HNB Salutes the Indomitable Spirit and Dedication of ‘Women Power’ On International Women’s Day

Sri Lanka’s leading private sector commercial bank, HNB PLC hosted a special event saluting the dedication and determination of the Bank’s female staff and felicitating a group of loyal  customers 

TBWA\Sri Lanka Chief Creative Officer Subhash Pinnapola serves as jury at ADFEST 2017

Subhash Pinnapola, TBWA\Sri Lanka’s Chief Creative Officer,joins the landmark 20th anniversary edition of ADFEST as jury member for Direct Lotus and Promo Lotus. With Subhash’smany 

Creating Consumer Connect For Maliban Smart Cream Cracker Wins Advertisement Of The Year At People's

Maliban Smart Cream Cracker being awarded the Advertisement of the Year at the recently concluded SLIM-Nielsen People’s Awards 2017 held at Water’s Edge, was testimony to disruptive 

AIA Appoints David Beckham as its Global Ambassador

AIA Group Limited (“AIA” or the “Company”; stock code: 1299), the largest independent publicly listed pan-Asian life insurance group, announced today the signing of a multi-year agreement with David

Views split on rate hike, tightrope walk for Central Bank

Sri Lanka’s Central Bank could raise its key policy rates in the coming months if it skips a chance to tighten this week, a Reuters poll showed, two weeks after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) called for further tightening. 

Is private equity threat to future IPOs?

Going public was once the ultimate goal of any forward-looking company. But now appears it is no longer the case as emerging private equity funds are effectively filling that need with less pain for the promoters, who otherwise have to undergo much hassle in raising funds for  future growth.    

Concerns raised over tax increase on synthetic lubricants

The Ceylon Motor Traders’ Association (CMTA), a member of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, yesterday in a statement raised concerns over the significant increase in duty and taxes on synthetic lubricants.

Rupee falls ahead of Central Bank rate review

REUTERS: The Sri Lankan rupee fell in thin trade yesterday as dollar demand from importers offset selling of the US currency by exporters ahead of a decision on interest rates by the Central Bank. The bank meets to discuss monetary policy later this week and could raise key policy rates then or in the coming months, a Reuters poll showed, two weeks after the International Monetary Fund called for further tightening.

Rajah Nanayakkara no more

Business leader Rajah Nanayakkara has passed away on Wednesday in Singapore, at the age of 77. At the time of his demise, he was the Chairman of Lanka Orix Leasing Company PLC (LOLC).

Laugfs says will contribute 6-7% of govt.’s US $ 20bn export target once H’tota LPG terminal becomes

Laugfs Holdings PLC is hoping to contribute significantly towards the government’s 2020 export target of US $ 20 billion through its Hambantota liquid petroleum gas (LPG) terminal, a top company official said. 

Prices set to rise more

A banana vendor in Colombo reads a newspaper. Sri Lanka’s countrywide consumer prices rose 8.2 percent in February with food prices rising 0.31 percent,

DFCC continues to build on long and rich history of encouraging sportsmanship

With a rich history of encouraging sportsmanship, DFCC Bank has enabled hundreds of employees from across its branch network to compete in various sports at both a mercantile and national level. 

Everjobs.lk Announces First-Ever Paperless Job Fair in Sri Lanka

In a move of revolutionary genius, Sri Lanka’s fastest growing online career platform, everjobs.lk, announced the launchof the first-ever Paperless Job Fair in the country. The company made the 

Laugfs Eco Sri launches ‘You’ to mark Women’s Day

In view of International Women’s Day 2017 the programme ‘You’ was organized by Laugfs Eco Sri Pvt Ltd, in recognition of the contribution made by female staff in the organization. 

Mastercard and Eko-Pay to step up B2B payment digitalization in Asia

Recognizing the growing opportunity and need to help digitize business-to-business (B2B) transactions, Mastercard announced its partnership with Eko-Pay to introduce Eko-B2B, a new best-in-class digital payment solution for businesses in Asia Pacific.

Leo Burnett Sri Lanka conducts 11th annual review

Leo Burnett Sri Lanka, the local office of the global advertising network Leo Burnett Worldwide recently conducted its annual review for the 11th consecutive year to celebrate the agency’s achievements in 2016 and to articulate its plans for 2017. 

US envoy meets CB Governor

US Ambassador in Colombo Atul Keshap paid a courtesy call on Central Bank Governor Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy this week at the Governor’s office. 

Huawei attends CeBIT 2017 with 100 partners to advance digital transformation

At CeBIT 2017 from March 20 to 24, Huawei is joining hands with 100 partners to exhibit ICT strategies and solutions under the theme of ‘Leading New ICT, The Road to Digital Transformation’.  In a booth of over-3500 square meters located at C30 in Hall 2 of the Hannover Exhibition Center, Huawei is demonstrating innovative ICT and solutions across business, technology, and ecosystem exhibition areas, and is sharing digital transf

Ruhuna University organizes symposium on civil and environmental engineering practices

The 5th International Symposium on advances in civil and environmental engineering practices for sustainable development (ACEPS-2017) is the annual international symposium organized by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (DCEE) of Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna.

Sri Lanka-based ICT solutions company to expand global presence

With growing awareness that the world is increasingly shifting towards the digital marketing solutions, Sri Lanka-based international ICT Solutions Company eBEYONDS is keen to expand its global presence through cultivating strategic partnerships and agent networks to penetrate the world’s most lucrative markets for ICT solutions. 

Nations Trust Bank launches new mobile banking app

Nations Trust Bank (NTB) has launched an all new Mobile Banking App that is technologically superior and more user friendly, with a very trendy look and feel. 

Cybersecurity best practices for CFOs

In today’s digital world, cybersecurity is an issue that is top of mind for every company. 

Building resilience through economic diversification

With global attention focused on the implementation of adaptation activities to address the impacts of climate change and efforts towards climate-resilient development, economic diversification has been viewed as a means of a country’s drive towards sustainable economic growth and stability. It is defined as the process wherein a growing range of economic outputs is produced. 

German Embassy brings mobile school lab ‘teutolab’ to Sri Lanka

‘Learning by doing’ was the motto of three German scientists who conducted workshops with school children in Maliyadewa Kurunegala, St. Patrick’s College Jaffna and Musaeus College in Colombo. “We never had science lessons like this before,” said an excited student after the workshops. 

BoC offers special discounts during Avurudu shopping

The Bank of Ceylon invites BOC card holders to enjoy shopping for Avurudu with their families as they can enjoy the highest discounts during the Avurudu period. 

Watawala Tea clinches ‘Most Favourite Hot Beverage Brand’ award

Watawala Tea, the market leader in the tea category, was awarded the ‘Most Popular Hot Beverage Brand of the Year’, at the SLIM-Nielsen People’s Awards, held recently for the 11th consecutive year. 

University of Jaffna, Engineering Faculty at Kilinochchi selects ArcGIS for teaching GIS

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) is considered one of the key growth areas in ICT. In Sri Lanka over 150 organizations trust the ArcGIS platform to deliver their critical GIS related organizational needs, most of it concentrated in the public sector. 

Global Finance names Combank as ‘Best Bank in Sri Lanka’ for 18th time

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been named Sri Lanka’s Best Bank in 2017 by USA-based Global Finance, giving the Bank its third international accolade in as many months.

Manjula Amarasinghe takes over as new CEO at AM Kreations

In today’s complex landscape of marketing communications, AM Kreations Pte Ltd (AMK) has continuously stood out as creative, strategically focused advertising and media consultants of the highest calibre in Sri Lanka.

Geopolitics of Indian Ocean and Indo- Sri Lanka relationship

The Indian Ocean will be where the big game will be played in the future. The existing global leader, the United States of America,