Chandima to be at next NCC ‘Meet the Minister’ programme

Petroleum Resources Development Minister Chandima Weerakkody will grace the ‘Meet the Minister’ 

Eskimo wins big at National Convention on Quality and Productivity

Eskimo Fashion Knitwear (Private) Limited, a company renowned for their production of export quality 

FACETS to unfold in September

The 26th edition of the FACETS gem and jewellery exhibition, organised by the Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA), is set to unfold in September from 1st to 4th at the BMICH.  

Softlogic Group celebrates 25 years with eye on doubling market size next five years

Sri Lankan business powerhouse Softlogic Holdings PLC celebrated its phenomenal growth into one of the country’s most successful conglomerates when it completed 25 years of operations in July 

Compass Tech Asia launches Homeland Security division in Sri Lanka with seminar

On the 20th of July, Compass Tech Asia launched the Homeland Security (HLS) division of their company by hosting a high-level seminar at Cinnamon Grand Oak Room. 

Samsung India Electronics’ President, CEO preps team for 2016 second half

H.C. Hong, President and CEO of Samsung India Electronics Ltd. recently visited Sri Lanka to familiarize himself with Samsung’s local operations across the island.  

JLanka powers Megapolis awareness seminar

The third in a series of seminars powered by JLanka Technologies to create awareness of the 

JKOA rewards top performers at annual Dealer Convention

John Keells Office Automation (Pvt) Ltd (JKOA) felicitated their top dealers, to reward their efforts 

Increase lifetime value by recontacting and reactivating dormant customers

Last week we noticed that win-back strategies consist of identifying which customers have been lost or are about to terminate

Lanka Hospitals cements ties with Seychelles

Lanka Hospitals, which recorded its highest ever profits in 2015, now looks to medical tourism to 

Regency Automobiles ceases to be official agent for Jaguar cars

Regency Automobiles (Pvt.) Ltd, the 20-year-old trusted premium car service provider, announced 

Fine Furniture Sri Lanka brings a world of exclusivity and luxury

Fine Furniture Sri Lanka, a leading interior product retailer, brings to the local market the strengths of 

Etisalat Sri Lanka holds Social Media Day

Etisalat Lanka successfully concluded the fifth globally acclaimed Social Media Day (SMD) in Sri Lanka. SMD is a way to recognise and celebrate social media’s impact on global communication. 

Japan willing to fund proposed Light Rail Transit system

A high-level government delegation from Japan this week expressed its willingness to finance the Megapolis Project’s Light Rail Transit (LRT) system on heavily concessional terms. “The delegation, 

Pakistan donates IT lab to biz chamber

The government of Pakistan through its High Commission in Sri Lanka donated a fully-equipped IT lab comprising 15 desktops, 05 laptop computers, related equipment and furniture to the Federation of 

Ceylon Institute of Builders Green Construction Awards 2016 today

Green Construction Awards 2016 organised by the Ceylon Institute of Builders (CIOB) will be held today at Ramada Hotel in Colombo. At this prestigious annual event, awards will be presented to the 

Oil prices sink further as glut worries return

AFP - Oil prices fell further towards the $40 mark in Asia yesterday, extending losses to a seventh-

Rupee falls slightly on importer dollar demand; stocks down

REUTERS - The Sri Lankan rupee edged down yesterday due to importer dollar demand a day after 

Asia stocks hit as Bank of Japan frustrates

AFP - The yen soared yesterday as the Bank of Japan’s small adjustments to its stimulus 

Turkey widens post-coup crackdown to businessmen

AFP - Turkish authorities yesterday widened their post-coup crackdown to the business sector, detaining three top tycoons as part of investigations into the activities of US-based preacher 

World Construction Symposium 2016 kicks off

The Ceylon Institute of Builders (CIOB) and Building Economics and Management Research Unit (BEMRU), Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa, are jointly organising the fifth 

Blue Mountain introduces OSMO Fitness sports and wellness complex

Blue MountainGroup’s latest addition to its business portfolio, OSMO Fitness now offers members an exclusive health and fitness experience in the heart of Colombo’ssuburbs. The state-of-the-art sports 

Eurozone slows amid Brexit worries

AFP - Growth in the eurozone slowed in the second quarter to 0.3 percent, official data showed yesterdat, with analysts warning that the consequences of Brexit could harm the economy further 

Sunshine Holdings supports Sri Lanka Economic Summit for second consecutive year

Diversified conglomerate Sunshine Holdings PLC has come forward for the second consecutive year to support 

Sterling Japan shows gratitude to business partners

A company that was founded with the prime objective of supplying high-quality motor vehicles to different overseas markets from Japan celebrated joy and success together with its valued business 

Swiss Advantage holds awareness programme on ISO 9001: 2015

An awareness programme on how to implement ISO 9001: 2015 without documentation was conducted by Swiss Advantage

JKH June quarter net up 9% to Rs.2.4 bn

Sr i L a n k a ’ s d i v e r s i f i e d conglomerate and premier bluechip, John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) increased its June quarter net profit by a moderate 9.0 percent to Rs.2.4 billion or Rs.1.74 a 

Eser Marketing introduces world-renowned BH Treadmill to Lanka

Eser Marketing International (Pvt . ) Ltd, the pioneer in fitness and exercise equipment, has 

CONSTRUCTION EXPO 2016

‘Construction Expo 2016’, organized jointly by the Ceylon Institute of Builders (CIOB) and Lanka 

Lanka Spice introduces loyalty cards, stickers

Lanka Spice (Pvt.) Limited, brand owners of ‘Mc Currie’ spices, spice powders and blends, ready-to-