Telecommunications Minister and Deputy Minister make first official visit to Mobitel

The management and senior staff of Mobitel warmly welcomed Telecommunications and Digital Infrastructure Minister Harin Fernando and Telecommunications and Digital Infrastructure ....

Citi Sri Lanka, CCC Solutions and NDB announce plan to support aspiring micro entrepreneurs

?More than 200 micro entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka stand to benefit from a programme that aims to improve their financial and business capabilities. 

eMarketingEye bags 6 awards at 2015 W3 Awards

eMarketingEye, the award-winning Sri Lankan online marketing agency, won a host of international awards for the second time this year, having bagged six awards - two Golds and four Silvers - at the prestigious W3 Awards held recently.

Microsoft and Google call truce in patent wars

AFP: Technology titans Microsoft and Google have announced that they have agreed to end all patent infringement litigation against each other.

Janashakthi hosts risk management seminar for hospitality industry

In a bid to share expertise and promote cross-cultural learning, Janashakthi General Insurance recently hosted ‘Managing Your Risks Better’, a seminar on risk management in the hotel industry. 

S&T unveils global rebrand; enters into JV with Italy’s InteriorPlus

In line with its strategy to expand operations across key international geographies, S&T, a leading interiors and contracting company operating across 10 countries in the Middle East, ...

Gold Deo creates cutting-edge experiential bus shelters in Colombo

?Gold Deo marketed by Hemas Manufacturing PLC, launched Sri Lanka’s first-ever experiential bus shelters in Colombo.  

99X Technology among Sri Lanka’s Most Respected Entities for 2015

Reiterating its commitment to corporate excellence and dynamism, 99X Technology has been ranked among Sri Lanka’s top 100 Most Respected Entities for 2015 in LMD’s annual survey, which is conducted by the global research company Nielsen. 

Stamina wins international ACEF recognition

Condom brand Stamina was adjudged first runner-up in Mumbai, India in the ‘Excellence in Brand Management’ category at Asian Customer Engagement ....

DFCC charts new course for growth with merger

The local financial landscape last week saw one of the nation’s well established development banks merging with its subsidiary with the aim of having its roots deeply embedded in the ever-changing and fast evolving world of banking.

Are you an informed investor?

Knowledge empowers people. Similarly adequate knowledge about the stock market will strengthen your portfolio and enable you to maximize your returns. 

CAL marks 15 years as country’s leading full service investment bank

?Capital Alliance, Sri Lanka’s leading full service investment bank recently celebrated 15 years of success at the helm of the financial services sector. 

AIA presents tuk tuk wisdom on bridging gap

?Tuk Tuks, are a common feature in many of the 18 markets across Asia in which AIA, Asia’s life insurer, operates. 

What Sri Lanka needs from now on is inclusive growth

The President surely guided by his advisors has gone on record saying that the government’s main vision now is promoting sustainable development and reconciliation. 

Use proven military tactics to beat your competitor

Since the time that the ancient Greeks coined the word ‘strategos’, meaning to lead an army effectively, thousands of generals have used military strategy to conquer territories and gain power.

Retired Central Bank officers hit by aggravated pension anomalies

One observes a sense of satisfaction amongst government pensioners who have received justifiable increases of their pensions after making prolonged agitation over a long period. 

Laugfs acquires second LPG ship for US $ 6mn

Laugfs Maritime Services (Pvt) Limited, the fully owned logistic arm of Laugfs Gas PLC, recently announced the acquisition of their second LPG ship to provide logistic support for the growing LPG demand in the country.

SriLankan surpasses benchmark in punctuality

SriLankan Airlines (www.srilankan.com) achieved the airline industry benchmark of on-time performance on 85.26 percent of its flights in August 2015, the result of a sustained effort throughout 2015 to improve punctuality.

Cinnamon Air launches seasonal daily scheduled flights between Colombo and Southern Coast

Cinnamon Air (www.cinnamonair.com) announced the launch of seasonal daily scheduled flights between Colombo, Castlereagh Reservoir and the Southern Coastal city of Koggala from 15th December 2015 until the 31st of March 2016.

Hydromec delivers Hyster 2 Ston diesel truck to scan

Hydromec International (Pvt) Ltd delivered a Hyster 2 Ston Diesel Truck to Scan Distribution Centre recently. Scanwell Logistics possesses a rich history in the international air freight arena dating back to our inception in 1981. 

SriLankan Airlines part of ATW Cecil Honor Roll

SriLankan Airlines has been listed in “Cecil Honor Roll” by world’s leading aviation magazine, Air Transport World (ATW) for banning carriage of wild game/hunter trophies on-board its flights from August 18, 2015 onwards.

‘Adyapana 2015’ kick starts

Sri Lanka’s most focused higher education & career exhibition, Adyapana 2015, organized for the 10th successive year, opened at the BMICH yesterday.  This year, there are over 100 exhibition stalls displaying and informing the general public of various courses, 

ILO to launch Global Employment Trends report

The International Labour Organization (ILO) will launch its Global Employment Trends for Youth 2015 report on 8 October.  The report provides the latest global and regional figures on youth employment, as well as the quality of employment in both developed and developing countries

China, US rate hike loom over global finance summit

AFP - Clouds are gathering over the world’s economic leaders ahead of a meeting in Peru to confront the fallout of a China-sparked commodity price crash that has rocked once-powerful emerging markets.

Blanket amnesty for money repatriated from Swiss Banks: FinMin

The government extended an olive branch to all Sri Lankan nationals, allowing them to repatriate all foreign investments with no questions asked. “Please bring back your money to Sri Lanka. We won’t ask any questions and we will guarantee safety. 

Tourism promotion in key markets

Tourism Minister John Amaratunga  met with British High Commissioner James Dauris, Australian High Commissioner Robin Moody and Russian Ambassador Alexander Karchava recently to discuss new opportunities for Sri Lanka 

Otara Foundation appeals to govt. to enact new Animal Welfare Bill

The Otara Foundation is to press the government to enact the new Animal Welfare Bill by mobilising mass public support for the legislation via a 100,000 on-line signature campaign launched to mark World Animal Day, celebrated globally on 4th October.

Sri Lanka’s access to 2.5 bn market, key to attract FDIs: Economist

Sri Lanka’s marketing campaign to attract foreign direct investments (FDIs) to the country has to tell the world that Sri Lanka has a 2.5 billion market, a leading economist said.

HSBC Premier MasterCard Rugby World Cup promo winners off to Twickenham

As the ongoing Rugby World Cup continues to enthral fans worldwide, three lucky HSBC Premier customers and their companions have won the chance to witness the greatest Rugby spectacle in the world - The 2015 Rugby World Cup - semi-finals to be held on October 25, 2015 in Twickenham, UK.

Ceylinco Healthcare offers up to 20% off on breast cancer screening this October

The Ceylinco Healthcare Centre will join institutions around the world this October to promote early detection as a means of minimising the adverse impacts of breast cancer on individuals and communities, to mark the month dedicated universally to breast cancer awareness.