NTB hosts nature walk for kids; creates opportunity to reconnect with nature

Nations Trust Bank hosted children of its loyal customers and employees for an exciting activity based learning exercise involving a nature walk at the Biodiversity Study Park in Thalawathugoda recently. 

Panel discussion on GSP Plus to tackle real impact

A panel discussion open for the public featuring Minister Dr. Harsha De Silva, Economist Deshal De Mel, and industry representatives of the apparel and seafood exporters’ associations will be held on Wednesday, July 12, at 5:30 p.m., under the theme of ‘GSP Plus, How Real is It?’ 

WiLAT Sri Lanka partners with Maersk Lanka ‘B2W’ project

Maersk Line has initiated ‘Back2Work (B2W)’, a career transition programme for the women who have taken a career break of more than six months and wish to re-enter the professional work space. 

SL Economic Summit 2017 to discuss transforming economy through technology

Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2017, organised by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, will conduct a dedicated thematic session to discuss how Sri Lanka can transform its economy through the adoption of technology.

SLIM makes Avurudu cheerful for Sanhinda Children’s Home

The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) engaged in a generous CSR initiative that involved less privileged children in the society, to coincide with the Sinhala and Tamil New Year.  

SriLankan connects Visakhapatnam to the world

SriLankan Airlines, the largest foreign airline operating to India, is proud to commence operations to Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh from today. 

Great fares to celebrate Singapore Airline’s 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. 

MEC and Maxus announce ‘NewCo SL’ leadership

MEC and GroupM’s NewCo Global CEO Tim Castree today announced that MEC Sri Lanka General Manager Namalie Herath will take on the role of CEO of the newly combined MEC and Maxus ‘NewCo’ agency in Sri Lanka when it launches in January 2018. 

Qatar Airways exempted from United States ban on electronic devices

Qatar Airways, the World’s Best Airline as voted by Skytrax 2017, is delighted to confirm it has been approved by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to permit passengers to carry personal electronic items on board U.S.-bound flights, departing from its hub Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar. 

Eskimo achieves four outstanding awards at National Productivity Awards

Eskimo Fashion Knitwear (Pvt) Ltd., a company renowned for their production of export quality knitwear for international markets, garnered four outstanding awards - one gold, one silver, and two bronze awards at the National Convention on Quality and Productivity Awards 2017, which was held recently in Colombo. 

Unilever and Plan International to uplift Padaviya health and hygiene

Unilever Sri Lanka and Plan International partnered in a 1 year project aimed to wash away the poor hygiene issues in the Padaviya division, by ensuring school children inculcate the lifesaving habit of washing hands with soap. 

Emirates expands free in-flight Wi-Fi offering

Effective immediately, all Emirates Skywards Platinum and Gold members can enjoy free unlimited Wi-Fi during their Emirates flight, regardless of their class  of travel. 

HNB partners with InterBalance to implement sustainability management framework

Hatton National Bank partnered with InterBalance to refine and upgrade its sustainability management framework to integrate sustainability within business strategy and operations. 

AIA honoured with place in the GPW Hall of Fame

AIA Sri Lanka takes great pride in entering ‘Sri Lanka’s Best Companies to Work for - Hall of Fame,’ as the company collects its fifth consecutive Great Place To Work recognition.  

CICT voted Best Container Terminal in Asia under 4 mn TEUs

The CMPort managed Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT), the only deep water terminal in the Port of Colombo, has been voted the Best Container Terminal (under 4 million TEUs) in Asia at the prestigious Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards hosted and organised by Asia Cargo News.

Aeturnum Lanka ranked among top 25 companies to work for

Aeturnum Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd, was ranked among Sri Lanka’s 25 best companies to work for by the Great Place to Work Institute in partnership with the LMD and Ceylon Chamber of Commerce.  The annual Great Place to Work survey was conducted in 75 companies across 15 diverse business sectors with over 16,000 employees. 

Insee Cement launches road safety awareness programme in KEPZ

Insee Cement has joined hands with the Board of Investment (BOI) and the Sri Lanka Police to launch a road safety awareness programme targeting the Katunayake Export  Processing Zone. 

SriLankan Airlines welcomes future leaders

Creating opportunities for dynamic young individuals to achieve their potential, SriLankan Airlines recruited 20 new management trainees, following a one-year comprehensive   training programme. 

Inmarc geared to revolutionize advertising and marketing technology industry

Inmarc marked seven years in the fields of advertising and marketing with the opening of its new office in Nugegoda Road, Pepiliyana. 

SLIM inaugurates National Diploma in Sales Management

Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) had its inaugural session of the National Diploma in Sales Management (NDSM) for 2017 at SLIM’s Kithulwatte branch. 

DHL Express ranked Best Multinational Workplace in Asia 2017

DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, has been ranked number one among the ‘10 Best Multinational Workplaces in Asia 2017’ for the second consecutive year, as announced by global research and consultancy firm, Great Place To Work Institute. 

Jaguar E-Pace Tested In World’s Most Extreme Conditions

From the freezing Arctic Circle to the dust and heat of Dubai, the Jaguar E-PACE has been subjected to a diverse testing programmes, ensuring it is not only a driver’s car but a dynamic and entertaining 

Allianz Lanka Delivers Greater Returns to Policyholders

Allianz Life Insurance Lanka (Allianz Lanka) registered steady growth in returns to policyholders on itsinvestment linked life insurance policies which delivered dividends (/ a crediting rate) of 8.5%for the 

MEC And Maxus Announce ‘Newco Sri Lanka’ Leadership

Tim Castree, Global CEO of MEC and GroupM’s ‘NewCo’ today announced that Namalie Herath, General Manager, MEC Sri Lanka will take on the role of CEO of the newly combined MEC and 

FAO and the Ministry of Education support school garden initiative for better nutrition in Sri Lanka

The Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) together with the Ministry of Education hosted a ceremony on Tuesday, 4 July 2017at Wijerama Maha Vidyalaya in Udahamulla, 

Mine to Market to Fame – The Story of Sri Lanka’s Gem Industry

As old as civilization itself the Sri Lankan Gem Industry currently ranks with those of Myanmar, Brazil, South Africa and Thailand as one of the world’s most prominent gem-bearing nations. Swathed in the

JKOA strikes Diamond again for Toshiba MFPs

John Keells Office Automation (Pvt) Ltd has yet again proven itself to be a true game changer by securing the Diamond Award for the fourth consecutive year at the Toshiba Annual Distributor Meeting 2017 held in Singapore. 

Huawei introduces GR3 2017 edition in blue colour variant

Huawei, the leading smartphone brand in Sri Lanka, launched the spin-off edition to the flagship smartphone Huawei GR3 2017. The newly launched GR3 comes in the colour blue and will be available in Sri Lanka starting this month. 

Omentra.com –Latest global revolution in B2B e-Commerce

Omentra.com– the latest revolution in the global e-Commerce space was launched as the one-stop solution for all businesses in Sri Lanka. 

Omobio acquires RFID and IOT company eimSKY Business Solutions

Omobio, a leading telecommunication solutions provider in Sri Lanka recently announced the acquisition of eimSKY Business Solutions, another home-grown brand which had been instrumental in providing cutting edge RFID, IoT and NFC solutions for various clients for system automation,