CMA Sri Lanka holds first speechcraft awards ceremony

The CMA Sri Lanka Toastmasters Club conducted their first speechcraft program sponsored by the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka. (CMA). 

The importance of a balanced diet in maintaining overall health and wellness

In today’s fast-paced world, staying healthy and eating well balanced meals can keep you productive and energized throughout

Marking World Volkswagen Day

A foreigner waits with her puppy to cross the road in front of Galle Face Hotel where World Volkswagen 

Licensed car dealers call for level playing field

The Colombo Motor Traders Association (CMTA) last week said that continuous ad-hoc policy making has been extremely advantageous for used car importers, while endangering the survival of professional licensed car dealers.

Brexit could boost case for trade protectionism: HSBC

Britain’s surprising decision to leave the European Union (EU) after 43 years in the 28-nation bloc will likely resurface 

Importers call govt. to be more consistent in policy making

The country’s exporters last week hinted that they were not getting due recognition to their contribution

Sri Lanka’s manufacturing contracts but services up in May

Sri Lanka’s manufacturing activities have contracted for the second month in a row in May, according to the newly compiled 

sian Alliance to sell general insurance unit to Fairfax in Rs.1.27bn deal

Asian Alliance Insurance PLC (AAI), a unit of diversified Softlogic group is to sell its entire stake in its fully-owned subsidiary

Brexit: The not-so-United Kingdom

Britain became the first country to vote to leave the European Union (EU), following a tense referendum and fierce campaigning on both sides. The final result saw the ‘Leave’ campaign win by a small

Access Engineering awarded subcontract for Polgahawela flyover

Access Engineering PLC, the foremost engineering company in Sri Lanka, was recently awarded the subcontract to construct the Polgahawela flyover, a much-needed solution for heavy traffic snarls daily amass at Polgahawela railway crossing.

FITIS to unveil series of new initiatives to boost Sri Lanka’s IT industry

The Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS) announced plans to unveil a series of new ini

Global banks seek to reassure after Brexit vote

AFP: Global banks sought to reassure investors and clients Friday that they will absorb the impact of Britain’s vote to leave the EU, with US giant JPMorgan warning that financial sector jobs may leave Britain.

Do more for less this summer with ‘My Emirates Pass’

Emirates passengers can experience more of Dubai this summer by enjoying deep discounts and exclusive offers across the city with ‘My Emirates Pass’, launched jointly with Department of Economic Development in Dubai. 

Crimson Creative Solutions only SL winner at World Star Awards

Crimson Creative Solutions (Pvt) Ltd was recently awarded a World Star Award in the Point Of Sale category for its work on the Anchor Newdale Supermarket Display Concept. 

Fitch revises Siyapatha Finance’s Outlook to negative; affirms at ‘A-(lka)’

Fitch Ratings Lanka has revised the rating Outlook on Siyapatha Finance PLC (Siyapatha) to negative from stable and affirmed its National Long-Term Rating at ‘A-(lka)’.

Water Garden Sigiriya offers natural exclusivity and majesty of bygone era

Described as one of the most mesmerising bygone royal cities that ever graced the earth, Sigiriya opens a window to Sri Lanka’s cultural mystique and breathtaking beauty.

Brexit worsens external economic environment for Sri Lanka

The UK’s withdrawal from the European Union (EU) following the referendum of Brexit –abbreviation of British exit

hSenid launches Juraa—first ever Enterprise Social Network in Sri Lanka

Juraa, the first ever Enterprise Social Network (ESN) in Sri Lanka powered by hSenid Business Solutions

NDB presents Good Life cards to Mission Head of Iraqi Embassy

NDB recently presented an NDB Good Life Credit Card to Ahmed Mohamed - Head of Mission Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Sri Lanka by Sanjaya Perera – Vice President Branch Network Management of NDB.

Aditya Resort announces host of special offers and promotions

Renowned as one of the best resorts for romance in Asia, the Aditya Resort recently celebrated the formal launch of 2 

Seylan Bank ties up with SLIM to offer affinity credit cards

Seylan Bank has partnered with Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) to offer a valued affinity credit card to its members. 

NTB announces appointment of Russell De Mel to director board

Nations Trust Bank announced the appointment of Russell De Mel to its Board of Directors, effective from 6th June 2016. 

Sampath Bank locates newest off-site ATM in Maharagama

Sampath Bank opened their newest off-site ATM in Dehiwela Road, Maharagama. This new ATM is equipped with 

SLT partners CIM Annual Conference for 16th successive year

Sri Lanka Telecom PLC (SLT) has joined hands with the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Sri Lanka (CIM Sri Lanka) for its 16th Annual Conference.

MG Consultants invests in Nimbus Venture

MG Consultants (Pvt) Limited, a leading provider of multi-disciplinary consultancy services in Sri Lanka

Meizu enters Lankan smartphone industry

Meizu, one of the largest smart phone brands in China began distribution of their devices in Sri Lanka recently. 

Huawei introduces P9 and P9 Lite to Sri Lanka

Huawei’s latest smartphones are defined as ‘a camera with the feature of taking calls’ and where the professional

Emirates SkyCargo wins ‘Best Air Cargo Carrier- Middle East’ Award

Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, continues to lead the international air cargo industry 

IIT attracts top-notch IT, blue-chip companies at Careers Day

Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT), a pioneer in providing globally renowned higher education in the disciplines of information technology and business in Sri Lanka, recently held its annual Careers Day with the participation of leading multinational, fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) and IT companies. 

Is your CRM implementation quietly breaking down into pieces?

Last week we said you need to address a number of business issues when you are implementing a customer