Smiths Detection security solutions offer evolutionary technology in narcotics detection

Innovative technology is necessary in detecting a wide range of illegal substances with greater accuracy,...

Abstract opens new store exclusively for women

Abstract, a part of Abans Group of companies has just opened its third store, at R.A. De Mel Mawatha, Colombo 3. 

wOw.lk and KTI to host ‘LEGO Day’

wOw.lk, Sri Lanka’s largest online shopping mall will be partnering with KTI to host its first-ever ‘LEGO Day’, 

Special 15% discount + 0% installment plans for Sampath Credit Cardholders on www.retailgenius.com

SampathCards, the first to partner with the largest online market place in Sri Lanka

SLT sponsors 94th National Athletic Championships

Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT), the leading ICT solutions provider in the country was proud to announce of its role as the Principle Sponsor of the 94th National Athletic Championships, conducted by the Athletic Association of Sri Lanka. As a relatively small island with modest means, it can sometimes seem like our talented Sri Lankan youth aren’t always fortunate enough to be set up with the necessary facilities to allow them to compete with the

DSI opens their 204th showroom

Setting yet again, their island-wide presence in the form of a new showroom, DSI opened their newest store, this being the 204th showroom, in Rathmalana on July 21st. The new showroom in Rathmalana will help elevate the company’s array of shoes, sandals and slippers to customers who no doubt consider the brand as a solid household name. 

wOw.lk and Kiddies & Toys International (KTI) to host ‘LEGO Day’

hursday 23rd July 2015, Colombo: wOw.lk, Sri Lanka’s largest online shopping mall will be partnering with KTI to host its first-ever ‘LEGO Day’, a fun filled event for children of all ages. The highly anticipated ‘LEGO Day’ will be hosted at the wOw.lk showroom which is located at No. 176/1, Thimbirigasyaya Road, Colombo, on Saturday 25 July 2015 from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. 

Ravi K renews attacks on Cabraal on hedging deal

Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake yesterday challenged former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal to reveal the amount of the loss the country had incurred because of the hedging deal signed with his blessing, instead of accusing the new government on its economic policies.

ComBank rated strongest bank by Fitch

?The National Long-Term Rating of Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has been affirmed at ‘AA(lka); Stable Outlook’ by Fitch Ratings Lanka (FRL).

New range of Mitsubishi vehicles on augmented reality

?United Motors Lanka PLC (UML), the sole distributor for Mitsubishi vehicles in Sri Lanka launched yet a another ground breaking technology jointly with the tech firm Leap Strategic Concepts.

CEAT organises meetings to share knowledge with dealers, customers

?Sri Lanka’s leading commercial tyre supplier CEAT Kelani Holdings recently hosted dealers and customers for its truck and bus tyres at two special forums to share technical knowledge and brief them on new products.

Micro offers free after sales service for Geely customers

?Micro Cars together with Geely International has always been in the forefront in offering special promotions and service benefits to Sri Lankan Geely customers.

May trade gap widens 50%

?Sri Lanka’s trade deficit in May widened a whopping 49.7 percent year-on-year (YoY) to US $ 703 million, amid a significant increase in imports led by vehicle imports, the Central Bank said.

Chiran Wiejsinghe appointed Sathosa Motors’ Non-Executive Independent Director

?Chiran Wiejsinghe has been appointed as a non-executive independent director of Sathosa Motors PLC, the local agents for Isuzu vehicles and a unit of Sri Lanka’s Access group.

Reach out to youth, embrace latest technology: Experts

Sri Lankan banks and companies in general should transform themselves to be relevant in a changing future, according to experts who presented their views at the CIO Agenda 2015 held at Cinnamon Grand this week.

LIOC begins bunkering at Trincomalee port

Lanka IOC PLC (LIOC), the Sri Lankan subsidiary of India’s largest oil refiner Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOC), has begun bunkering operations in the Trincomalee port.

Goodyear introduces new tyre with Hydrogrip technology

?Globally renowned Tyre manufacturer Goodyear Tyre and Rubber Company has improved its famous tyre – Goodyear Assurance TripleMax by developing them using Hydrogrip technology. 

Govt. to pay Golden Key depositors from tomorrow

?As per the proposal made by Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake through his interim budget, the government is to begin the disbursement of payments to the deposit holders of the defunct Golden Key Credit Card Company Ltd from tomorrow, a press statement said. 

New economic policy for progress: Harsha

The United National Front for Good Governance (UNFGG), if elected, will introduce sweeping changes to the county’s economy for the betterment of the ordinary people, Policy Planning Deputy Minister Dr. Harsha De Silva said yesterday. 

Self-control: an essential ingredient for success

Controlling is an important and powerful word in the business world. We, as human beings, want to control almost everything around us. Similarly, in business, people want employees, customers and even competitors to be under their control.

SERVANT LEADERSHIP

?Although Servant Leadership may not be familiar to business organizations, it is a belief system that is already embraced by some of the most successful organizations in the world. 

CMA receives Global Management Accounting Summit 2015 sponsorship cheques

?Sri Lanka Telecom PLC (SLT), Mobitel (Private) Limited, National Saving Bank (NSB) and Richard Pieris & Company PLC joined  hands with CMA – Sri Lanka as Gold sponsors for Global Management Accounting Summit 2015 to be held from July 27 to 29, 2015, at Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo.

Sampath Bank’s off-site ATM network expands further

?The newest ATM of Sampath Bank was ceremonially opened at Arangala Junction by Pradeep Perera, Head of Internal Audit.

Mercantile Investments deposit base surpasses Rs. 13 bn in 2014/15

?Having made significant progress, especially in the past financial year 2014/15 , Mercantile Investments & Finance Plc, has made a name for itself as a leading financial services institution. 

Hollande announces emergency plan for French livestock sector

?REUTERS: President Francois Hollande has said he would unveil an emergency package of measures to help France’s livestock and dairy sector.

Siyapatha Finance expands branch network to mark 10th anniversary

?Siyapatha Finance, the largest fully owned subsidiary of Sampath Bank PLC recently expanded their branch network across the country by opening its 18th and 19th branches at Avissawella and Kegalle, as a part of its tenth anniversary celebrations. 

Farmers from Sri Lanka and New Zealand share dairy expertise

?Sri Lankan dairy farmers recently met with ten New Zealand farmers in Gampaha to share knowledge, exchange ideas and discuss the challenges they face. 

Top government leaders to address ‘Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2015’

?Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake and Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera...

Watawala Plantations’ tea estates now Rainforest Alliance certified

?Sunshine Holdings PLC’s plantation sector subsidiary, Watawala Plantations PLC, has obtained certification from Rainforest Alliance covering all 16 tea estates managed by the company....

DDFC to be re-launched as Sarvodaya Development Finance

Deshodaya Development Finance Company Ltd (DDFC), a subsidiary of the Sarvodaya Economic Enterprise Development Service (SEEDS) is due to be re-launched as Sarvodaya Development Finance Limited.