Ewis offers ‘Click and Print’ all-inclusive virtual printing service

Ewis Peripherals (Pvt.) Ltd, a subsidiary of Ewis Group of Companies, announced the revamp of ‘Click and Print’, a one-of-a-kind online virtual printing service. 

LB Finance records Rs 5.9 billion PBT in 2015/16

LB Finance PLC recorded yet another year of significant growth with profit before tax (PBT) leading the way with an increase of 62 percent over the previous year.  

LB Finance records Rs 5.9 billion PBT in 2015/16

LB Finance PLC recorded yet another year of significant growth with profit before tax (PBT) leading the way with an increase of 62 percent over the previous year.  

HTC and SLT Mobitel launch new smartphone range

HTC with SLT Mobitel launched a range of smartphones in Colombo recently which are: HTC 10, HTC One X9, HTC Desire 628 and HTC Desire 630. 

Blue Mountain joins hands with Palmer & Turner Group Singapore to launch the first ever 7-star luxur

Blue Mountain Apartments together with the global real estate titan Palmer and Turner Group prepare to embark 

First ever Sri Lanka team at World Robotics Olympiad by Auston Engineering College.

Auston Institute is the affiliate branch in Sri Lanka of the Singapore-based Auston Institute of Management. In Singapore

World Volkswagen Day

Sri Lanka celebrated World Volkswagen Day last week. To mark the day, Volkswagen Beetle Owners’ Club of Sri Lanka organized a parade from Galle Face Hotel to Mount Lavinia Hotel Pix by Kushan Pathiraja  

Guessing game continues as govt. undecided over new CB Governor

The drama that has been unfolding for the las t f ew weeks over the appointment of a governor to the country’s 

Bansei Resorts ends management agreement with Jetwing

Bansei Royal Res o r t s Hikkaduwa PLC (BRR) terminated its management agreement with the country’s third largest leisure operator Jetwing over differences in opinion on the business model. “It was

NSB retains AAA rating for 14th consecutive year

The premier savings bank of the country, National Savings Bank (NSB) has been reaffirmed the AAA national long-term rating

Rupee forwards rise as foreign investors buy bonds

REUTERS: Sri Lankan rupee one-week forwards strengthened yesterday as foreign investors sold dollars to buy

Shares end down on capital gains tax jitters

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares fell for an eighth straight session yesterday as sentiment continued to be lacklustre

Regulatory regime a must to ensure quality and safety of local fresh produce: CCC

To ensure safety and quality of local fresh produce are maintained at internationally accepted levels, the Ceylon Chamber 

Three new directors appointed to John Keells produce broking firm

Three new directors have been appointed to the board of John Keells PLC, the produce broking arm of the country’s 

People’s Bank Anuradhapura Branch Renovated

People’s Bank recently relaunched its Anuradhapura branch offering loyal customers the access to state-of-the-art banking

Sera coconut milk manufacturer receives ISO and BRC certificates

CBL Global Foods Limited, the manufacturer of ‘Sera’ brand of coconut milk recently received ISO 22000 certificate from the SLSI, which sets out the requirement for a food safety management system & ensures that the  organization is able to control food safety hazards and provides safe products for consumption. 

Tata Nano reaffirms position as leading fuel-efficient car

Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC (DIMO), the only authorized distributor of Tata vehicles in Sri Lanka, selected the most fuel-efficient Tata Nano car at the “Tata Nano Challenge Mileage Rally 2016” held recently.  

Creating high performance through HRM

I am delighted to be invited to deliver the keynote address at this prestigious symposium and also excited to learn about the research findings that will be unveiled at the technical sessions to follow. 

Medical tourism: What’s next for Sri Lanka?

As the veritable ‘pearl of the Indian ocean’, Sri Lanka’s biodiversity, cuisine and hospitality have long been its claim to fame. Moving forward though, a burgeoning reputation for medical tourism may also serve to whet the appetites of foreign visitors.

JLanka offers free 7-days energy monitoring at work place

Sri Lanka’s pioneer in next generation renewable and solar energy solutions – JLanka Technologies recently launched a new ‘Green Initiative’ that helps both SME (Small and Medium Enterprises) sector companies and big corporates to monitor the energy usage. 

Avenger STREET 150: Experience the difference

David Pieris Motor Company Limited (DPMC), Sri Lanka’s largest automotive company and sole distributor for the best-selling Bajaj motorbikes, is proud to announce the launch of Avenger STREET 150 for cruiser aficionados in Sri Lanka, who have long yearned for an exhilarating and powerful ride. Cruiser motorcycles have defined the American riding culture with their distinctive styling and powerful sound, as well as the upright riding positio

All-new Suzuki Alto 2016 welcomed amid fanfare

Associated Motorways (Private) Limited (AMW) unveiled the new version of the Suzuki Alto 2016 in a soft launch at their flagship showroom in Borella, recently. 

Transforming the political culture: illusion to reality

A singular significant achievement of the Sirisena-Wickramasinghe administration was the passing of the Right to Information Bill few days ago, a decade overdue. 

Creativity arises in the ‘now’

Many business leaders are getting less interested in ‘post knowledge’ when adapting strategies whether they are presented in a work environment or academically. Post knowledge is a mix of conditioned thoughts and beliefs emerging from the past into the future based on which managers take strategic and operational decisions assuming that the past offers valuable lessons. However, no direct correlation has been found between the ‘

Singer wins top Dell accolade

Singer Sri Lanka PLC, the country’s premier consumer durables retailer, won the most coveted award for the Top Consumer Distribution partner in the South Asia Developing Marketing Group at the Dell South Asia and Korea Channel Summit 2016 held recently in Manila, Philippines. 

UAG partners SLT Mobitel for ‘Premium Payments’ via mCash

Union Assurance General recently partnered with SLT Mobitel to offer its customers the ability to settle premium payments via SLT Mobitel’s widely known mobile money platform, mCash. This revolutionary new payment scheme enables customers to make all financial transactions pertaining to their insurance policy via a mobile money account or from any mCash touch point island wide.

HDFC Bank conducts special workshops to SMEs in Polonnaruwa

HDFC Bank recently concluded a series of Entrepreneurship Development Programmes   for the Small and Medium Scale entrepreneurs in the Polonnaruwa district in line with the “Nila Mehewara “Mobile Service Programme in Polonnaruwa which was jointly organized by the Presidential Secretariat and the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Sampath Bank selects EPIC Lanka to implement ‘Agent Banking’ 

Sampath Bank PLC, one of the premier banks in Sri Lanka in the forefront of adopting latest technologies, recently contracted Epic Lanka to develop and implement its Agent Banking Solution.  This is in an effort to bring about extension of reach to its vast growing customer portfolio across the country and to promote financial inclusion in line with the national vision. With the introduction of Agent Banking, Sampath Bank boasts of yet anoth

People’s Bank renovates Anuradhapura branch

People’s Bank recently relaunched its Anuradhapura branch offering loyal customers the access to state-of-the-art banking services that include various loans and pawning facilities coupled with an enhanced customer service experience. 

HNB Grameen PAT tops Rs. 1 bn for the first time

Pioneers in microfinance HNB Grameen announced a stellar performance for the financial year ended 2015/16 with all key performance indicators showing strong year-on-year growth.