Singapore Airlines, SilkAir offer attractive fares to selected destinations

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

DFCC Bank inaugurates new branch in Aralaganwila

In keeping with its commitment to ensure financial inclusion and facilitate easy access to its wide array of commercial and developmental banking services, DFCC Bank opened a new branch in Aralaganwila on 27th April. 

Benefits of good governance outweigh costs

When I was in my late 30s, studying economics in the US, I came across ‘Aid, Policies, and Growth’, a journal article published in 2000 in the American Economic Review by Craig Burnside and David Dollar. This seminal paper investigated the growth impact of various economic factors contingent on certain ‘good’ policies.

Takeda Awards call for applications

The Takeda Foundation calls for applications for the Takeda Young Entrepreneurship Award.The Application Period is from April 1 to July 31. The Award targets young entrepreneurs or 

InsureMe.lk partners with Sampath Bank to revolutionize insurance industry

Sri Lanka’s first insurance comparison web platform ‘www.insureme.lk’ has joined hands with Sampath Bank to offer convenience of buying general insurance policies online for the first time in Sri Lanka. 

SLID presents panel discussion on risk management on May 25

‘No risk, no gain’ is a popular slogan. Although board members, senior managers and shareholders know that there are strategic advantages to taking risks in a business environment and that realizing growth requires taking a certain degree of risk, it is essential to strike a balance. 

Grundfos water booster pump enters Lankan market

Grundfos, one of world’s leading water pump manufacturing companies based in Denmark, which has been in Sri Lankan market for more than 20 years, served the industrial sector with many solutions. 

Leo Burnett ranked 3rd at AdFest 2017

Leo Burnett Asia-Pacific recently was ranked the third most awarded agency at ADFEST 2017, which took place in Thailand. Leo Burnett Sri Lanka’s innovative idea “The Merit Bins” created to address 

Suresh de Silva Takes Helm at Eguardian Lanka and DCS International

LIMRA Holdings announced the appointment of ICT industry veteran Suresh de Silva as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its IT cluster companies, Eguardian Lanka Private Limited (Eguardian 

DFCC Bank inaugurates new branch in Aralaganwila

In keeping with its commitment to ensure financial inclusion and facilitate easy access to its wide array of commercial and developmental banking services, DFCC Bank opened a new branch in

AI shows promise as clinical development tool

During a typical day, we use a variety of applications that, by virtue of their artificial intelligence (AI), automatically understand our speech and provide near-real-time feedback to support decision-making. 

Lanka Hospitals launches advanced 3T MRI scanner

Lanka Hospitals PLC announced the launch of the state-of-the-art new 3 Tesla MRI scanner, an advanced technology which can project accurate imaging for a variety of medical specialties.  The all-new 3 Tesla MRI, now available for patients at Lanka Hospitals, gives patients the comfort of shorter scan times, broader tunnel to ease claustrophobia, less noise, high image quality and accurate diagnoses. 

OPPO to Launch another Selfie Expert F3 with Group Selfie Feature

Global smartphone photography leader OPPO is set to launch another new dual selfie camera smartphone, the OPPO F3, which enables users to snap both great selfie and group selfie shots with 

Sunshine Healthcare opens new Thimbirigasyaya Healthguard outlet

Further promoting the concept of ‘Pharmacy Wellness and Beauty’ in Sri Lanka, Healthguard opened its newest full-service store for the public in Thimbirigasyaya recently.

Kalubovila Acupuncture Clinic unveils website

Kalubovila Acupuncture Clinic, owned by Dr. Prasad Deshapriya, launched its website at a grand event held at Hotel Berjaya recently.  The history of acupuncture, services and opening hours of Kalubovila Acupuncture Clinic are mentioned on this website.

Pelwatte Dairy introduces healthiest snacks for holidays

The month of April has a special place in the hearts of people all over the country as the nation comes together to celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. In honour of this special holiday that is celebrated by everyone in the Sinhala and Tamil communities, all schools in the island close for the first term.

Browns Hospital Ragama accredited with ISO 9001:2015 certification

Browns Hospital Ragama has been awarded the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, the most widely accepted quality management system around the world and one which has gained rapid acceptance internationally as well as locally as a foundation for quality products and services in the healthcare industry.

IPM National HR Conference 2017 in June

The largest human resources (HR) conference in South Asia, IPM National HR Conference 2017, is set to kick start on June 21, at the BMICH, exploring digitalization, disruption, diversity and design.

Two Singer top performers win President’s Club Member Awards

Two managers at Singer Sri Lanka, Senior Brand Manager Water Pumps Lahiru Weerasinghe and Senior Recoveries Manager Singer Finance Niranjan Sethunga received the prestigious President’s Club Member Awards at the company’s Annual Marketing Convention held recently.

Suzuki initiates training methodology for independent sales agents

Sri Lanka’s highest-selling automobile sensation, Suzuki, initiated a successful training programme for its independent sales agents on March 17, 2017, at Heritage Hotel, Anuradhapura. 

Pan Asia Bank hosts inter-branch/department quiz, Avurudu celebrations

Pan Asia Bank held its inter-branch/department quiz competition for the third consecutive year, named Pan Asia Intellectuals 2017 at the Golden Rose Hotel Boralesgamuwa recently. 

Hutch rewards top-performing sales team at ‘Champion’s Challenge’

Hutch felicitated top-performing sales personnel and recognized them at Hutch Champion’s Challenge 2016, which took place recently at Stein Studios.

Insee Cement celebrates holds Supiri Awards

Sri Lanka’s premier cement manufacturer Siam City Cement (Lanka) Limited (Insee Cement) recently held its spectacular annual employee awards ceremony titled Insee Supiri Awards 2017, at Waters Edge, Battaramulla. 

Govt. needs a major course correction to excite voters

The GSP+ going through is no doubt a big victory for Sri Lanka, given the many challenges the government has been facing in the last few months and the negativity surrounding it. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe needs to be congratulated for his efforts to restore the GSP+. Those responsible for managing exports now need to get on with it. 

Sri Lanka’s debt overhang: Getting better or worse?

The Sri Lankan economy appears to be enmeshed in a growing debt overhang. The latest figures released in the Central Bank annual report 2016 indicate that the total general government external debt has grown by 10 percent in 2016 to US $ 27.2 billion. Even averaging out for 2015-2016, annual debt growth was 6.2 percent compared to 4.5 percent in the preceding two years. 

Position key attributes of Sri Lanka through digital innovation By Emirates Academy Digital evangel

To cater to the growing need of destination marketing through digital avenues& capture the attention of modern day travelers towards Sri Lankan destinations ,we at ANC Omega (Pvt.) Ltd, the local 

February trade gap hits record high as exports dip, imports jump

Sri Lanka’s fragile external sector continued to bleed as the most recent data showed a decline in exports and a spike in imports as the country’s oil bill more than doubled in February, deepening the massive hole in the country trade balance during the first two months of this year. 

SL’s key ports handle record cargo traffic, ships in 2016

Sri Lanka’s port services turned in a record performance in 2016 by attracting the highest number of ships and cargo traffic to the country.

Exporters hail govt.’s efforts toward regaining GSP Plus

The Exporters Association of Sri Lanka (EASL) yesterday welcomed the efforts of the government to secure the vote from the EU parliament to regain GSP Plus tariff concessions for Sri Lanka exports entering the European Union.

Banking sector capital levels slip amid record private credit in 2016

Record levels of private credit extended in 2016 has resulted in further slippage in capital adequacy ratios (CARs) of the Sri Lankan banking sector ahead of