Malith Mendis appointed Country Representative of Civil Engineers Institution UK

Chartered Engineer Malith Mendis has been appointed as the Country Representative of the Institution of Civil Engineers UK.

Finetech Consultancy announces Architect and Constructions Forum 2017

Finetech Consultancy, cloud-based solution specialists will facilitate and execute the Architect and Constructions Forum 2017 at the Hilton Colombo Residencies on 12th September from  7 a.m. to 10 a.m..

Capitol Elite on Horton Place sold out

Capitol Developers is proud to announce that Colombo’s newest and most coveted address, Capitol Elite, has been successfully sold out.

Nem Construction opts for Tata Prima tippers

Four Tata PRIMA 2528.K scoop-type tippers were handed over to Nem Construction (Pvt.) Ltd by Diesel and Motor Engineering PLC Chairman and Managing Director Ranjith Pandithage to Nem Construction (Pvt.) Ltd Chairman/Managing Director Raja Nanayakkara.

Browns GTD exhibits globally renowned power tools at Construct 2017

Browns General Trading Division (GTD) took part in Sri Lanka’s number-one and South East Asia’s most recognized exhibition, ‘Construct’, from the 25th to 27th of August 2017, held at the BMICH.

Kingsbury bags multiple accolades at World Luxury Restaurant Awards

Adding to an ever-growing list of international awards and accolades, The Kingsbury once again has stamped Sri Lanka on the global hospitality map. 

William Angliss Colombo eighth-batch celebrates grand ‘Prasthan’

Graduating students of the eighth-batch of William Angliss Institute of Colombo Academy of Hospitality Management had a grand ‘Prasthan’ recently, which was held in a colourful manner with a Bollywood themed Street Food Festival. 

Harith Perera new SLAITO

Hemas Travel Cluster Managing Director Harith Perera was appointed as incoming president of the Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO) 2017/2018 at the 37th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of SLAITO which was held on 25th August in the presence of over 200 attendees.

The second edition of Cinnamon Future of Tourism Summit 2017 announced

Recognizing the importance of a streamlined growth plan and educating industry stakeholders, the second edition of Cinnamon Future of Tourism Summit 2017 will host 14 innovators of the travel and tourism industry to emphasise on the importance of technology, authenticity and innovation to achieve the country’s development goal.

LIRNEasia researcher to chair ITU expert session

Shazna Zuhyle, a Research Manager at LIRNEasia, will be chairing a session at the 8th Meeting of the Expert Group on Telecommunication/ICT Indicators of the ITU (International Telecommunications Union), starting 12 September, in Geneva. 

Central Industries clinches top awards at CNCI Industrial Excellence 2017

Central industries PLC won the ‘CNCI Top Ten Awards’ (Extra-large category Manufacturing) 2017’ which is presented annually by CNCI for Industry and Services Excellence. Central industries PLC is the producer of Sri Lanka’s foremost water-pipe and accessories brand ‘National PVC’ and electrical items and switches with the ‘Krypton’ brand name.

Virtusa Named Most Innovative Technology Company of the Year

Virtusa Corporation (NASDAQ GS: VRTU), a global business consulting and IT outsourcing company that accelerates business outcomes for its clients, today announced that it has been awarded three 

Allianz Lanka Caters To Growing Customer Needs with New Office

Allianz Lanka, in a bid to provide their customers with greater access to their world class services, opened a new city office at No.251, Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 07. Serviced by an experienced

Leo Burnett successfully completes fifth Masterclass programme

Leo Burnett Sri Lanka, the local office of the globally recognized advertising agency Leo Burnett Worldwide, recently completed the fifth annual Leo Burnett Masterclass programme. Being the only 

Australian High Commissioner to address CIM Sri Lanka CEOs Breakfast Forum

The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Sri Lanka will be hosting its third CIM CEOs Breakfast Forum for this year on September 13, 2017, at Union Ballroom, Hilton Colombo Residences, from 7:30 a.m. onwards.

Double win for Litro’s Garu Ammawarune

Demonstrating its digital prowess, Litro Gas Lanka Limited (LGLL), the largest importer and supplier of LP Gas in Sri Lanka won high honours at the ZeroOne Awards organized by Sri Lanka Telecom, clinching the Best Digital Integrated Campaign award under the manufacturing, transportation, 

Tourism authorities tighten grip on informal sector

Sri Lanka’s Tourism Development and Christian Affairs Ministry will begin actively enforcing the provisions of the Tourism Act No. 38 of 2005 with regard to the informal sector operators who have not registered their businesses with the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).

Kurunegala Plantations provides govt. coffers with Rs.35mn

At the recently held progress review meeting of the Public Enterprise Development Ministry, chaired by Minister Kabir Hashim, it was revealed that Kurunegala Plantations Ltd has provided Rs.35 million to the Treasury from their profit of Rs.155 million in 2015. 

Sri Lanka Thailand Business Council holds 17th AGM

The 17th annual general meeting (AGM) of the Sri Lanka Thailand Business Council (SLTBC) was held at Waters Edge, Battaramulla recently under the patronage of council President Rizan Nazeer. 

Gem and jewellery industry has a long way to go: Hashim

Public Enterprises Development Minister Kabir Hashim recently stressed the need to urgently iron out the issues in the country’s gem and jewellery sector so that the economy can reap the benefits of its full potential.

Rupee rises on dollar sales by banks, exporters

REUTERS: The Sri Lankan rupee ended firmer yesterday as dollar selling by exporters and banks outpaced importer demand for the US currency, dealers said. The spot rupee ended at 152.45/55 per dollar, compared with Thursday’s close of 152.70/75.

World equities drop after N. Korea’s latest nuclear test

AFP: Global stock markets slid yesterday as investors sought safer bets after North Korea claimed to have tested a hydrogen bomb, one week after firing a ballistic missile over Japan.

Fuji Merchants launches Fuji Filters in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka witnessed the entrance of a new Japanese brand of automotive filters entering the local market with the launch of Fuji Filters. 

Norway’s wealth fund seeking to narrow bond portfolio

REUTERS: Norway’s US $ 990 billion sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest, yesterday proposed to streamline its fixed-income portfolio by shortening maturities and cutting corporate bonds and some 20 currencies from the benchmark it tracks.

Three Sinha Group receives CNCI Silver Award

Managing Director of Three Sinha Group of Companies Manjula Ariyakumara received the Silver Award in Large Category – Manufacturing Sector (National Level) at the CNCI Achiever Awards 2017 organized by the Ceylon National Chamber of Industries (CNCI). 

Govt. launches ‘Vision 2025’

The good governance government, consisting of the United National Party and Sri Lanka Freedom Party, yesterday launched its latest economic policy document titled ‘Vision 2025’,

ComBank to fund Sri Lanka’s first puppetry museum

Ambalangoda’s rich but partly-forgotten tradition of puppetry is to be revived and developed with the establishment of Sri Lanka’s first puppetry museum with funding support from the Commercial Bank of Ceylon.

Swadeshi launches new generation soap ‘Rani Sandal gel bar’

‘Rani’ Sri Lanka’s hallmark in beauty soaps for over seven decades has broken new ground with the launch of the country’s first gel bar soap for face and body. 

Virtusa defends championship title at Mercantile eSports event

For the second consecutive year, Virtusa became the champions of the Mercantile eSports Championship – powered by Dialog Gaming, held recently at Trace-Expert City. 

PwC’s Academy launches 11-day Corporate Innovation Certificate Course

PwC’s Academy Sri Lanka will play a pioneering role in helping organisations and their senior executives understand and embrace the importance of innovation with the launch of a specialized 11-day certificate course, to help executives, including managers move ahead with changing times by spearheading innovation within the organisation to ensure business success and survival.