Unique “Enterprise Risk Practitioner Program”

Imayaglobal, a leader in Professional Training is organizing unique and rare “Enterprise Risk Practitioner Program” designed to be in line with ISO 31000, probably for the first time in Sri Lanka.  Organizations benefit immensely, by adopting Enterprise Risk Management at governance level, besides function and process levels, irrespective of the nature of business. 

4rever Skin Naturals bags ‘Emerging Brand Award’

4rever is the winner of the highly coveted ‘Emerging Brand Award’ of the 25th Global Brand Excellence Awards organized by the World Brand Congress held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 11th of April 2016.

IPM to host workshop with Omar Khan on May 25th

IPM Sri Lanka – the Nation’s leader in human resources management – will host a full day workshop with the world renowned Leadership expert and Team Transformational Specialist Omar Khan at 9 am on 25th May  on the theme “The 5 Leadership Levers to Business Success” at the Oak Room, Cinnamon Grand in Colombo. 

SLITAD to foster future leadership at National Conference

The seventh National Conference and Symposium of Sri Lanka Institute of Training and Development will be held on June 9th and 10th, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, Committee Room B, with over 350 participants in attendance.

Macbertan and Dorset Kaba organize first Brand Ambassador’s meet in Colombo

Macbertan and Dorset Kaba organized the first Brand Ambassador’s meet in Colombo recently. The event was organized for the brand’s esteemed trade partners, keeping in mind their performance and loyalty. The core idea behind this initiative was to enhance the company’s network and facilitate better quality products and services to its customers.

Sri Lanka property portal targets mobile users

LankaPropertyWeb.com, a Sri Lanka-based property portal has revamped its website to target mobile users, as the segment grows, with a responsive site that fits multiple screen sizes.

“Waves” revolutionizing casual footwear in Sri Lanka and beyond

The year 2007 saw the launch of a revolutionizing footwear product under the brand name “Waves” which encapsulates the youth and vibrancy of the brand itself. It gave life to a new fashion era, and contributed to once basic rubber flip- flops becoming an iconic fashion statement and a symbol of island life. The comfort, quality and innovativeness of the product resulted in it becoming popular among the younger generation. 

Hameedia wins Group and Individual Retail Leadership Awards

Leading menswear fashion retailer, Hameedia, shone in the spotlight at the Global Golden Tiger Awards held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Eagle Logistics expands wings to Maldives

Sri Lankan-based supply chain logistics company Eagle Logistics expanded their network to Maldives last week with an opening a new branch in the city of Male. 

Healthguard opens dedicated training centre

Healthguard, the country’s premier urban pharma, wellness and beauty retail chain, has taken a significant step towards achieving its vision of becoming the country’s ‘Most preferred employer in the pharma sector’ with the opening of a centre dedicated for the training of its employees. 

SLT to power Orwell Residency as exclusive telecom partner

Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) recently entered into an agreement with the BOI-approved SMI Property Developers (Pvt) Ltd., to be the exclusive telecommunication service provider for the luxury apartment complex, Orwell Residency. 

Imposition of VAT on healthcare is unconscionable

One is not against the imposition of value-added tax (VAT) so long as essential commodities and public utilities are taxed at a bearable minimum. VAT on healthcare services was exempt in Sri Lanka until May 1, 2016, as the principal purpose of the healthcare service was “protection, maintenance or restoration of the health of those who are sick”. The primary purpose of healthcare service is “protecting, (including maintaining or

Cinnamon Training Academy becomes the new twig of Ceylon Cinnamon

As the number one exporter of Ceylon Cinnamon in the global market, Sri Lanka’s cinnamon industry holds immense importance for the national economy. 

WIM, IFC launch 6th Professional and Career Women Awards 2016

Women in Management (WIM) and IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, invite nominations for the sixth Professional and Career Women Awards 2016.

HNB holds open day for Urban Homes Fairway Koswatta

The HNB open day for Urban Homes Fairway Koswatta was held recently with the participation of the prime customers of the bank where attractive interest rates were offered by the bank to the customers who availed themselves of this opportunity. On its part, Fairway Holdings offered price discounts, special packages on Fairway Koswatta and early bird deals.  

Home Lands to convert “Treasure House” into luxury apartment complex

Home Lands Skyline (Pvt) Ltd, a fully owned subsidiary of Home Lands Holding, a premier Real Estate Company in Sri Lanka unveiled its plans to convert the property known as ‘Treasure House’ situated at Cotta Road, Borella in the heart of Colombo, into a 77-unit Apartment Complex consisting of 15 floors.

Schneider Electric recognizes partner contributions

Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management, rewarded the contributions of its partners by recognizing their outstanding performances, at the recently concluded 2016 edition of the annual ‘Partners’ Meet’ hosted by the company.

Domino’s Pizza strengthens position in Sri Lanka

Domino’s Pizza Sri Lanka is on the growth trajectory and has taken multiple strategic steps to expand business footprint and strengthen its position in the country. 

Access Engineering nearing completion of temporary work

Access Engineering PLC one of the foremost engineering companies in Sri Lanka, recently announced the substantial completion of the temporary works of Waterfront Integrated Resort Project; the one-of-a-kind iconic mix development project developed by Water Front Properties (Pvt) Ltd; a subsidiary of John Keells Holdings. 

Iromi Weerasinghe awarded top educational leadership award

Iromi Weerasinghe, Directress of Daybridge International School and Daybridge International Montessori Group was awarded the “Women’s Educational Leadership Excellence Award for 2016” by Sri Lanka United Nation Friendship Organization (S.U.N.F.O) on International Women’s Excellence Awards for 2016 at Museum Auditorium, Colombo 07, The ceremony was held on 31st March.

Debt burden unlikely to improve despite IMF funding: Moody’s

Despite the International Monetary Fund (IMF) funding is set to ease immediate liquidity pressures, the continuing fiscal consolidation challenges would further increase the Sri Lanka’s debt burden and the debt-to-GDP ratio would continue its upward path during the next two years, Moody’s Investors Service cautioned. 

SEC says Kelsey Development’s late disclosure was not voluntary

Capital Market watchdog Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says the late disclosure made by Kelsey Development PLC, a Schaffter family company, was not a voluntary move by the company but the result of a regulatory intervention. 

The HNB Open Day for Urban Homes Fairway Koswatte

The HNB Open Day for Urban Homes Fairway Koswatta was held recently with the participation of prime customers of the bank

Is Sri Lanka ready for Fusion Marketing?

Sri Lankans will have the rare opportunity of witnessing one of the world’s foremost multi-faceted personalities live in Colombo,

OPPO Upgrades “Selfie Expert” with the Brand New OPPO F1 Plus

OPPO Camera Phone, introducing yet another addition to the photography-focused F series, at the hotel Hilton in Colombo.

BOC awards 95 scholarships to 2013 G.C.E. A/L highflyers

BOC 18 Plus scholarships awards took place on 28th April at the Bank of Ceylon Head Office auditorium

Fresh initiatives to boost Lanka’s ICT sector: official

A series of new initiatives will be launched with the core objective of giving an impetus to the overall development 

CDB is now carbon neutral

Aligned with the company-wide ethos of reducing its carbon footprint based on pre-determined parameters,

Microsoft to take lead in data revolution with SQL 2016

Microsoft launched the latest SQL Server 2016 in Sri Lanka recently as the first step of joining the data

Huawei Consumer Business Group reveals ‘Huawei Y6Pro’

Huawei Consumer Business Group reveals Huawei Y6Pro, one of the only phones on the market that can last