German investors express interest to fully acquire CIFL

A delegation from Germany’s Vandell Financial Services SA, who visited Sri Lanka recently, has 

Why entrepreneurship cannot be kept down...

When the entrepreneur fire burns, it burns bright and you might say all lifelong. Those of us who have 

Banking and financial sector needs to embrace digital transformation more holistically: official

It’s being called the fourth industrial revolution and has century old companies and globally renowned 

Tourism Leaders’ Summit, Int’l Research Symposium 2016 on Sept. 28

The Department of Economics, University of Colombo is organising the Tourism Leaders’ Summit 

Etihad launches new children’s activity packs for young explorers

With millions of families planning and looking forward to their next holiday or trip abroad, Etihad 

Gartner recognizes VirtusaPolaris in 2016 Magic Quadrant

VirtusaPolaris, the market-facing brand of Virtusa Corporation and Polaris Consulting & Services Ltd 

Malik discusses WEDF progress with organisers, sponsors

Development Strategies and International Trade Minister Malik Samarawickrama together with Sri 

Tryonics celebrates 5 years of excellence

Having started operations in August 2011, the renowned technology and service company, Tryonics (Pvt.) Ltd celebrated five years of excellence in August this year. 

Coca Cola supports Global Shapers Regional Summit

Coca-Cola is supporting a regional meeting of South Asian young leaders taking place this week in Colombo, organised by the Colombo Hub of the Global Shapers Community. 

Mastercard partners with Vista Rooms to offer cardholders great savings

Vista Rooms, an online accommodation aggregator with an aim to provide comfortable, standardized stays, has partnered with Mastercard to offer its guests a 20 percent discount. 

Oracle unveils unmatched cloud platform based on #1 Database and #1 Middleware

Oracle this week announced a series of major innovations across the Oracle Cloud Platform that is 

Classic Travels and Funtime partner to capitalize on MICE market growth

The travel and leisure industry and the event production business saw the birth of a new 

Qatar Airways receives ‘Best Up in the Air’ Award

Qatar Airways has been awarded ‘Best Up in the Air Experience’ at the Future Travel Experience 

French Travel Congress to be held in Sri Lanka

The government has given top priority to the JEV Congress that is to be held in Colombo from 

CDB well-positioned to provide Islamic financial expertise to diverse segments

Having driven its commitment unwaveringly to provide innovative and attractive financial solutions to diverse customer segments diligently, Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) is now a 

Emirates revamps corporate loyalty programme

Emirates has revamped its corporate loyalty programme, Emirates Business Rewards, to provide 

Cauvery water war: Row over river

Bangalore, the capital of the Karnataka State in India was in flames last week. Hundreds of shops 

Nestlé kicks off 150th anniversary celebrations with wellness pledge in 150 towns

In celebration of its 150th anniversary worldwide and 110 years of operations in Sri Lanka, Nestlé has 

Intex South Asia is back with 2016 edition

The world’s eyes are on Intex South Asia 2016, the region’s premier sourcing fair, connecting the apparel and textile world to South Asia.

IFAC appoints Arjuna Herath as PAO Development Chair

Following a rigorous nominations process, the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) 

Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers-SL elects Anoma Ranasinghe as Chairperson

At the  Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Institute  of Chartered Shipbrokers (UK) Sri Lanka 

JKOA launches new Toshiba e-Studio multifunction printer range

John Keells Office Automation (JKOA) in association with Toshiba Tec introduced the newest e-Studio series to its multifunction printers (MFPs) line with five new products.   

Microsoft Sri Lanka begins project to build IT-skilled labour workforce

The global demand for technologically-advanced products and services has risen, creating more 

Ethiopia – A potential partner in progress for Sri Lanka

Ethiopia now is around 1,104,300 square kilometres (approximately about 426,371 square miles) in extent and has a population of about 102 million (102,417,412 latest) and is considered the second 

3WGE Leadership Summit to empower, groom students to be leaders

3WGE will initiate a leadership summit, ‘Together Towards Tomorrow’, which will provide resources, 

Abans introduces Sri Lanka’s first-ever mosquito away TV

Keeping one’s family safe from mosquitoes has currently become one of the top concerns for 

Tobacco farming: A controversial livelihood

Though the income generated from tobacco farming is crucial for the farmers to put bread on their table, the social consequences connected with the crop and the livelihood remains negative and controversial.   

Hotel, Hospitality & Food Asia 2016 kicks off on Sept. 30

The hospitality industry will have yet another opportunity to source the latest products and services on offer at Hotel, Hospitality & Food Asia 2016.

SIA launches ‘Capital Express’ service to Canberra and Wellington

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has launched its new ‘Capital Express’ service, linking Singapore for the first time with the capital cities of both Australia and New Zealand.

7 Star Flour Silver sponsors Pro-Food exhibition again

Serendib Flour Mills recently extended its support to the Pro-Food Pro-Pack Exhibition as the Silver