Social Enterprise Lanka to hold workshops in Nov. and Dec.

Social Enterprise Lanka will be organising a series of workshops for social entrepreneurs during the months of November 11, 12, 18, 19 and December 2 and 3 this year. 

NCE discusses ‘Expanding Exports: Role and Relevance of Export Finance’

The National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) held a round table discussion on ‘Expanding Exports: Role and Relevance of Export Finance’. The discussion was based on a presentation on the research findings of a study conducted by Verité Research in consultation with the NCE. 

Professional accountancy services vital for SMEs to grow: ACCA President

Mirror Business sat down for a brief interview on small and medium enterprise (SME) accounting with ACCA President Datuk Alexandra Chin, who is the fourth woman to become the leader of the London-based apex global body for professional accountants.

Day LEGO event a huge success

wOw.lk, Sri Lanka’s largest online shopping mall recently partnered with KTI to celebrate Children’s Day by hosting the second edition of ‘LEGO Day’. 

CIC’s 45-year old stationery brand CIAL launches its new logo at the Colombo International Book Fair

?CIC’s stationery brand, CIAL recently launched its new logo at the 14th edition of the Colombo International Book Fair 2015 (CIBF). CIAL also showcased its

AIA to focus strategy on realising significant growth opportunities in Sri Lankan life insurance mar

Today, AIA Sri Lanka announced that it is to sell its general insurance company to continue to focus its strategy on realising the significant growth opportunities in the Sri Lankan life insurance market.

Key machinery unaffected by fire: DSI Group MD

The fire that erupted at the DSI Samson Group rubber factory in Bogahagoda, Galle, on Saturday has not affected the manufacturing facility’s key machinery, an official said. 

Reshuffle in tourism bodies likely this week

Key changes are likely to take place at the four national tourism organizations this week, Mirror Business learns.

Central Bank clarifies staff transfers

The staff transfers within the Central Bank (CBSL) are routine mid-year transfers, despite media reports to the contrary, a CBSL statement said.

Social media and the Sri Lankan stock market

“ The dark side of social media is that within seconds anything can be blown out of proportion and taken out of context. It is very difficult not to get swept up in it all” -Nicola Formichetti

Popular tourist attraction

Artists from most parts of the country display their collection at the annual Open Air Art Festival taking place down Green Path in Colombo these days.

National Chamber to hold session with South African envoy

A session on “Bilateral Trade between Sri Lanka &  South Africa ” with the High Commissioner of South Africa  G.Q.M Doidge  will be  held on  23rd October   from 3.00 to 4.30 p.m at the Chamber Auditorium. 

WB/ IMF assure unconditional support to Sri Lanka: Ravi K

At the annual meeting of the World Bank (WB) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Lima, Peru, their heads have assured fullest support to bring about genuine changes in the sphere of socioeconomic development in the country, concurrent to the changes in the political arena of Sri Lanka. 

CIMA signs MOU with Rotary Sri Lanka

CIMA and Rotary Sri Lanka & Maldives signed an MOU this week to allow entry for deserving students into the accountancy body’s  professional examinations.

Business success: It all starts and ends with competitive advantage

A few activities in the life of a business are as vital—or as overlooked—as that of developing competitive advantage for success.

Virtusa gains ‘5S experience’ from MMBL

The senior management team headed by A .T. Harshaa De Silva,  Consultant Administration, Virtusa (Pvt) Ltd. recently visited MMBL-Pathfinder Group,...

Netherlands supports local industries

 The new Netherlands Ambassador Joanne Doornewaard was the chief guest at the recent PUM Netherlands Senior Experts presentation of their services to local industries.

CA Sri Lanka onboard as Strategic Partner for AAT Conference

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) will once again power the 2015 Conference of the Association of Accounting Technician (AAT) as a Strategic Partner.

Look beyond the export headlines: MTI

MTI Consulting, based on its experience and thought leadership work in international trade strategizing, has highlighted important export policy and governance issues that Sri Lanka should address.

Softlogic Finance opens 26th branch in Borella

?Softlogic Finance PLC opened its 26th branch in Borella recently. 

Should the Sri Lankan government be in the business of running an airline? – A complement

Lee Kuan Yew in his autobiography wrote: “When I requested President J.R. Jayawardena how Singapore can help Sri Lanka, one of his requests was to release Capt. 

ComBank opens additional branch in Badulla

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon recently opened a ‘Minicom branch in Badulla, in addition to its existing branch in the capital of Sri Lanka’s Uva Province to cater to the increased demand for its services.

Sampath Bank further expands off site ATM network

The newest ATM of Sampath Bank was ceremonially opened at Baseline Road, Awariwatte, Katunayake by Maheel Kuragama, Chief Manager Operations.

Deloitte global revenues up 7.6% to US$ 35.2bn

AccountancyAge - Deloitte has reported global revenues of US$ 35.2 billion (£22.7billion) for the year ended 31 May 2015, a 7.6 percent uplift on the previous year.

DFCC celebrates new commercial bank

Vehicle LTV unchanged; FMs assertion holds no water

Despite Finance Minister’s (FM) assertion that the vehicle financing loan-to-value (LTV) ratio be brought up to 90 percent, neither the Central Bank (CBSL) nor the country’s financial sector (banks and finance companies) have received the nod to put that into effect from their respective authorities. 

Kanrich Finance widens horizons of leasing services

?Kanrich Finance has recently expanded its business activities, introducing to the market, an entirely fresh form of leasing service.

Kingslake wins 2014 Progress Global Partner Award

Kingslake has been named a 2014 Progress Business Focus Award winner. The Progress Global Partner Awards is an elite programme highlighting Progress partners that have turned their ideas into business reality. 

Acer partners with Softlogic to enhance retail reach in Sri Lanka

Global IT giant Acer has entered into an agreement with Softlogic Retail (Pvt.) Ltd, a fully-owned subsidiary of Softlogic Holdings PLC, to market and retail its full consumer range of desktop computers, All-in-Ones, 2-in-1s, notebooks and tablets in Sri Lanka. 

Twenty years of Microimage captured in an evening of true spirit

Microimage, the company that started as a high-school start-up and built through sheer determination and passion, celebrated its 20th anniversary at a warm and cherished event recently.