BOC ‘Siri Medura’ goes to Sabaragamuwa Province

The best-in-class home loan offering ‘Siri Medura’ is now available for Bank of Ceylon (BOC) customers in the Sabaragamuwa Province with the opening of the bank’s eighth regional loan centre in Ratnapura.

Insurance vital for sustainable national pension framework: AIA CEO

AIA CEO Shah Rouf was among the distinguished pensions experts who participated in the panel discussion titled ‘Towards a National Pension Framework’, moderated by Nalaka Gunawardena - science writer,

Singer launches credit card

Singer Finance (Lanka) PLC, a subsidiary of Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC, launched its credit card recently. Singer Finance created history as the first non-banking financial institution in the country to launch an internationally accepted credit card. 

Ravi Abeysuriya to transform capital market expansion

Ravi Abeysuriya, the new President of the Colombo Stockbrokers’ Association (CSBA), said that the industry has great potential to grow as we have a lot of catching up to do when compared to our regional peers. 

Leading Lankan logistics companies commission Kalmar container handling equipment

?Increasing productivity and lowering operational costs are a key factor in growing Sri Lanka’s logistics industry. 

Photo Technica offers special discounts at “TheveniEsa”

Photo Technica, the only authorized distributors for Nikon cameras in Sri Lanka is all geared up for the much awaited Photo Fair 2015 at BMICH on 17th and 18th October. Theveni Esa the renowned Photography and Videography Exhibition in Sri Lanka. 

Ilma students visit American Premium factory

American Premium Water Systems (Pvt) Ltd has continuously conducted factory visit for school children to give a sound knowledge about the water purification process, bottled drinking water manufacturing process and the importance of purified water for many years. 

Eagle Logistics opens customer service centre in Nugegoda

?Eagle Logistics Colombo opened its first customer care centre in Nugegoda recently. 

Neochem appointed sole agent for French company MANE

Neochem International (Pvt) Limited, one of Sri Lanka’s innovative solution providers for chemical products, has been appointed as the sole agent for MANE, a French company known to be one of the most prominent manufacturers of flavours and fragrances in the world.

Kelani Cables recognized for going green

Kelani Cables PLC was recognized for its exceptional contribution towards sustainable development with the National Green Award. 

Kingsbury signs management agreement with Platinum Realty

The Kingsbury PLC, the luxury five-star city hotel in Colombo signed the management agreement with Platinum Realty Investments (Private) Limited to manage its Platinum 1 apartment complex.

findmyfare.com and World Duty Free present prize to lucky draw winner as part of ongoing promotion

Sri Lanka’s largest online travel company, findmyfare.com recently partnered with World Duty Free (WDF), Sri Lanka’s leading Duty Free retailer to provide all travellers who purchase their air tickets on the findmyfare.com website

People’s Bank honours 94 long-serving employees for their 25 years of service

?People’s Bank, Sri Lanka’s leading bank and visionary institution responsible for uplifting millions of lives, recently hosted an award ceremony at the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel to felicitate employees who have dedicated twenty-five years of service to the bank.

The ‘My Friend’ Project hosts World Children’s Day Celebration Programme

Continuously setting the benchmark in the fashion industry, Hameedia, Sri Lanka’s leading menswear brand, recently hosted a  World Children’s Day Celebration Programme at the Bishops College Auditorium

Blue Mountain selects Leo Burnett as its communications partner

?Leading real estate giant, the Blue Mountain Group, recently selected Leo Burnett Solutions Inc. (LBSI), as its marketing communications partner.

WB support for Sri Lanka’s renewable energy drive

In an effort to push the nation towards green financing, the World Bank (WB) yesterday pledged its support in allowing Sri Lanka to achieve the 20 percent non-conventional renewable energy (NCRE) target by 2020.

Govt. urged to set up independent regulator to oversee pension system

A leading researcher called on the government to establish an independent regulatory body to oversee the country’s pension system.

Founding investor Dilith Jayaweera to head Derana

The board of directors of Derana has appointed one of the founder investors, Dilith Jayaweera as the Chairman and Managing Director of TV Derana,...

Rupee falls on importer dollar demand

REUTERS: The Sri Lankan rupee ended weaker yesterday due to demand for the greenback from importers and weak exporter dollar sales, dealers said. Dealers said dollar sales by a bank in the latter part of the day prevented a sharp fall in the local currency.

Tile sales strong but industry risks losing protection: report

The present construction boom and the thrust on exports will result in strong tile sales, but the local ceramic industry led by Royal Ceramics PLC faces the risk of losing the protection against imports, an equities brokerage report noted.

Wasantha Gunadasa appointed as Blue Diamonds CEO

Gem and jewellery industry veteran Wasantha Chandrakumara Gunadasa has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of leading diamond exporter Blue Diamonds Jewellery Worldwide PLC.

Will China’s role as biggest lender continue?

The Chinese-funded Lotus Tower, destined to be South Asia’s tallest building, is seen under construction in the heart of the capital Colombo yesterday.

CSR Sri Lanka to host first banking sector forum next week

With the objective of initiating a dialog on stakeholder transformation through ‘Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility’, CSR Sri Lanka will host its first “Banking Sector Forum” on 20th October. 

Brandix reaches out to young women to build community leadership in water management

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.

ComBank’s ‘Arunalu’ rewards country’s brightest young students

Academic achievements have won three young students the approbation of Sri Lanka’s largest private bank, which presented them with Rs 375,000 in cash prizes recently.

AIA highflyers excel at professional level

AIA Insurance is presenting Higher Education Scholarships for the 21st consecutive year and took a nostalgic journey to find out how the recipients are faring today as adults. 

UAG strengthens ties with Traffic Police

Union Assurance General Limited (UAG) have yet again displayed their unstinting support for the Sri Lanka Traffic Police Headquarters by donating...

Everyone blames somebody when nobody does

?Tea is a very delicate perennial plant, sensitive to changes in temperature and precipitation. 

Accelerating economic growth by rejuvenating state-owned assets

?The history of State-Owned-Enterprises (SOEs) goes back to British colonial rule. 

Dell remains top IT brand in Sri Lanka for tenth consecutive quarter

Dell has once more been recognized as the No. 1 PC vendor in the country as announced in the latest report disseminated by the International Data Corporation (IDC), making this the tenth consecutive quarter Dell has maintained its leadership position in the market.