Cargills awards farmer leaders across Sri Lanka

?President Maithreepala Sirisena awarded 18 vegetable and dairy farmers from across Sri Lanka at the Cargills Saru Bima Farmer Citizen’s award at a ceremony held at the BMICH yesterday.

BAT pledges ongoing commitment to ‘Shared Value’ in Sustainability report

?British American Tobacco recently published its latest ‘Value Shared’ Sustainability Summary report detailing how the company is investing in a sustainable future for its business and society.

MBSL kick off SME forums from Gampaha

?Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka and Finance PLC (MBSL), together with Lanka Training and Education Academy (LTEA) with the assistance of Sri Lanka Federation of Industrial Associations, has organized...

Standardising English in Sri Lanka’s booming hospitality industry

?Communication in English is vital for the smooth running of a business and also for the personal growth of many professionals.  Poor communication skills create obstacles which can have negative repercussions for companies.

Emirates launches a second daily A380 service to Zurich

?Emirates, a global connector of people, places and economies, has announced a second daily A380 service to Zurich, adding 945 seats a week on the route, with 280 in First Class and Business Class.

OZO Kandy to open doors on May 1

?Cosy rooms inspired by Sri Lankan charm and stunning views over mist-covered mountains. Modern technology guests can’t live without and sublime beds that induce the deepest of sleeps.

Anantaya wins Booking.com Award of Excellence

?Booking.com, the world leader in online booking, has bestowed Anantaya Resorts & Spa, Chilaw with the ‘2014 Award of Excellence’ recognizing it as a top-performing hotel based on guest reviews.

NKAR marks 35 years of service

?It was a happening day for NKAR on April 1, 2015. The road to NKAR ‘Your Travel House’, Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha was gleaming with ‘35 Years of Brilliance’ hoardings catching the eye of every passer-by  and indeed the office was...

SLIM provides staff development for ReeBonn

?ReeBonn Cosmetics, a leading cosmetics and personal care manufacturer, has joined the Corporate Education Programme of Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), becoming the latest company to entrust the professional development of its staff to the national body for marketing.

Oracle hosts Cloud Application Forum for CIMA members

Oracle recently organised an event for CIMA members. The event titled ‘Modern Business in the Cloud’ was a collaboration between, Oracle, CIMA and EZY Corporation Sri Lanka. 

Germany funds Kilinochchi Sri Lankan-German Training Institute

?German Ambassador Dr. Juergen Morhard recently visited the site of the Sri Lankan-German Training Institute (SLGTI), a landmark project initiated by German development cooperation agency GIZ in 2012, as part of its Vocational Training in the North (VTN) project. 

IPM holds ‘HRM for Life’ evening seminar in Kandy

?IPM Sri Lanka - the nation’s leading professional body for human resources management (HRM) - organised the ‘HRM for Life’ evening seminar recently at the Regent Ballroom, Earl’s Regency Hotel in Kandy, followed by cocktails and dinner.

National Chamber to host Canadian High Commissioner for trade talks

?The National Chamber of Commerce is holding a bilateral trade session with the High Commissioner of Canada, Madam Shelley Whiting on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m., at the National Chamber Auditorium, No 450 D.R. Wijewardena Mawatha, Colombo 10.

CBSL’s ‘Diriyata Saviyak’ trade fair helps SMEs to prosper

“‘Diriyata Saviyak’ organised by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL) Southern Province branch for small and medium-scale entrepreneurs (SMEs) of Galle, Matara and Hambantota...

Innovation guru Christopher Hire in Sri Lanka

Alliance Finance Company PLC, through its subsidiary company Alliance Management Services (Pvt.) Limited, will be hosting a workshop on innovative thinking and product innovation, which is specifically designed for current and...

Mobitel opens high-tech computer lab at Royal College, Polonnaruwa

?Mobitel declared open the newly refurbished, state-of-the-art computer lab at Royal College in Polonnaruwa, which is another Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative by the operator.

Country will need 200,000 ICT professionals by 2020: ESOFT MD

?There are around 75,000 persons employed as professionals in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry in Sri Lanka at present. By the year 2020, the demand for ICT professionals will zoom to around 200,000 to take the country’s economy to greater heights.

Microsoft Sri Lanka’s OEM sector supports SLANA with RISE Award winnings

?Microsoft Sri Lanka’s OEM team was the recipient of the internal regional award for being the software giant’s ‘best performing sub in the OEM sector’ during the 3rd quarter.  

Ericsson, Mobitel and OUSL inaugurate ‘Connect To Learn’ in Polonnaruwa

?On the occasion of Ericsson’s 20 year anniversary in Sri Lanka and the official inauguration of the Connect To Learn initiative in Polonnaruwa, Denis Brunetti, Head of Ericsson Sri Lanka

Samsung Electronics announces winner of the GALAXY Note 4 competition - ‘Do the Unbelievable Challen

Samsung Electronics India - Sri Lanka Branch Office recently announced the winner of the ‘Do the Unbelievable Challenge’ competition which took place across Samsung’s social media platforms in Sri Lanka. The competition challenged consumers to complete five fun tasks that could only be done with a GALAXY Note 4. Yohan Andrew Demotte emerged the winner of the competition and was presented with a GALAXY Note 4 by Youngmin Shin, th

Leadership and economic legacy of Lee Kuan Yew

?In 2011, I listened To Lee Kuan Yew officially launch his book titled ‘Lee Kuan Yew: Hard Truths to Keep Singapore Going’ at the St Regis Singapore. He spoke passionately of the need to promote meritocracy. 

Hidden pitfalls of home working and how to avoid them

?When it comes to searching for a new job, a “flexible approach” to work is a job attribute that job hunters look for and employers have responded by using remote working as a selling point to attract such individuals into their work force.

Big ideas for small business managers To be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win and expec

Entrepreneurs and business managers in small companies are often so preoccupied with immediate issues that they lose sight of their ultimate objectives. For them, that’s why preparation of a strategic plan is a virtual necessity.

Food additives – Are they safe?

?Have you ever stopped to consider that your day-to-day meals, particularly the packaged/processed food, contain varieties of added substances, which are made of synthetic chemicals?

Businesses need not fear anymore

?Writing to the world’s leading op-ed page Project Syndicate, Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe says Sri Lankan business leaders no longer need to fear takeovers or shakedowns by the president’s greedy family members and cronies.

Finance giant LB Finance PLC opened its newest branch of their mounting network in Valachchenai

Finance giant LB Finance PLC opened its newest branch of their mounting network in Valachchenai On 7th of April 2015, offering an exciting range of financial products for its community.This occasion was graced by Mr.Chandana Wijerathna (AGM- HRM), Mr.Roshan Jayawardana (AGM-Marketing) and Ms.Chandrika Manel de Alwis (Senior Manager - Gold Loan) of LB Finance PLC, along with the presence of other senior management staff of LB Finance PLC and large

CCC says uncertainty affecting economic and biz environment

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) yesterday urged the President and the government to end the prevailing political uncertainty by holding the general election as soon as possible, preferably keeping to the dates announced in the ‘100-day program.’

Keangnam’s fate will not affect Waterfront Project: JKH

?Korean construction house Keangnam Enterprises, which holds a significant stake in the construction of John Keells Group’s Waterfront Project could be facing liquidation, after stocks hit the bottom in The Korea Exchange.

Kalpitiya Beach seeks alternative location for delayed resort

Kalpitiya Beach Resort PLC, a subsidiary of Citrus Leisure PLC is looking for alternative locations in Sri Lanka and the Maldives to develop its project, given the lack of development in the Kalpitiya area.

Consolidation should be left solely to the entities: Committee Report

?The committee appointed by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to determine the feasibility of the Central Bank’s Financial Sector Consolidation Plan has expressed that the government should only act in a regulatory capacity to create an environment conducive for consolidation.