High-ranking Customs officials to attend NCC forum

The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka in collaboration with Sri Lanka Customs will conduct a business forum with a team of high-ranking officials of Sri Lanka Customs on August 23rd from 3.00 p.m to 5.00 p.m at the National Chamber Auditorium, Colombo-10.

EDB to conduct seminar on ‘Digital Doors to Trade’ for exporters

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) is organizing a half day seminar on “Digital Doors to Trade” for Sri Lankan exporters on consumer items to create an awareness on Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Consumer (B2C) digital trade platforms.  The seminar will be held on August 29th  from 9.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. at the  EDB auditorium.

We aspire to become a global fabric exporter

This is the 12th of the Mirror Business-Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) interview series, featuring the top executives of the S&P SL20 companies. Here, Teejay Lanka PLC CEO/ Managing Director Sriyan De Silva Wijeyeratne talks about Teejay’s performance, future plans and industry growth prospects. What are the key milestones that Teejay has achieved so far in 2017? 

Green Energy Champion Sri Lanka 2017 goes carbon neutral

The Carbon Consulting Company, an institution that conducts strategies which measure, manage, mitigate, maximize and help elevate and acknowledge client recognition levels among its stakeholders recently launched the second edition of the Green Energy Champion Sri Lanka 2017 (GEC II) Initiative.

SDB holds Lakdaru scholarship seminar in Galle

SDB bank has organized an island wide Lakdaru Scholarship Seminar Series for Grade-Five students. 

Blood donation camp to commemorate People’s Bank 56th Anniversary

Commemorating the 56th Anniversary of People’s Bank, a blood donation camp was held recently at the People’s Bank Staff Training College in Colombo. 

Insee promotes drug and alcohol abuse prevention through performing arts

Sri Lanka’s premier cement manufacturer, Insee Cement recently joined hands with National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (NDDCB) and Sri Lanka Police to conduct an effective drug awareness campaign that reached over 1,700 school children aged from 14 to 18 in 23 schools in Aruakkalu, Puttalam and Galle. 

SLIM’s Preliminary Certificate in Marketing holds third inauguration

Preliminary Certificate in Marketing (PCM) the foundation course of marketing conducted by Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) had its third inauguration for the current year in July and the fresh intake is now on.

Minodh de Sylva felicitated by CMO Asia

Retail marketing professional Minodh de Sylva was felicitated by CMO Asia at the recently concluded ‘Best Employer Brands in Sri Lanka 2017’ awards ceremony held at the Taj Samudra Hotel, Colombo. 

Sri Lanka’s first online booking platform launched for service-oriented businesses

It is presumed that on average a Sri Lankan can lose up to 50 working hours per year on waiting time for core service offerings. 

Sri Lanka Chapter elects Denesh Silva as PATA Chairman

The Sri Lanka Chapter enables its members to conduct their various assigned responsibilities for selling travel related products and providing services to visitors to the island in a more effective manner. 

School children treated to tour of Emirates A380

A group of school children were provided a rare opportunity to walk through the world’s largest passenger aircraft when Emirates operated a one-off flight with the iconic aircraft to the Bandaranaike International Airport recently. 

Great fares to celebrate Singapore Airlines 70th anniversary

Singapore Airlines together with SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines (SIA), are offering attractive Business Class and Economy Class fares to selected destinations, giving more reasons for customers to travel to their preferred destinations. 

Ban reversed; morning safaris permitted into Wilpattu National Park

The decision to ban safaris into Wilpattu National Park on account of the ongoing drought has been reversed by the WildlifeMinister after extensive consultations with the Minister of Tourism and the Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO). 

SJMS donates water purification plant to Bogaswewa Vidyalaya

The CSR and Welfare Division of SJMS Associates, a member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP, donated a water purification plant to Bogaswewa Vidyalaya of Bogaswewa in Vavuniya, bordering Anuradhapura District

‘Get Neuro-minded’ concluded with resounding success

A cream of regional experts on Neuroscience and marketing in Sri Lanka and India who lead diversified conglomerates shared their experiences and insights on one platform on the topic ‘Get Neuro Minded’ by creating a paradigm shift in the domain of Neuro-marketing and Consumer Neuroscience. 

Sampath Bank commences restoration of Ambagaswewa in Kahatagasdigiliya

Sampath Bank embarked on the restoration of the Ambagaswewa in Kahatagasdigiliya under its “Wewata Jeewayak” programme recently.

Rajiv David amongst Asia’s Top 50 Brand Leaders

Union Bank Senior Marketing Manager Rajiv David was recognised amongst Asia’s Top 50 Brand Leaders at the 8th CMO Asia Awards for Excellence in Branding and Marketing, held in Singapore recently.

SriLankan Airlines achieves success in crackdown on human-trafficking at BIA

Human smuggling, the illegal transfer of people over national boundaries, is a huge problem worldwide. A considerable portion of this illicit traffic takes place through international airports, despite the many stringent measures in place to prevent these activities. 

Maliban launches ‘ABC Learnies Biscuits’

Maliban recently launched their latest custom-made biscuit for children. Kids in the age group of 3 years and above enjoyed a spelling activity using the alphabet shaped biscuits at the La Petite Fleur House of Children Ratmalana on August 9th. 

Kandurata introduces revolutionary car umbrella

A revolutionary car umbrella has been introduced to the Lankan market by the country’s premier umbrella manufacturer, Kandurata umbrellas. 

Sritrims unveils 2018 fashion accessories collection in London

 Sritrims (Far East) Ltd Hong Kong recently unveiled their summer 2018 fashion accessory collection in London, UK.

Softlogic Prizm TVs extend line-up of large screens for size buffs

Size does matter in television, in recognition of which, retail giant Softlogic has launched two new large screen TV models in its ‘Softlogic Prizm’ portfolio, enhancing choice and affordability for TV buffs.

PickMe brings luxury to fingertips with ‘PickMe VIP’

Sri Lanka’s fastest growing, homegrown taxi hailing service PickMe recently debuted its newest feature ‘PickMe VIP’ which is a fleet chauffeur-driven, luxury cars that cater to premium clients and corporates. 

Book your appointment early and save time with easybooking.lk

It is presumed that on average a Sri Lankan can lose up to 50 working hours per year on waiting time for core service offerings. These include finance, government services

Takas.lk teams up with Visa to offer exclusive discounts on 13000 products

Takas.lk, one of Sri Lanka’s largest Electronics Mall, and Visa, the global digital payments technology network, have teamed up to announce a new campaign to offer all Visa cardholders 12.5 % discount 

Finance Ministry says will continue with SVAT

Cabinet approval was granted this June to abolish SVAT on January 1, 2018 subject to parliamentary approval. The SVAT abolishment was originally scheduled to become effective from April 1, 2017.  

‘Print owners’ get-together’ to be held on Friday

Sri Lanka Association of Printers will be holding their annual ‘Print Owners’ Get Together’ from 6.30 p.m. on Friday 18th August, 2017 at the Ball Room of Taj Samudra Hotel, Galle Face, Colombo 3.

DFCC Bank supports Colombo International Tea Convention

Upholding its commitment to the country’s business community, DFCC Bank has moved forward to support the Colombo International Tea Convention which was held from 8th to 11th August, as a strategic partner. 

Hemas 1Q net flat amid subdued consumer demand

Diversified conglomerate Hemas Holdings PLC to a certain extent was able to weather the slowing consumer demand during the March-June quarter (1Q18) thanks to a strong show by its hospital and logistics and maritime operations.