PickMe wins mBillionth Award 2016

PickMe, Sri Lanka’s very own start up mobile taxi hailing serviceprovider was honoured with the mBillionth award by the Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF).  

Alcohol ‘riskier’ for South Asians than Europeans

Alcohol consumption results in more cases of stroke in Asia than in Western Europe and North America, according to a new study on risk factors for a medical event, described as a ‘brain attack’ following the blockage of a blood vessel (ischaemic) or leakage from it (haemorrhagic).

Koala’s product range sparks visitor interest

The 11th edition of the Hotel Show Colombo 2016 concluded recently with the participation of an influential gathering of hotel industry experts, hotel owners and related parties with an interest in the tourism, food and beverage industry.

Rayban’s latest collection at Eric Rajapakse Opticians

From the timeless Wayfarer design to the latest Round Fleck designs, Rayban sunglasses are on promotion at Eric Rajapakse Opticians. Dilanka Herath,  Rayban Product Manager of Global Vision has re-appointed Eric Rajapakse Opticians as authorised distributor, ensuring the authenticity and quality of the products. 

Emirates goes all A380 to Manchester; Adjusts A380 schedule to Birmingham

Emirates has announced an 11 percent capacity increase to Manchester with the deployment of a third daily A380 on the route. As of 1st January 2017, the replacement of the Boeing 777-300ER will mean that all Emirates flights to Manchester will be operated by the iconic double decker aircraft.  The airline also unveiled plans to swap its current A380 service at Birmingham from the morning to the afternoon departure slot, in order to offer cus

Green shine in new star ratings of Sri Lankan hotels

All registered hotels in Sri Lanka should now have a star rating – according to a new regulation, which came into effect recently. Star classifications are primarily aimed at improving the quality of services offered by hotels. The star ratings can also be used as a marketing tool. Official star ratings are one source of information on quality for customers among others such as customer ratings in booking and review websites, information ob

Emerald launches ‘Win With Emerald’ campaign for 60th anniversary

In celebrating the 60th anniversary of Sri Lanka’s number one brand in men’s shirts, Emerald is offering its loyal customers cash prizes worth Rs.6 million when purchasing an Emerald shirt.  

Brewing Cha – not just another cup of tea

The phrase “Learning could be fun” tends to, most often, be just a phrase in Sri Lanka, where it is never truly practiced.

Fashion Bug contributes to rural school infrastructure under SisuDiriMaga

With the motive of creating a better study environment for children, Fashion Bug, one of Sri Lanka’s leading retail clothing chains with over 16 outlets island-wide,

Govt. extends EOI deadline for SriLankan

In an attempt to choose from a wider pool of potential partners to manage the country’s debt-ridden national airline, the government yesterday extended the closing date for expression of interest (EOI) 

Former war-torn regions’ economic growth bypasses rest in 2015

Sri Lanka’s former war-torn Northern and Eastern provinces have emerged as the fastest growing 

Overseas Realty June quarter net up; rental income down

The local unit of the Singapore based real-estate group, Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC (OSEA) group 

Port City promoted to Indian Investors at Shanghai conference

Colombo Port City had been invited to participate in NATCON, the annual conference of the 

Indian delegation due in town this week to discuss ETCA

An Indian delegation would be visiting Sri Lanka this week to discuss the Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ETCA) where they would look at how the proposed trade pact can integrate 

French tourism minister says hotel stays down 10% due to attacks

AFP: The number of nights spent in French hotels by foreign tourists fell 10 percent in July compared 

Brandix CEO clarifies

With reference to Mirror Business story titled “Lobby politicians but don’t trust them: Brandix boss” 

CFA Society Asia-Pac Chief stresses ethical conduct in Sri Lanka’s capital markets

Sri Lanka’s capital market is still at an early stage of development and therefore the establishment of a strong culture of ethical conduct is of paramount importance for faster growth in the market, 

Epson expands operations in Sri Lanka

Epson, a Japanese digital imaging and printing solutions company, announced its expansion plans in 

Blue Orchid commences construction work on condo, 5-star hotel

During the past few years, the changing lifestyles of modern-day Sri Lankans have brought about an 

Cinnamon Red appreciates staff performance

Cinnamon Red held its Associate Quarterly Meeting for Q1 2016/2017recently and  appreciated their staff for their hard work and dedication.

SLCB, SriLankan and Thomas Cook India target strong MICE market from Mumbai

Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) partnering with Thomas Cook (India) Ltd, India’s leading 

Expert sheds light on current transport and land use issues

Middle-class families have been forced to move towards the urban fringe from the core cities owing to a number of factors resulting in heavy city traffic congestion and the members of these families 

FinMin meets rural farmers, businessmen

The inaugural meeting of a series of one-on-one meetings organized by the Finance Ministry to discuss 

South China Sea arbitration: Lesson for Indo-Lanka fisheries dispute

The much awaited verdict of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), which functions as a ‘special 

Iron One CEO clinches ‘Woman Entrepreneur of the Year’ award

Lakmini Ramani Helena Wijesundera, the CEO of Iron One Technologies was crowned as the 

Holmes Pollard & Stott wins ‘Advertising Agency of the Year’ award

The leading advertising company Holmes Pollard & Stott (HP&S) has won the ‘Advertising Agency of the Year’ award at the 7th CMO Asia Awards for Excellence in Branding & Marketing. The event was 

Top HR experts to address Human Capital Summit

Key policy makers, HR Professionals, academia, trade union leaders, and business leaders in Sri 

Safeguarding your interest in stock market

Last week newspapers carried a story of how a mother and daughter from Negombo fraudulently 

Top int’l speakers to take stage at WEDF 2016

President Maithripala Sirisena and Minister of Development and International Trade, Malik 

Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing students launch innovative brands

Students of the Diploma in Strategic Brand Management (DSBM) of Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (