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 (

Unilever expands Perfect Estate programme

Continuing to expand its engagement with the country’s estate sector, Unilever Sri Lanka launched the Unilever ‘Perfect Estate’ programme at the Dambetenne Estate recently. 

Row on Intellectual Property: Ujala checkmates imposter

The Commercial High Court issued an Enjoining Order restraining Defendant Jyothy Laboratories 

An integrated sales force automation can supercharge your sales performance

Today, mobile phones, voice messaging systems, fax machines and e-mail can be efficient media 

Dwellings Group expands int’l operations to European investors

Dwellings Group, the specialists for global property marketing and investments including technical consultancy and strategic investment advice, has expanded its international marketing arm to 

Sarada De Silva to attend International Pepper Conference in Jakarta

The International Pepper Conference (IPC) conducts regular sessions and meetings every year hosted by member countries on rotation basis.  

Fitch assigns Senkadagala Finance’s senior debt final ‘BBB+(lka)’

Fitch Ratings has assigned Senkadagala Finance PLC’s (SFC: BBB+(lka)/Stable) issue of senior unsecured redeemable debentures of up to Rs.3 billion a final national long-term rating of ‘BBB+(lka) ‘.

Fanam sends first goats shipment to Maldives

Sri Lankan exporter Fanam International has executed the first shipment of goats to the Republic of Maldives, a statement by National Chambers of Exporters said. 

IPM Sri Lanka and Holcim Lanka jointly conduct management programme

IPM Sri Lanka – the nation’s leader in human resources management – jointly conducted a management programme with Holcim (Lanka) Ltd for the latter’s frontline management employees recently. 

OPPO unveils selfie-centric F1s

Leading global technology brand OPPO launched its latest F1s smartphone, which is branded as a selfie expert, at a glamorous event in Mumbai last week. 

Takehiko Nakao reelected for second term as ADB President

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Board of Governors has unanimously reelected Takehiko Nakao as President of ADB for a further 5 years beginning on 24 November 2016. Nakao was first elected 

Germany looking at further enhancing bilateral ties

While noting that they remain very optimistic about Sri Lanka regaining the GSP Plus status, German Deputy Ambassador in Colombo Dr. Michael Dohmen said both governments are looking at further 

Pan Asia Bank June quarter net up 10% to Rs.300mn

The licensed commercial bank, Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC saw its net profit for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 (2Q16) increasing by a modest 10 percent to Rs.299.8 million or Rs.4.08 a 

Crescent Wealth launches Islamic property fund in Malaysia

Australian fund manager Crescent Wealth has partnered Malaysia’s KAF Investment Funds Berhad (KAF) to launch an Islamic property fund in Malaysia – one of the largest markets for shariah-

Quantum Consumer founder in Sri Lanka this week

Founder and Executive Chairman of Quantum Consumer Solution Pvt Ltd Dr. Meena Kaushik will be visiting Sri Lanka from the 11th -15th August.

Sampath Bank completes ‘Leasing Waasi Thun Maase’ mobile fairs islandwide

Continuing to provide the most convenient leasing solutions, Sampath Bank successfully completed its annual ‘Leasing Waasi Thun Maase’ mobile fairs islandwide.