Mahinda Premanath at the helm of NSTTA

Mahinda Premanath - Deputy General Manager (Banking Support Services), People’s Bank was elected President of the Nationalized Services

MSLGROUP defines six communication drivers of the food and beverage industry

Based on the need for a transformative communications model in the modern food and beverage industry , MSLGROUP

Toyota Lanka rewards top performers at National Dealer Conventions 2016

Toyota Lanka (Pvt) Ltd celebrated “A Decade of Excellence-United” at its Annual Spare Parts and After Sales Services Dealer Convention 2016  

SLIM Brand Excellence Holds a Series of Workshops for Campaign Participants

3 workshops under the topic of “How to craft and winning entry for Brand Excellence” wereorganized by SLIM as part of this year

Brexit to create level playing filed for Lankan apparel exporters

In an interesting turn of events, the Britain’s decision to leave the European Union (EU) is expected 

SL targets 6% growth, budget deficit at 4.7% in 2017

REUTERS: Sri Lanka will prepare a budget that aims to achieve 6 percent economic growth and 

Amana Takaful Life IPO oversubscribed

Takaful Life Limited (ATLL), which opened yesterday was oversubscribed, the company informed the 

National inflation jumps to 6.4% in June

Sri Lanka’s national inflation, which captures price movements across all provinces, jumped to 6.4 

JKH regains crown from CTC as most valuable listed firm

With recent gains in trading, diversified conglomerate John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) re-emerged as the most valuable listed corporate in the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE).

Sri Lanka’s tea exports improve marginally in June

Sri Lanka’s tea export market showed slight recovery in June compared to a year ago, with bulk tea exports driving both volumes and revenue.

Sri Lanka receives US $ 55mn WB loan to develop Jaffna with Galle and Kandy

The Sri Lankan government and the World Bank yesterday signed a US $55 million loan to Sri Lanka to improve urban services, preserve cultural and environment assets, and improve livability in Jaffna, 

SriLankan may lease four planes to Pakistan

REUTERS: Sri Lanka’s cash-strapped national airline is in talks to lease four of its Airbus A330 planes to Pakistan International Airlines Corp, a government minister said yesterday, months after 

Jumbo attraction

Tourists watch elephants bathe at the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, the country’s most popular animal attraction.  

Union Assurance shines at Insurance Industry Awards

The first edition of The Insurance Industry Awards of Sri Lanka was organized by Fintelekt in 

CIM Sri Lanka to hold graduation ceremony and membership investiture

The Graduation ceremony and the membership Investiture of the Chartered Institute of Marketing Sri Lanka is scheduled to be held on 27th July at the BMICH. This year ninety one students will 

Coral Reef Enrichment Programme to kick-start next month

In an effort to conserve the nation’s marine habitats, Sri Lanka’s Live Tropical Fish Exporters 

How should Southeast Asia respond to South China Sea ruling?

Southeast Asia has descended into a maritime insecurity spiral since the April–June 2012 stand-off 

Fonterra NZ farmer volunteers help local farmer families adopt sustainable practices

Over the past few months several New Zealand dairy farmers have visited Sri Lanka sharing their knowledge and expertise with local farmers, as part of Fonterra Brands Sri Lanka’s new farmer 

Union Bank opens 65th branch in Borella

Union Bank continuing on its rapid network expansion initiatives, opened its 65th branch at Gnanartha Pradeepa Mawatha in Colombo 8.  The branch offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and 

Triple bottom line featured at SLIIT Corporate Challenge 2016

Four innovative presentations concluded the SLIIT Corporate Challenge 2016 held at the SLIIT Campus in Malabe last week. A total of 20 state and private universities took part in the challenge 

Coca-Cola’s 5BY20 initiative continues to uplift, empower women across Sri Lanka

Three participants from the Coca-Cola’s 5by20 programme were felicitated for their hard work, 

Dialog-Trail 2016 to build Cancer Treatment Centre in Karapitiya

Sri Lanka’s premier telecommunication service provider, Dialog Axiata joined hands with ‘Trail 2016’ 

Dr. Noel Tagoeto to speak at CIMA Business Leaders Summit

Organisations operate in a world of increasing complexity, with multiple internal and external factors, interdependencies and trade-offs to consider when making decisions. A system is required to 

People’s Bank holds blood donation camp commemorating 55th anniversary

In commemoration of the 55th anniversary of People’s Bank, a blood donation camp was held 

Esoft Metro Campus-Sirasa TV donate computer lab to Panadura Mahanama Navodya College

Esoft Metro Campus, which has launched the ‘E-Thilina’ community service-oriented initiative in partnership with Sirasa Television, donated a fully-fledged, computer laboratory with Internet and   

How crowdfunding can help women (and men) entrepreneurs

Most (women and men) believe that given the right kind of funding, there are great ideas and great opportunities that can create great businesses. Innovation can and does drive economic growth in 

IFC, Sampath Bank boost trade finance for small businesses in Sri Lanka

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is partnering with Sampath Bank PLC to provide trade 

Ravi Jayawardhena wins IPM “People Leader in Marketing” Award

Ravi Jayawardhena, Chief Executive Officer of Sales and Marketing at Maliban Biscuits Manufactories, was honored with the “People Leader in Marketing 2016”award by the Institute of 

Fashion Bug initiates environment awareness at Homagama Hospital

With a genuine interest and concern towards battling environmental issues, Fashion Bug, one of Sri Lanka’s leading retail clothing chains with over 16 outlets islandwide, kicked off the awareness 

Sri Lanka hosts 2016 Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf World Barista Competition

The world’s most talented Baristas converged on Colombo from 18 to 20 July to showcase their skills at one of the most prestigious events in its field,