What comes after the Atlanta deal on Trans-Pacific Partnership?

The 12-member Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement was all but concluded last week after five years of negotiations. The deal now faces the challenge of ratification in each of the 12 countries, with all their domestic political obstacles

Guru.lk launches course to teach parents to ‘police’ the Internet

An unique on-line course to help parents improve their understanding of the Internet and learn how to make its use ‘child safe’ in their homes, has been launched in Sri Lanka by Guru.lk in response to the ever increasing dangers lurking on the world wide web.

Samsung opens new office in Colombo

Samsung Electronics in Sri Lanka has relocated to a new office, on the fourth floor of Rotunda Building, Colombo 3.  The office was inaugurated by H.C. Hong, President and CEO of Samsung India Electronics Ltd, Won Sam Chang, Korean Ambassador in Sri Lanka and 

Brandix launches ‘Junior Jalavahini’ initiative

?A new initiative to support young women holding office in community-based organisations responsible for water management and water security has been launched by the Brandix group, as an extension of its ‘Jalavahini’ programme focussed on women community leaders.

Major changes in upcoming budget

 The upcoming budget in November will include major revisions to the entire existing economic system, the country’s Finance Minister said this week.

Tourism Minister claims majority of appointments finalized

?Most appointments for the Tourist Board posts have been finalized, Tourism and Christian Affairs Minister John Amaratunga said yesterday.

CB keeps October policy rates steady

?The monetary board of the Central Bank yesterday left the key policy rates steady for the six consecutive month in October amid rising core inflation and strong pick up in private credit as the lag effect in Sri Lanka’s monetary policy transition is seen gradually disappearing.  

Shares recover from more than 3-mth closing low after rate decision

?REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares rose on yesterday, recovering from a more than three-month closing low in the previous session as investors snapped up stocks after the Central Bank held its key policy rates at record lows for the sixth straight month.

Stronger interaction between institutions, processes, & outcomes a must for policy reforms: IPS

As Sri Lanka paves its way towards greater economic progress, agenda setting for reforms must begin with attempts to strengthen interactions between institutions, policy processes, and policy outcomes, revealed a top report launched by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) yesterday.

DFCC BANK turns 60 this month

DFCC BANK PLC celebrates its 60th birthday this month. It is customary on occasions such as this to reflect on the years that have passed, the challenges faced, the successes and the key landmarks of the journey. 

NSB-MasterCard partnership offers greater transaction security on cards

MasterCard and National Savings Bank (NSB) announced their partnership to deploy MasterCard Expert Monitoring Solutions (EMS) with Real-time Fraud Scoring Service. 

ComBank opens branch at BIA Arrivals Terminal

Commercial Bank of Ceylon (ComBank) has opened a branch at the Arrivals Terminal of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) Katunayake, to offer a range of services required by disembarking Sri Lankans and foreign nationals.

CDB champions a pioneering presence of two decades

It has been a journey of milestones, achievements and pioneering initiatives. For Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB), established in 1995, 20 years down the road has seen formidable and memorable milestones,...

SampathCards wins two awards at Visa India and South Asia Client Forum 2015

SampathCards was once again placed in the limelight with the recognition of two prestigious awards at the recently concluded Visa India and South Asia Client Forum 2015. 

Empathy for being a good manager

Today’s businesses employ a large number of employees with different strengths and weaknesses. Employees managed by their emotions and personal aspirations contribute towards the organisational goals in different manner,...

The state interest in SOEs should be in policy and regulation

Enterprise Development Deputy Minister Eran Wickramaratne recently in an interview observed that the government’s interest in state enterprise should be in policy and regulation.

Plantation companies set future direction for worker wages with ‘revenue sharing’ as the only soluti

In a significant progressive step in the ongoing plantation sector wage discussions, the Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs) have put forward their recommendation for a revenue sharing model for the remuneration of estate workers.

Halpé Tea clinches two Golds at National Export Awards 2015

Halpé Tea, a subsidiary of U.H.E. Group (Pvt.) Ltd, was recognized with two Gold awards at the 23rd Annual National Export Awards 2015, held recently at Hilton Colombo.

Plantation industry needs viable alternatives and be part of global trends

The 79th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Ceylon Planters’ Society was held at Waters Edge recently under the patronage of Speaker of Parliament Karu Jayasooriya as the chief guest. 

Swiss Advantages Systems wins at NBQSA

Swiss Advantage Systems (Pvt) Ltd won the National Best Quality Software Bronze Award - under the general productivity category - for their PEx software solution recently. 

Gensoft Logistics ERP excels at National ICT Awards

?Gensoft Logistics ERP won the prestigious Gold Award at the National Best Quality Software Awards 2015 under the E-Logistics & Supply Chain category. 

CSSL meets world ICT leaders to connect Sri Lankan industry

The Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) represented Sri Lanka at the recently concluded General Assembly Meeting of International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) held in Daejeon in South Korea. 

SLT joins INFOTEL- 2015 towards connecting citizens

Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) has come forward as the strategic partner of Sri Lanka’s flagship ICT Expo INFOTEL-2015 for the 5th Consecutive year.  INFOTEL-2015 will be held from 20th to 22th November at the BMICH under the theme of ‘‘Connecting Citizens’’. 

Now reload your Citylinkphone with ease and convenience through MobitelmCash

SLT CitylinkPre-Paid connections can now be reloaded at the ease and convenience of customers, at any Mobitel branch and over 8,000 mCash retailer points located island wide as well as through...

Airtel wins the coveted Adam Smith Asia Awards for Treasury Management

Bharti Airtel Limited (“Airtel”), the world’s third largest mobile operator with operations in 20 countries across Asia and Africa,...

Chinese app developer apologises after Apple boots software

AFP - A Chinese app developer apologised yesterday after Apple kicked out more than 250 applications that collect personal data in violation of the company’s privacy policies from its online store.

IFA (Sri Lanka branch) to hold seminar on taxation next month

The International Fiscal Association (Sri Lanka Branch) will hold a seminar on Taxation at the Hotel Ramada on November 4, from 8.45 a.m to 1.15 p.m. Participants...

Pathfinder Foundation to launch China – Sri Lanka Cooperation Studies Centre

The Pathfinder Foundation (PF) is to unveil the ‘China – Sri Lanka Cooperation Studies Centre’ tomorrow (October 22nd) at 3:30 p.m. by Chinese Ambassador Yi Xianliang and the PF Founder...

S-lon stall wins the Grand Award at Construct Exhibition 2015

?S-lon Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, the pioneers of potable water piping system and the market leader of Thermoplastic Pipes and Fittings clinched the Platinum Award, the highest award given to the overall Best Stall at the Construct Exhibition 2015 Awards Ceremony held recently at Water Edge, Battaramulla.

Marketers on the fast track with Dilantha Malagamuwa at SLIM Brand Excellence 2015

Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) is on the right track to win the race. With Sri Lanka's racing superstar Dilantha Malagamuwa being selected as Brand Ambassador of SLIM Brand Excellence 2015, the star marketers are now geared to compete and win the race.