Ceyoka Engineering provides advanced water, wastewater management solutions

Harnessing the comprehensive capabilities of Ceyoka Engineering (Pvt) Ltd, a leading conglomerate in the country, its water management division provides cutting-edge water and wastewater solutions. 

Finagle exports first container load of frozen bakery products to USA

Finagle, the country’s leading bread and allied products manufacturing company, inspired the food industry ­­with its first export of a container load of frozen bakery products which was shipped to the United States of America. 

SLSBC and Singapore (Sri Lanka) Club hold networking event

A joint networking evening was recently organised by the Sri Lanka – Singapore Business Council (SLSBC) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and Singapore (Sri Lanka) Club. 

Just In Time awarded ISO 9001:2015 certification

Just In Time Technologies (JITT) was recently awarded with the latest ISO 9001:2015 certification.This certification is an identification of JITT’s commitment towards continual improvement in quality standards. 

Serendib Flour Mills conducts the ‘Serendib Sales Training Guild’ for senior professionals

Serendib Flour Mills (SFML) recently conducted an informative training and development programme called the ‘Serendib Sales Training Guild’ which was led by renowned UK-based expert Ian 

Emirates goes all A380 to Melbourne

Emirates will provide an all-A380 service from Melbourne when it upgrades its third daily flight from the Australian city, EK408 and EK409, from a Boeing 777-300ER to an A380 operation.

‘Gulf Air Holidays’ set for take-off

As Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, prepares to launch its dedicated holidays unit ‘Gulf Air Holidays’ this summer, the airline has appointed online travel booking company ‘Ezeego1.com’ as the Gulf Air Holidays back-end service provider. 

SriLankan hosts IATA training conference in Colombo

The education and training arm of the national carrier, SriLankan Aviation College (SLAC), will be hosting the latest International Air Transport Association (IATA) Global Training Partner Conference beginning today.

SilkAir to improve SilkAir Studio with wider array of inflight entertainment options

SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, announced an upgrade to its inflight entertainment system, SilkAir Studio, which allows passengers travelling onboard SilkAir flights to enjoy a greater array of international movies, television shows and music streamed directly onto their personal device via inflight Wi-Fi. 

Laya Safari provides one of a kind experience

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.  

Jet Airways’ JetEscapes Holidays offer unforgettable summer getaways to 69 destinations

 With the onset of the holiday season, JetEscapes Holidays from Jet Airways,  India’s full-service, premier international airline announced its latest line-up of brand new, all-inclusive holiday options for 2017 summer season.

EDB gears to maximize export revenue from GSP Plus restoration

GSP Plus is offered to encourage a wider range of products to be purchased by the European Union (EU). Most of Sri Lankan leading export products are included among the 7,500 products eligible for the EU GSP. More than 50 percent of Sri Lanka’s exports are exported to the EU and the US. 

Can Belt and Road Initiative resurrect a liberal international order?

China’s Belt and Road Initiative (B&RI) offers a huge opportunity. It is true that there are risks. But it is clear what we should do. We should welcome the initiative with open arms and engage with it.

Public sector support for private sector development - A Sri Lankan case study

The public sector is a key driver of private sector development across Asia’s developing member countries simply because from a development perspective it makes good economic sense. Sri Lanka is an excellent example of how this works at its best.

James Taylor - Tea pioneer of Ceylon

It is well known that the tea industry was the foundation on which the modern economy of Sri Lanka was developed. Even today, one and a half centuries since the beginning of this industry in Sri Lanka, tea exports generate the foreign exchange earnings.

Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo holds talent acquisition campaign

The management and staff from Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo recently concluded a three-day talent acquisition campaign at the BMICH. 

CIM Sri Lanka to hold first Teachers’ Forum

The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Sri Lanka will be hosting its first Teachers’ Forum under the theme ‘The new-age education’ on May 19, 2017, at Bougainvillea Ballroom, Hotel Galadari, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

UA rewards top performers with foreign tours

Union Assurance has provided high standards of service and has continued to deliver unparalleled insurance solutions. This has been made possible by the strength of a committed team that is willing to give out the best. 

Making sense of leadership: Exploring key roles used by top leaders

It goes without saying that company leaders wear many hats and play many a role in leading the strategic direction of a company. In this complex and ever-changing business environment, effective leaders need to fulfil their roles in ways that will provide the right guidance to those they lead.

Oman Air Conducts An Emergency Response Exercise Keeping Safety At The Forefront Of The Airline’s Co

Oman Air, the national carrier for the Sultanate of Oman, conducted arealistic emergency response exercise in Muscat recentlyto rehearse its emergency management programme and response 

Etihad Airways And Mumbai Indians Spread Cheer And Happiness To School Children

Members of the star-studded Mumbai Indians cricket team gave pupils at a city school a surprise visit to judge a drawing competition organised by sponsors Etihad Airways.

IBM’s Watson ‘is a joke’, says Social Capital CEO Palihapitiya

CNBC: IBM isn’t at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI), Social Capital CEO and founder Chamath Palihapitiya told CNBC on Monday and he certainly isn’t a fan of IBM’s Watson. “Watson is a joke, just to be completely honest,” he said in an interview with ‘Closing Bell’ on the sidelines of the Sohn Investment Conference in New York.

Oracle Academy-Education Ministry to inspire student interest in computer science

Building on Oracle’s commitment to expanding its support of education globally, Oracle Academy and the Education Ministry of Sri Lanka have signed an agreement to integrate Oracle Academy’s programmes into 200 institutes islandwide under the ministry’s purview supporting over 10,000 students on the pathway to future IT careers.

Apps Technologies offers technology solutions for future

The birth of a newer generation of Sri Lankan companies designing and delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for organisations to improve the way they operate has been revolutionizing the IT landscape in the country recently.

OPPO launches Selfie Expert F3 for mid-range market

The camera phone brand OPPO, strengthened the ‘Group Selfie’ trend recently by launching another Selfie Expert F3, priced at Rs.49,990.00.

Etisalat UAE collaborates with Ericsson to ensure UAE is 5G ready

The Ericsson and Etisalat Technology Summit held in Abu-Dhabi last week witnessed the first live 5G trail with outdoor mobility in the UAE region. 

Huawei smartphone shipments up 21.6% YoY in 1Q17

Huawei Consumer Business Group announced that in 1Q 2017, it shipped 34.55 million smartphones; this amounts to a year-on-year (YoY) increase of 21.6 percent. 

Investment incomes, contraction in fair value losses boost Union Assurance March profit

The John Keells group insurance subsidiary, Union Assurance PLC reported earnings of Rs.108.3 million or Rs.1.84 a share for the January-March quarter, rising as much as 77 percent from a year earlier supported by modest growth in life premiums.

Exciting new features in ComBank’s relaunched ‘Dotcom Teen Account’

Banking has just become more exciting for teenagers and pre-teens with the relaunch of ‘Dotcom Teen Account’ – the popular youth savings account of Commercial Bank of Ceylon, with a host of new features and benefits.

NDB balance transfer now at 2.5% minimum from 3 months up to 5 years

NDB introduced its credit card balance transfer option earlier this year to support you from overcoming your credit card balances through attractive interest rates.  NDB has continued to successfully offer options of choosing your own repayment period in equal instalments from three months and now up to five years.