EMP partners Construct Exhibition 2016 as platinum sponsor

Electro Metal Pressings (EMP), a leading company in the engineering construction industry, recently extended 

‘People’s Bank Foreign Currency Gold Fortune 2016’ Gifts 22 Carat Sovereign Gold Coins for Inward Re

People’s Bank Foreign Currency Gold Fortune 2016,a unique promotion for those living and working abroad who use People’s Instant Remit

CNCI, Ind-Expo organise seminar on ISO 9001: 2015

The Ceylon National Chamber of Industries (CNCI), the pioneering industry chamber in the country, together with Ind-Expo has planned to conduct a full-day seminar on the 2015 version of ISO 9001.   Ind-Expo Director General Shantha Kuruppumullage said that the 2008 edition of ISO 9001 has now been replaced with the 2015 version. Since it has been revised to meet the needs of today’s business world, this seminar is very important for an

Deloitte wins two inaugural CFO Readers’ Choice Awards

CFO Magazine readers have selected Deloitte as its favorite “Accounting Firm” among the Big 4 and favorite “Management Consulting Firms” in CFO Publishing’s inaugural Readers’ Choice Awards. Editors initially selected companies for inclusion based on extensive, independent, editorial research, which weighed such factors as market share, reported user base, public recognition by technology research firms, and ot

PLC holds 20th anniversary celebrations island wide

People’s Leasing & Finance PLC celebrated its 20th anniversary with a string of activities in Colombo Head Office and island wide branch network.  

‘John Keells X’ open innovation challenge registration now open

“John Keells X” is a four-month open innovation challenge organized by John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH), aimed at galvanising the creative and intellectual talent of the public, in a competition format.  This challenge is open to any individual or team that wishes to present world-class disruptive innovative ideas and will stand the chance of winning up to Rs. 3 million in prize money and potentially further funding for commercial

Daya Gamage to feature at next NCC ‘Meet the Minister’

Primary Industries Minister Daya Gamage will grace the National Chamber of Commerce (NCC) on ‘Meet the Minister’ programme for an interactive session with the business community on June 23, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the chamber auditorium, Colombo 10.

Brandix felicitated on World Blood Donor Day

In recognition of the valuable contribution of Brandix, which has been the largest donor of blood in the private sector for the past six years, the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) awarded the company an ‘Honorary Memento’ at a ceremony to mark World Blood Donor Day on the 14th of June.Employees of Brandix donated 3,448 units of blood in 2015 alone.   

ComBank hosts customers and partners at two events in Kuwait

Commercial Bank of Ceylon recently hosted Sri Lankans working in Kuwait at two events held in the state in connection with the bank’s services for expatriate Sri Lankans.

Channa Wijesekara gets top post at Industries Ministry

Ministry of Industries & commerce has appointed Channa Wijesekara as the Chairman of the Advisory Council on Wood & Wood based Industries recently. He is currently the President of Wood & Wood Based Industrialists Association in Sri Lanka.

Pan Asia Bank offers 8% for savings accounts

Pan Asia Bank offers the highest interest rate of 8 percent (AER 8.33 percent) for savings deposits through its flagship savings product ‘Champion Saver’. 

CMA treats children of Mallika Home on Founder’s Day

It has been said that there can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children. 

SL - German Training Institute to be opened in Kilinochchi next month

The establishment of the Sri Lanka-German Training Institute (SLGTI), a landmark project initiated by German Development Cooperation (GIZ) in partnership with the Government of Sri Lanka, was announced at a press conference attended by Mahinda Samarasinghe, Minister of Skills Development and Vocational Training and Dr.Juergen Morhard, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Sri Lanka and the Maldives. 

AIA Sri Lanka cleans beach to ‘Go Green’ in 2016

As the world commemorated ‘World Oceans Day’ on June 8, employees of AIA Sri Lanka joined the global celebration to make the planet a better place by cleaning up Calido Beach in Kalutara.   A large number of employees of AIA volunteered to team up and clean the strip of Calido beach that runs between Kalu Ganga and the Indian Ocean.  The area is known for its sensitive ecosystem facing challenges such as natural erosion comb

CMEC helps build homes for flood-affected in Puttalam

China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) donated building materials to the value of over Rs. 1 million to those affected by floods in the Puttalam area.  

‘Project Saubhagya’ empowers rural women through entrepreneurship

A longstanding symbol of women’s empowerment in rural areas, Unilever Sri Lanka’s Project Saubhagya awarded its top performers at the Annual Diriya Pranama Awards held recently at the Cinnamon Lakeside. The awards celebrate the top 100 entrepreneurs of Unilever’s Saubhagya Channel across the island. 

HDFC Bank helps uplift Small and Medium Enterprises

A financial literacy programme for small and medium scale entrepreneurs was conducted by the Horana branch of HDFC Bank at Bulathsinghala Divisional Secretariat auditorium recently, with the assistance of the Regional Development Department of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.

The Right to Information Act and its discontents

The Right to Information (RTI) Act currently being debated in the Parliament and scheduled to be taken up for voting on June 23, 2016 is long overdue. 

Britain should vote to stay in, to save its economy and save the promise of regionalism

I could clearly see the transformation of London; returning after seven years, the evidence was everywhere. High-rise high-end apartment buildings dotting a new Docklands skyline; construction cranes across Zone 1 peering over the old city and shaping a new one; 

Fonterra staff lend hand to flood-affected

Fonterra Brands Sri Lanka has launched a relief and long-term rehabilitation programme to support its communities in the aftermath of the recent floods, which severely affected hundreds of thousands throughout the country. 

Sri Lanka’s insurance industry GWP grows 16% in 2015

The Sri Lankan insurance industry sustained its growth during the year 2015, industry sources revealed.

Fashion Bug serves 28 schools and 11500 students under Sisu Diri Maga

Fashion Bug, Sri Lanka’s leading fashion retail chain announced that as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility it has awarded a scholarship to Sachinthani Bagya Samaradivankara who is a student of Sirimawo Bandaranayaka Vidyalaya, Haguranketha under its award winning Sisu Diri Maga initiative. 

NCE hails EU lifting of ban on fish exports

The NCE which has leading exporters of fisheries products in its membership is pleased on the success of the government in having the EU lift the ban of fishery product exports.   

Fairway Holdings presents “Now and Forever” Richard Marx in Colombo

Few entrants in the ruthlessly competitive American music industry can boast of a personal summons by the great Lionel Ritchie himself

Vision Care held its Optometry Day 2016

With a motive of providing an opportunity platform for all optometrists, Vision Care’s academy held its Optometry Day

Mobitel Trials 4.5G another first in South Asia.

Sri Lanka Telecom Mobitel, the National Mobile Telecom Service Provider, announced today that it has successfully trialed 4.5G LTE

Linea Aqua Reaffirms Status as Industry Leader in Sustainability

The region's leading swimwear manufacturer recently reinforced their standing as a frontrunner in environmental sustainability

Fish exporters anticipate immediate recovery following EU ban removal

Sri Lanka’s s e a f o o d exporters will be able to comp l e t e l y regain their lost markets in the Europe immediately

Government to allow foreigners to buy land

The government is gearing to introduce amendments to existing land laws within three to four weeks, in a major push

Indian central bank chief to step down in surprise move

AFP: The popular Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan will step down when his term ends in September