Fresh initiatives to boost Sri Lanka’s ICT training and education sector

A series of new initiatives will be launched with the core objective of giving an impetus to the overall development of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) training sector said Upul Dassanayake, the newly elected President of the Federation of Information Technology (FITIS) Education and Training Chapter.

Arden Institute appointed as AHLEI’s Lankan partner

Arden Institute, Sri Lanka’s leading school of personal and professional development, has been appointed as the global academic partner of American Hospitality & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) in Sri Lanka.

NYK Group highlights SL’s growth potential as a shipping hub

With Sri Lanka working towards establishing the country as a maritime hub in the region, the private sector is taking more initiative towards enhancing the potential of the people in the industry through better knowledge-sharing opportunities. One such forum was WISTA-CASA Asia Shipping Conference 2016, held in Colombo recently. 

Esoft to award 15,000 scholarships as part of national programme

Esoft, the undisputed leader in private sector higher education in Sri Lanka, is embarking on a new project aimed at developing the IT knowledge of citizens across the nation with the approval and guidance of the government and the Telecommunication and Infrastructure Ministry.

LMRB wins LiveWire UK’s Financial Services Research Firm of the Year Award

Lanka Market Research Bureau (Pvt.) Limited (LMRB) was selected as the Financial Services Research Firm of the Year by Corporate Livewire 2016 Finance Awards UK, the leading global awards programme celebrating growth and strong performance in the finance industry. Through an extensive judging process, the awards recognize individuals, teams and businesses that have demonstrated success and innovation over the last year. 

Chinese executive ‘confesses’ to $800m fraud

AFP - The alleged mastermind of a scam which cost Chinese investors hundreds of millions of dollars lived in a penthouse flat featuring peacocks and fountains, reports said yesterday after he was paraded on television confessing.

TMI Solutions bags most awards at Nihon Kohden Annual Dealer Conference

TMI Solutions (Pvt) Ltd – the exclusive distributor for Nihon Kohden Corporation – Japan stole the lime light at the annual distributor conference of Nihon Kohden Asia Pacific Distributor conference held at Cebu Islands Philippines on the 5th and 6th May. 

Statement from Commercial Bank – Hacking attack

There was a hacking attack on our website and the Bank took immediate corrective steps. Our systems are fully secure and operational.

Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka organizes International Structural Engineering Conclaves-

Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka (SSE-SL) organizes three Structural Engineering Conclaves

JAT Living to ready ‘77 On Fourth Residencies’ by Nov. 2017

In a time where entrepreneurship is escalating, more investments ensue to cascade into the country and

NTB 1Q net up over lower impairments; core banking narrows

John Keells Holding’s banking sector arm, Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB), upped its March quarter net profit

J’pura University trade and educational fair underway

The Department of Entrepreneurship of University of Sri Jayewardenepura is the only department which

Blue Mountain all set for five new land projects

Prospective homebuyers islandwide can make their dreams come true when Blue Mountain Properties

Emirates SkyCargo named Best Cargo Airline in Middle East

Emirates SkyCargo has clinched another industry accolade with its latest award of Best Cargo Airline in the

DMS Software Technologies clinches half the Partner Awards

The pioneer in Oracle applications, DMS Software Technologies recently secured 3 out of the 6 Partner 

To succeed in your CRM implementation always put the customer first

There are essentially three issues that a company must address in order to organise around customers.

‘AISEX’ to be held in June

Apparel Industry Suppliers Exhibition (AISEX) is an exhibition which aims to bring all suppliers and service

Cinnamon Air flies daily to H’tota from Colombo, Kandy

Cinnamon Air, Sri Lanka’s premier domestic airline, now offers daily scheduled flights to Hambantota (Mattala

Dialog’s 7th Circuit - Home Cinema Platform launched

Sri Lanka’s premier pay-tv network, Dialog Television, announced the launch of its pay-per-view home

Omani business delegation visits Colombo Altair site

Sri Lanka’s showpiece high-rise residential development Altair has ignited serious investor interest in Oman, 

The value investor’s handbook

Value investing and any type of investing for that matter, varies in execution with each person. There are, however, 

Lamudi launches first Real Estate Expo in Sri Lanka

Lamudi had Sri Lanka’s first Real Estate Expo recently and it was a roaring success. The convention

Holcim Lanka and Bimputh Finance to provide affordable housing

Holcim Lanka, a member of the LafargeHolcim group, a global leader in the construction material industry

SriLankan shares Avurudu festivities with Lankan media fraternity

SriLankan Airlines’ Corporate Communications Department organised an Avurudu festival exclusively for the 

PEO TV on the go on SLT Mobitel

The National Mobile Service Provider, SLT Mobitel announced the innovative service of being able to watch

CSE Chairman chairs 4th SAFE Executive Committee Board Meeting in Mumbai

Vajira Kulatilaka, the Chairman of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), in his capacity as the Chairman 

Sri Lanka will be made next digital hub in the region: Minister

Hoping to make Sri Lanka the next digital hub in the region, Telecommunication and Digital infrastructure 

Central Bank Governor to address biz forum on ‘State of the economy’

Since taking office in August 2015, the new government has embarked on a new economic direction and are 

ShipXpress User Group Meeting ends on high note

User Group Meeting (UGM) is undoubtedly the company’s most anticipated event. This 

Singapore Airlines’ A350 goes long-haul to Amsterdam

Amsterdam has become the first long-haul destination to receive the Singapore Airlines A350-900, with flight