Elephant House and Keells Food refresh 138th ‘Battle of the Blues’

Elephant House and Keells Foods have in 2017, continued their longstanding partnerships with the ‘Battle of the Blues’, the historic cricketing rivalry between Royal College and S. Thomas’ College, now in its 138th year. 

Jaguar partners with British School to encourage creativity in design

Jaguar, the iconic British brand partnered with the British School of Colombo (BSC) to support young emerging talent in design in order to empower students on the importance of art in day to day life. 

"CFW Designer Development Showcases 10 Emerging Designers" "Designer Development A Key Focus Since

The Emerging Designer Showcase is Colombo Fashion Week’s designer development platform. With a clear focus on guiding and mentoring aspiring designers, the program is in line with Colombo

IBM, Maersk in blockchain tie-up for shipping industry

REUTERS: IBM and Danish transport company Maersk said they were working together to digitize, manage and track shipping transactions using blockchain technology.

Successful start at ITB Berlin 2017 for Emirates

Successful start at world’s leading travel trade show: Emirates returned to ITB Berlin 2017 with its spectacular triple-deck Emirates Infinite Possibilities Stand. 

Oman Air agreed new partnership with DHL Express

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, is excited to announce a new partnership with DHL Express, a division of the German logistics company, Deutsche Post DHL.

High-profile New Zealand delegation visits SLPA

A high-profile New Zealand delegation including New Zealand Food Safety and Veteran Affairs Minister and Transport and Immigration Associate Minister David Bennete, New Zealand High Commissioner (Designate) to Sri Lanka Joanna Kempkers and New Zealand Honorary Consulate for Sri Lanka Senaka Silva made a courtesy visit to the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) recently.  The delegation was welcomed by SLPA Chairman Dammika Ranatunga.

Gulf Air’s prepaid offering expands with seats, excess baggage, lounge access

Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, has expanded its bundle of prepaid services to offer customers prepaid seat selection, excess baggage and lounge access.

Shippers’ Academy forum to discuss H’tota port, Kra Canal issues

Ships or no ships, the Hambantota port has been commissioned, what can we do about it? The Shippers’ Academy Colombo has organised an industry forum on March 17, 2017, at the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce auditorium, from 3:30 p.m. onwards.

Turkish Cargo holds Awards Ceremony

The Turkish Cargo Awards Ceremony was held recently at The Hilton Colombo Ballroom. It was graced by Turkish Ambassador for Sri Lanka Tunca Ozcuhadar, TK Cargo HDQ SVP Seref Kazanci, 

HNB salutes ‘women power’ on Int’l Women’s Day

On the occasion of the International Women’s Day, HNB saluted the dedication and determination of its female staff referred to as ‘women power’. 

SriLankan Airlines’ CSR leadership recognized

National career, SriLankan Airlines has always been mindful of their larger role it plays in a multi-ethnic, multi religious and multi lingual society and as such has implemented a dynamic CSR programme which serves and benefits all communities. 

Fairway selected to turn waste into energy

Given the rapidly escalating problems surrounding the management of municipal solid waste (MSW) especially in the Western Province, the government has seen fit to adopt a ‘waste-to-energy’ approach in order to ensure that MSW is disposed of in a hygienic and sustainable manner. 

One-minute video competition to mark International Day of Forests

The International Day of Forests (IDF) is celebrated globally on 21st March each year under the auspices of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations. 

IIT’s Master Class to focus on sustainable businesses

As the earth is speeding towards climate crises affecting nations and businesses, the importance placed on sustainability and the need for sustainable business is on a rise. 

WWF’s Earth Hour set to unite millions of people around the globe

Ten years after the world’s first Earth Hour in Sydney put climate change in the spotlight, WWF’s landmark movement is set to once again unite millions of people around the globe to shine a light on climate action. 

Blue Mountain initiates Rs.15 mn project to reforest 125 acres in Wilpotha

Becoming the first private company to partner with Forest Department of Sri Lanka, Blue Mountain, a real estate company initiated a Rs.15 million CSR project to reforest 125 acres of land in Wilpotha (Puttalam district) recently.

Celebrating A Decade Of Earth Hour For A Future Of Climate Action

Ten years after the world’s first Earth Hour in Sydney put climate change in the spotlight, WWF’s landmark movement is set to once again unite millions of people around the globe to shine a light on 

NDB holds Retail Banking Awards 2016

NDB recently held its Annual Retail Banking Awards to encourage and motivate the achievers of the bank. The event was held at Stein Studios under the theme ‘Committed towards Success’.

Confifi Group Hotels ex-employees form Diamond Club

The ex-employees of Confifi Group Hotels, namely Eden Resort and Spa, Riverina Hotel, Club Palm Garden, Confifi Beach Hotel and Club Horizon, have formed Confifi Diamond Club with the objective of gathering all past employees under one umbrella.  

DHL recognized again as a Global Top Employer

DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, has been certified as one of the best places to work worldwide for the third consecutive year. DHL Express has been reviewed in 59 individual countries, covering all continents, and is one of just 10 companies to receive the prestigious Top Employer Global certification. 

Repositioning your business is trickiest part of business renewal

Throughout our previous instalments, we examined the business renewal possibilities in your company’s portfolio and decided which of your business units merited a renewal initiative. Then we created a shortlist of attractive alternative strategies and selected the right one for your organisation.  Now you should make it happen. We call it in management ‘repositioning your business’. 

Samsung Sri Lanka introduces Galaxy A series smartphones to market

Samsung Sri Lanka added three more smartphones to its product portfolio by introducing its latest Galaxy A series to the Sri Lankan market, which includes 5.7 inch A7, 5.2 inch A7 and Galaxy C9 Pro, coming with the over LTE feature available for the first time in Sri Lanka.

Guru.lk to produce country’s first official e-textbook

Guru.lk, Sri Lanka’s leading e-learning portal, has been chosen by the Educational Publications Department of the Education Ministry to produce the first official e-textbook to support the government’s efforts to promote learning in a digital format in schools.

iflix secures US $ 90+mn in new funds to accelerate global expansion

iflix, the world’s leading subscription video on demand (SVoD) service for emerging markets, announced it has closed a new round of funding in excess of US $ 90 million to support its further international expansion. 

SAP to offer its business apps on Google cloud

REUTERS: Germany’s SAP is teaming up with Silicon Valley giant Google to allow customers to run SAP’s big business applications on Google’s cloud while offering Google’s suite of web-based desktop apps to users, the company said on Wednesday.

‘Build Sri Lanka 2017’ to provide strategic boost for construction sector

‘Build Sri Lanka - 2017’, the premier housing and construction exhibition is organized by the Chamber of Construction Industry Sri Lanka (CCI), the apex representative body of all construction industry stakeholders which is recognized by the Government. It will be held from 26 to 28 May at the BMICH for the 13 consecutive year. 

Fair Lands and Investments introduces ‘Jensen Gardens’

With the vision of being the most innovative real estate company in Sri Lanka by year 2020, Fair Lands and Investments (Pvt.) Ltd, introduced its latest project Jensen Gardens, Kohuwala, scheduled to commence this month.

Elegant Living at Ekroma Realtors’ Elegant 16

In March 2018, Colombo’s skyline will have a new addition as Ekroma Realtors’ Elegant 16, introduces boutique concept living to Sri Lanka. 

Laws that foreigners should keep in mind when buying properties in Asian countries

In an increasingly globalised world, people are travelling more than ever. Those who travel often consider buying properties abroad, many in Asia.