Mobitel’s money platform mCash celebrates 2nd anniversary

?The national mobile service provider SLT Mobitel’s mobile money platform, mCash, which has redefined the way consumers perform transactions with the use of a mobile phone, recently celebrated its second anniversary of successful partnerships with thousands of customers andbusiness stakeholders alike. 

Norwegian FM here next month to explore trade, investment opportunities

?The Norwegian Foreign Minister BørgeBrende who will be in the country during the first week of January, 2016 will hold a high level discussion to find out possible areas of cooperation between Norway and Sri Lanka, including trade and investment opportunities.

Ipaidabribe.lk to fight corruption in Sri Lanka

?The Sri Lankan government along with I Paid A Bribe (IPAB) Sri Lanka is launching the first of its kind anti-corruption website: www.ipaidabribe.lk to crowd source reports on corruption from across the country.

IoT attacks, new evasion techniques will characterize emerging threats in 2016: FortiGuard

As 2016 approaches, Fortinet – global leader in high performance cybersecurity solutions – and its threat research division, FortiGuard Labs, have made their annual predictions of the most significant trends in malware and network security going into 2016. As in years past,...

Technology-based ridesharing platform Uber enters Sri Lanka

Popular ridesharing app Uber held its official launch in Colombo this week, after it had witnessed strong demand in the country.

MyDeal.lk and MyStore.lk partners with 3M Sri Lanka

Pioneer daily deals website MyDeal.lk and online mall MyStore.lk recently announced their strategic partnership with 3M Lanka (Pvt) Limited, an innovative and diversified technology company providing high quality Home care,

Total employee experience – New synonym for employee engagement

Since its inception, employee engagement is seen as a local (read team level) phenomenon and is believed to be largely driven by the ‘work group level’ dynamics.

Dialog launches ‘Cumulus’ cloud service offering

?Dialog Axiata PLC, announced the launch of Cumulus, its cloud services portfolio, establishing the nation’s leading business solutions hub, focused on delivering agility and innovation.

Metropolitan expands portfolio with Shanghai Mitsubishi Elevators

?Metropolitan Office partnered with China’s Shanghai Mitsubishi Elevators, the world’s largest supplier of passenger lifts, escalators and passenger belts as part of Metropolitan’s expansion to providing the complete workplace and building solutions from a single company. 

Lankasoy clinches Gold again at NBE Awards

Lankasoy, the flagship brand of Convenience Foods (Lanka) PLC, a subsidiary of Ceylon Biscuits Ltd. (CBL), recently received the prestigious Gold Award for the second consecutive year in the category of Manufacturing....

CBL invests Rs. 2 bn to launch new coconut milk product

?Ceylon Biscuits Limited (CBL) has added a new brand and product line to its portfolio, with the launch of Sera, a premium liquid coconut milk conveniently available in 180 ml UHT packs. 

SLT and TNL join forces for Christmas

?This holiday season from 10th to 24th December, 2015, Santa Clause won’t be the only one giving us some pleasant surprises. 

Leading Brands Partner with ‘Envoy Concept 2016’ to support ‘My Friend’

Envoy partners with an array of leading Sri Lankan brands, to take exclusive menswear to new heights at the third edition of the ‘Concept’ show.  The glamorous ‘Concept 2016’ show will take place at the Envoy Mansion on 15 December 2015

The arduous task of turning the national carrier around

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe had clearly enunciated in his economic policy framework that all state-owned enterprises (SOEs) would be brought under a State Holding Corporation (SHCL) and operated as a trust.

The much loved Bajaj Discover 125 is back and better than before

Motorcycle fans can rejoice in the news that Bajaj Discover 125 is back, better than before with a whole lot of new and improved features.

SL Needs improved health financing system

?With universal healthcare and a robust public health network across the country, Sri Lanka has made noteworthy achievements in health outcomes compared to other developing countries. 

Microsoft elevates IT norms enhancing computer knowledge among children

?In a bid to introduce children around the globe to computer science, Microsoft launched the worldwide ‘Hour of Code’ campaign in Sri Lanka with ‘Hour of Code’ workshop for over 100 children at the Temple Trees recently.

New Intel IoT platform makes more ‘things’ smart and connected

?Intel Corporation announced a new Intel IoT Platform reference architecture and new hardware and software products as part of its effort to build out one of the most comprehensive offerings for the Internet of Things (IoT) marketplace. 

Experts to discuss cyber laws at Ethical Hackers Forum tomorrow

?Ethical Hackers Forum of Sri Lanka will discuss the latest impact on cyber laws on the information security industry during their fifth session at 6.00 pm tomorrow.

SLASSCOM ‘Tech Talks’ during National ICT Week

The Sri Lanka Association Software and Services Company (SLASSCOM) has successfully concluded a series of technology forums and workshops to support the inaugural ICT Week which was held from November 16th to 22nd with the vision of promoting...

South Asia Textile Industries Lanka joins with IFS for major IT expansion

South Asia Textile Industries Lanka is an ultra-modern manufacturing plant producing weft knitted fabric of exceptional quality and specialises in knitting, dyeing, finishing, printing...

SLIM inaugurates Sales Management National Diploma latest intake

?Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) recently concluded the inauguration of the National Diploma in Sales Management (NDSM), with the aim of educating the students about the NDSM programme and SLIM.

Solid growth in hotel industry job creation: everjobs.lk

? Sri Lanka’s hotel industry is set for more growth, with direct benefit to the economy project for the coming years. The focus remains on involving the local community in building the sector as it is developed to strengthen the economy.

61% firms opt for flexible working to retain, attract top staff: Regus

A new research by global workplace provider Regus has revealed that four fifths of firms are shifting their focus from relying on time spent in the office, to measuring their individual outputs with results-based assessments, signalling that remote working is becoming ever more customary.

Japanese entrepreneurs should look at Sri Lanka as a gateway to SA region: Minister

Keeping in line with the Economic Policy of the new Government, Sri Lanka offers a conducive, safe and stable environment to attract investment. This is, therefore...

Sri Lanka not yet ready to digitalize tax system: IMF

?Sri Lanka is not yet at a juncture to digitalize its tax system as proposed in the budget, International Monetary Fund Resident Representative in Colombo Eteri Kvintradze said.

WorkInSriLanka Annual Conference on Dec. 22

?The third annual WorkInSriLanka (WISL) conference under the theme of ‘Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges’, will be held on December 22, 2015 at The Kingsbury Hotel. 

Pan Asia Bank recognized for commitment to people development

Pan Asia Bank was awarded with a Silver award for people development at the recently held SLITAD People Development Awards 2015, organised by the Sri Lanka Institute of Training and Development (SLITAD) for the third consecutive year. 

Presidential Export Awards to be held next week

?The crowning achievement for Sri Lanka’s exporters, the Presidential Export Awards, have been revived and will take place next Wednesday in Colombo-and the panel of judges in the latest PEA was chaired by none other than a retired Supreme Court Judge.

Qatar Airways crowned “Asia Pacific Airline of the Year”

?Qatar Airways was named Asia Pacific Airline of the Year at last night’s 2015 CAPA Aviation Awards for Excellence held in Singapore.