Singapore’s Keppel posts smallest annual profit in a decade

REUTERS: Singapore’s Keppel Corp Ltd posted its smallest annual profit in a decade, dented by a lack of orders at its key rig-building business and provisions for impairments, and cautioned that oversupply would continue to drag on the offshore business.

NCC to conduct ‘Productivity Improvement’ workshop

Organised by the National Chamber of Commerce (NCC), a one-day workshop on ‘Productivity Improvement Techniques’ for manufacturing and engineering industries will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the chamber auditorium, No: 450, D R Wijewardene Mawatha, Colombo 10.

Sri Lanka takes part in Moscow ProdExpo

February 6, 2017 marked the opening of the 24th ProdExpo International Exhibition, which will be held in Moscow until February 10, 2017.

Deepal Sooriyaarachchi to launch ‘Inward Bound’ on Feb. 16

How do you collaborate with the spirituality of meditation with corporate management? Deepal Sooriyaarachchi’s latest book ‘Inward Bound’ explores how the currently ‘military-sounding’ business environment saturated with ideas such as ‘war room’, ‘penetrate’, ‘take over’ and ‘obliterate’ can be balanced with spiritual attributes through ‘mindfulness’.

Back to basics, but with a twist

For about three decades, much of ASEAN has experienced strong growth driven by exports, demographics and growing middle-class wealth. But as we enter a new year, only one thing is certain:  forecasting is difficult. 

Kapparatota jetty to bring significant benefits to local fishing industry

January 20th of this year marked the ceremonial opening of the first concrete jetty built in to the open sea, Kapparatota jetty by Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Development Minister Mahinda Amaraweera. 

Amãna Bank rewards students excelled at Grade 5 Scholarship exam

Amãna Bank recently rewarded its children’s savings account holders who performed exceptionally well at the Grade 5 Scholarship examination in 2016. 

Blue Ocean Group rewrites history unveiling 21st iconic project

Blue Ocean Group of Companies unveiled its twenty first and newest signature project – Blue Ocean at Layards Road, Colombo 04 recently, heralding in a new era to Sri Lanka’s vibrant construction industry.  

Walkers CML Properties commences Ascent construction

Walkers CML Properties (Pvt) Limited, a subsidiary of MTD Walkers PLC recently laid the foundation stones to commence the construction of Ascent, the latest apartment project in Colombo 08. 

HNBGI-News 1st conduct road safety workshops

HNB General Insurance Limited (HNBGI), the fully-owned subsidiary of HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA), joined hands to sponsor a series of islandwide workshops organised by News 1st in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Police, with an aim of creating awareness on road safety, roadside accidents and the importance of safe driving practices.

Photo Technica wins pinnacle award of photography industry

In a spectacular feat, Managing Director of Photo Technica clinched the coveted ‘Most Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year-2016’ Gold award in the photography industry of the Western Province in addition to a Silver accolade at the National level, at the ‘Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the Year- 2016’ Awards ceremony held in Colombo recently.

United Tractor & Equipment opens store in Wattala

Showcasing its premium brands, United Tractor & Equipment (Pvt) Limited (UTE), recently opened its flagship store in Wattala.

Enabling E-payments at Customs: Sri Lanka must delay no longer

As international commerce becomes more dynamic and more complex, trading parties need faster payment methods electronically in a timely and cost-effective manner. 

Taian Lanka Steel opens galvanized steel tubes and pipe manufacturing factory

Taian Lanka Steel Company (Pvt) Limited opened its new factory recently to manufacture large size galvanized steel tubes and pipes. This would double the production capacity and also enable the company to meet the expanding demand within the entire island.

Samsung launches curved monitors in Sri Lanka

Samsung Electronics recently launched their new and innovative Samsung curved monitor in the Sri Lankan market. 

‘Architect 2017’ exhibition to kick-start next week

The 35th edition of the architect exhibition hosted by the Sri Lanka Institute of Architect’s (SLIA) will unfold in Colombo next week from 16th-19th. This time it will comprise of 305 stalls and 135 panels displaying architects’ work. 

DoC to hold ‘Export to Sweden’ forum on Feb. 15

Three Swedish trade experts will be arriving in Colombo next week to meet and help Sri Lankan exporters striving for the Swedish market.

CSE donates library to Anuradhapura Diganegama Vidyalaya

Recognizing the value of fostering access to education in rural communities, the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recently completed a library donation project at Diganegama Vidyalaya in Anuradhapura. 

Australian HC meets Malik

Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Bryce Hutchesson with a high-level delegation from Australia met Development Strategies and International Trade Minister Malik Samarawickrama at the ministry and held discussions on bilateral trade and investment opportunities between the two countries.

Give2lanka launches housing for poor project with IT corporates

Give2Lanka, a not-for-profit organisation that connects donors with impactful poverty alleviation projects, takes a groundbreaking step of an inclusive programme of building houses for the poorest families with the direct participation of corporates in the  IT sector.

Noritake enters 2017 on winning note with National Quality Award

Noritake Lanka Porcelain (Pvt) Limited entered the new year on a winning note by being awarded the National Quality Award in the Large Manufacturing Category at the National Quality Awards at the Colombo Hilton recently. 

NCE participates in JITF for 4th consecutive year

National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) Secretary General Shiham Marikar along with officials participated in the Jaffna International Trade Fair (JITF) held recently.

DFCC Bank continues its island-wide expansion

DFCC Bank continued in its efforts to drive the growth of its network reaffirming its commitment towards advancing financial inclusivity, in the month of February.

Munchee Samaga Gamata Sarana celebrates 100th milestone project

Munchee, the flagship brand of Ceylon Biscuits Limited recently celebrated the completion of its 100th milestone project at Wavegama Kanishta Vidyalaya in Sooriyawewa, Embilipitiya

SLIM celebrates 30 years of PCM induction with 2017 fresh batch

Preliminary Certificate in Marketing (PCM), the three-month course launched by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) in 1988 was aimed at bestowing a basic knowledge in marketing toyoung executives, school leavers who yearn to venture into the philosophical world of marketing and non-marketers who realize the value in marketing.

WISTA Sri Lanka organizes port tour for staff and children

WISTA Sri Lanka beckoned the new year by organizing a guided Port tour for its members and their children.  

CIM Sri Lanka partners with FITIS

The Chartered Institute of Marketing Sri Lanka entered into an association partnership with Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS) and the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed at the FITIS Quarterly General Meeting which took place in January 2017 at the HNB Towers, Colombo. 

Abans holds 15th annual retail staff get-together

The Abans all-island retail assistant staff get-together 2016 was recently held at Cinnamon Village, Habarana, Club Palm Bay, Marawila, and Villa Ocean View, Wadduwa, for valuable Abans retail showroom staff members. 

Management consultant to launch book on growth and competitiveness

Roshanga Wickremesinghe, a management consultant with fourteen years of experience in delivering high-impact consulting, 

JASTECA Institute of Management conducts workshop on supervisory skills

Supervisors play an important role in any organization. In the ever changing and challenging business environment, supervisors are under pressure to maintain the momentum and make a difference in their work. This will be possible only when the supervisors possess the right skills.