Firzan Mulafer to serve on Spikes Asia 2015 jury

Firzan Mulafer - Director Client Services at Publicis Solutions Sri Lanka, 

MBSL relocates in Tissamaharama

Marking another milestone, Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka and Finance PLC (MBSL),

Pension anomaly

PB pensioners request President to appoint Independent Committee of inquiry.

Ceylinco Life promotes life insurance with new ‘Supreme’ policy

An attractive new policy that will pay up to 50 percent of the basic sum assured in lump sums every four years without any diminution ...

Prime Grameen rebrands as HNB Grameen

Prime Grameen Micro Finance Limited, which was acquired   by Hatton National Bank PLC...

What ‘digital’ really means?

Companies today are rushing headlong to become more digital. But what does digital really mean?

CA Sri Lanka launches integrated reporting implementation guide for corporate sector

In its capacity as the sole authority to promulgate accounting and auditing standards in the country,...

eVolve POS systems provide prudential solution for Food Service industry

eVolve Technologies (Pvt.) Limited are gaining momentum and brings value to their tagline ‘Easy Solutions - Powerful Contributions’ by introducing the ‘Restaurant POS System’. This latest software developed by eVolve focused towards restaurants and other Food Service related establishments such as fine dining restaurants, take away outlets, clubs and bars offers a turnkey tailored business solution.

President takes on corrupt accounting and audit practices

President Maithripala Sirisena criticized the existing corrupt practices in the accounting and auditing professions...

“We will open the doors but don’t shut the doors on your side,” Ravi K tells importers

Following is the speech delivered by Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayaka,

Firzan Mulafer of Publicis Sri Lanka has been selected to serve on the jury of Spikes Asia 2015

Monday 27th July 2015, Colombo: Firzan Mulafer - Director Client Services at Publicis Solutions Sri Lanka, has been selected to serve on the highly respected jury of the Spikes Asia Festival of Creativity 2015. The festival is set to take place in Singapore this September and is acknowledged as the region’s oldest and most respected awards show for celebrating creativity in the marketing communications industry.

John Keells Hotels 1Q net flat; higher arrivals fail to factor in

?The hospitality arm of premier blue chip John Keells Holdings PLC, John Keells Hotels PLC saw its net profits for the quarter ended June 30, 2015 (1Q15) remaining flat (a paltry 2 percent increase year-on-year) at Rs.130.8 million...

zMessenger awarded ISO Certification for Information Security

zMessenger, the integrated mobile media company, made history once again as they became the first and only Sri Lankan digital agency to receive the ISO 27001:2013 certification for information security by the Bureau Veritas Certification Holding SAS-UK branch. 

CONTAINER CARGO HANDLING : Colombo Port grabbing slice of Singapore’s business: expert

Capacity expansions at the Colombo Port will help it to capture a part of the container cargo market business of the world’s second largest container port in Singapore, according to an industry expert who was speaking at the Annual General Meeting of Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council recently. 

Etisalat Lanka brings WhatsApp data plans to Sri Lanka for first time

?Etisalat Lanka, the best network for smartphones and mobile data, sets out to broaden the avenues of communication for its valued subscribers by partnering with WhatsApp, the number one messaging app in the world, to offer WhatsApp data plans for the first time in Sri Lanka.

Next IMF boss likely from outside Europe - deputy head

?REUTERS: The next managing director of the International Monetary Fund is likely to come from outside  Europe    when current leader Christine Lagarde eventually leaves, the deputy head of the Washington-based fund said in an interview broadcast yesterday.

Cornell Professor to lead strategic leadership program

?Professor Mike Hostetler of the Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management will lead a three-day Strategic Leadership Certificate Program for directors, top and senior managers in Colombo on August 10, 11 and 12 this year.

Dr. Sally to speak about Singapore model, what lessons it has for Sri Lanka

?Prominent economist Dr. Razeen Sally in an upcoming forum is expected to discuss possible lessons that Sri Lanka can take from Singapore in developing the country with a fresh set of reforms...

EDB finalizes USAID-funded strategic plan with MTI

Sri Lanka’s apex trade promotions organization, Sri Lanka Export Development Board (SLEDB), has just completed a 9-month long strategizing process with MTI, culminating with the final draft of the strategic plan for the EDB.

ISMM to hold workshop on effective procurement

?The Institute of Supply and Materials Management is scheduled to conduct a full-day workshop titled “Create Value for your Business through Effective Procurement” on 07th August from 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. at Hotel Renuka, Kollupitiya. 

DFCC and DVB boards approve amalgamation

?The director boards of DFCC Bank PLC (DFCC) and DFCC Vardhana Bank PLC (DVB) have approved a proposal to amalgamate the two bank subject to obtaining shareholder and regulatory approvals.

Germany funds micro projects across the island

?The German Embassy in Colombo granted assistance worth over Rs. 10 million to eight community development organizations operating in a number of districts. 

UNP to hold discussion on economic road map for Sri Lanka

?The UNP will hold a public panel discussion on its Road Map for the country’s economy on July 30th, hosted by its affiliate, the Young Professionals  Organisation [YPO]. 

WISTA celebrates first year anniversary

?After a successful year, the Sri Lankan branch of the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association held its first Annual General Meeting recently.  

IFAC President in town

?President of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), the world’s apex body of the accounting profession, Olivia Kirtley (second from the left) was accorded a warm welcome to Sri Lanka by CA Sri Lanka...

World Bank to help 1.1mn rural people in Bangladesh to access clean energy

?REUTERS: The World Bank has signed a US $ 15 million grant agreement with Bangladesh to increase access to clean energy for targeted rural areas through output-based aid (OBA) subsidies.

Saudi king’s French Riviera holiday provokes beach protest

?REUTERS: Saudi King Salman and a 1,000-entourage arrived on Saturday for holiday on the French Riviera, where over 100,000 residents have petitioned against the closure of the public beach outside his villa.

India’s Reliance to launch telecom venture with over 1,000 stores

?REUTERS: India’s Reliance Industries Ltd will launch its ambitious 4G telecoms venture in December through a direct physical presence in over 1,000 “Jio Centers” and will also sell self-branded devices under its retail unit, the company disclosed in a post earnings presentation on Saturday.

Pearson says in talks to sell its 50% stake in The Economist

?REUTERS: British publishing group Pearson said on Saturday it was in talks to sell its 50 percent stake in The Economist Group, publisher of The Economist newspaper.

Singapore Temasek’s CEO extends leave to October

?REUTERS: Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings said on Saturday Chief Executive Ho Ching, the wife of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, has decided to extend her three-month sabbatical until October.