SriLankan vying for top titles at APEX Passenger Choice Awards 2015

National Carrier, SriLankan Airlines has been shortlisted for four categories at APEX Passenger Choice Awards 2015, established by the Airline Passenger Experience Association, to be held at the APEX EXPO in Portland, Oregon USA on September 28, 2015.

Devindre Senaratne elected SLAITO President

?Devindre Senaratne, Managing Director of JourneyScapes Private Limited was elected the President of the Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO) at the 35th Annual General Meeting of the Association held recently.

Emirates awaits busy travel period during Eid

Emirates is expecting more than 300,000 passengers to travel out of the UAE in September and the upcoming Eid Al Adha period as travellers head home or abroad for short holidays. 

Photo Technica bags National Merit Award at CNCI 2015

Photo Technica (Pvt.) Ltd, the sole official distributor for Nikon cameras in Sri Lanka, was honoured with a National Merit Award in the service sector at the CNCI Achiever Award ceremony 2015.

Jaffna apartments offer unique opportunity for Sri Lankan property investors

The completion of the first luxury residential apartment in Jaffna has seen a strong response from domestic and international investors keen to capitalise on the growing regional economy.

Stax positions Sri Lanka as an investment hot spot in Singapore

Stax Inc., a global strategy consulting firm, delivered a cohesive presentation highlighting the country advantage and the untapped potential of Sri Lanka at a high-profile event held in Singapore recently. 

Airtel-Evoke award ‘Welcome Tune Motor Bike Offer’ promo winner

?Bharti Airtel Lanka and Evoke International recently announced the winner of the Airtel ‘Welcome Tune Motor Bike Offer’. 

Abans introduces Easy Cook convection oven

?Thanks to the innovative Easy Cook convection oven you can now satisfy your craving for fried food and enjoy everything you have been longing to indulge in. 

Land Rover launches prestigious Showroom in Colombo 07

?Monday, September 21st , 2015, Colombo: SML Frontier Automotive, Land Rover’s sole authorised distributor in Sri Lanka, is to open a new flagship showroom facility  at  a prestigious new location in Colombo 07

DeergaYou- The plan that never retires.

By launching the first-ever Shari’ah compliant retirement plan - DeergaYou. This breakthrough product caters to the growing demand for a pension plan that secures the financial security of customers in their golden years, whilst adhering to tenets of Shari’ah.  

Sunshine Healthcare sponsors ‘Careerlead’ 2015 to promote entrepreneurship

Sunshine Healthcare Lanka (SHL), a member of the diversified conglomerate Sunshine Holdings PLC, supported ‘Careerlead 2015,...

Conquer all barriers to make yourself outmanoeuvre and outperform competition

A low morale has many adverse consequences for the cohesion of your company as a whole. 

Hameedia hosts Mr. & Miss. England at the Envoy Mansion

Friday 18th September 2015, Colombo: Hameedia’s premium brand Envoy London recently hosted Christopher Bramell, and Natasha Hemmings, the winners of the prestigious Mr. & Miss England 2015 pageants, at the Envoy Mansion in Colombo.

Ranil ensures tourism development benefits to SMEs

The government will take into consideration the aspirations of the small and medium sector (SMEs) when devising plans to develop the tourism sector, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Saturday. 

IMF projects higher deficit for Sri Lanka

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently said Sri Lanka’s budget deficit would be worse than projected by the government this year, and passed on recommendations for the 2016 national budget.

No more Samurdhi and Divi Neguma receipts in cash

Towards a creating society using less cash, the Central Bank (CB) in collaboration with Lanka Clear Private Limited is planning a ‘National Card System’ (NCS) to deliver social security payments in the country, according to a senior CB official.  

Policy change critical to accelerate poverty reduction: WB

During her recent visit to Colombo, World Bank (WB) Vice President South Asia Region Annette Dixon remarked that policy change is critical to accelerating poverty reduction and boosting shared prosperity in Sri Lanka. 

Asiri Hospital to sell Rs.845mn worth shares to Actis

Softlogic group subsidiary Asiri Hospital Holdings PLC (ASIR) said it was selling new shares to emerging market private equity firm Actis Investment Holdings SL Limited in a private placement deal.

Sri Lanka’s ageing population at risk of managing retirement

Sri Lanka’s ageing population is at risk as they will not have enough savings to manage their retirements, cautioned a senior analyst and an economist of a leading stock broking house in the country.  

Ashan Nissanka to take over as LOLC Finance CEO next month

?Ashan Nissanka will be appointed as Executive Director/CEO of LOLC Finance PLC with effect from October 15, 2015.

Seylan Bank rewards i phone competition winner

As a part of the social and digital media efforts of Seylan Bank, many events and special occasions have been digitalized to provide their customers the best they could offer.

Romesh Gomez to head Wealth Trust Securities

Wealth Trust Securities Limited, a primary dealer appointed by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka announced the appointment of Romesh Gomez as its Chief Executive Officer with effect from 01st April 2015.

Sri Lanka should take a cue from Ireland on how to attract FDI

One of Sri Lanka’s major rugby promoters in recent times Malik Samarawickrama is the new minister tasked with attracting foreign direct investment (FDI).

ODEL to save Yala animals with awareness campaign

The tragic deaths of several magnificent specimens of wildlife in the Yala National Park has spurred ODEL to launch ‘Value LIFE

Mistakes first-time investors make

Investing in the stock market is a good way to plan for your future and the earlier you start, the more you will get out of it. Saying that,...

ComBank empowers southern rice millers with awareness programme

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon recently conducted a programme to enhance the proficiency in rice milling of rice millers in the deep south of Sri Lanka under the Bank’s initiative to assist micro businesses and SMEs countrywide by providing them with essential knowledge.

Holcim Lanka unveils 4th Holcim Village in Galle

Holcim Lanka, under their Sustainable Development project ‘Holcim Villages’ constructed and opened homes for the destitute in Akmeemana, Galle. 

Softlogic Finance supports deserving Jaffna students’ educational needs

To commemorate the recent opening of its Chunnakam branch and relocating of its Jaffna branch, Softlogic Finance PLC assisted deserving....

Opposition to CEPA builds up

Sri Lankan engineers called for transparent and nationally advantageous negotiations before signing the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with India in the backdrop of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s state visit to the Northern neighbour.

Capital market expects pro-business agenda in budget 2016

The local capital market stakeholders yesterday expressed hopes for a pro-investment and business agenda in the upcoming budget for 2016, as the current year, despite being a rather eventful one, was marred by uncertainty.