Sri Lanka in the limelight as Forbes Asia engages local representation

Infonic Global (Pvt) Limited has been appointed as the representative for Forbes Asia in Sri Lanka, and plans are afoot to draw the attention of Forbes’ extensive global readership to focus on the prevailing opportunities in the most liberal economy in South Asia.

Sri Lanka – Nordic Business Council holds discussions with Norwegian envoy

Sri Lanka – Nordic Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber paid a courtesy visit to Thorbjørn Gaustadsæther, the Norwegian envoy in Sri Lanka recently. The President and the Committee of the Sri Lanka – NORDIC Business Council were among the delegation who met with the Norwegian ambassador

BOI’s ‘one-stop-shop’ to provide speedy processes for investors

The Board of Investment (BOI) on Thursday launched its latest effort, the ‘one-stop-shop’, to create a hassle-free environment for investors. With the nation being criticized by

Upcoming hotel properties, charter flights would lift Lanka’s tourism despite snags: report

Tourism in Sri Lanka is likely to find growth through a combination of upcoming properties of international hotel chains and charter flights, despite other shortcomings.

Development Strategies and International Trade

Development Strategies and International Trade Minister Malik Samarawickrama attended a dinner hosted by World Economic Forum President Klaus Schwab recently. Minister Samarawickrama is flanked by Jin Liquan- President of AIIB,

ReeBonn introduces enhanced Tea Tree Oil shampoo, conditioner

ReeBonn Cosmetics, one of the leading herbal cosmetics companies in Sri Lanka, introduced its newest product, enhanced Tea Tree Oil shampoo and conditioner, rich with world-famous medicinal Tea Tree essence and climbazole, to the local market. 

EH Club – Sri Lanka holds maiden AGM

EH Club - Sri Lanka, consisting of former members of the executive staff of Elephant House, had its first Annual General Meeting (AGM) and membership get-together recently at Ape Gama Battaramulla.

Etisalat hosts 25-year anniversary promo for second time

Etisalat Lanka, the only network in Sri Lanka to complete 25 years in the mobile telecommunications sector, has commenced with the second season of the promotional scheme launched in celebration of the network’s 25 years in Sri Lanka.

CA Sri Lanka awards scholarships to 2015 A/L top Commerce achievers

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) recently awarded scholarships to the highest three achievers at the 2015 GCE Advance Level Examinations 

British Council rewards ‘Learn English’ SMS service winners

Five lucky mobile phone users improved their English and won digital prizes earlier this week.  The British Council Colombo Library was the setting for the presentation of the prizes by British Council Deputy Director David Maynard to the five winners. 

Expo Sports honours sports men and women at ‘Expo Sports’ Colours Night

 Expo Sports recognized the outstanding achievements of its sports men and women at a ‘Colours Night’ ceremony held at the Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism auditorium. 

Cake Labs ends 2015 with talent show finale

Cake Labs, formerly known as Leapset Engineering, bid farewell to 2015 in style with a grand year-end bash at The Kingsbury.  In keeping with the new brand name, the celebrations centred around a laboratory theme which included a giant branded pyramid and a ‘Lab’ style bar.

BOC’s Christian Association holds 50th Christmas carol service

In celebration of advent of Christmas, Bank of Ceylon (BOC) held its annual 50th Christmas carol service at the BOC head office premises.   

Lyceum learners achieve top results at Cambridge Outstanding Learner Awards

The Cambridge Outstanding Learner Awards ceremony organised by the Cambridge International Examination Board was held at The Kingsbury Colombo recently. Cambridge International Examinations

Pallu rewards ‘Season of Weddings’ promo winners

The ultimate destination for fashionable sarees and shalwars and the preferred choice for brides and ethnic wear connoisseurs - Pallu - announced valuable gifts for selected lucky shoppers who shopped at its outlet between May 15 and June 30, 2015 during its ‘Season of Weddings’ promotion.

CMA Sri Lanka holds 2015 convocation

The Institutes of Certified Management Accountants (CMA) of Sri Lanka celebrated its 12th Graduation Ceremony recently at the BMICH.  With this event, CMA moved another milestone and recognized and presented awards to students who have passed the examinations of CMA in Novembe

DSI Opens Brand New Reebok FitHub Concept Storesat Maitland Crescent & Crescat Boulevard

?Early December 2015 saw the opening of two brand new Reebok FitHub Concept Storesby DSI. The first, was at 41/2, Maitland Crescent, Colombo 07on the 3rd of December,

Rovel brings total air conditioning solutions with AUX

One of the most recognized enterprises in China, AUX Group is among the top manufacturers of electric meters, transformers, wind turbines and air conditions while also involved in real estate businesses and hospitals. 

Team CDB dominates SLITAD Awards 2015

Adding to the numerous corporate honours CDB has been collating this year, Team CDB was crowned with the prestigious Gold Award at the SLITAD People Development Awards 2015 organised by the Sri Lanka Institute of Training and Development.

Sadaharitha demonstrates harvesting Agarwood in economically-viable way

Sadaharitha Plantations, Sri Lanka’s leading commercial forestry company and reputed for its sustainable management of plantations has warned of dire consequences to the country’s natural habitats due to indiscriminate felling of trees and degradation of forests in search of highly valued Agarwood.

Bio Extracts wins two Presidential Export Awards

Bio Extracts Private Limited won two awards at the recently held Presidential Export awards under the Ayurveda and Health/ Personal Care Products Sector.  Bio Extracts (Pvt) Ltd. is a subsidiary of Aberdeen 

Jaysons Realty launches ‘De Saram Residencies’ in Mount Lavinia

Jaysons Realty (Pvt) Ltd (JRL), the real estate development arm of the Jaysons Group, launched its latest residential apartment complex, De Saram Residencies (DSR) recently. 

People’s Bank encourages parents to foster saving habit amongst children

To promote a sense of responsibility amongst young children, People’s Bank urged parents to open ‘Sisu Udana’ accounts at the beginning of the school term for their children. 

Pan Asia Bank felicitates 25,000th ‘Sammana’ customer

Achieving yet another milestone in the banking business, Pan Asia Bank recently welcomed the 25,000th ‘Sammana’ customer - retired government pensioner G.K.S. Perera - at a special ceremony organised by the bank. 

DFCC expands operations in Hingurakgoda

DFCC PLC opened its newest branch in Hingurakgoda, at No: 88, D S Senanayake Street, Hingurakgoda, on January 20, 2016.  The ceremonial opening of the new branch was attended 

Sarvodaya Development Finance rewarded at Annual Report Awards 2015

Sarvodaya Development Finance, a finance company registered at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka under the Finance Business Act No.42 of 2011, recently won a ‘Certificate of Compliance’

NTB Amex reintroduces fitness and wellness initiative

Nations Trust Bank (NTB) has reintroduced its fitness and wellness initiative to kick-start 2016 on a positive, enabling its American Express (Amex) cardmembers to a host of savings at gyms,

Cash rewards from ComBank for bill payments via mobile banking

Commercial Bank of Ceylon (ComBank) is to reward customers for usage of the bank’s mobile banking facility, with Rs.1.5 million in cash prizes over the next three months.

How effective is the gender gap on the agenda at the World Economic Forum?

For some, it is a fashionable topic that must be on the agenda of every summit worth its salt. For others, it is a real task, a challenge even that must be discussed and shared so that millions of women across the world can participate, share and value the opportunities that rightfully must come  their way.

Amunugama stresses need to bring rural agriculture to int’l level

The importance of bringing rural agriculture to international level was stressed by Special Assignments Minister Sarath Amunugama at the anniversary celebrations of the Agricultural Research Centre in Gannoruwa, Peradeniya,