GE gets largest deal in 100-year history in India

This photograph taken on July 1, 2015 shows an Indian Railways diesel locomotive carrying a passenger train on Sherawati bridge near Honnawar in Karnataka. 

PF leads delegation to Shanghai Institutes’ Maritime Silk Road Conference

The first event of the Pathfinder Foundation’s (PF) newly established ‘China-Sri Lanka Cooperation Studies Centre’ (CSLCSC) was held in Shanghai recently and was attended....

CIMA Management Accounting Conference tomorrow

?This year’s CIMA Management Accounting Conference will be held tomorrow under the theme ‘Global altitude through local aptitude’.

National Chamber welcomes govt.’s economic policy outline

The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) in a statement welcomed the economic policy outline given by the Prime Minister in a special address at Parliament on November 5, 2015. 

Chartered Corporate Secretaries’ ‘Getting Listed’ T&D programme next week

The Institute of Chartered Corporate Secretaries of Sri Lanka (ICCSSL) has organised its third of a series of training and development programmes (T&D) for the year. 

Bathiudeen meets Qatari Foreign Affairs Assistant Minister

As year-on-year (YoY) bilateral trade surged and Sri Lanka’s exports to the world’s largest per capita economy hit a new high, both Qatar and Sri Lanka jointly stressed the need to boost trade further. 

Coping with global economic risks

The G20 summit at Antalya in Turkey next weekend takes place at a time of continuing risk in the global economy. Although the United States seems on a path to steady recovery,,,,

Policy needed on environment : REDD+ is a plus

The prime minister of Sri Lanka made a policy statement on 5th November to indicate the future priorities of the new government. It had over 70 inspirational statements indicating a wide array of issues and subjects of concern to the government.

Renuka becomes first coconut milk powder to receive SLS certification

Renuka coconut milk powder is a brand that is increasingly popular due to its high quality and consistent delivery of being one of the best products in the market today.

Ceylinco Life shines again at SLIM Brand Excellence Awards

The strength of the Ceylinco Life brand has been emphatically reaffirmed by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), which presented the country’s life insurance leader with Silver awards in two of the top three categories recognised at the 2015 Brand Excellence Awards.

Holcim Lanka holds inter-university Concrete Mix Design Competition 2015

Furthering its vision of building foundations for the future Holcim Lanka, a member of the Lafarge Holcim group, partnered with the University of Peradeniya, Moratuwa and Ruhuna to conduct an innovative Concrete Mix Design Competition for the university’s Final Year Civil Engineering students.

CIM Sri Lanka completes 5th Talking Point on e-Commerce

The Chartered institute of Marketing Sri Lanka Region (CIMSL) concluded its fifth Talking Point for this year titled ‘e-Commerce: From Brick and Mortar to Online’ at Ramada Colombo with nearly 100 marketers and corporate executives attending. 

Dwellings Group receives SLIM Regional Brand Excellence Award

Australian commercial and residential property investment organisation Dwellings Group has been ranked regionally for brand excellence and was recognized with the ‘Regional Brand Excellence’ Award, 

Gestetner collects Ricoh Asia Pacific award for highest YoY regional sales growth

Gestetner of Ceylon PLC has been recognised for its remarkable year-on-year (YoY) sales growth within the region by Ricoh Asia Pacific. 

Pan Asia Bank positions as most understanding bank in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s fastest growing commercial bank, Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC, building on its forte of understanding the customers’ financial requirements better, recently launched its corporate campaign positioning the bank as ‘The Most Understanding Bank’ in the country. 

People’s Bank commemorates World Thrift Day

People’s Bank recently commemorated the World Thrift Day, a hallmark day which was created at the first international banking conference that was held in Italy in 1924. 

Sampath Bank bags Bronze Award at NBQSA 2015

In recognition of its continuous effort to remain at the top of quality and technological innovation, Sampath Bank was honoured with a Bronze award under the ‘In House Application’ category at the recently concluded National Best Quality Software Award ceremony (NBQSA). 

Speeding up regulation will help GSK innovate, drive more science-backed products in Sri Lanka: CEO

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Sri Lanka CEO Sunil Mehra says GSK has been in Sri Lanka for almost 60 years. GlaxoSmithKline PLC (GSK) is a British-based multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in London. It is the fifth-largest pharmaceutical company in the world.

NP Health Ministry inaugurates ambulance boat service

Northern Provincial Health Ministry has inaugurated a high-speed ambulance boat service to cater to the medical needs of the island residents of Jaffna.

Dr. Madhuwanthi wins BMJ South Asia Award for Excellence in Medical Education 2015

Dr. Madhuwanthi Dissanayake, Senior Lecturer and Consultant Ophthalmologist, Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, was the winner of BMJ South Asia Award for Excellence in Medical Education 2015. 

RANGE ROVER EVOQUE CONVERTIBLE A CONVERTIBLE FOR ALL SEASONS

Land Rover has unveiled the world’s first luxury compact SUV convertible. Range Rover Evoque Convertible combines the bold design and refinement of Evoque with comprehensive specification and a sophisticated folding roof to create a no compromise, all-season convertible.

Agreement signed for Ceylon tea global campaign

An agreement was signed by the Plantation Industries Ministry and Phoenix Ogilvy to launch a global communications campaign to promote Ceylon tea as the most exotic tea in the world and thereby command a better premium price. 

Qatar Airways announces amazing fares to over 150 destinations

?Qatar Airways has launched its latest global promotion, ‘Don’t just dream it, Plan it’ offering travellers exceptional savings on early bookings. 

Earn FlySmiLes miles on SriLankan Holidays

?SriLankan Airlines’ FlySmiLes frequent flyer members can now earn and redeem miles on SriLankan Holiday packages in and out of Sri Lanka. 

September traffic demand strong: IATA

?The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for September showing solid demand growth compared to September 2014 for domestic and international traffic. 

Qatar Airways takes delivery of Boeing 787 Dreamliners

?Qatar Airways took delivery of its 24th and 25th Boeing 787 Dreamliners recently, in a ceremony at Boeing’s production facility in Everett, United States.

Sampath e-Remittance facilitates expat workforces

Every year, a significant number of Sri Lankans migrate to foreign countries for employment, searching for better opportunities to build a better future for their loved ones.

Cargills Bank opens Maharagama branch

?The Maharagama branch of Cargills Bank located within the Cargills Food City premises was declared open recently by National Cancer Institute Maharagama Director Dr. M.Y.K. Wilfred. 

Melsta Regal Finance relocates Kandy branch in Mahaiyawa

?Melsta Regal Finance Ltd has repositioned its Kandy branch to another location in the central city, giving its customers a more spacious and convenient service setting in Mahaiyawa. The newly relocated branch at No: 206, Katugastota Road, Kandy has commenced business operations.

AFC Microfinance celebrates 2nd year anniversary

Founded back in 1956, Alliance Finance Co PLC (AFC) has proved itself by establishing and maintaining an ethical business model for over five decades.