Don’t just build health infrastructure – make it SMART

More digital health interventions are needed to improve the quality of care in SMART facilities. I grew up playing in a government health centre in my home city in the central Philippines. It was where I would usually go after school with my siblings to wait for my mother, who worked there as a nurse.

Natural disaster risk reduction needs to strengthen coordination with UN

The widespread rainfall during the past few days and the risk of landslides in the hill country are attributed to climate change. Sri Lanka has suffered worst floods and landslides a few months back and whiles still recovering from these unprecedented natural disasters, another spell of heavy rains is being experienced especially in the south, west, central as well as the eastern and northern parts of the country.

Sirocco Air Technologies celebrates partnership with Casals of Spain

International fans innovator Casals of Spain recently hosted cocktails for potential Sri Lankan customers at Waters Edge. The event was organised by Casals’ sole representative in Sri Lanka, 

CIM Sri Lanka networking event concludes on high note

The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Sri Lanka hosted its second networking event for the year with key cricket icons, Cricket Superstar Aravinda De Silva, Ranjit Fernando, Cricket Commentator, Roshan Abeysinghe and Cricket Administrator Mohan De Silva. 

Vinode by Dialog ViU partners with Coins Film Festival 2017

Vinode, a premier mobile app which brings thousands of movies and videos in Sinhala and Tamil, has joined hands as Strategic Partner with Coins Film Festival 2017, to support the next generation of artists and producers in the Sri Lankan film and drama industry.

IFIP General Assembly meets in Colombo

The key decision-making body of the International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP), the global professional body for those working in the ICT sector, has begun meeting in Colombo.

Laugfs Lubricants unveils advanced lubricant for fisheries sector

In a bid to provide advanced technological support to the fisheries community, Laugfs Lubricants introduced its latest oil blend, Laugfs ‘Power Outboard3’ oil, specifically designed for all water cooled high performance two stroke marine outboard engines including the latest designs under warranty protection.

Softlogic introduces ‘HappyOrNot’

Softlogic Information Technologies, one of Sri Lanka’s premier IT companies and a subsidiary of Softlogic Holdings PLC, have collaborated with ‘HappyOrNot’, a customer and employee satisfaction measuring and reporting automated solution with the aim of offering guaranteed satisfaction improvement for businesses in Sri Lanka.

Rupee closes flat after dull trade

REUTERS: The Sri Lankan rupee ended steady yesterday as selling of the US dollar by exporters offset demand for the greenback from importers in a dull day of trade, dealers said. The spot rupee traded between 152.83 and 152.88 during the day before ending flat at 152.80/90 per dollar.

Shares end marginally higher; block deals boost turnover

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares ended with modest gains yesterday as local investors picked up beverage and trading shares, while block deals boosted the turnover to more than a two-month high. The Colombo stock index ended 0.08 percent firmer at 6,377.38.

Lanka Social Ventures to conduct seminars for recycling entrepreneurs

Lanka Social Ventures, with the aim of providing services for business ventures engaged in recycling and thereby contributing to address the issue of solid waste management, is organising a series of public seminars. 

Sri Lanka Retail Forum 2017 lines up some best minds to speak

Sri Lanka Retail Forum 2017, which was inaugurated last evening, has lined up 20 best global and local retail industry minds to share insights, make recommendations and discuss how Sri Lanka can transform itself into a regional retail hub, during today’s sessions. The forum, organised by the Sri Lanka Retailers’ Association, an affiliated trade body of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, is the first such event to be held in Sri Lanka, fo

Mobitel partners with Fairfirst Insurance

The National Mobile Service Provider Mobitel, has partnered with Fairfirst Insurance to offer customers an innovative micro-insurance cover that provides customers financial assistance when the

‘Good vs. Gold’ featuring Leo Burnett Toronto’s Group Creative Director Anthony Chelvanathan

The International Advertising Association (IAA) Sri Lanka Chapter is set to present ‘Good vs. Gold’, an inspiring session featuring the globally acclaimed Group Creative Director of Leo Burnett Toronto,

OPPO to launch another cutting-edge model in Sri Lanka

OPPO, the leading global mobile brand, is set to launch one of its latest mobiles in Sri Lanka. Outfitted with Android nougut 7.1. and latest selfie technology the new model will sport a spectacular design 

Vision 2025 needs to be communicated to public properly

Be it an individual or government, they have to plan well, if they need to accomplish something successfully. President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe recently launched the good governance government’s policy framework titled ‘V2025: A Country Enriched’ explaining the nation how the government will bring economic prosperity over the next few years. 

Moody’s gives thumbs up for SL’s new tax law

Moody’s Investors Services (Moody’s) yesterday expressed its satisfaction over the new Inland Revenue Act passed in parliament last week as it will boost Sri Lanka’s revenue front and support the country’s credit profile by ensuring long-term fiscal stability.

Local construction industry in collective effort to grab tenders from foreign giants

The local construction industry stakeholders are hoping to collaborate with each other and receive state support to compete with the influx of foreign construction giants, as more Western Province Megapolis projects are tendered by  the government.

Sri Lanka tax holidays already given under BOI to stay

ECONOMYNEXT: Sri Lanka will not abolish tax holidays already given by the Board of Investment (BOI), after a new income tax law comes into effect, Deputy Treasury Secretary S.R. Attygalle said.

Reinsurance keeping Lankan insurers afloat amid floods, says Fitch

Sri Lanka’s general insurance companies are likely to be able to cope with the increased number of claims resulting from flood damages due to adequate reinsuring, credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings said yesterday.

Condominium Developers Assn. appoint new office bearers

The Condominium Developers Association of Sri Lanka (CDASL), an affiliate of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, has announced the appointment of new office bearers and members of the Executive Committee for 2017-18.

South-South Investment: A necessary synergy with development finance

Even though 35 developed countries pledged to provide 0.7 percent of its Gross National Income (GNI) to foreign aid, only six nations - the UK, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Luxembourg, and Sweden - currently fulfil this obligation. 

Shares close little changed in dull trade; tax bill weighs on market

RETUERS: Sri Lankan shares closed little changed in low turnover yesterday as investors waited for clarity on the new tax bill.

Overwhelming response for Kandy Investor Forum

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) jointly concluded another successful Investor Forum in Kandy.

Saw Engineering emerge victorious at CNCI Achiever Awards

With innovation both locally and internationally in the engineering sector, having won many prestigious accolades and titles, Saw Engineering yet again clinched the National Gold Award in the Extra-Large Category- Service Sector and the Top Ten Achievers National Award (Special Awards Category) at Achievers Awards 2017.

Why Asia needs to show the way on trade strategy

Some may think that the Trump shock is a passing moment and the US leadership in international trade and economic policy can be quickly restored. But there is little doubt that the post-war trade regime and the primacy the multilateral order delivered are now vastly less certain. That was clear for all to see at the Hamburg G20 summit.

Ekroma Realtors partner Softlogic LifeStyles to offer fully-furnished ready-to-move-in apartments

Ekroma Realtors, a BOI approved real estate developer with the vision to give Colombo a unique and new way of living is geared up to unveil its signature project Elegant 16. Elegant 16 brings in a brand new concept of boutique apartments to Sri Lankan 

National Chamber hosts Paskaralingam to sort out business issues

A  section of the business community closely interacting with R.Paskaralingam,  Advisor to the Ministry of National  Policies and Economic Affairs at the  forum ‘Sort out your Business Issues’ held recently at the chamber.

HNB launches LoungeKey platform and facilities for MasterCard cardholders

HNB MasterCard World, Corporate and Business cardholders can now escape the bustle of busy airport departure halls using the complimentary LoungeKey platform to gain access to over 800 international airport lounges in over 120 countries across the globe. 

Amana Takaful fulfills its promises in Galle

Amana Takaful Insurance, being the pioneer of the ‘Takaful Insurance way’ has played a vital and revolutionary role in the Sri Lankan Insurance Industry during its 18 year presence.