PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards 2017 to honour Lankan real estate industry

The annual PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series has been revamped in 2017 to include categories for exciting markets such as Sri Lanka, Mongolia, Laos, India and the Maldives.

Sri Lanka Convention Bureau celebrates ‘Global Meetings Industry Day’

The Global Meetings Industry Day was celebrated on the 6 of April all over the world. Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) also joined the celebrations by organizing educational programmes to the local industry in line with this year’s theme “Meetings mean business” in collaboration with SLAPCEO.

DFCC Bank enhances branch network in Ambalantota, Wattegama

DFCC Bank enhanced banking convenience in Ambalantota and Wattegama recently, moving into a more spacious and customer-friendly environment.

J. Walter Thompson Group Sri Lanka expands by opening ‘Fortune’

To reflect the growing importance of Sri Lanka globally, the J. Walter Thompson Group has introduced ‘Fortune’, a strategically led consultancy. 

Higher tobacco taxes can save 35-45bn lives in South Asia: study

PTI: Higher taxes on tobacco could reduce its consumption by at least one-third and save about 35 to 45 million lives in South Asia, including India, a study said recently.

Unilever continues to win accolades for excellence in people management

Unilever Sri Lanka was recognized for excellence HR practices at the SHIFT 2020 - Sri Lanka Human Capital Management (HCM) Awards 2016 held recently in Colombo.

MTD Walkers subsidiary secures first project in Maldives

Walkers CML International (Private) Limited, a subsidiary of MTD Walkers PLC, yesterday said it has secured its first luxury residential project in the Maldives. 

LOLC well-positioned to remain on high-paced growth trajectory: MD

This is the 10th interview of the Mirror Business-Colombo Stock Exchange interview series, featuring the top executives of the S&P SL20 companies. Here, Lanka Orix Leasing Company PLC (LOLC) Managing Director/CEO Kapila Jayawardena talks about his company’s performance, future plans and industry growth prospects.  

Insee Cement’s Sanstha brand wins People’s Award for sixth successive year

Insee Cement emerged victorious at the recently concluded SLIM-Nielson People’s Awards 2017, where Sanstha Cement was lauded with the Brand of the Year Award for housing and construction for the sixth consecutive year. 

Interbrand ‘Breakthrough Brands’ global submissions close for 2017

Interbrand Breakthrough Brands examines organizations that have both a unique business model or idea and a strong brand. 

Chinese restaurant chain ‘Mainland China’ to open first Lankan outlet in July

The very best of Chinese cuisine comes to Colombo, as the renowned international Chinese fine-dining restaurant chain, Mainland China, will open its first outlet in Sri Lanka in July this year. 

‘Laugfs on Stage’ recognizes multi-talented employees at grand finale

‘Laugfs on Stage’ season II grand finale lit up the stage at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre with the participation of more than 40 Laugfs employees who showcased their artistic talents to an enthralled audience and a distinguished panel of judges to win the coveted finale awards. 

Five piling machines take centre-stage at Capitol TwinPeaks

The construction of Capitol TwinPeaks, the iconic 470-apartment twin tower project being developed by Capitol Developers Limited at Staple Street, Colombo 02 is progressing rapidly. 

Belluna Co. and Asia Capital add to Colombo’s skyline with ‘447 Luna Tower’

Belluna Co. Ltd, Japan, in a joint venture with Asia Capital PLC are set to transform the skyline of Colombo, with their exclusive apartment development project ‘447 Luna Tower’, located in the heart of the city at Union Place. 

Shares up 1% as foreign buying hits near 3-yr high

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares rose more than one percent to end at a six-month high yesterday as foreign investors increased the pace of stock purchases, with the net single-day inflow hitting its highest in nearly three years.

Lee Hedges fully acquires its real estate developer

Lee Hedges PLC (SHAW) recently acquired the full control of Lee Hedges Investments Limited (LHI), which has been carrying out real estate development on behalf of SHAW.

DFCC Bank enhances branch network in Ambalantota and Wattegama

DFCC Bank enhanced banking convenience in Ambalantota and Wattegama recently, moving into a more spacious and customer friendly environment. The branches were declared open by Lakshman

Avurudu vibes at Leo Burnett Sri Lanka KohoKoho Leo Leo

In keeping with the traditions of the NationalNew Year, the team at Leo Burnett Sri Lanka, the local office of the global advertising network Leo Burnett Worldwide celebrated the joy with the agencyteam 

CAB to hold Interbank Quiz Competition on Sunday 29th April 2017

The 25th Annual Interbank Quiz Competition organized by The Clearing Association of Bankers (CAB) is to be held on 29th April (4:00pm onwards) at the Grand Ballroom of the Hotel Galadari,

Selling; where have all the soldiers gone?

The absence of salesmanship in selling has become a common challenge for almost every business organization in both business to business and business to consumer engagement. This has resulted

Mobitel quenches the thirst of those travelling long distances for the New Year

Providing a vital social service to tired travelers en-route to their hometowns located across the country for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, Mobitel initiated a project that provided these travelers access to 

In a magnificent sight, 5 piling machines take centre-stage at Capitol TwinPeaks

The construction of Capitol Twin Peaks, the iconic 470-apartment twin tower project being developed by Capitol Developers Limited at 24, Staple Street, Colombo 02 is progressing rapidly. Within a short 

CEA Chairman goes on board Port City dredger

A 15-member delegation of senior government officials including the Chairman of the Central Environment Authority (CEA), went on an inspection tour of Colombo Port City’s sand mining operation recently.  

CUTS conducts conference on facilitating connectivity in Bay of Bengal region

Consumer Unity and Trust Society (CUTS) International, headquartered in Rajasthan, India in partnership with Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) conducted a conference on ‘Facilitating Connectivity in the Bay of Bengal Region’, with particular emphasis on physical, energy and investment connectivity in Dhaka, Bangladesh on second week of April. 

HNB relocates to upgraded customer centre in Akurana

Continuing its rapid growth momentum in the New Year, HNB, Sri Lanka’s premier private sector commercial bank, announced the opening of its newly relocated customer centre at No.236. Kurundugahaela, Akurana. 

NMG Consulting holds reception for clients to mark anniversary

NMG Consulting held a private drinks reception for its clients at the Colombo Swimming Club recently to celebrate its 25th anniversary.

LOLC Real Time is not merely about providing speed and convenience to customers: official

LOLC Finance PLC, the flagship finance company of the LOLC Group recently launched a comprehensive payment platform named, LOLC Real Time. This real-time fund transfer platform of LOLC Finance was unveiled as part of the company’s continuous efforts towards technological innovation and improvement. 

Softlogic Life’s leadership in technology featured at top Asian Insurance Summit

Lasitha Wimalaratne, Deputy General Manager – Life Operations of Softlogic Life recently addressed the prestigious Insurance Claims and Underwriting Management Asia Summit 2017 which held at The Furama River Front Hotel, Singapore. 

Sri Lanka REDD+ programme launches country’s first NFMS platform

With the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in September 2015 and the new agreement on climate change at COP21 in Paris, Sri Lanka received a much-needed push towards implementing its ambitious forest-centric development agenda. 

Farming family’s commitment to dairy excellence earns presidential recognition

Suneetha Rupasinghe and Suneetha Wevita, a dairy farming family from Hanwella that has been supplying Fonterra Brands Sri Lanka for over eight years, never imagined that their family-run farm would be recognised by the state.