Dialog revolutionizes easy payment plans with ‘Lesi Pay’

?Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, Dialog Axiata PLC, announced the launch of its revolutionary new consumer financing service, Dialog Lesi Pay recently. 

Sharp decline in over-the-counter transactions due to digitization: Banker

?In an interesting revelation, DFCC Vardhana Bank PLC CEO, Lakshman Silva observes the number of over-the-counter transactions is on the decline due to the increasing adoption of digital banking solutions in recent times.

Sri Lanka’s urban middle class inflation down 10.7% in March

?Sri Lanka’s Urban Price Index (UPI), a measurement of the inflation level of an urban middle income class household, as measured by an independent research house for March has come down by as much as 10.7 percent from a...

Singer on top for 10 years as People’s Brand of the Year

?Since the inception of the SLIM-Nielsen People’s Awards in 2006, Singer has taken home the award for People’s Brand of the Year every single year. This year was no different, with the consumer durables giant earning the most prestigious accolade once again. 

Pathfinder Foundation enters into dialogue with Nippon Foundation

?Pathfinder Foundation Founder Milinda Moragoda met with Nippon/Sasakawa Foundation Chairman Yohei Sasakawa at their Tokyo headquarters to discuss collaboration opportunities between the two organisations. The Nippon Foundation is the largest private foundation in Japan. 

USL steals the show at SLIM-Nielsen People’s Awards

?Unilever Sri Lanka stormed into the spotlight at SLIM-Nielsen People’s Awards 2015, with the company’s two biggest and best loved brands, Lifebuoy and Sunlight, collectively bagging four awards. 

Huawei to offer special discounts this Avurudu season

?Huawei, the leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider and the number two smartphone brand in Sri Lanka, will be offering special discounts this Sinhala and Tamil New Year season. 

Sampath Bank takes to the Cloud to improve service efficiency

?Sampath Bank PLC takes to the cloud and joins the current trend Global giants of revolutionizing their servers to cloud computing that will enable a company to be faster, efficient and provide its customers with a more personalized service. 

Cargills Bank to join Sri Lanka’s largest Common ATM Network

?Cargills Bank joins Sri Lanka’s Largest Common ATM Network, introducing yet another service which enables its customers to enjoy island wide access at over 2500 ATMs connected on the “LankaPay” network tomorrow. 

Pan Asia Bank offers 5.5% for savings accounts

?Pan Asia Bank offers the highest interest rate of 5.5 percent (AER5.65 percent) for savings deposits through its flagship savings product ‘Champion Saver’.  This interest rate is amongst the highest for a savings account offered by licensed commercial banks in Sri Lanka. 

HNB holds Avurudu Pola from April 4-10 island wide

?The Avurudu Pola 2015 organized by the Gami Pubuduwa micro finance programme of Hatton National Bank (HNB) will be held across the country in the period leading up to the Sinhala and Hindu New Year, opening up sales and market opportunities for micro entrepreneurs.

ComBank and HNB tie-up with WKFS to implement IFRS in Sri Lanka

Commercial Bank PLC and Hatton National Bank (HNB) recently joined hands with Walters Kluwer Financial Services (WKFS) and its local partner Providence Holdings (Pvt) Ltd to implement International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Investing in stock market: Are your hands clean?

“One’s philosophy is not best expressed in words; it is expressed in the choices one makes... and the choices we make are ultimately our responsibility.” 

Big ideas for small business managers : It is not the strength and stamina but strategy and skills t

?Small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) make up a large part of Sri Lanka’s economy, accounting for over 80 percent of all businesses. These are found in all sectors of the economy and provide employment for people of different skills.

Contents will not bring a smile

?Anti-corruption activist and lawyer J. C. Weliamuna (R) hands over a report on alleged corruption at the country’s national carrier SriLankan Airlines to Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe (L) in Colombo on April 1. Minister for Ports,....

Amãna Takaful hosts ‘Mix and Mingle’ evening for bancassurance partners

ATL (Amãna Takaful) recently hosted its bancassurance partners to a ‘Mix and Mingle’ themed evening of fellowship. The event was attended by ATL’s many bancassurance partners and provided them with an opportunity to meet and interact with the ATL team. 

Sunquick creates Golden moments with “Sunquick Gold”

Sunquick, Sri Lanka’s number one brand in the Fruit Squash and Cordial market has reached yet another milestone through the introduction of a new flavour to its product portfolio. Sunquick launched its new flavour "Sunquick Gold- Orange, at a glamorous launch ceremony held at Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo, recently. The new packaging and communication material of the new product were also unveiled at this ceremony.

Kia unveils all-new 2016 Sorento in Sri Lanka

A sporting icon, a legend and a genius came together to launch the all-new 2016 Kia Sorento SUV in Colombo,...

Hyundai wins Red Dot Design Awards for three new models

Three new models from Hyundai Motor have been named as winners of prestigious Red Dot Design Awards.

David Pieris Motor Company unveils Bajaj Discover 150

Bajaj motorcycles, the best-selling and the most fuel efficient range of motorcycles which accounts for the largest market...

Sri Lankans vote Anchor their favourite Hot Beverage Brand

Fonterra’s Anchor brand has been voted by Sri Lankans as Hot Beverage Brand of the Year at SLIM Nielsen People’s Awards 2015.

Coca-Cola wins SLIM Nielsen’s Youth Beverage Brand of the Year again

Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka recently won the Youth Beverage Brand of Year Award for the eighth consecutive year...

Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf opens new Colpetty store at Liberty Plaza

The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, Sri Lanka’s premier specialty coffee shop and lifestyle brand, ..

Prime Lands unveils latest luxury housing project in Thalawathugoda

The Prime Lands group announced its latest affordable luxury apartment housing development in Thalawathugoda,...

Govt. to renew EU ties on positive trajectory: Mangala

Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera opening the proceedings of the Sri Lanka-European Union (EU) joint commission yesterday....

SLCHBC hosts biz meeting with visiting Shandong delegation

The Sri anka-China Business Council (SLCHBC) facilitated a business meeting with a visiting delegation from Shandong...

Ravi K claims private sector in state of ‘culture shock’

The private sector is in a state of “culture shock” and not utilizing the newly established 24/7 Customs clearance facility,

Shares close at more than 1-wk high on bargain hunting

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares rose for a third straight session yesterday,...

Rupee forwards rise on strong remittances

REUTERS: Sri Lankan rupee forwards ended firmer on yesterday as inflows from strong remittances and exporter...

Chamber urges authorities to rectify Indo-Lanka FTA failures before CEPA

The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL), one of the pioneering chambers in the country,...