JITF to feature higher education exhibition

?The Jaffna International Trade Fair (JITF), the most comprehensive multi-product exhibition in the North, will feature a specialized ‘higher education and career guidance’ pavilion, during the three days of this mega trade and consumer show.

DFCC Bank keeps growing with the opening of a new branch in Kaduwela

DFCC PLC recently opened its latest branch in Kaduwela on Monday, 18 January 2016 which is located at No 506 G, Colombo Road, Kaduwela. The ceremonial opening of the new branch was attended by Mr. Arjun Fernando, 

Want to be a stock market millionaire?

We all dream of a better life. Thus, it is normal for human beings to pay attention towards an institution or individual that would pledge to assist them in striving towards their aspirations. 

Barista takes great coffee to Unawatuna

Colombo’s favourite coffee house chain Barista Lavazza which has been on a recent drive to bring its unique brand of coffee and exceptional service to islanders across the nation, recently opened its latest outlet in the tourist hotspot of Unawatuna.

Total customer satisfaction – The missing factor : Love thy customer as yourself: No commandment is

?A former boss once told me, “The customer is always right, except when they’re wrong. But even when they’re wrong, you have to make them feel right.” That adequately describes the delicate balancing act that is customer service. 

PayMedia selected for the global connector programme

?MIT’s Global Startup Labs (GSL) and Singapore Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise (CREATE) are joining forces to offer the Global Connector Program (GCP) to alumni of MIT GSL’s incubator programs. 

Port City Project – Minimal impact on granite resources in Western Province

In a detailed study in the recently released Supplementary Environmental Impact Assessment (SEIA) report of the Port City Project, it is revealed that when considering the quarry material requirement for the Port City...

Union Assurance shines at 51st ICASL Annual Report Awards

?The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (ICASL) recently concluded its Annual Report Awards Ceremony, with award winners being recognised for financial and non-financial reporting excellence.

JLanka partners workshop on photovoltaic

?With the intent of promoting solar energy use in the country, JLanka Technologies has partnered the iconic 5th installment of the workshop on photovoltaic. The seminar will address the need, science and applications of photovoltaic technology. 

Unilever Challenge finalists announced

?Unilever Sri Lanka recently selected four undergraduate teams as finalists for the Unilever Challenge, a unique competition for undergraduate students which allows them to work with world renowned brands and experience brand management as a career. 

OCBT Campus offers Biz Mgt and & Interior Design courses

?OCBT Campus, The University for Innovative Business and Technologies in Asia, is part of an international collaboration with links to a wide range of reputable Universities, Colleges in the UK, USA, India, Sri Lanka and Australia. 

DSI introduces ‘Inc.5’ to local market

?DSI starts the New Year with a bang by introducing yet another new brand to the footwear market of Sri Lanka. 

Seylan connects migrant employees and their loved ones

Inward remittances have steadfastly been the premier foreign exchange earner of Sri Lankan economy. With a large expatriate workforce employed in countries such as Saudi Arabia

SLID promotes director development

Disagreements in the boardroom are unavoidable. Especially when the board has independent-minded, skilled and outspoken directors, each contributing expertise and talent that is relevant for the future of the company.

Aditya Resort marks ten years with four TripAdvisor Travelers Choice Awards

?Aditya, a boutique hotel renowned for its focus on the delivery of luxury and commitment to exacting quality was recently honored with 4 TripAdvisor travelers choice awards for 2015.  

Wings of Oman receives ‘Best In-flight Magazine’ award

?Wings of Oman magazine, the in-flight magazine of the Sultanate of Oman’s national carrier, Oman Air, was recently awarded the ‘Best In-House Magazine – In-Flight’ at the prestigious World Marketing Congress’s Global Marketing Excellence awards in Mumbai, India.

Pakistan Single Country Exhibition showcases best in manufacturing

Pakistan Commerce Minister? Khurram Dastgir Khan, Development Strategies and International Trade Minister Malik Samarawickrama and Industry and Commerce Minister Rishad Bathiudeen...

Etihad Airways delivers another year of strong growth in 2015

?Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, delivered solid operational performance in 2015 by achieving continued growth in passenger and cargo volumes. 

British Airways to hire 2,000 pilots, cabin crew this year

?AFP - British Airways announced Friday it would recruit nearly 2,000 pilots and cabin crew in 2016, its largest ever intake in a single year.

Kuoni India brand to be abandoned

?Fairfax Financial Holdings, which owns Thomas Cook India, will discontinue the Kuoni brand name in India in the coming months.

Emirates to launch daily service to Philippines’ Cebu and Clark

?Emirates will launch a daily circular service from Dubai to Cebu (CEB) and Clark (CRK) in the Philippines, starting March 30. Utilising a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft...

FinMin calls banks to support local companies going international

Sri Lankan banks should extend financial assistance to local companies setting up operations in foreign countries, Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake said during the launch of Sri Lanka’s Sanken group’s Amari Havodda resort in the Maldives.

Master plan, proposed Secretariat will rescue crisis-hit rubber industry: Minister

The Rubber Master Plan to be initiated in March and the proposed Rubber Secretariat would not only salvage the industry which is currently facing many obstacles but would also make it prosperous, Plantation Industries Minister Navin Dissanayake noted.

Exim bank cannot be rushed : Eran

?Despite the Budget 2016 proposing to set up an Export-import bank (Exim) as early as April 01, 2016, the Deputy Minister for State Enterprise Development, Eran Wickramaratne said Sri Lanka could not afford to rush in establishing such an institution, which demanded massive capital requirement. 

SL–Pak eye US $ 1bn annual trade turnover by 2019

?In a bid to further strengthen economic ties, Sri Lanka and Pakistan are in the midst of paving the way to boost the annual trade turnover and aim to reach an ambitious target of US $ 1 billion by 2019.

Sampur coal power plant on track; prolonged land issues cleared

The second coal-power plant in Sampur, which will add 500 megawatts to the national grid is on track as India’s National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) is currently working with Sri Lanka’s Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) on the project, an Indian envoy in Sri Lanka said.  

What happens if China’s economy has a hard landing?

The sudden, sharp fall of Chinese stock prices twice in 2015 and again this month does not necessarily herald a further slowdown of gross domestic product (GDP) growth.

CCC to host ‘International Investor Forum’ in Colombo in March

?The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, the country’s premier business Chamber is planning to hold an International Investor Forum during March 2016, in order to help the country attract much needed Foreign Direct Investments to drive growth.

US$ 20 mn WFP grant to tackle food security issues

Sri Lanka will be receiving a US$ 20 million grant from the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to address the country’s food security issues.

Reconciliation is the bedrock of Sri Lanka’s future economic success: UK minister

?Following is the speech made by the UK Foreign Office Minister for Asia Hugo Swire at the event organised by the Council of British Businesses in Colombo  last week.