Canagey appointed CEO/MD of ICTA for second term

The Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) of Sri Lanka has appointed Muhunthan Canagey as CEO & Managing Director for a second term. 

Sri Lankan think tanks in global Think Tank Index 2016

Few Sri Lankan think tanks have been rated in global rankings in a recent research report published by University of Pennsylvania under a study on Think Tanks and Civil Society Programmes (TTCSP). 

New Zealand Minister visits Ceylon Chamber and Colombo Tea Auction

David Bennett, New Zealand’s Minister of Food Safety and Veteran Affairs, who was in Sri Lanka on a three-day visit along with a business delegation visited the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce this week. 

Standard Chartered to sponsor FA’s Sri Lanka Investment Summit

Standard Chartered is once more the international lead sponsor of Finance Asia’s Sri Lanka Investment Summit – the second edition. 

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.

A book launch where silence reigned.

“Turn you attention inward. Become aware of your posture, how you sit on the chair. Notice all your body sensations, notice any tensions that may be present, gently relax those places

Blue Mountain Group reinforces its commitment to the planet with new national reforestation project

The Blue Mountain Group (BMG) recently reiterated its commitment to protecting the planet and spearheading national reforestation efforts by initiatingthe ‘Transforming Sri Lanka towards

The Hilton Colombo Announces Sri Lanka’s Trendiest Wedding exhibition – ‘Hilton Wedding Expo 2017’ O

‘HILTON WEDDING EXPO2017’ will be a 2-day exhibition showcasing over 30 of Sri Lanka’s best and most respected wedding suppliers and wedding planners in the country

Shangri-La opens luxury paradise apartments for viewing

Colombo’s once static skyline is now in the midst of a vast transformational process and at the forefront of this immense development is Shangri-La, Asia Pacific’s leading luxury hotel, 

ART CONNECT by Colombo Fashion Week creates a unique creative expression

In its 14thyear since inception, under the theme 'Celebrate Colombo', the premier HSBC Colombo Fashion Week includes a new initiative and a project where Fashion meets Art

Kanrich Finance launches ‘Kanrich Thaksalava’ their latest CSR Initiative for students

Kanrich Finance has always been in the forefront as a pioneer financial institute and has always come forward very generously to reach out and lend a helping hand to the bettermen

IAC reinvigorates its Britex paints and coatings brand

Industrial Asphalts (Ceylon) PLC (IAC), a leading company well reputed for its bitumen based products and a wide range of paints and coatings owning many prestigious brands,

HNB partners Roy-Tho Big Match 2017 as Official Banking Partner

Sri Lanka’s premier private commercial bank, HNB PLC came forward to serve as Official Banker to the country’s blue ribbon cricket encounter, 138th Battle of the Blues,

Winners of Speculo 2017 Art Exhibition Felicitated by Sri Lankan Airlines

Hosted by national carrier SriLankan Airlines, the Speculo 2017 Award Ceremony took place on 4th March 2017 at Ramada Colombo. The all-island art competition winners were presented

Jaguar F-Pace Among Finalists For Two World Car Awards Trophies

The Jaguar F-PACE is among the finalists for the World Car of the Year and World Car Design of the Year crowns at the 2017 World Car Awards.

Jaguar Land Rover And Getty Images Create A More Realistic Portrayal Of Women In Engineering

Jaguar Land Rover and Getty Images have announced a partnership on International Women’s Dayto highlight the need for a more realistic visual representation of female engineers.

EYA Social Hackathon

14 Social Innovations: Digital Creatives prove their talent at the EYA Social Hackathon in Salzburg – “Get the job” selected as best app 

A Royal fall-out?

Sri Lanka’s stock market was all abuzz yesterday with the unexpected news of leading corporate figure Nimal Perera resigning from the director boards of the companies controlled by the business magnate Dhammika Perera amid speculation of a massive fall-out between the duo.

Operations of 3 brokers curtailed over capital woes

Three stockbrokers operating at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) have failed to fulfil the newly introduced risk-based capital requirements and as a result, their operations have been curtailed, Mirror Business learns. The CSE officials said the purchasing operations of the three stockbrokers have been suspended until they bridge the gap in their capital adequacy levels.

HNB creates new chief digital officer post to stay future-ready

In a bid to ward off threats from telecommunication companies in the future, Sri Lanka’s second biggest private lender, Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB), has created a new role inside the bank, a top bank official said. HNB said it is seeing the rising challenges from the telecommunication companies infiltrating into the space traditionally dominated by banks. 

SilkAir to commence Colombo flights from April

SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines (SIA), will commence flights to Colombo on April 8, 2017. SilkAir will operate three flights per week. 

Nestlé Lanka hosts international workshop at Kurunegala factory

Nestlé Lanka recently hosted an international workshop at its Kurunegala factory, where best practices in manufacturing Milo RTD (Ready-To-Drink) were showcased to Nestlé participants from 9 countries. 

Sail Lanka Charter supports Dr. Nihal Jinasena Memorial Cup Sailing Regatta

The 2017 edition of the Dr. Nihal Jinasena Memorial Cup sailing regatta took place on 18th February.  Supported by Sail Lanka Charter and sponsored and organised by Ruhunu Sailing Association (RCA) of Sri Lanka, the Yacht Association Sri Lanka (YASL) and, most importantly, the wife of Nihal 

Mahagedara Wellness Retreat opens in Sigiriya

Mahagedara Retreat and Spa, a harmoniously designed wellness oriented retreat was opened recently near Gedigaswalana in Sigiriya. 

CSE rings bell for gender equality

In celebration of the International Women’s Day, the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) yesterday rang the trading floor bell in a bid to highlight the need for achieving gender equality in the workplace, marketplace and community. 

What can businesses learn from Royal-Thomian?

Only a handful of Sri Lankan companies have been in existence for over 100 years. However, for 138 consecutive years, the Royal-Thomian has been played, including through two world wars. On the verge of the 138th Royal Thomian, MTI Consulting reflects on some of the thought leadership work carried out by its CEO Hilmy Cader, in particular what businesses and brands can learn from the experience of the Royal Thomian.

Sancharaka Udawa 2017 to kick start in May

The seventh edition of ‘Sancharaka Udawa’ will be held at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Center at BMICH on the 5th 6th of May. 

Seychelles President visits Hemas Hospital Thalawatugoda

The staff, patients, and senior management of Hemas Hospital Thalawatugoda welcomed a landmark visit from the President of the Republic of Seychelles, Danny Faure.

India’s Asian integration strategy

The Indian economy is experiencing rapid growth of between 7 and 8 percent a year. To sustain that growth rate and for India to achieve its development potential, it must open up its economy and have a strong export sector. It may not be easy, but given the global trade slowdown and the paralysis of multilateral trade negotiations, India’s best bet is to seize those opportunities for integration closest to home.

Morning Power to revitalize Brumbies at Battle of the Blues

George Steuart Health has yet again partnered as a sponsor of the Brumbies enclosure for the 5th consecutive year at the 138th Battle of the Blues which is scheduled to be held at the SSC Colombo from the 9th - 11thof March. The brumbies enclosure, reputed for its distinguished clientele and exclusivity, is organized by the ‘Thomian Class of 87’ and accommodates both Royalists and Thomians. Morning Power is a popular caffeine free dri