mild dollar demand from importers, dealers said.

Kirklees Estate amongst record books again

At the recently concluded tea auction of 13th September, Kirklees Estate had the distinction of establishing another all-time record price in the Uda Pussellawa category, when an invoice of Kirklees Estate Dust No-1 obtained a price of Rs.710/- surpassing  the previous record price of Rs.700 

Dolby Atmos introduced to Cine City Maradana

Sri Lanka’s first multiplex cinema ‘Cine City’, based in Maradana, became Sri Lanka’s first cinema to provide its cinemas with the all-new Dolby Atmos Digital Sound System, recently.

Asia markets pare N. Korea losses, Seoul and Tokyo end up

AFP: Seoul, Tokyo and Hong Kong stocks ended higher yesterday as traders brushed off initial concerns over North Korea’s latest missile launch while most other Asian markets managed to pare their losses.

FinMin presents equipment to Samurdhi beneficiaries

It is this government’s vision to rebuild international trade, which is known to have flourished in this country during the Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa eras, said Finance and Media Minister Mangala Samaraweera at a ceremony held in Matara to hand over equipment to Samurdhi beneficiaries, who had benefited from the scheme and reached financial stability.

Coca-Cola’s Lion Soda team triumphs as Sports Day Champions

The employees of Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka Ltd recently celebrated their Annual Sports Day at the CH & FC grounds. 

Sri Lanka unveils first SME incubator and national policy

Sri Lanka unveiled its first ever SME incubator this week and vowed its third generation economic reforms shall be led by innovation, technology transfer and SMEs.

TBWA\Sri Lanka - the only awarded Sri Lankan agency at AD STARS

TBWA\Sri Lanka continued its winning streak and was once again the only agency to be awarded metal at the prestigious AD STARS 2017 annual advertising festival, which took place in Busan,

Union Assurance expands branch network to augment services

Union Assurance (UA), being one of the leading insurance companies in Sri Lanka, which embraces achieving success through trusted protection, continuously focuses on its branch expansion strategy to extend its services throughout the island to cater all the communities. 

PLC now internationally CarbonNeutral certified

People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC), Sri Lanka’s market leader in leasing and a subsidiary of People’s Bank, was recently awarded the internationally accredited CarbonNeutral certification by Natural Capital Partners (NCP) of the UK. 

ComBank wins two awards from UK’s International Banker

Commercial Bank of Ceylon won the awards for the ‘Best Commercial Bank of the Year’ and ‘Best Innovation in Retail Banking’ presented by the prestigious UK-based quarterly publication ‘International Banker’.

Union Bank becomes SL’s first bank to receive PCI DSS certification

Marking a significant turning point in data security protection, Union Bank became the first bank in Sri Lanka to receive the international payment card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) by the Security Standards Council. 

Amãna Bank introduces Online Account Opening

Amãna Bank has introduced the convenience of Online Account Opening to facilitate its customers with an easy and time-saving method of opening an account without going through the hassle of writing on forms. 

HNB-Visa announce new airport experience for cardholders with DragonPass launch

Sri Lanka’s most innovative bank, HNB PLC, announced a breakthrough partnership with Visa to deliver a special range of benefits for the HNB Visa Infinite and Visa Signature cardholders, including access to the world’s most prestigious airport lounges and an outstanding range of discounts.