BOC cards offer 50% discount at Malu-Malu, Kithala, Aliya Resorts

Everybody needs a getaway to move away from the everyday hustle of day-to-day life. Now one can enjoy 

PIM Speech Craft Program Grand Finale today

The Grand Finale of the Speech Crafter Program of  the Post Graduate Institute of Management (PIM) 

Chris Packham, Paul Goldstein to be in Sri Lanka with Cinnamon and HSBC Premier

Cinnamon Holidays together with HSBC Premier will bring together the biggest wildlife show yet, presented by Paul Goldstein and Chris Packham on April 2, 2016 at the Stables at Park Street Mews.

Amil Industries introduces Barrier Gates manufactured in Italy

Amil Industries Pvt Ltd, one of the  leading Swing/Sliding gate manufacturers in Sri Lanka has now introduced the imported Italian made Barrier Gates to the Sri Lankan market.  The

Roca equips bathroom spaces of Eiffel Tower

Roca’s products have been chosen to equip the bathroom spaces of the renovated Eiffel Tower.  Having

Lanka Hospitals becomes first JCIA-accredited hospital to perform bone marrow transplant in Sri Lank

In yet another record breaking milestone in the private healthcare industry in Sri Lanka, the multi-award

GREENING SUPPLY CHAINSFOR A SUSTAINABLE TOMORROW

As we approach earth hour on 19thMarch, I thought it is important to create awareness among professionals as to how we should contribute to a sustainable tomorrow through our actions.

Aitken Spence Hotel in debt/equity swap with subsidiary

Aitken Spence PLC’s hospitality arm, Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings PLC, last week decided to accept

Private sector outraged over repeated power outages

Trade association representatives yesterday expressed serious concern over the all-island power outage

Minimum wage bill evokes mixed sentiments from private sector

The passing of a bill on minimum wage in parliament on Friday received mixed views from the private sector stakeholders, 

Sri Lanka Investment Summit 2016 to kick off today

Sri Lanka Investment Summit 2016, a private sector-organised event to promote investments to Sri Lanka, 

FinMin meets IMF Chief

Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake met with International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine

Kelani Cables holds maiden dealer convention in Northern Province

Kelani Cables PLC held a dealer convention for its Northern region dealers who do a persistent service. 

Matchstix smartphone app set to “ignite the spark” with Airtel in Sri Lanka

Matchstix, Sri Lanka’s new smartphone app is set to light up the social networking landscape by allowing hundreds and thousands of Sri Lankans to establish new friendships and connections.  The Matchstix app was officially introduced to the Sri Lankan market at the grand “Ignite the Spark” Launch Party held at Park Street Mews recently, attracting fans, users, socialites, celebrities and VIP guests.

ComBank opens Agriculture and Micro Finance Unit in Neluwa

Commercial Bank of Ceylon has opened its 14th Agriculture and Micro Finance Unit (AMFU) in Neluwa in the Galle District to facilitate the bank’s efforts to support micro, small and medium entrepreneurs in the area including commercial-scale agriculture entrepreneurs.

Qatar Airways passengers set to experience up to 3,000 inflight entertainment options

Qatar Airways is offering a staggering choice of up to 3,000 inflight entertainment options on board its flights, providing its passengers with one of the world’s largest and best inflight entertainment libraries.

HNB celebrates rights of consumers with special concessions

In view of the World Consumer Rights Day today and National Consumer Rights Week from March 14 to 20, 2016, Hatton National Bank (HNB) will be offering a host of exclusive benefits and concessions for its customers. 

Sampath Bank adjudged Banking category Runner-up at ACCA Sustainability Reporting Awards 2015

Sampath Bank, a highflyer in its corporate, social and sustainability efforts, has recently been adjudged Runner-up in the Banking Industry category for the second consecutive year at the prestigious Sustainability Reporting Awards 2015, organised by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Sri Lanka recently at The Kingsbury, Colombo. 

Panda Baby offers Rs. 1 mn worth gifts and great prices at Sathosa

Nature’s Beauty Creations Ltd introduced their Panda Baby Rathmal range to the Sathosa supermarket network at a festive ceremony held in Puttalam recently. 

How advancing women’s equality can add $12 tn to global growth

By Jonathan Woetzel, Anu Madgavkar, Kweilin Ellingrud, Eric Labaye, Sandrine Devillard, Eric Kutcher, James Manyika, Richard Dobbs, and Mekala Krishnan A new McKinsey Global Institute report finds that $12 trillion could be added to global GDP by 2025 by advancing women’s equality. The public, private, and social sectors will need to act to close gender gaps in work and society.

LG G5 World’s Best Smartphone at Mobile World Congress 2016

LG Electronics bagged a total of 33 awards at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2016 held recently in Barcelona, Spain. 

Amãna Takaful introduces ‘Crystalline’ policy for women

Continuing on its quest to offer tailored products for specific customer groups, Amãna Takaful (ATL), the only fully-fledged Takaful operator in the country, introduced ‘Crystalline’, an innovative insurance policy specifically designed for women.  

Etihad and Taste Festivals announce global partnership

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will showcase its commitment to providing unmatched culinary experiences in the air and on the ground after announcing a multi-year partnership with Taste Festivals Ltd, organisers of the world’s leading restaurant events since 2004. The airline, along with many of its Etihad Airways Partners, will have a presence at 15 Taste festivals scheduled in 2016, beginning on March 10

Axienta launches Big Data Analytics for Sri Lankan market

Axienta officially launched its Big Data solutions that enable customers to more efficiently collect, process and analyse their data.

Partnership and innovation are critical to success: Etihad President

Partnership and innovation have been a driving force behind the success of Etihad Airways and the UAE said James Hogan, President and Chief Executive of Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, in a speech recently.

Balancing the scales: Taming supermarket buyer power

Accompanied by the rise in per capita incomes and overall improvements in living standards, supermarkets are increasingly accounting for a growing share of grocery trade in many developing countries around the world. 

Jet Airways to relocate domestic flight operations in Mumbai to Terminal 2 from today

Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, will relocate its domestic operations to the state-of-the-art Terminal 2 (T2) at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) in Sahar today.  Spread across 4.4 million square feet, the integrated Terminal 2 has 60 departure check-in counters and 80 arrival immigration counters capable of handling 40 million passengers annually. Terminal 2 is also well connected to

Dulux creates opportunity for Lankan students at World Architecture Festival

At the recently concluded Sri Lankan Architecture Awards 2015, held at the BMICH, three promising architecture students were given the opportunity to participate in the world’s largest architecture festival. This dream experience was made possible by Dulux, Sri Lanka’s leading provider of paints and coatings.

EBC partners with ‘Tree of the Year’

‘Tree of the Year Sri Lanka’ is an exciting new awareness campaign organised by The Carbon Consulting Company, Sri Lanka’s leading sustainability consulting firm. 

JLanka Technologies hosts Trina Solar

In continuing with the mission of innovating at the forefront of sustainable energy solutions, JLanka Technologies is hosting an official visit from Trina Solar, the world’s leading manufacturer of solar PV modules.