Trader.lk appointed exclusive global partner for Alibaba.com

Trader.lk has secured an exclusive partnership with Alibaba.com, the world’s largest online wholesale marketplace, opening new avenues for Lankan producers and exporters especially SME’s. Alibaba has over 100 million registered merchants with over 24,000 online transactions happening every minute and a 26 buyers for every seller.

Travel bloggers embark on journey discovering food and adventure in Sri Lanka

Travel and food bloggers of 12 from the USA, the UK and Italy arrived in Sri Lanka recently to commence on a familiarization tour hosted by the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB).   

Chandula emphasizes need of youth empowerment and employability

Chairman of CSR Sri Lanka and Consultant for Strategy & Marketing at National Savings Bank (NSB) Chandula Abeywickrema was invited to speak at the CEO’s Forum organized by McQuire Rens Group and Art Television which was held at the Kingsbury Hotel recently. 

HSR Engineering adds competitive edge to building industry

HSR Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd, an organisation specializing in waterproofing and construction chemicals, provides a competitive edge to its clients by delivering certainty in a diverse range of markets.  Throughout all phases of a project, from early integrated design phases through construction and post completion, HSR Engineering utilizes industry-leading construction techniques and the most sophisticated technology tools to deliver the highe

Emirates to operate first A380 to Amman

Emirates will operate a special one-off A380 service to Amman on September 25, marking 30 years 

How should India’s new RBI governor govern?

Urjit Patel took over as Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 4 September 2016. At 52 years of age, he is among the youngest to be appointed to the position. Hopefully this is indicative of a broader trend of appointing younger Indians to senior policymaking positions — in line with the nation’s youthful demographic profile.

Silueta becomes first Lankan apparel company to get ISO 9001:2015 certification

Silueta (Pvt) Limited, a subsidiary of MAS Holdings, was awarded the ISO 9001:2015 certification, for the first time in the history of the Apparel Industry in Sri Lanka. The certification was awarded in recognition of the company’s commitment to ensuring the highest quality in its products. 

SriLankan Airlines launches 24x7 Global Contact Centre

Adding on to the ongoing facelift, SriLankan Airlines yesterday commissioned its new state-of-the-art Global Contact Centre, which is expected to boost the levels of services extended to its worldwide 

Police and corporate sector to discuss law enforcement matters at CCC

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, the National Police Commission and the Sri Lanka Police will hold a seminar with the participation of the corporate sector representatives to discuss ‘Law Enforcement Matters’ in the country.

Rukman Weeraratne recognized at 7th CMO Asia Awards

Fifty of Asia’s Best Marketing professionals were recognized at the 7th CMO Asia Awards held on the 4th of August 2016 at the Pan Pacific Singapore. Rukman Weeraratne, General Manager Marketing and Distribution of Union Assurance PLC was recognised as one of the Top 50 Marketers in Asia at this prestigious event.

CodeGen enters education industry with Cloud Smart School

Cloud Smart School, a cloud-based institute and school management software was launched by OmboTechnologies (Pvt) Ltd., a fully owned subsidiary of CodeGen International (Pvt) Ltd. at Edex Expo Mid-Year Fair 2016. The exhibition was held at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Center (SLECC) on the 3rd and 4th of September. 

What is the difference between 2G and 3G?

The mobile phone revolution has made huge strides over the past few decadestransforming the lives of millions of people for the better. Today, a majority of the population in urban and suburban areas of Sri Lanka and a significant number in the rural areas carry a mobile phone, be it a basic feature phone or a smartphone.

Capital Alliance trailblazes new frontier in financial markets with digital signature capability

Sri Lanka’s leading investment banking firm and the preferred partner in financial markets, Capital Alliance (CAL), is taking its digital initiatives forward and is the first company in Sri Lanka to allow customers onboard in a fully paperless manner using e-Signatures. 

CIM Sri Lanka partners with Pyxle

The Chartered Institute of Marketing Sri Lanka entered into a strategic partnership with Pyxle (Pvt) Ltd. who was also the Digital Media partner for the flagship event of the institute’s annual calendar, CIM Sri Lanka Annual Conference, held on 28th and 29th June 2016. 

German Owa acoustic and metal ceilings launched in Sri Lanka

German brand, Owa acoustic and metal ceilings were launched in Sri Lanka recently by its sole agent Creations Master Builders (Pvt.) Ltd, which consists of a range of metal ceilings with different designs and sound absorption coefficient.

Achilleion – World’s tallest show apartment now opentill midnight

The show apartment of Blue Mountain Apartments latest real estate development, Achilleionhad an overwhelming response ever since it was opened for presales.

Prime Group, Most Respected Real Estate Company

Adding yet another feather to its cap, Prime Group has ranked as the top real estate organisation in the prestigious “Most Respected Entities in Sri Lanka 2016”

Mobitel Cash Bonanza Montero Extravaganza awards 7th lucky winner Mr. Vijith Rodrigo from Kalutara w

Cash Bonanza Montero Extravaganza 2016 Introduced by the National Mobile Service Provider, SLT Mobitel, has become one of the most popular

Nation Lanka Finance records profits of 111.86 mn in FY 2015/2016

Nation Lanka Finance (NLF) recently continued its momentum of growth by recording an impressive group profit before tax of Rs. 199.91 million and company profits

Capital Alliance (CAL) trailblazes new frontier in financial markets with digital signature capabili

Sri Lanka’s leading investment banking firm and the preferred partner in financial markets, Capital Alliance (CAL), is taking its digital initiatives forward

Digital innovation turns Sri Lankans into superheroes

Still riding high from being crowned Sri Lanka’s Digital Agency of the Year at Campaign Asia, PHD Sri Lanka’s digital arm Alternaet brought more of their creative 

Overwhelming shareholder nod for Distilleries-Melstacorp share swap

The special resolution proposed by the directors of Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka PLC (DCSL) to 

Sri Lanka and Tasmania set to deepen ties

Sri Lanka and the Australian state of Tasmania are set to deepen government, business and sporting ties with a Tasmanian trade delegation visiting Colombo this week.

Nation Lanka looks to divesting assets to meet capital adequacy

Nation Lanka Finance PLC (CSF) is currently evaluating the possibility of divesting some of its holdings 

FinMin wants state to intervene in creating competitive market

Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake said that the government has taken speedy action to drive the 

August tourist arrivals up 12%; eight months arrivals top 1.36mn

Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka were up by 11.8 percent to 186, 288 in August from a year ago with 

BOC becomes most ‘liked’ state bank on Facebook

Taking on the digital world, Bank of Ceylon (BOC) passes over 100,000 authentic ‘likes’ on its official 

Dominos introduces all new menu

The perennial image of the round pizza in triangles in a square box at Domino’s Sri Lanka is tasting 

Browns Agriculture empowers Sri Lankan farmers

A ceremony was held at the Mahaweli Buddhi Mandapaya in Embilipitiya recently organised by the Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authorityand under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena, to award 

Is ASEAN about to fracture?

President Obama is on his final trip to Asia as president for the G20 summit in Hangzhou in China and the East Asia Summit (EAS) in Vientiane, Laos. The leaders of the Asia Pacific nations,