Sampath adjudged Overall Best Corporate Citizen 2015

?Sampath Bank, a forerunner in ensuring the wellbeing of the country and its citizens, has been recognized as the ‘Overall Best Corporate Citizen’ of 2015 at the Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards presented by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce.

HNB to develop dairy industry with Richlife

?Reaffirming its commitment towards the development of the dairy industry and the development of rural livelihoods, Hatton National Bank (HNB) has joined hands with Richlife Dairies Limited to grant loans to farmers in the Kalutara District.

PLC bags Gold at SLITAD People Development Awards 2015

?People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC), the leading non-bank finance sector company, a flagship subsidiary of People’s Bank, clinched Gold at the recently concluded SLITAD People Development Awards 2015.

Nations Trust Bank unveils digitalized branch at WTC

?Nations Trust Bank (NTB) has embarked on a journey in terms of embracing a digitalized banking approach for the bank’s customers with the opening of its 92nd branch, first-of-its-kind, at the World Trade Centre (WTC).

Startup bootcamp Disrupt 2.0 concludes on a high note

?Startup Sri Lanka, the recently launched initiative from the Sri Lanka Association Software and Services Company (SLASSCOM), recently held Disrupt 2.0, a start-up bootcamp for potential and existing start-ups with the theme ‘Inspire, Ideate, Initiate and Disrupt’.

The formula for success - Hard work or smart work

With the increasing competition, each and every employee is expected to make a unique contribution, so that the business organisations will beat competitors in the industry, creating values and satisfaction for consumers.

Five tips for digital marketers this Christmas to make it merrier

?It’s nearly ‘that time’ of the year again. So what are the key things to consider if you’re tracking the already laid-out campaign effectiveness of your digital marketing strategy for the holiday shopping season?

Johnson’s baby cologne available in 3 familiar fragrances

For over a 125 years, globally trusted and the most loved baby care expert, Johnson’s pave the way in the baby care category by re-launching its baby cologne range with the familiar fragrance...

Ceyoka’s construction business an industry frontrunner

?Diversified local conglomerate, Ceyoka (Pvt) Limited’s foray into the construction sector through its subsidiary Ceyoka Engineering has helped to establish an industry frontrunner backed by an impeccable track record for all types of construction activities. 

CIM Sri Lanka partners with Atlas

?The Chartered Institute of Marketing Sri Lanka (CIMSL) entered into a strategic alliance with Atlas (Ceylon Pencil Co. (Pvt) Ltd), Sri Lanka’s leading manufacturer and distributor of stationery products, to strengthen the knowledge and expertise of both fields. 

The right curve that makes a world of difference

?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.

TBWA\Sri Lanka wins again at Campaign Asia’s Agency of the Year Awards 2015

?Once again TBWA\Sri Lanka has brought recognition to the local advertising industry with their ‘disruptive’ creative ability at the recently held Campaign Asia’s Agency of the Year Awards in Mumbai. 

Ceytea recognized at National Business Excellence Awards 2015

?Unilever Sri Lanka’s Ceytea factory, formally known as Premium Exports Ceylon Limited (PECL), was adjudged the 1st Runner-up in the Export Sector at the National Business Excellence Awards 2015 held in Colombo recently.

OPPO Keeps Scoring: Smartphone Giant and International Cricket Council Announce 4-Year Global Partne

On December 10, the day before the opening press conference for the World Twenty20 2016, the International Cricket Council announced that OPPO, the evolving global smartphone brand, will become its official partner worldwide for the mobile phone category.

Startup bootcamp Disrupt 2.0 concludes on a high note

Startup Sri Lanka, the recently launched initiative from the Sri Lanka Association Software and Services Company (SLASSCOM) recently held Disrupt 2.0, a startup bootcamp for potential and existing startups with the theme ‘Inspire, Ideate, Initiate and Disrupt’.

Economist wants to include pensions in Budget analysis

Despite the government having expressed keenness in tackling the debt issue, authorities are far from finding a systematic solution as a number of elements pertaining to the issue have gone completely unnoticed when drawing up the national Budget, a leading economist in the country said.

LTL enters Maldivian power sector with Rs.600mn contract

?LTL Projects (Pvt.) Ltd, a unit of LTL Holdings, recently entered into a Rs.600 million contract with the Maldives Environment and Energy Ministry for design, supply, installation and maintenance of generator and grid infrastructure in five islands. 

Union Bank provides recognition, platform for local SME entrepreneurs

?Industrial Excellence Awards (IEA) 2015 was held at the Water’s Edge recently. 

IWW Steel receives SLS for RS QST RB 500 steel wire

?IWW Steel Pvt Ltd, one of the leading steel wire manufacturing companies in Sri Lanka received SLS 375:2009 standard certificate awarded by the Sri Lanka Standard Institute for its product RS QST RB 500 steel wire. 

Despite govt.’s claims tile industry remains protected

Brokerage Bartleet Religare Securities (BRS) gave a ‘Buy’ signal for Lanka Tiles PLC (TILE) amidst continued protection and the reduction in corporate tax to 15 percent from 28 percent in Budget 2016.

Arpico lights up in typical style for Christmas

?The final symbolic affirmation that the festive season has begun in earnest was made by the Arpico retail chain last week with the lighting up of the characteristic larger-than-life Christmas tree by no less a personage than ‘Santa Claus’ at the flagship Supercentre at Hyde Park.

Rupee hits record low on year-end payments, importer dlr demand

REUTERS: The Sri Lankan rupee hit a record low yesterday due to dollar demand from importers and for dividend payouts by multinational firms, dealers said.

Eureka opens latest office in Wattala

?Eureka Australian Migration Experts, a leading migration and student recruitment  company in Sri Lanka that is dedicated to help get VISA to those who travel abroad for higher education recently opened its newest office in Wattala.    

Insurance industry outlook stable despite change in rules

Global ratings agency Fitch Ratings has given Sri Lanka’s insurance industry a stable outlook for 2016, despite the uncertainty over the new rules and dampened growth.

Govt. calls for CB report on cash withdrawal tax

?Announcing a number of amendments to the revenue proposals presented in Budget 2016, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday said a report has been called from the Central Bank on the Budget proposal to tax the cash withdrawals from banks.

Naturub Group receives Energy Efficiency Award

Naturub Group was awarded the Energy Efficiency Award for 2015 by the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority for their creditable performance in the industry. 

Flexiprint shines at National Business Excellence Awards

Flexiprint (Pvt) Ltd - one of the largest suppliers of tea bag tags and tea envelopes to the tea bagging industry in the world won the accolade for business excellence...

Mahindra close to purchase Italian car designer Pininfarina

REUTERS: Mahindra & Mahindra is close to signing a deal to buy Italian car designer Pininfarina , two sources with direct knowledge of the matter said on Friday, the latest purchase of an iconic Italian brand by an Asian company.

Laugfs Car Care marks a year of success with annual get-together

?Laugfs Car Care, a subsidiary of Laugfs Lubricants Ltd., recently held its annual get-together at the LAYA Beach Resort in Wadduwa.

Sterling Aftercare introduces fleet of hybrid vehicles for its management

?As a reputed brand in the automobile industry of Sri Lanka, Sterling announced a ‘green transportation solution’ for its entire management staff.