Pathfinder Foundation’s Dr. Jayanath Colombage delivers special lecture in Japan

The Director of Indo-Lanka Initiatives at the Pathfinder Foundation, Admiral Dr.Jayanath Colombage delivered a special lecture titled ‘Geo-Strategic Competition and Dynamics in the India Ocean: A south Asian Perspective’ at a conference titled ‘Security Challenges in Asia and Europe in 2017’, jointly organized by Konrad Adenauer Stiftung’s Japan office and the Japan Campus of the Temple University, held in Tokyo, Jap

Coimbatore becomes SriLankan’s 14th destination in India

SriLankan Airlines announced the launch of new services from July 16th to Coimbatore, the second largest city in India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu. 

NSBM signs up with MTI Consulting for Industry Partnership Programme

NSBM Green University Town (NSBM) announced its formal MoU sign up with MTI Consulting for its Industry Partnership Programme. 

Sri Lankan SMEs in major global funding breakthrough

Sri Lanka’s one million strong Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have clinched the largest international support wave in their business history thereby finally enabling them to directly link with global markets. Lankan SMEs in spices, food preparations and ICT/BPO are to receive support in the first round. 

Money laundering and terrorist financing: SL not completely out of woods, says FinMin

While Sri Lanka has made considerable progress in thwarting money laundering and terrorist financing over the past two years, more needs to be done to improve the situation, Finance and Mass Media Minister Mangala Samaraweera said yesterday.

Munchee launches Potato Cracker

Munchee recently launched ‘Potato Cracker’ to the market as its latest innovation with a view to offer total new sensation to cracker consumers in Sri Lanka.

B’desh central bank lauds Pan Asia Bank for preventing world’s largest bank heist

Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC, Sri Lanka’s fastest growing commercial bank, last week received praise from the topmost official of the Bangladesh central bank for the foremost role the bank played in preventing in what could have been the world’s biggest bank robbery in history. 

Korean business delegation visits Sri Lanka

A 13-member Korean business delegation visited Sri Lanka at the invitation of Ideal Group to explore business and investment opportunities in diverse areas. 

Mexican restaurant chain Taco Bell opens first outlet in Sri Lanka

Taco Bell, the world’s largest Mexican inspired quick service restaurant (QSR) chain opened its first restaurant in Horton Place, Colombo – 7 yesterday. 

Ceylon Chamber prefers new revenue bill implemented from April, next year

Sri Lanka’s premier business chamber, the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC), yesterday said the new Inland Revenue Bill should ideally be implemented from April 1, next year, giving a longer transitional period for both the taxpayer and Inland Revenue Department to become fully conversant with the provisions of the law.

Nineteenth premier packaging exhibition to be held in October

The 19th edition of the premier international packaging exhibition in Sri Lanka will run from 27 – 29th October at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH).   

Euromoney names HSBC Asia’s Best Bank

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) has been named Asia’s Best Bank at Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2017.

Oman Air wins ‘Best Airline Staff Service in the Middle East’ award

Oman Air has been named as the winner of the ’Best Airline Staff Service in the Middle East’ award at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2017 - voted for by air travellers based on their own experiences.  The award was presented at a ceremony held at the recent Paris Air Show. Itrecognises the commitment of Oman Air’s staff to providing theirguests with quality, comfort and a seamless passenger experience. 

Rupee ends steady; gradual depreciation seen

REUTERS: The Sri Lankan rupee gave up early gains but ended steady yesterday as late importer dollar demand offset selling of the greenback by exporters.

Eagle Logistics facilitates air cargo training programme for customers

Supply chain logistics company Eagle Logistics organised a day training programme with Sri Lankan Airlines for its customers last week.  

Emirates and flydubai join forces, announce extensive partnership agreement

Emirates and flydubai have unveiled an extensive partnership which will see the two Dubai-based airlines join forces to offer customers unmatched travel options. Both airlines will continue to be managed independently, but will leverage each other’s network to scale up their operations and accelerate growth.  

Laugfs Gas set to strengthen presence in Bangladesh

Laugfs Gas Bangladesh, part of the diversified Sri Lankan multinational Laugfs Holdings, announced plans to strengthen its presence in Bangladesh with renewed commitment and further investments.  These views were expressed at a Corporate Dinner Reception hosted by the company at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in Dhaka, which was graced by President Maithripala Sirisena.

Blue Star signs up with Comfort Solutions for Unitary products distribution

Blue Star Limited, India’s leading air conditioning and refrigeration company has announced its partnership with Comfort Solutions as the official distributor in Sri Lanka for its Unitary products range comprising room air conditioners, cassette air conditioners, floor standing air conditioners, water coolers, deep freezers, bottled water dispensers and ice cube machines. 

Fairway National Literary Awards 2017 –Final Date For Submitting Entries Just Around The Corner!

The 25th of July 2017 will be the final date for the submission ofentriesfor the Fairway National Literary Awards (FNLA) 2017. Running for the third consecutive year, this competition seeks

Application Support: Embracing Taboo By Misnad Haque

Utter the words, “Application Support” and you will be met with a variety of reactions. To some, it merely translates into extended work hours. Another popular reaction is that of condescension,

New Jaguar E-Pace Rolls Into The Record Books

The new Jaguar E-PACE has set an official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title during its world premiere. The compact performance SUV leapt into the record books with a 15.3 metre-long jump 

Oman Air wins ‘Best Airline Staff Service in the Middle East’ at Skytrax World Airline Awards

Oman Air has been named as the winner of the ’Best Airline Staff Service in the Middle East’ award at the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards 2017 - voted for by air travellers based on their own 

Signature brings affordable luxury to grooms this wedding season

Leading retail brand Signature, recently introduced an array of special packages to help grooms look their very best this wedding season,. Now young grooms, groomsmen and wedding guests alike can 

SLFPA 4th Annual Six-A-Side Softball Cricket Tournament on 29th July

The Sri Lanka Food Processors Association (SLFPA) recently announced the approach of the 4th annual Six-A-Side Softball Cricket Tournament. The tournament will be held on Saturday, the 29t

Anchor Food Professionals’ Dairy Solutions Kitchen launched

Sri Lankan chefs have been delivering game-changing and delicious recipes to foodies right across the country, following the launch of Sri Lanka’s first dairy solutions kitchen in March.

UrbanTrendz offers mix of quality brands and affordability

UrbanTrendz, which opened its doors to Colombo’s shoppers recently, is the newest, hippest multi-brand retail store in Sri Lanka for such a super assortment of exclusive fashion brands as United Colors of Benetton, AND, Global Desi, Allen Solly, Van Heusen, V.Dot, John Miller, Indigo Nation, 

Global Ceylon Tea Party held in style in London

A large number of representatives from the UK government authorities, international organisations, non-governmental bodies and private sector businesses joined the UK-edition of the Global Ceylon Tea Party, which was hosted by the Sri Lanka High Commission in London on July 6 in close collaboration with the Colombo Tea Traders’ Association and Sri Lanka Tea Board. 

Secrets celebrates 11th anniversary with more expansions

Secrets, the lingerie specialist retail group, celebrated its 11th anniversary with pomp and grander recently.

Knorr celebrates Greek food with digital dining experience

Laughter and fun abounded as curious visitors scanned the edible QR codes on their spanakopita and pastitsio, tucking into their Greek dishes as dusk descended over the city. For visitors at the Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, the digital dining experience was a first in Colombo. 

Axiata-Iflix sign non-binding MoU to expand collaboration

Axiata Group Berhad (Axiata), one of Asia’s largest telecommunications groups with presence in 10 countries across ASEAN and South Asia, and iflix, the world’s leading subscription video on demand (SVoD) service for emerging markets, announced the signing of a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) relating to the expansion of their strategic collaboration to bring the best in entertainment to Axiata’s more than 125 milli