Eran challenges business community to show leadership accountability

?MP Eran Wickremaratne, who was the chief guest at the Annual Meeting of the membership of the Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID), lauded the institute for its yeoman service over the last 15 years in creating...

Mobitel and Microsoft launch new range of Lumia smartphones

The National Mobile Service Provider Mobitel has partnered with Microsoft yet again for the launch of a range of sophisticated Microsoft Lumia smartphones. 

Infotel Exhibition and APICTA Awards to be held in November

?The ceremonial official launch of the Infotel–2015 ICT Exhibition, organized by the Federation of Information and Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS), was held at the Galadari Hotel in Colombo recently. 

Tea crisis: A response to Planters’ Association

?Every citizen of this country should realize there are many watchdogs watching the performance of the Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs). Most of these RPCs are quoted in the Colombo Stock Exchange and registered under the amended Company’s Act of 2007.

National aviation policy in the making

A national policy on aviation is being formulated with the help of the industry stakeholders, according to Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Chairman Shibly Aziz who was speaking at the Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Association of Airline Representatives recently.

HNB Assurance partners with Prime Grameen to introduce new product

?HNB Assurance recently partnered with Prime Grameen by introducing a competitive life insurance scheme to cover the Prime Grameen loan clientele.

Big Ideas for Small Business Managers : Explore virgin territories to discover opportunities hidden

?We are now moving into section two -- marketing opportunities/targets of opportunity of the tactical plan (year - one) of the major business plan. To begin, let us define what is meant by market opportunity. 

June tourist arrivals up 12%

?Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals in the month of June rose 11.9 percent year-on-year (yoy) to 115, 467, the data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority showed.

Carmudi.lk partners with Central Finance

?Sri Lanka’s online car classifieds website Carmudi.lk joins Central Finance Company PLC,  enabling their customers to enjoy a discount of up to Rs. 25,000 when leasing a vehicle advertised on Carmudi.lk. 

IBSL to host Asian Insurance Regulators Meeting on July 27 & 28

?The Insurance Board of Sri Lanka (IBSL) will be hosting the 10th annual conference of the Asian Forum of Insurance Regulators (AFIR), on 27th & 28th July at the Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo.

LB Finance records 63% PAT growth in 2014/2015

?LB Finance PLC recorded a profit after tax of Rs. 2.1 billion compared to the Rs. 1.3 billion recorded in 2013/14, a substantial growth of 63 percent. 

Jeevan William appointed to the Capital Alliance Board

Capital Alliance, Sri Lanka’s leading full service investment bank, recently appointed Mr. Jeevan William to its Board. Since its establishment in the year 2000, Capital Alliance has become a key player in the financial markets of Sri Lanka, with a strong reputation and the ability to persistently meet client expectations by ensuring quality research, ethical dealing, confidentiality and innovation. William joins with notable experience and

The Fairway Holdings Launches Aviation Academy

Aviation is today one of the most rapidly proliferating fields characterized by high - tech advancements and savvy innovations. Fuelled by the global explosion of travel for business and tourism purposes, and transportation of goods among many other reasons, this blossoming industry offers lucrative job opportunities for those aspiring to become professional pilots. 

Union Bank extends its new look to Panadura

Union Bank of Colombo PLC recently extended its new look and design to its Panadura branch. The new branch layout features spacious banking facilities and provides the highest levels of customer centricity and greater banking convenience. The remodelled Panadura branch was ceremoniously opened by Mr.Suhen Vanigasooriya – Chief Risk Officer of Union Bank of Colombo PLC, in the presence of a large gathering of distinguished guests and members

Giti Tire Conducts Tire Check Education Campaign in Sri Lanka

Colombo, Sri Lanka–On the 19thand 20thof June, 2015, Giti Tire as the manufacturer of GT Radial, conducted a “Tire Check Campaign” to educate public on proper tire care and maintenance.

​Vogue Jewellers continue their Majestic Voyage as the Legend in Gold with the launch of the Regal T

The Taj Samudra, Colombo dazzled in all its splendour when Vogue Jewellers –Sri Lanka’s legend in gold, unveiled the magnificent Tusker Collection to a distinguished audience on the 31st of May 2015.

Enjoy a 10% discount at World Duty Free when you book your flight with findmyfare.com

Thursday 25th June 2015, Colombo: Sri Lanka’s largest online travel company, findmyfare.com is providing a 10% discount on products purchased at Sri Lanka’s premier duty free store, World Duty Free, to all customers who make their air ticket purchases online.

CIMA elects Myriam Madden as new President

CIMA has elected Myriam Madden FCMA, CGMA as the President for 2015-6 following ...

Anationz introduces groundbreaking menswear range

Featuring comfortable and affordable garments in uniquely exquisite styles to suit every body type, ....

Rajeev Amarasuriya elected as Colombo Uni Alumni 10th President

Rajeev Amarasuriya was elected as the 10th President of the Alumni Association...

Analytical Instruments implements MTI-enabled strategizing

Analytical Instruments (AIPL), Sri Lanka’s market leader for latest technologies...

Sri Lankan energy team attends training programme in Germany

For the third consecutive year, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Media,...

China Xi’an City explores Sister City opportunities with Sri Lanka

A four member delegation from the Municipality of Xi’an City Municipality...

Video: Micro Cars begins local assembly of crossover SUV SsangYong Tivoli

Local automobile manufacturer and assembler Micro Cars yesterday began the local assembly....

Textured Jersey in major overseas acquisition

Just weeks after being crowned overall victor and ‘International Textile Firm ...

Informal accommodation sector swelling with online booking platforms: SLTPB Chief

The informal accommodation sector is catering to around half of the tourists visiting Sri Lanka, ...

Shares end weaker; pre-poll uncertainty weighs on sentiment

Sri Lankan shares fell yesterday, hovering near 2-1/2 month lows,...

Airtel becomes third largest mobile operator in the world

Telecommunications service provider Bharti Airtel,....

Malin Hapugoda steps down from Aitken Spence Hotels, Browns Beach

Aitken Spence Hotels Holdings PLC and Browns Beach PLC...

Brandix sets new trend in corporate-academia branding

Although Sri Lanka is well known for Cricket and the island’s national game is Volleyball,..