NTB rewards 50 Amex cardmembers with latest iPhone 7

Strengthening its fundamental ethos of rewarding customer loyalty, Nations Trust Bank (NTB) rewarded 50 American Express (Amex) cardmembers with Apple’s latest flagship device at the Abans iStore recently.

AIA Group expands new business despite China curbs

REUTERS: AIA Group Ltd, the world’s third-largest life insurer by market value, said on Friday new business rose 28 percent in 2016, buoyed by strong customer demand in its main markets in China and Hong Kong.

Three phases of investment analysis and big secret few know

Many enjoy playing sports. Let’s take football as an example. It is amazing to note how focused the players, coaching staff and trainers are on game day. Each game is treated as the biggest game of the year because they know to make the playoffs and is aware that the title requires giving it their all. 

Non-state actors in higher education in Sri Lanka: Issues and challenges

Following is the synopsis of the 27th J.E. Jayasuriya Memorial Lecture delivered by Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka Executive Director Dr. Saman Kelegama.

Hotel Nippon reopens after Rs. 400 mn refurbishment

After a Rs. 400 million two-year renovation, Hotel Nippon Colombo was re-opened to the guests last week.

SriLankan Aviation College unveils enhanced aviation education facilities

The SriLankan Aviation College welcomed media personnel on 22nd of February, to offer an insight into the Aviation College and its wide array of facilities. 

Anantaya Chilaw celebrates 3 years in hospitality industry

Anantaya Chilaw, the first luxury hotel in the chain of Anantaya Resorts & Spas, recently celebrated its 3rd anniversary in the Sri Lankan hospitality industry. 

Etihad Airways announces launch of ‘Runway to Runway’

Etihad Airways announced the launch of ‘Runway to Runway’, a unique rewards programme specially designed to support the fashion community’s international travel requirements.

Coca-Cola’s top achievers shine at National Sales Conference

Under the theme ‘Be the Best’, Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka Ltd recently hosted its annual National Sales Conference for 2017.

TBWA\Sri Lanka hosts Regional CEO, Executive Creative Directors’ meetings

TBWA\Asia’s recently concluded first quarter management meeting kicked off in Sri Lanka, hosted by TBWA\Sri Lanka Managing Director Renuka Marshall and TBWA\Sri Lanka Chief Creative Officer Subhash Pinnapola in the beautiful coastal town of Negombo. 

Roshanga Wickremesinghe launches book on growth and competitiveness

Roshanga Wickremesinghe, an international Management Consultant with a track record of 14 years in delivering high-impact consulting, training, facilitation and coaching solutions in 17 countries, launched his book on ‘How Small Countries Can Compete and Grow – A Case for Sri Lanka’ recently amidst a distinguished gathering.

Rapid response teams are priority No. 1 for corporate strategic renewal

The ground rules for branding are rapidly evolving. Social media, content marketing, younger generation, second screening, thought-leadership and the demographic shift are just some of the many things that are challenging brands to think differently. Creating and sustaining customer trust and loyalty are more difficult than ever before. 

New S&P SL 20 entrant Teejay Lanka opens trading at CSE

Teejay Lanka PLC rang the opening bell to commence trading at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recently. The bell ringing ceremony was organised by the CSE to celebrate Teejay as the latest addition to the S&P Sri Lanka 20 Index. 

Pan Asia Bank’s December net profit up 19% to Rs.346mn

Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC (PABC), a mid-sized bank, reported earnings of Rs.4.65 a share or Rs.346 million for the October-December quarter, up 19 percent year-on-year (YoY), the interim financial accounts showed.  

ComBank named Best Internet Bank in Sri Lanka

Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been recognised as the Best Internet Bank in Sri Lanka in 2016 by the prestigious Global Banking & Finance Review of the UK.

Browns Hospital launches very own kidney care centre

Browns Hospital Ragama, launched its state-of-the-art kidney care centre on the 9th of February.  Offering a holistic, total solutions center, the hospital ventured into this value added service, with the patients’ needs in mind and providing personalised care that best suits the individual needs and also ensuring they lead quality, meaningful and fulfilling lives.

Apeksha holds symposium on ART global trends and embryology

Apeksha IVF recently concluded its first symposium on global trends on Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) conducted by Dr. Pratap Kumar, Professor and Head of Manipal Assisted Reproduction Centre, Manipal University India and an overview to Embryology by Dr. Satish Kumar Adiga, Professor and Chief Embryologist of Manipal Assisted Reproduction Centre, Manipal University India at the Waters Edge.

Durdans Laboratory Service adds on latest predicative tests for disease prevention

Durdans Laboratory Services (DLS), the fully-fledged laboratory arm of the Joint Commission International Approved Durdans Hospital whilst retaining its traditional test panel recently made available novel tests to keep up with modern developments in laboratory medicine. 

Inclusion of socio-economic rights in constitution could backfire: political scientist

Incorporation of socio-economic rights into the constitution of a country does not guarantee their delivery to the people nor will ensure good governance, to a top political scientist specialized in constitutional law told a public forum in Colombo, last week.  

Union Bank December net up 75% over strong loan book growth

The Union Bank of Colombo PLC (UBC) group reported 12 cents a share or Rs.136.3 million in earnings for its October-December quarter, recording an increase of 75 percent year-on-year (YoY) supported by some solid growth in its loan book in spite of the margins coming under pressure, the interim financial accounts showed.  

FinMin slams Central Bank over mismanaging public debt issuing

Sri Lanka’s Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake yesterday slammed the country’s Central Bank for mismanaging the public debt issuing process, following the revelation of a mystery gazette notification during the proceeding of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) appointed to probe irregularities in the issuance of treasury bonds. 

High net worth investor exits Bogawantalawa

High net worth investor Dr. T. Senthilverl last week divested his entire shareholding in Bogawantalawa Tea Estates PLC (BOPL) for Rs. 93 million.He had sold 11.1 percent of the shares or 9.3 million shares in BOPL last Thursday for a consideration of Rs.10 per share.The shares were bought by the Bogawantatalawa parent, Metropolitan Resources Holdings PLC.

People’s Merchant Finance to hold EGM on sale of assets

People’s Merchant Finance PLC (PMF), a subsidiary of state-owned People’s Bank, will be holding an extraordinary general meeting next month to decide on divesting one of its major assets, and streamlining activities, in order to prevent further losses.

Global lingerie giant’s downbeat outlook would not affect Sri Lanka: apparel industry

The negative outlook on global lingerie giant Victoria’s Secret for this year is unlikely to have a major impact on Sri Lanka’s apparel industry, a major supplier to the high end lingerie brand, experts Mirror Business talked to opined. 

Colombo Int’l Financial City work in progress

Backhoes, excavators and other heavy machinery are seen at the site where land is being reclaimed from the sea to develop the Chinese-funded Colombo International Financial City,

Blue Mountain Achilleion attracts prospective investors at Maldives Living Expo 2017

Blue Mountain Achilleion, Sri Lanka’s seven star luxury real estate project, made a splash at the Maldives Living Expo 2017, which was held in Male, in the Maldives

Hameedia presents attractive bespoke tailoring offer

As a prelude to the 2017 wedding season, Hameedia who dressed bridegrooms for generations will offer its customers a bespoke tailoring package that will award the third piece free of bespoke tailoring charges. 

We are pleased to take part at this years Architect 2017 Members Work and Trade Exhibition event

We are pleased to take part at this years Architect 2017 Members Work and Trade Exhibition event.  

DSI relocates showroom in Kandy with new look

On the 16th February, D. Samson & Sons (Pvt) Ltd celebrated the opening of the recently re-located DSI showroom in Kandy. 

Link Natural Product launches Toastmasters Club

Jan 27 this year was a day that the staff of Link Natural Products (Pvt) Ltd, will remember for years to come, as they celebrated the Charter Installation ceremony of their Toastmasters Club, LNP Toastmasters in an impressive manner at Grand Monarch, Thalawathugoda.