Japan to support new government on economic policies

A two-day seminar was organised by the Academy of Financial Studies (AFS) with the assistance of the Japan International Cooperation Agency....

YMF awards first batch of Speechcrafters

The Young Members Forum (YMF) awarded certificates for the first batch of its Speechcrafters who underwent ‘Speechcraft’ training, conducted at the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC).

Greater Mekong Sub region diplomats to discuss business with SL businesses

The Sri Lankan-based envoys of Vietnam, Myanmar and Thailand will hold discussions with the Sri Lankan businesses in a bid to explore two-way opportunities in trade, investment and tourism.

Naveen assumes office

MP Naveen Dissanayake yesterday assumed office as the Plantation Industries Minister,...

Reaping the benefits of Free Trade Agreements

In the recent years a common topic we have heard our leaders, both political and business, repeatedly harp on is with regard to increasing exports to help contract the trade deficit, 

Life and career skills workshop this weekend

The second in a series of workshops on ‘You Can Change Your Life And Reach Your Dreams’ - what every employer wants from you -  will be held on Saturday, ...

More firms to hire working mothers in 2015: research

New research by global workplace provider Regus has revealed that 26 percent of businesses are planning to hire more returning mothers in 2015 than in 2014. 

IPM with Kumar to offer corporate etiquette training programmes

The Institute of Personnel Management (IPM) Sri Lanka, the nation’s premier professional body in human resource management (HRM),

Two Grant teams to represent Sri Lanka at Spikes Asia

At the recently concluded Young Spikes Competition in Colombo, Grant Advertising teams Sahil Gunesekere and Tara Weerasinghe

Seven young professionals to represent Sri Lanka at Spikes Asia 2015

Seven outstanding young professionals from Sri Lanka’s advertising industry and two young students have been selected to represent...

YMF-Rajarata Uni organise ‘Careerlead’ job, entrepreneurship fair

The Young Members Forum (YMF) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) and the Rajarata University will be holding...

CINEC Metro Campus to hold Open Day 2015

?CINEC Metro Campus, based in Nugegoda which is the largest private education and training facility in Sri Lanka, will hold its Open Day 2015 on the 18th of September inviting students who have completed their formal education or with pending results, as well as the industry professionals.

Seven young professionals to represent Sri Lanka at Spikes Asia 2015

Monday 7th September 2015 Colombo: Seven outstanding young professionals from Sri Lanka’s advertising industry and two young students, have been selected to represent the country at the annual Young Spikes Competitions, Young Creative Academy and Spikes Asia Accounts Executive Academy, which will take place at the Spikes Asia Festival 2015  in Singapore from 9 to 11 September 2015. 

International business platform kicks off this week

Mark your dates for next week’s big business event starting from September 11. Three days are the golden opportunity for you to explore new opportunities to assess, learn and interact, develop new business contacts...

Blue Diamonds reaching new heights

?Blue Diamonds Jewellery Worldwide PLC (BDJW), the manufacturer and marketer of the internationally acclaimed fine diamond jewellery is making steady progress in both local and international markets.

Robust passenger demand continues

?The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for July showing robust demand growth compared to July 2014 for both domestic and international traffic.

Rajkumar recognized at ‘Global Official of Dignity Awards’

Rajkumar Kanagasingam recently received the “Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition” from Karen Bass who represents California’s 37th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives after the Los Angeles....

Etihad appoints new Vice President Service and Hospitality

?Etihad Airways has appointed Sajida Ismail as Vice President Service and Hospitality to lead service design and development of the hospitality culture across all areas of the business. 

Trade Promoters holds seminar on healthier lifestyle

?Trade Promoters Limited (TPL) recently hosted a seminar for its customers titled “Power your way to a healthier lifestyle”, focused on the engine of the human body – the heart.

Maersk Line expands India-Africa service

?Maersk Line is upgrading its Middle East-South Africa-West Africa or Mesawa service by adding a direct call at Colombo, in an attempt to pick up additional cargo.

Mihin Lanka flies Sri Lanka’s No.1 pro golfer to Jakarta

?Mihin Lanka recently flew Mithun Perera, Sri Lanka’s number one professional golfer, to the Ciputra Golfpreneur Tournament in Jakarta. 

Dr. Coomaraswamy to address Planters’ Association’s 161st AGM

?Economist Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy will be the Chief Guest and deliver the keynote address at the 161st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the country’s apex plantation industry body – the Planters’ Association of Ceylon – to be held on 11th September. 

Korean Air welcomes first B747-8 Intercontinental aircraft

?Korean Air, the flagship carrier of South Korea, welcomed its first Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental at a ceremony held at the Boeing Everett Delivery Centre in Seattle. 

CNCI holds Achiever Awards to recognize industrial excellence

The Ceylon National Chamber of Industries (CNCI) recently held its annual award ceremony to honour the entrepreneurs in the industrial sector of Sri Lanka for their achievements in the fields for manufacturing and service industries. 

Commonwealth Secretariat extends support to ‘CIMC 2015’

The Commonwealth Secretariat, where President Maithripala Sirisena is the current chair, has extended its support to the Colombo International Maritime Conference (CIMC)

Stock market myths

Investors at times underperform by following investing strategies that are based on perception rather than long-term research or reality.

Big Ideas for Small Business Managers : All dynamic leaders have one thing in common: an unrelenting

A pair of new books on Senator Hillary Clinton draws a portrait of a woman who is smart, shrewd and very ‘methodical’. Both books, one by Carl Bernstein (Her Way) and the other by Jeff Gerth and Don Van Natta, Jr. (A Woman in Charge)...

Innovation not value addition answer for current tea crisis

Ceylon Tea should focus on product innovation instead of the dying-out value addition model to get out of the current tea crisis, Singapore-based The Calamander Group Inc. Chairman Roman Scott, who owns the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf franchise in Sri Lanka said.

Microsoft appoints new Country Manager for Sri Lanka and Maldives

?Microsoft announced that industry veteren and Australian national Brian Kealey has taken up office as the new Country Manager for Sri Lanka and the Maldives from 1st September 2015.

HNB in Rs.10bn debenture issue

?Hatton National bank PLC (HNB), Sri Lanka’s second largest private bank in terms of assets has opted to go for a Rs.10 billion debenture issue.