Fortinet outlines 3 key strategies to secure home networks in Sri Lanka

Faster and more affordable Internet connections are driving more home users in Sri Lanka to deploy Internet-connected devices at home. 

Sri Lanka is a key growth market in South Asia for General Electric: CEO

General Electric (GE), one of the world’s largest publicly traded companies, has a large footprint in Sri Lanka’s energy, transportation and health sectors. In an interview with Mirror Business, GE South Asia President and CEO Banmali Agrawala recently outlined the company’s operations in Sri Lanka and the potential available in the sectors it has a footprint in Sri Lanka. Following are the excerpts from the interview. 

SriLankan FlySmiLes programme pioneers digital cards for frequent flyer cardholders

The national carrier, SriLankan Airline’s frequent flyer programme, FlySmiLes which is constantly seeking to innovate its product, launched its digital card effective  01st April.

NDBIB concludes private debenture issue for RDB

NDB Investment Bank Limited (NDBIB) successfully concluded the maiden unlisted debenture issue of Regional Development  Bank (RDB).

New Reasons to Celebrate with Sampath Cards this Avurudu - Video

Always at the forefront in bringing its customers the very best of benefits, Sampath Cards continues its tradition of giving cardholders more opportunities to enhance their lifestyle during the Sinhala

DFCC Bank offers the best rewards this Avurudu with the Avurudu Hat Trick Campaign

DFCC Bank recently launched the ‘Avurudu Hat Trick Campaign’ in time for the Sinhala/Tamil New Year and existing and new DFCC customers can visit any of its branches island-wide to enjoy the 

Leo Burnett’s Lalindra Nanayakkara shines a light on the art of Typography

Leo Burnett Sri Lanka’s Executive Creative Director Lalindra Nanayakkara (fondly known as Nana), recently participated in a three-day typography workshop that was conducted by a world-class panel 

Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Partners with Hayleys Advantis to Nurture Talent in Logistics Sector

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, with its drive to develop a competent, productive and skilled workforce and uplift the trade standards within Sri Lanka, has partnered with Hayleys Advantis 

Five new technology solutions in commercial real estate

The real estate industry has been more resistant to technological change than other industries, but with so much at stake—US$ 54 trillion globally—the first firms to break through with leading edge technology stand to gain a fortune. 

Nawaloka Steel strides ahead in steel industry

Steel is an essential material, the backbone to countless products used in many industries, structures and services shaping  the world.

Insee Cement recognizes business partners at awards ceremony

Insee Cement recognized and celebrated outstanding accomplishments of Insee business partners island wide at the Insee Cement Business Partner Awards 2017, held on 24th March Shangri-La Hambantota Resort & Spa. 

Altair hosts high-powered Canadian delegation in Colombo

The strong degree of overseas interest in high-end Sri Lankan property developments was in ample evidence when an influential parliamentary and business delegation from Canada was hosted in Colombo recently by Altair, the twin tower luxury condominium redefining the Colombo skyline.

Orange Electric join hands with Construction Expo 2017

Construction Expo 2017, Sri Lanka’s most comprehensive exhibition featuring all aspects related to the construction and building industry is scheduled to be held on 2nd – 4th June at the BMICH. 

Insee Cement launches Insee Academy

Siam City Cement (Lanka) Ltd (SCCCL) – the manufacturers and marketers of Sri Lanka’s most popular brands of cement including ‘Sanstha Cement’ and ‘Mahaweli Marine Cement’ launched the Insee Academy on 23rd March in Colombo. 

HNB offers concierge services to private banking customers

Hatton National Bank (HNB) announced its commencement of concierge services for its high-net-worth customers at ‘Club’ and ‘Priority Circle’ giving them 24x7 access to bespoke services, which is much likely of having a personal assistant or a porter. 

SDB shifts Kekirawa branch to new location

The Kekirawa branch of SDB Bank was relocated to its new premises on April 3, 2017. 

Union Assurance introduces ‘e-Consultant Insurance’

Union Assurance has continuously introduced innovative products and processes setting a benchmark in the insurance industry. 

Union Bank appoints two new Directors

The board of directors of Union Bank of Colombo PLC announced the appointment of Trevine Fernandopulle and Dilshani Gayathri Wijayawardana as Independent Non-Executive Directors, with effect from April 1, 2017.  

Benefit from Avurudu’s good fortune through NDB Wealth’s retirement plans

With Avurudu again upon us, many have already started celebrating the age-old rituals that are a cornerstone of a good harvest season, helping usher in good fortune for the new year. One such tradition is ganu denu, the first financial transaction of the season.

Insurance made easy with InsureMe.lk

InsureMe.lk is Sri Lanka’s first insurance comparison web platform that helps customers compare the features of different insurance policies within a specific category and purchase insurance online. 

Why international financial cooperation remains essential

Economic growth appears to be strengthening across the large economies, but that does not mean financial sector regulation can now be relaxed. On the contrary, it remains more necessary than ever, as does international cooperation to ensure the safety and resilience of global capital markets. That is why the Group of Twenty (G20) finance ministers and central bank governors reiterated their support for continuing financial sector reform at their

EDB to promote trade with Hong Kong

A team of representatives from the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) met the officials of the Export Development Board (EDB) last week to strengthen trade between the two countries.  The EDB signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the HKTDC in 2015 and the purpose of the recent visit was mainly to monitor the progress of trade development activities between the two countries and to extend the MoU for a further period.

Brandix felicitates employee adjudged C’wealth Young Person of the Year

A young female executive employed at Brandix, who won global recognition for herself and her country through her community work, has been felicitated by her company as an inspiration to her peers and co-workers across the group.

IPM 2nd Research Symposium contributes to understanding new HR frontiers

IPM Sri Lanka – the nation’s leader in human resource management – conducted the IPM Second Research Symposium on the theme ‘Exploring New Frontiers in HR: Creating Value’ recently at Galadari Hotel in Colombo. 

Aligning your organisation and brand for performance

As business and consumer markets become more competitive and customers become more demanding, companies must work harder to secure the fundamental relationships that fuel their business growth. Building distinctive relationships with customers is what branding is about, whatever the market, whoever the client.

SLIM launches Certificate in Digital Marketing

The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), the national body for marketing, unveiled Sri Lanka’s pioneering certificate course in digital marketing (CDM) recently at The Kingsbury Hotel.

Prof. Norbert Lammert on official visit

Professor Norbert Lammert, who has served as President of the German Bundestag since October 2005, arrived in Colombo on an official visit on Monday. Dr. Lammert was warmly welcomed by Markus Marti, General Manager of Mövenpick Hotel Colombo and the team

State-owned Laksala posts Rs.4mn net profit for 2016

Sri Lanka’s leading national market facilitator for its historic arts and crafts has turned around with surging profits.

DFCC Vardhana Virtual Wallet users can send/receive money and avail of exciting retail discounts for

DFCC’s Vardhana Virtual Wallet (VVW) offers limitless benefits and DFCC Bank is proud to spearhead this unique digital innovation in the banking industry. The VVW has now been extended to 

Power generation woes to intensify SL’s trade deficit worries

Sri Lanka’s trouble with its trade account is set to continue for the foreseeable future as the provisional data released for this year have indicated a further widening of the country’s trade deficit due to current power generation largely depending on petroleum imports.