Fitch upgrades AMCL to ‘BBB+(lka)’

?Fitch Ratings Lanka has upgraded Sri Lanka-based AMW Capital Leasing and Finance PLC’s (AMCL) National Long-Term Rating to ‘BBB+(lka)’ from ‘BB-(lka)’. 

LB Finance conducts program on women’s health

?LB Finance CSR team conducted another mega awareness program on women’s health by Dr. Nimali Widange- Assistant Registrar- Health Ministry.  This awareness program was held at LB Finance Corporate office Auditorium on March 24th. 

findmyfare.com and StanChart extend ‘Fly Out For Free’ offer

?Sri Lanka’s largest online travel company, findmyfare.com recently launched the ‘Fly Out For Free’ offer for Standard Chartered credit cardholders and gave them the chance to fly to any destination for free. 

Asian Alliance Insurance opens branch in Kilinochchi

?The newest addition to the regional distribution network of Asian Alliance Insurance PLC was ceremoniously opened at Kadirapokku Junction, Kilinochchi recently. 

SriLankan Cargo facilitates delivery of Chinese aid to Ministry

?SriLankan Cargo, the cargo arm of SriLankan Airlines has facilitated a consignment of 168 packages of Chinese aid, to the Ministry of Public Order, Disaster Management & Christian Affairs. 

Standard Chartered introduces exclusive Avurudu offers

?Standard Chartered’s credit cardholders are once again in for a seasonal treat as the bank is partnering with selected retail outlets to bring exclusive offers to their clients.

Can’t see the wood for the trees?

?Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe presented the 19th amendment to the 1978 constitution in parliament on March 24th and the Bill, if approved by parliament will make the Prime Minister the Head of the Cabinet of Ministers with powers to appoint its ministers.

Six hundred youth volunteer to build homes in Trinco under Habitat initiative

For the first time in Sri Lanka hundreds of volunteers from across the island and overseas participated in Habitat for Humanity’s Youth BUILD 2015.  This was one of the largest initiatives in Sri Lanka’s...

ESOFT-Sirasa donate computer lab to Ahangama school

?The third successive computer laboratory with internet and other modern facilities was donated to Dombagoda Maha Vidyalaya at Ahangama, Matara under the continuing ESOFT-Sirasa ‘E-Thilina’ community service initiative, recently. 

Premium donates aphaeresis machine to children’s hospital

?Premium International, a leading innovative and integrated health care solutions provider donated a Rs. 7 million worth latest and fully automated  “Fresenius brand” multi procedure aphaeresis machine to the only tertiary care children’s hospital in  Sri Lanka...

Fast-tracking your way up the corporate ladder A great leader builds an enduring legacy that goes be

?As leaders, the most important thing we must understand is the nature of our impact on others and the factors that compose our career legacies. This legacy is composed of three parts: the first two are through our decisions and our successes.

CIMA qualification integrated to qualifications of rest of the world: Harsha

The CIMA qualification is integrated to those of the rest of the world and that is what helps the CIMA members and students working overseas to be recognised, said Policy Planning and...

LB Finance conducts awareness program on Women’s Health by LB Finance

Financial starlet LB Finance CSR team conducted another valuable awareness program on Women’s health by Dr. Nimali Widange- Assistant Registrar- Health Ministry. This awareness program was held at LB Finance Corporate office Auditorium on 24th of March 2015. 

Dress to Impress this Wedding Season with Hameedia

Continuously setting the benchmark in the fashion industry, Hameedia, Sri Lanka’s leading menswear specialist recently launched its latest wedding range for grooms who are planning to tie the knot during the forthcoming wedding season. The new range of wedding collections will be available at all Hameedia outlets along with a series of special offers and discounts. Hameedia has also introduced three special wedding packages that will cover

Sri Lanka to switch off today for Earth Hour

All Sri Lankans are requested to join hundreds of millions of people from around the world, by participating in the Earth Hour initiative and showing their commitment to preserving the planet.  Today you will see homes, schools, businesses and iconic landmarks across the planet turn off their lights for the appointed one hour – Earth Hour; on Saturday 28 March 2015 at 8.30 p.m. This single act transcends all barriers of race, religion,

China offers Sri Lanka olive branch and warnings

AFP: President Xi Jinping worked to mend relations with Sri Lanka yesterday as Chinese state-run media warned the island nation’s new government against shutting off billions in investments from Beijing.

Mihin to spread wings to Kolkata

?Sri Lanka’s national low-cost carrier, Mihin Lanka will expand its operations to Kolkata, India with effect from June 15, 2015.  The strategic expansion of Mihin Lanka’s network is in line with its five-year business plan to expand its route network. 

SEC interviews applicants for DG post

?Interviews to hire a new Director General for Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) were believed to have taken place yesterday at the SEC premises, Mirror Business learns.

Leo Burnett Asia Pacific Named Network of the Year at ADFEST 2015

Leo Burnett Asia Pacific has been named the winner of the “Network of the Year” award at ADFEST 2015, Asia Pacific’s leading advertising festival. The annual event, which concluded in Pattaya on Saturday evening, saw the attendance of 1,110 delegates from 53 cities and drew the participation of 3,295 entries across 18 awards categories. 

High net worth interest for Singhe IPO

High net worth investor appetite is rumoured to have drawn by the lagging Singhe Hospitals IPO with the number of shares applied exceeding 60 million to the value of over Rs.150 million. 

Jan-Feb tea exports up; earnings marginally down

Ceylon Tea export quantities have increased for the cumulative period of January and February 2015, while prices have dropped, likely due to the weakened Russian rouble.

Samsung unveils GALAXY S6 and GALAXY S6 edge, the world’s most advanced smartphones in Sri Lanka

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. today unveiled its most-awaited smartphones – GALAXY S6 and GALAXY S6 edge – in Sri Lanka. Beautifully crafted from metal and glass and with first-of-its-kind technology, the Samsung GALAXY S6 and GALAXY S6 edge define the future of mobility. The launch of new phones offers Sri Lankan consumers the ultimate smartphone experience with a new standard to drive the global mobile agenda, with cutting-edge desig

Court says approval granted for Ceylinco Insurance segregation stands

The Colombo District Court yesterday, held that the initial order granting approval on October 10, 2014 to Ceylinco Insurance PLC to segregate its business stands.

Why every woman needs self-advocacy

?We, women in Asia, know from our childhood that women are expected to give of themselves, coexist in harmony and often without being prompted, to be the first to give priority to the needs of others – later these become staples...

Overcoming gender discrimination in India

It is a bitter irony that the International Women’s Day came right on the heels of the controversy about the government ban on a BBC documentary about the fatal 2012 gang rape of a young Indian woman known by the pseudonym ‘Nirbhaya’.

Life After Odel: 61st LBR LBO CEO Forum Odel was sold at “right time” for want of change: Otara

Otara Gunewardene, one of the most successful women entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka, was the invitee at the 61st LBR LBO CEO Forum held at Cinnamon Grand this week. 

McLarens Lubricants, “Mobil” power Malagamuwa’s Silver Jubilee

?Sri Lanka’s foremost motor racer of international fame, Dilantha Malagamuwa,  celebrated the silver jubilee of his illustrious racing career at a ceremony recently.  

‘Construction Expo 2015’ to kick off in June

?Construction Expo 2015, Sri Lanka’s most comprehensive exhibition featuring each and every factor related to the construction and building industry is scheduled to be held on 12th, 13th, 14th June at BMICH.

Ceylon Chamber’s YMF goes online

?The Young Members Forum of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, which just marked its first year of services to the younger generation of the country, launched its ‘website’ www.ymf.lk this morning, thus helping it to expand its reach.

Murali Prakash appointed to Laugfs Gas board

?Former Group Managing Director/CEO of Browns Group Murali Prakash has been appointed a director of Laugfs Gas PLC as a non-executive director with effect from April 02, 2015.