Suren Cooke Agencies conducts training programme on safe use of pest control products

?Suren Cooke Agencies announced that it is one of the official distributors and strategic partners of Sumitomo Chemical Products in Sri Lanka.

Abans first to offer 10-year warranty on compressors of LG inverter air conditioners

?Abans have just introduced an amazing 10-year warranty on the Inverter Compressor of all LG Inverter Air Conditioners.

Keells adds flavour to Culinary Art Food Expo 2015

?Culinary Art Food Expo 2015 this time showcased a plethora of best local and international culinary expertise.

Foreign investors sell down more Sri Lanka bonds

economynext: Foreign investors sold down Rs.17 billion of bonds (US $ 125 million) in the week to August 05, 2015, official data showed, 

Asian Alliance Insurance’s Click2Claim purchasing made possible online

Asian Alliance Insurance, that is part of the Softlogic Group, 

Adi Vel at Seylan Bank

Adi Vel is held particularly to evoke prosperity and well being on the people pertaining to all faiths.

Asian Credit Company opens branch in Matara

Asian Credit Company Pvt Ltd with branches in Kurunegala and Galle opened its newest branch at its own premises at Pamburana, Matara.

AIA tops Million Dollar Round Table

AIA Group Limited announced having reached a total of 3,752 agents registered as Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) members on 6 May 2015,

Fitch affirms Ceylon Dollar Bond Fund at ‘BB-’/’V-5’

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Ceylon Dollar Bond Fund’s Fund Credit Quality Rating

UnionPay emerging as fast-growing payment partner among businesses

With the increasing number of Chinese tourists coming to Sri Lanka,...

DVB 2Q net slows amid higher impairments and overheads

DFCC Vardhana Bank PLC (DVB) posted a net profit of Rs.299.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2015 (2Q15), up 3.6 percent from the same period last year, amid higher allowances for bad loans and other losses and overheads...

Big Ideas for Small Business Managers : Do you play to win—or to not lose?

Numerous psychologists, business scholars, consultants and executives use the insightful and sensitive term, ‘heart’, to collectively describe the underlying emotional qualities by which a manager leads. 

Sri Lanka “Maritime Week” declared

?The government of Sri Lanka for the very first time has declared a “Maritime week” in Sri Lanka from 21st to the 27th September 2015 in line with the World Maritime Day that falls on the 24th September 2015. 

Aggressive rent evasion costs UDA

A significant portion of clients of the Urban Development Authority (UDA) have not been paying their rent this year by leveraging the ongoing political uncertainty, a top UDA official said. 

Samsung glamour days over as it fights to save mobile market share

?REUTERS: For four years Samsung Electronics Co Ltd has basked in the success of its Galaxy smartphones, making billions of dollars competing with Apple Inc in the premium mobile market.

SLT Broadband launches first-ever Terabyte Data package in Sri Lanka

?Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT), the flagship national ICT solutions provider and the leading broadband service provider, recently launched the Terabyte Data package offering its broadband users the highest data volume given so far by an Internet company in Sri Lanka.

CFW unveils hottest swimwear trends

Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) ‘Swim,’ featuring swimwear designs by both Sri Lankan and foreign designers took place at Colombo Hilton last Friday and Saturday for the first time.

Dell announces two appointments in South Asia leadership team

?Dell announced that Roshan Nugawela and Lackshmindra Fernando have been appointed to its leadership team in South Asia.

‘Seylan Tikiri’ launches ‘Creative Till Competition’ to boost savings

?Seylan Bank announced the launch of its ‘Creative Till Competition’, aimed at enhancing childhood creativity and promoting a culture of saving among children. 

Roar.lk launches revamped website celebrating 1st year

?Rich content digital platform Roar.lk has launched an upgraded version of its website, as the start-up celebrates its first year in operation.

LOLC Securities clinches top accolades at CFA Awards

?LOLC Securities Limited (LOSEC), the stock broking company of the LOLC Group was honoured with both Gold and Silver awards for the Best Equity Research report 2014/15 at the Capital Market Awards & Forecast Dinner organised by CFA Society Sri Lanka. 

Ceylon Guardian sustains consistent performance in all portfolios

Ceylon Guardian Investment Trust PLC recorded a profit after tax of Rs. 1.92 billion, given positive market conditions in 2014/15. 

Nikita wins Smith College S. Mona Ghosh Sinha Prize

Nikita Samaratunga, who graduated recently from Smith College, Northampton, Masachusetts with a B.A. in Government and a minor in Global South Development Studies...

BOCs Fortune branches lead way in industry standards transformation

In its history spanning 76 years, the No.1 Bank in Sri Lanka, the Bank of Ceylon has always stayed true to its mandate of being the Bankers to the Nation. 

IPM partners National Youth Development Bureau’s ‘Rakiyabishekaya’ programme

IPM Sri Lanka – the nations’ premier professional body for human resources management – was the Strategic Partner for the National Youth Development Bureau’s ‘Rakiyabishekaya’ or ‘Job Fair’ held recently at the Nelum Pokuna theatre premises in Colombo.

MTI proposes ‘Ground-Zero’ process to restructure Cabinet

MTI Consulting, over the last 18 years, has worked on organisational restructuring projects across diverse public and private organisations in over 40 countries.

Arpico recognises top sales professionals

?Richard Pieris & Co PLC celebrated its top movers and shakers with ‘Breaking Barriers’, the annual sales conference and awards for the local manufacturing and distribution sector. 

Sri Lanka all set to become the next start-up hub: Stax MD

?You’ve considered running a business but keep wondering whether conditions are right to support your winning idea. Or perhaps you have been dabbling with something on the side and can’t yet convince yourself that it’s the right time to take the career leap with a start-up.

Dialog delivers!

Sri Lanka’s leading mobile telecommunications services provider, Dialog Axiata PLC saw its net profit for the quarter ended June 30, 2015 (2Q15) growing 12 percent to Rs.1.9 billion from a year ago, with earnings per share of 23 cents.

Dipped Products June net dips 43%

Dipped Products PLC (DPL), a non-medical glove manufacturer controlled by Hayleys group saw its June quarter (1Q16) net profit falling as much as 43 percent year-on-year (yoy)...