The Body Shop Hosts Expert Skincare and Makeup Session at Flagship Store

The Body Shop in Colombo partnered with HSBC to share expert skincare and makeup advice with customers at its flagship store. A selected group of HSBC Advance clients were invited to a special 

Leo Burnett Sri Lanka conducts the 11th edition of its annual review

Leo Burnett Sri Lanka, the local office of the global advertising network Leo Burnett World wide recently conducted its annual review for the 11th consecutive year to celebrate the agency’s 

Clinician-led new management introduces patient-centered care at Oasis Hospital Colombo

News of a transfer of the management of Oasis Hospital by a newly-formed conglomerate of leading doctors, academics and entrepreneurs to provide a state of the art patient-friendly hospital

FinMin says delay unlikely in IMF third tranche

The third tranche of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) US $ 1.5 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) would not be delayed in mid-2017 despite Sri Lanka’s inability to meet the foreign reserve targets set by the programme, the country’s Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake told reporters in Colombo, yesterday. 

Rupee ends weaker; bond sale may ease downward drift

REUTERS: The Sri Lankan rupee ended weaker yesterday due to importer dollar demand, dealers said, but the market expected pressure on the currency to ease after the government raised nearly US $ 1 billion via a bond auction.

Manufacturing sector activity expands in February

Sri Lanka’s manufacturing activity expanded in February as the manufacturing sector PMI rose 0.9 index points compared to the previous month’s record of an index value of 57.1, the latest data released by the Central Bank showed. 

Economy grows at 5.3% in 4Q; 4.4% in 2016

Sri Lanka’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew at 5.3 percent in the fourth quarter of 2016 (4Q16) compared to the same period of the previous year and the economic growth rate for the year 2016 was estimated at 4.4 percent, the country’s statistics office said.

Lankan capital market to woo Aussie, Kiwi investors

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), in association with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC), Sri Lankan High Commission in Australia and with the participation of stockbroker firms and unit trust companies, will host a series of ‘Invest Sri Lanka’ forums in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ).  

Report highlights huge hole in Sri Lanka’s trading basket

Almost all the dollars earned by over a million housemaids auctioning their sweat and blood in the Middle East and the dollars spent by around two million tourists annually visiting the country are just getting evaporated as import-dependent Sri Lanka has made a huge hole in its trading basket.   

New Colombo Residency offers affordable luxury at the heart of Colombo

It is often difficult to find accommodations that provide you with both the comforts and luxuries you want and fit into your budget. This is true specially in Colombo, where the choices are many but would fall short on either the pricing or the accessibility or even in terms of the facilities that are offered to the guests. 

Global monetary system from sterling to renminbi

At times of big turmoil, currencies take the hit, but economic transformation can also create currency winners. Nowhere is this more apparent than when we compare the prospects of British sterling and China’s renminbi.

VirtusaPolaris empowers career women in tech

VirtusaPolaris organized a panel discussion on ‘leadership & gender - breaking the norm’ in commemoration of Women’s day to empower women to take charge and achieve their career goals.  The moderated discussion, which took place at the VirtusaPolaris auditorium in front of a packed crowd of eager young minds from university and industry, touched upon several challenges faced by women in the workplace. 

Top performing HP partners explore Japan

HP Inc. rewarded 16 top performing HP partners with an amazing tour of Tokyo, Japan in January this year. 

Watercare becomes first water treatment company to be ISO certified

Watercare Technologies (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka’s most sought after professional organization providing total water care solutions announced it has been awarded the coveted ISO 14001 certification, hence becoming the first water treatment company in Sri Lanka to achieve international recognition for its environmental management system.

HNB appoints new Chief Employee Experience Officer and Customer Experience Officer

In a leap forward to augment work-life balance and enhance customer services through a happy workforce, Hatton National Bank (HNB) appointed senior banker Kalum Wijesooriya as its new Chief Employee Experience Officer and Vindhya Wijegunawardane as Customer Experience Officer.  The new appointments will ensure differentiation through excellence which the bank considers a crucial and most important element in its value proposition.  

Burger King opens 14th outlet in Kiribathgoda

Kiribathgoda has received its own Burger King restaurant, following the opening of the 14th such outlet in Sri Lanka at a prime location in this bustling suburb, by master franchisee Softlogic Restaurants (Pvt) Ltd., a fully-owned subsidiary of Softlogic Holdings PLC.

ICTA and Department of National Museums launch Sri Lanka Museums mobile app

Heritage tourism has emerged as one of the most successful types of modern tourism. However, at present the access to information on cultural heritage is limited and scattered. The accuracy and consistency of available information are  also concerns. 

National Chamber ‘EPF & ETF’ seminar on March 23

The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCC) will hold a half-day seminar on ‘EPF & ETF’ (English medium) on Thursday, March 23, 2017, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the NCC auditorium, No: 450, D.R. Wijewardene Mawatha, Colombo 10.

Softlogic Finance opens 31st branch in Dematagoda

Softlogic opened its 31st branch in Dematagoda recently. The fully-fledged branch is now open at No: 85, Kollonnawa Road, Dematagoda.

Pan Asia Bank strengthens digital banking offerings

Sri Lanka’s fastest growing commercial bank, Pan Asia Bank recently unveiled its new improved Internet banking solution platform as part of its endeavour to conquer the digital banking frontier of the country. 

Laya Leisure offers 20% off deals in March

No action-packed Sri Lankan adventure is complete without a stay at Laya Leisure in Kukuleganga, Kalutara. Featuring a number of must-have holiday essentials, including an exquisite dining menu, comfortable rooms and a refreshing swimming pool, Laya Leisure additionally offers access to a wide variety of sports and leisure activities, encompassing both the indoors  and the outdoors.

Sunshine Healthcare goes live with IFS Applications 9

IFS, the global enterprise applications company,announced that Sunshine Healthcare Lanka Ltd, a subsidiary of leading conglomerate Sunshine Holdings PLC, has successfully gone live with IFS Applications 9 following a rapid nine-month implementation project.

Fourteen students of Harpo’s School of Hospitality receive certificates

Harpos’ School of Hospitality & Tourism Management Galle branch, now in its 5th year conducts certificate programmes in culinary arts, pastry and bakery, housekeeping and F&B. It awarded certificates to a batch of 14 students last month.  The certificates were presented by Managing Director  Harpo Gooneratne. 

Arie Lagoon – A new star in Negombo

 Welikala Holdings ( Pvt) Ltd will soon open their 55-room four-star deluxe property, Arie Lagoon in the scenic fishing village Thalahena, Negombo. 

EFC-Unilever HR/IR Forum deliberates on workplace productivity

The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC) re-launched its HR/IR Forum recently with a new perspective for the year 2017. 

Unilever Sri Lanka wins big at SLIM Nielsen People’s Awards

Unilever Sri Lanka’s flagship brands Sunlight, Vim, Lifebuoy, Signal and Laojee all secured prestigious awards at the recently concluded SLIM-Nielsen People’s Awards 2017. 

Sony showcases digital imaging line-up at Alpha Festival

Sony Electronics demonstrated a wide range of innovative digital imaging products at the Alpha Festival at Waters Edge Battaramulla recently. 

Anantaya Resorts and Spas ready make festive season special

Plan the perfect getaway this Avurudu season, at Anantaya Resort and Spa Chilaw and Pasikudah, where discerning travellers can unwind in the  lap of luxury.

Aitken Spence partners with Europe’s second largest int’l parcel delivery network

The Aitken Spence group recently entered into a partnership with France’s DPD Group, the second largest international parcel delivery network in Europe, which is now available in Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

Amaya Resorts and Spas off to flying start at ITB 2017

The Internationale Tourismus Börse (ITB) took place in Berlin, Germany, from 8 to 12 March.  As the leading travel trade show, ITB Berlin is the foremost business platform for global touristic offers. In addition to very high exhibitor satisfaction (over 90 percent), the numbers offer more proof.