Fly Mihin Lanka and revive yourself in the Maldives

The Maldives is renowned for its astounding tropical weather and its stunning beaches, which offer tourists the getaway of a lifetime. The shimmering white sands, turquoise waters and soothing atmosphere will provide you with an opportunity to unwind and rejuvenate yourself.

Employers’ Federation slams private sector wage increase

Sri Lanka’s employers’ representative body to deal with labour issues, the Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC) yesterday slammed the government for proposing to increase private sector wages. 

Standard Chartered’s Peter Hatt visits Sri Lanka

?Peter Hatt, Regional Head, Human Resources, ASEAN and South Asia, Standard Chartered Bank, is scheduled to visit Colombo from the 1st to 3rd of December on an official visit to Sri Lanka. 

Another ‘Big Season of Big Discounts’ for Combank cardholders

?As the countdown to the year-end shopping season begins, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon has once again unveiled its ‘Big Season of Big Discounts’ promotion offering attractive discounts for Credit and Debit Cardholders.

Pan Asia Bank excels at NBE Awards

?Sri Lanka’s fastest growing commercial bank, Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC was recognized for its superlative performance at the recently held National Business Excellence Awards (NBEA) 2015, becoming the only private sector commercial bank to receive the coveted award.    

Janashakthi pioneers unique policy tailored for people with HIV

?In a breakthrough move in the life insurance sector, Janashakthi Insurance has extended life cover to those diagnosed with HIV. 

TEA Chairman blames smallholders for lower prices

?Tea smallholders are to be blamed for the falling auction prices as they offload low-quality teas and pull down the average tea prices at the Colombo tea auction, according to an industry expert. 

Risk of fiscal slippage will force govt. to curtail investments – Moody’s warns

The government will be forced to delay the capital investment projects if the revenue targets outlined in the Budget are not met, the global credit rating agency, Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) warned.

NTB director resigns upholding corporate governance

?A director of the John Keells group’s Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) has resigned due to the bank hiring one of his close relatives.

CIC sells Chemifix trademark

?Agrochemical giant CIC Holdings PLC has divested its rights in an adhesives range to a local subsidiary of Indian adhesive manufacturer Pidilite Industries Ltd for Rs.345 million.

EQT to launch mandatory bid for Swedish software firm IFS

?REUTERS: Private equity firm EQT has bought 63 percent of the shares in Swedish enterprise software maker IFS, and will make a mandatory bid for the remaining shares in the coming weeks, it said yesterday.

‘Know well your Heart and Bypass Heart Surgery’

The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka is to join hands with the Heart to Heart Trust Fund, inaugurated to do free heart surgery for the poor and underprivileged.

Indo–German Chamber delegation here to boost commercial ties

Mumbai based Indo – German Chamber of Commerce says Sri Lanka’s capital Colombo and Germany’s Hamburg City, should work closely and enhance commercial ties, as both cities are ‘Port Cities.’

PM to deliver 12th Sujata Jayawardena Oration

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to deliver the 12th Annual Sujata Jayawardena Memorial Oration on 11th December at the BMICH.

Looking after this generation in Asia, and the next

The issue of the sustainability of econmic growth is a hot issue in the debate about economic policy. 

COP21: Coping with Climate Change

 “Our civilization is fuelled 85% by fossil fuels, releasing 110 million tons of pollution into the thin atmospheric layer every 24 hours. As carbon dioxide levels increase temperatures, ...

Sri Lanka’s clothing industry looks to improve competitiveness

With an eye on the target of reaching US$8.5 billion worth of clothing exports per annum by 2020, Sri Lanka’s apparel manufacturers are backing a national bid to regain preferential trade concessions from the EU.

Emirates wins accolades from Middle East travellers at industry awards

November is a month of accolades as Emirates clinched ‘Airline of the Year’ at the Arabian Business Achievement Awards, ‘Favourite Airline Premier Cabin Middle East’ at the Conde Nast Traveller Middle East Readers’ Choice Awards,...

A restaurant with a dance-floor to herald in the 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. 

Cantaloupe Levels wins ‘Best Luxury New Hotel’

Cantaloupe Levels was recognized by the World Luxury Hotel Awards with the prestigious title of ‘Best Luxury New Hotel’ in the Indian subcontinent, at the awards ceremony held at the Harbour Grand Hotel in Hong Kong recently. 

Associates’ Appreciation Week held to mark Cinnamon Grand’s 10th year anniversary

Cinnamon Grand Colombo  celebrated a decade of hospitality excellence on November 26th; with a Grand tribute to the hotel’s associates’ by declaring a  ‘Associates’ Appreciation Week’ to  acknowledge the contribution made by the hotels staff  over the last 10 years. 

IATA air passenger forecast shows dip in long-term demand

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its updated passenger growth forecast, projecting that passenger numbers are expected to reach seven billion by 2034 with a 3.8 percent average annual growth in demand (2014 baseline year).

idac opens Kirulapone, Kalubowila Daikin Air Conditioning Solutions Plazas

Two Daikin Air Conditioning Solutions Plazas by idac were opened recently by Daikin Group Japan Deputy Regional Manager Junichi Ohmori, Deputy Managing Director Hitoshi Tanaka,...

Admo Solar delivers 100% power- saving benefits to Kurunegala PCO

Admo Solar, the renewable energy solution provider in Sri Lanka, which is part of Vinseth Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd, successfully carried out a solar energy project for the Kurunegala Provincial Council office complex (PCO) recently. 

Durra Building System wins National Green Award in ‘Waste Recycling’

Durra Building System (Pvt.) Limited, a subsidiary of International Construction Consortium (ICC), won the Bronze award in ‘Waste Recycling’ at the recently concluded National Green Awards Ceremony 2015 organised by the Central Environment Authority of Sri Lanka.  

Singer introduces new range of Sharp products

Singer Sri Lanka, the exclusive agent for Japan’s Sharp electronics and appliances in the country, continues to make significant strides in the local consumer durable industry to enhance consumer lifestyles.

CIMA LMD 100 Awards Ceremony today

CIMA Sri Lanka along with the pioneering business magazine LMD will be recognising companies that were named in the LMD 100’s Hall of Fame, at a sit-down gala dinner.

National prosperity through ethnic harmony

The Aluthgama Development Foundation felicitates the work of its volunteers Members of the ADF (Aluthgama Development Foundation) recently came together to acknowledge the work of the organization’s many volunteers

Zone24x7 wins Gold for Sri Lanka at APICTA 2015 in R&D

Zone24x7 emerged as the overall winner in the Research & Development (R&D) category at the recently concluded Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) 2015 awards held in Colombo from 18-22 November. 

(Video)Tiesh celebrates the mystique of Black Silver with ‘Black Temptations’

?With the forthcoming festive season literally around the corner, Tiesh, one of Sri Lanka’s leading contemporary jewellers proudly presents ‘Black Temptations’, a collection of exquisite black silver jewellery lavishly studded with precious and semi-precious Sri Lankan gem stones.