Best Western Elyon Colombo launches seasonal promotions

?The Best Western Elyon Colombo recently announced the launch of its seasonal promotions with special emphasis on providing high-quality, affordable experiences for the entire family. 

‘A Restaurant with a Dance Floor’ to herald New Year at Waters Edge

?Heralding in the New Year is something that everyone looks forward to and 31st night is a much-awaited date on everyone’s social calendar. This year too as the season sets in, most people are looking for a different experience to celebrate the dawn of 2016. This is where Waters Edge specializes. 

Residence by Uga Escapes greets festive season with exciting calendar of events

?Residence by Uga Escapes, the Colombo boutique hotel owned by leading leisure group Uga Escapes (Pvt.) Ltd, will herald the festive season at its popular restaurant and bar, Rare at Residence, through a line-up of exciting events.

Consumer demand to slow down in 2016

Regressive taxes, rising inflation and slowdown in credit amid rising interest rates will result in lower consumer demand in 2016, dealing a considerable blow to corporate Sri Lanka, according to top economists. 

Foreign Ministry to set up ‘Knowledge Platform’ to pursue economic diplomacy

?A ‘Knowledge Platform’, an online Internet information platform to promote economic diplomacy, would be launched by the end of the first quarter of 2016, Foreign Affairs Deputy Minister Dr. Harsha de Silva said. 

EDB to help establish 1000 start-ups

Sri Lanka will soon witness a surge in entrepreneurial-based businesses as the apex agency for the promotion and development of exports in the country said it was looking to establish 1000 start-ups

Singer Sri Lanka in Rs.3bn debt issue

Singer Sri Lanka PLC, a leading white goods retailer in the country, said it was raising Rs.3 billion via a proposed debt issue.

Rupee ends steady amid thin trade

REUTERS: The Sri Lankan rupee snapped three straight sessions of losses when it touched record lows to end steady yesterday, as dollar conversions by exporters offset thin importer demand for the greenback, traders said.

CSE announces changes to S&P SL20

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) yesterday announced the changes in S&P Sri Lanka 20 (S&P SL20) index constituents made by S&P Dow Jones Indices at the 2015 annual index rebalance. 

People’s Insurance Rs.750mn IPO oversubscribed

The Rs.750 million Initial Public Offering (IPO) by People’s Insurance Limited was oversubscribed yesterday, the company informed the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE).

Cross showroom opens at Liberty Plaza

?December 7 marked the opening of an exclusive Cross showroom showcasing the range of Cross products and accessories at Liberty Plaza. 

Photo Technica offers splendid festive bonanza

?In a festive bonanza to its customers, the dedicated service team of Photo Technica is offering fantastic discounts in this season of good cheer. 

Brandix wins 8 Presidential Export Awards

The Brandix group’s contribution to the country’s export economy was recognised at the highest level this week when Sri Lanka’s single largest apparel exporter was presented with eight Presidential Export Awards at a ceremony presided over by the country’s head of state.

ComBank celebrates Christmas with carol service

?Staffers of Commercial Bank of Ceylon (ComBank) displayed another facet of their versatility recently, when they celebrated the advent of Christmas at the bank’s annual carol service. 

LG Curved OLED TV offers 4K content, side viewing experience

?The LG Curved OLED TV is an unforgettable experience, like flying First Class on a supersonic airplane, indulging in the finest champagne or sipping a 30-year-old whisky. It’s enjoying one of the finer things in life.

Abans presents ‘Cookery & Fun’ with ‘Singing Chef’ Don

 Get ready for a morning of fun and entertainment for the whole family when Abans present a cookery demonstration with a difference featuring Sri Lanka’s master chef cum entertainer Don Sherman, popularly known as the ‘Singing Chef’. 

NSBM ‘We Got Talent’ show tomorrow

?‘We Got Talent’, NSBM’s annual talent show, will be held at Nelum Pokuna on December 18, 2015 from 4:30 p.m. onwards on a grand scale for the third consecutive time. 

Bam Green achieves another milestone in solar energy sector

Bam Green, which is highly recognized as a leader in solar energy sector in Sri Lanka and which provides star-class European systems to its valued domestic and commercial customers islandwide...

PickMe includes Sinhala and Tamil to application

PickMe, the recently introduced technology-based taxi service, broadened its language base by including Sinhala and Tamil to the application. 

PBSS launches HRM and Payroll Solution for local, int’l markets

Perfect Business Solution Services (Pvt.) Ltd (PBSS), which had won two Gold awards at the National Business Excellence Awards (NBEA) for 2015, has launched 100 percent Sri Lankan made HRM and Payroll Solution for the local and international markets. 

Holcim Lanka holds Contractor Safety Forum

?Holcim (Lanka) Ltd, as a member of the LafargeHolcim group, a leading pioneer in the cement industry, continues with its commitment to health and safety (H&S) through a Contractor Safety Forum, held recently at Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo.

Findmyfare.com hosts team-building retreat for staff

?Sri Lanka’s largest online travel company, findmyfare.com recently hosted a day of fellowship for all staff members at the Cinnamon Bey in Beruwala.

Janashakthi wins Gold at SLITAD People Development Awards 2015

?Janashakthi Insurance PLC emerged victorious at the Sri Lanka Institute of Training & Development (SLITAD) People Development Awards 2015 held in Colombo recently.

ACCA awards Approved Employer status to GSK Sri Lanka

?The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has recently awarded Glaxo SmithKline (GSK) Sri Lanka, with the Approved Employer status for Professional Development. 

Expolanka recognizes multi-talented employees

?‘Expo Got Talent’, the first-ever talent show organised by Expolanka Holdings for its employees concluded amidst much fanfare with the crowning of Niran Kanishka as the champion closely followed by Kaushalya Vaas and Diana Rajan as the first and second runners-up, respectively. 

OBG reviews Sri Lanka’s 2015

In the wake of general elections earlier this year, Sri Lanka has emerged with a renewed emphasis on economic reforms and fiscal consolidation, which has allayed concerns for many local and foreign investors.

Samsung ends ‘60 Days of Happiness’ promotion culminates in a grand finale with a giveaway of a KIA

Samsung Electronics’ ‘60 Days of Happiness’ promotion recently culminated after a series of daily and weekly giveaways with the announcement of the grand-prize winner of a Kia Sportage SUV at a gala event.

Findmyfare.com hosts team-building retreat for all staff

?Sri Lanka’s largest online travel company, findmyfare.com recently hosted a day of fellowship for all staff members at the Cinnamon Bey in Beruwala. The retreat allowed the findmyfare.com team

Oman Air Scoops Two Titles At World Travel Awards 2015

?Oman Air is celebrating major success at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2015. For the second year in a row, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman has won the ‘World’s Leading Airline Economy Class 2015’ title.

People’s Insurance IPO Oversubscribed on Opening Day

?The Initial Public Offering (IPO) of People’s Insurance Limited has been oversubscribed on the opening day itself amidst strong individual and institutional investor interest.