CA Sri Lanka’s 2015 curriculum promotes accountants who can lead businesses successfully

The 2015 new curriculum of CA Sri Lanka is well-structured, more so, because before finalizing it, the accounting body elicited feedback from all stakeholders, namely, members, employers, tuition providers and so on, to gauge what they look for in accountants when they employ them. As the national accounting

Nuski wins Professional Excellence Award 2015

Nuski Mohamed FCA, FCMA, received the Institute of Certified Management Accountants Professional Excellence Award 2015 at the Global Management Summit held at Hotel Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo recently.

IIT Campus: Inspiring a new generation of innovators

During the 25 years of excellence, the Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT Campus) has annexed an eminent position by being an unmatched pioneer in Sri Lanka’s private tertiary education sector in the field of IT and business that awards internationally reputed British degrees from the University of Westminster.

CBL introduces Munchee Crunchee biscuit for kids

‘Munchee’, the favourite biscuit brand of many Sri Lankans, recently announced the launch of the latest addition to their innovative portfolio ‘Munchee Crunchy’ a crispy creamy sandwich biscuit specially developed for kids. 

Fortune Cooking Oil spreads mothers love with “Senehe Ammage”

Fortune Cooking Oil released a specially-produced song titled “Senehe Ammage” (A Mother’s Love) at a special ceremony held at Cinnamon Grand recently.  During this event, the new Pyramid Wilmar website www.pyramidwilmar.com was also ceremoniously launched.

Sri Lanka Wood International Exhibition kick starts next Friday

Sri Lanka Wood International Exhibition 2015 to be held next week on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11th to 13th September is a promising opportunity for the growth of wood industry. 

Heladiv celebrates 25 years of success through product innovation

?In a journey that was centered on breaking away from tradition and providing customers with a unique and exciting range of products, HVA Sri Lanka recently celebrated its 25th anniversary.

Hirdaramani supports TEDxColombo 2015 as official venue sponsor

The Hirdaramani Group recently stepped forward as the venue sponsor of TedxColombo 2015: Reimagining Spaces, which was attended by 550 people, as well as an additional 500 people who watched the session online via live streaming. 

DSI introduces ‘Nirogi’ shoe range for diabetic patients

Introducing yet another range of shoes catering to a forte of customers in Sri Lanka, DSI has set out to launch ‘Nirogi’, a shoe range designed with diabetic patients in mind. 

E Channelling expands dealer network with Laugfs supermarkets

eChannelling PLC has signed up with Laugfs Supermarkets  to offer doctor channeling services at Lugfs Supermarkets island wide.  With this association any customer of Laugfs Supermarket can enjoy the convenience of channeling doctorsat leading 

Nawaloka extends world class healthcare services to Negombo

Nawaloka Hospitals PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier private hospital, opened its state of the art facility in Negombo recently.  As the first regional hospital of the Nawaloka group, 

Golden Key Hospital celebrates eight years of operating excellence

Colombo, Sri Lanka: Golden Key Hospital (GKH), the premier service provider in the Eye & ENT care sector celebrates its eighth anniversary this year and felicitates long term employees for their dedicated service.

HSBC partners with three local charities to mark 150-year anniversary

HSBC Sri Lanka is partnering with Sarvodaya-Fusion, The Schools Relief Initiative (SRI) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to further its community support towards education and the environment. 

SLFFA donates 10 patient trolleys to LRH

The Sri Lanka Logistics and Freight Forwarders’ Association (SLFFA) donated a total of 10 patient trolleys along with the relevant mattresses to the Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH), Colombo. 

ComBank launches CSR initiative to raise student math skills

A novel project to use online test papers to sharpen the mathematics skills of students preparing for their GCE Ordinary Level examinations was launched recently by Commercial Bank of Ceylon (ComBank)in collaboration with Optimized IT,

CTC to strengthen occupational health and safety through PULSAR

Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC) recently launched PULSAR, a unique, behaviour-based safety programme as part of its commitment to improve the overall health and safety (H&S) standards for employees. 

Hayleys provides drinking water to two more CKD-affected villages

Two centralized Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants sponsored by Hayleys PLC group companies, Hayleys Agriculture and Alumex PLC, were launched yesterday in Welioya in the Northern Province and Billewa in the North Central Province

CMO Asia names Minodh ‘Marketing Professional of the Year’

Richard Pieris Companies Head of Marketing Minodh de Sylva was honoured with the coveted ‘Marketing Professional of the Year’ award at the sixth Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Asia Global Brand Excellence Awards 2015 held recently at Pan Pacific Hotel, Marina Bay, Singapore.

Bautine sponsors SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2015

Leading Sri Lankan pharmaceutical manufacturer Astron Limited has once again displayed its commitment to empowering local brands by partnering with the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM). Beautine, a brand of nutricosmetic 

Connecting and communicating in a digital wired world

Years ago, companionship and conversation were important part of society. People prized dinner parties because they allowed one to engage in conversations. Conversations enrich our minds and our lives.

The impact of current global financial turmoil on Sri Lanka

The financial crisis has already become a cliché but what happened on Black Monday, August 24, cannot be taken too lightly. Although the financial markets have somewhat recovered across the globe,

Intel conducts special teacher training programme in Colombo

Intel, in partnership with the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL) conducted a teacher training programme to encourage and motivate Sri Lankan teachers and students to get on the path of science and innovation. 

‘Digital natives’ - In conversation with Oracle APAC Vice President HCM

What are some of the emerging trends in the HRM domain? In order to thrive in this competitive world, businesses need talented people. CEOs now, more than ever, view their workforce as a critical differentiator.

SLASSCOM AGM and Awards Night today

SLASSCOM will host its third Annual General Meeting (AGM) today, at Cristal Ballroom, Taj Samudra, Colombo.  The event will be patronised by the Board and General Council of SLASSCOM comprising of thought leaders who have strived for sustainable growth in the 

Pristine Solutions to increase focus on delivering value of SAP Business One to SMEs in Sri Lanka

Pristine Solutions, a SAP channel partner, announced that it is now a master value-added reseller (master VAR) and member of the SAP Extended Business programme.

The 3D printing revolution you haven’t read about

We’ve read the articles and watched the TV stories. It’s yesterday’s news that 3D printing is one of the most promising technologies to emerge in recent years. We’re well-versed in the fascinating array of use cases for this technology—from healthcare, to housing,

Equity brokerage bullish on telcos despite higher levies

Local equity brokerage Asia Securities in a brief research note said they were maintaining a bullish view on the country’s telecom industry despite the higher levies slapped on the sector.

Mercantile Shipping-Hemas joint venture enters liquidation

The joint venture company of Mercantile Shipping Company PLC (MSCL) set up with the transportation arm of the Hemas group is in the process of liquidation due to the continuous losses incurred by the company, a top MSCL official said. 

Sri Lanka’s gem industry potential largely untapped

The government called on the country’s gem industry to present a long-term policy paper which could be used to create a national policy to tackle current and future problems the industry faces.

Shares edge up from 1-week low; rate concerns weigh

RUETERS: Sri Lankan shares closed slightly firmer yesterday, snapping a three-session losing streak, amid concerns a rise in interest rates could turn investors away from stocks and into fixed income assets, brokers said.The main stock index ended 0.07 percent,