Jockey opens Exclusive Store in Kandy

Jockey’s Exclusive Stores showcase the range and depth of all the brand’s products and are best suited to cater to the discerning customers. One such store of Jockey has opened at the heart of Peradeniya Road, a well-known shopping  street in Kandy.

People’s Bank presents Budha Pudha Vandana Vesak Bakthi Gee programme

The People’s Bank Arts Circle recently organised Budha Pudha Vandana Vesak Bakthi Gee in lieu of the Vesak festival. 

Blue Mountain spreads light for Vesak celebrations

Blue Mountain’s ethereal lanterns brightened up the UN Vesak Day celebrations, which were held in Sri Lanka this year with the participation of Buddhist leaders from around the world. 

LuLu Group chief meets Prime Minister

The UAE-based retail and leisure giant LuLu Group entered Sri Lanka by opening a US $ 8 million food packaging facility in the Katunayake Export Processing Zone on May 17th to supply LuLu operations worldwide.

Siddhalepa commemorates Vesak on grand scale

Siddhalepa Ayurveda Hospital exhibited Vesak lanterns made by the Siddhalepa staff for the 28th consecutive year to mark Vesak from May 10 to 13, at the Mt. Lavinia Hospital premises. 

Asus Sri Lanka holds ‘Avurudu Fiesta’ with Gold partners

Asus Sri Lanka hosted its key performing partners along with its sales teams and loved ones to the ‘Asus Avurudu Fiesta’ recently, in celebration of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. 

DFCC marks Vesak with Bakthi Gee recital

The DFCC Bakthi Gee recital was held at the DFCC Bank head office on May 5, 2017 to commemorate Vesak, bringing together the staff from across the branch network.

Vogue introduces Tusker Bridal Collection

What more would you want to choose for your bride-to-be for her wedding, going away or the home coming? And, if you are that wise parent, seeking a gift of real value for your beloved daughter or the groom’s mother, looking for a distinguishing welcome gift for your new family member, Vogue Tusker Bridal Collection offers endless choices beyond mere  bridal jewellery.

Triad hosts ‘Silent Avurudu Festival’ with Western Province Deaf Association

A one-of-a-kind Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebration was organised recently at Frazer Grounds, Dehiwala by the Western Province Deaf Association (WPDA) in collaboration of Triad (Pvt.) Ltd. Children, youth as well as adults with hearing and speech impairment eagerly participated in the full-day programme packed with a variety of entertaining and exciting games, sponsored, coordinated and adjudged by the staff of Triad (Pvt.) Ltd. 

President lights up Vesak at Nawaloka Hospital

Lanterns illuminated the evening sky, earthen lamps dotted the road and pathways and lights decked up the entire building of Nawaloka Hospital when President Maithripala Sirisena inaugurated the Vesak celebrations at the premises of Sri Lanka’s leader in private healthcare. 

HNB Team ‘A’ wins Interbank Quiz 2017

The 25th Annual Interbank Quiz Competition organised by the Clearing Association of Bankers (CAB) was held recently at the Grand Ballroom of  Hotel Galadari.  

ACAP celebrates Avurudu

In keeping with the traditions of the national new year, Asia Capital PLC recently celebrated Avurudu with its staff at Taprobana Wadduwa.

Asian traders cautious after hefty sell-off as Trump woes linger

AFP: Asian traders headed into the weekend on a nervous note yesterday as a pick-up in US stocks and positive data were offset by worries about a crisis engulfing Donald Trump’s presidency that could throw his economic  agenda into doubt.

Mobitel successfully hosts ‘Google I/O Extended Sri Lanka 2017’ for the 4th time

The National Mobile Service Provider, Mobitel, recently hosted the Extended event of the highly anticipated Google I/O 2017 on 17 May 2017 at the Stein Studio Complex in Ratmalana, for the

Fairway Holdings Partners Soundarie to present “Soul” An Evening of Original Music

Maybe you’ve heard her play Beethoven or Grieg … or maybe Gershwin? Heard her perform two-piano recitals? Then again, you’re bound to have heard Soul Sounds, the internationally acclaimed 

OPPO launches Selfie Expert F3 for mid-range market - Video

The camera phone brand OPPO, strengthened the ‘Group Selfie’ trend recently by launching another Selfie Expert F3, priced

Sooriya Resort & Spa - Latest addition to Sri Lanka’s luxury hotels

Set on a hillock in a picture-perfect destination on the south-eastern coast of Sri Lanka, Sooriya Resort & Spa is a new four-star class deluxe hotel where the pristine golden beaches and diversity of wildlife meets to offer peace, tranquility and harmony to its guests.

Study on promoting IP’s role in Sri Lanka’s tourism sector nears finalization

A comprehensive study on promoting awareness on the role of Intellectual Property (IP) in promoting tourism-related economic activities and culture of the country is nearing finalization in consultation with the national steering committee chaired by Secretary Ministry of Tourism and WIPO experts. 

Laya Safari - Yala, a true trail into nature

For unbeatable access to the world-renown Yala National Park, there is no better place to stay than Laya Safari, a true trail into the nature as well as the sand, sea, surf and sacred sites that borders Sri Lanka’s virtually untouched jungle heritage.  

MyFare.lk relaunches website with focus on customer-centric service excellence

Online outbound travel plan and management portal, www.MyFare.lk recently re-launched its website in a bid to add more value to customer experience and enhance service excellence. 

Mobitel air ticketing service allows customers to book airline tickets via mobiles

The national mobile service provider Mobitel empowers its customers yet again with a revolutionary mobile air ticketing facility, which enables them to book airline tickets through Mobitel itself, creating history as the first telco to achieve this accreditation locally to pioneer air ticketing services  through a telco. 

China’s Silk Road project: A trap or an opportunity?

“As the water shapes itself to the vessel that contains it, so a wise man adapts himself to circumstances,” Chinese philosopher Confucius once advised. As the West, led by no less than the United States, succumbs to bouts of protectionism, China (the world’s largest trading nation) has found itself in a precarious situation.

Trumpeting ‘One Belt, One Road,’ China bids to lead ‘Globalization 2.0’

High-speed railways in Indonesia and Hungary. Deep-water ports in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Gas pipelines across central Asia. All are part of what is arguably the largest overseas development drive ever launched by a single nation.

Moratuwa University announces ‘Sri Lanka Design Code 2017’ exhibition

The Integrated Design Department of the University of Moratuwa announced the launch of the Sri Lanka Design Code 2017 exhibition, which is to be held on May 20 and 21, 2017, at the Trace Expert City, Maradhana. The announcement was made at a media conference held on May 17, at the National Library Auditorium.  

Nivasie’s Orchid Apartment-2 models now open to public

The Orchid Phase 2 model apartments are opened for the public to come and experience the modern urban living style. An initiative by the premier housing project development company Nivasie Developers (Pvt.) Ltd, the construction of the 160-unit 12 storied apartment began in April last year and will be ready to occupy by March 2018.

Belluna Japan-Asia Capital award ‘447 Luna Tower’ construction contract to Sanken

The developers of luxury condominium – ‘447 Luna Tower’ – Belluna Co. Ltd Japan, in collaboration with Asia Capital PLC, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), affirming Sanken Construction (Pvt.) Ltd as the construction partner for the project. 

Abans and Silver Needle bring a city within a city with Colombo City Centre

Influenced by Scandinavian architecture, the Colombo City Centre (CCC) residences focus on providing an aesthetically-pleasing, neo-classical environment that meets the diverse needs of the 21st century lifestyle.

PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards 2017 includes Sri Lanka with new categories

Sri Lanka’s real-estate industry will be honoured at the region’s most prestigious real estate awards show – PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards 2017, which will be held on November 7 and 8, at Sand Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore.

DFCC Bank Ties Up With ThePapare.com For The Schools’ Rugby Season

DFCC Bank has partnered with ThePapare.com to disseminate knowledge in the form of articles about rugby, in order to reach students and alumni who are interested in the sport. As the country’s 

CA Sri Lanka-Wayamba University to enhance cooperation with new MoU

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Accountancy Department of the Wayamba University in an effort to enhance the cooperation between the two bodies, which will pave the way for further development of the accounting profession in the country.