Asiamoney affirms Combank ‘Best Domestic Bank’ & ‘Best Digital Bank’ in SL

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has annexed two more prestigious international awards, being adjudged the ‘Best Domestic Bank’ and the ‘Best Digital Bank’ in Sri Lanka by Asiamoney, considered the most authoritative voice for the banking industry in the Asia Pacific region.

Ceylinco Life policy holders to receive Rs 3.8bn worth bonuses this year

A mammoth Rs 3.8 billion in annual bonuses will reach some 300,000 policyholders of Ceylinco Life in April and May this year, the life insurance leader has announced.

Huawei group annual revenue increases 32% to US$ 75bn in 2016

Huawei released its audited financial results for 2016, reporting that its Carrier, Enterprise, and Consumer Business Groups (BGs) each achieved solid year-on-year growth. 

DSI Mega 2017 shopping festival opens with a bang

The ultimate shopping festival, the DSI Mega 2017, was declared open on the 1st of April.  Happening at the head office complex of D. Samson and Sons (Pvt) Ltd, at High Level Road, Maharagama, the shopping festival offers something for everyone in the spirit of the impending New Year. Organized for the second time, the Shopping festival is open to the public, with no required entrance fee. 

Samsung launches Avurudu promo offering exceptional value for customers

The Sinhala & Tamil New Year heralds in a time of celebrations for all Sri Lankans ; for Samsung Sri Lanka, it is the right opportunity to share the ‘Samsung Amazing Avurudu’ promotion with their consumers. 

Prakash Schaffter addresses Asia Insurance Review’s regional conference

Veteran Sri Lankan Insurer and Managing Director of Janashakthi Insurance PLC, Prakash Schaffter was invited to share his learning from the Sri Lankan Insurance sector’s shift to the  Risk-Based Capital (RBC) framework, at the 3rd Asia Conference on Risk-Based Capital in Manila, Philippines recently.

Nimal Tillekeratne assumes duties as Pan Asia Bank CEO

Veteran banking professional Nimal Tillekeratne assumed duties as the Chief Executive Officer of Pan Asia Bank on April 3rd, at the bank’s head office. 

It’s all about creating ‘living spaces’: Sigiriya Jungles chief

Sigiriya Jungles, Sri Lanka’s newest upmarket resort in the heart of the cultural triangle, offers an exclusive experience where the rustic and the royal combine for an unforgettable encounter. Spread over 10 acres of naturally landscaped greenery, Sigiriya Jungles is an upmarket resort, tastefully created by a renowned architect in the Audangawa Village, about 5 kms from the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. In an interview, Devindre Senaratne, Chai

LOLC Al-Falaah wins ‘Deal of the Year’ award

Al-Falaah, the Islamic Business Unit of LOLC Finance PLC has been recognized globally on multiple occasions for the financial year 2016/17 by winning several awards at globally recognised award presentations. 

Dwindling stitching hands – Labour shortages in apparel industry in Sri Lanka

As a relatively new industry in Sri Lanka, the apparel industry has played an important role in the economy as a major income source and an avenue for creating employment opportunities, especially for women, over the last few decades. 

Durdans invites public to open day on cosmetic care consultation

The sunny days of Avurudu are almost upon us. As temperatures and humidity soar, one of the biggest beauty challenges is finding the right cosmetic care in the sweltering conditions. 

Want to meet SDGs? Invest in longitudinal data

To meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, we need more data. Collecting data can be time-consuming and expensive, but doesn’t have to break the bank.

Bileeta obtains ISO certification for quality management system

Bileeta, a company with an award-winning Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution, announced it has been awarded ISO 9001:2008 certification for quality management system. 

Dr. Gamini de Silva appointed as IASSL President

Veteran lecturer and statistician, Dr. Gamini de Silva, has been appointed as the new President of the Institute of Applied Statistics of Sri Lanka (IASSL) with the objective of localization of business paradigm to suit the country and people.

How TRAc sees importance of employability in hospitality industry

The tourism industry both locally and internationally is a fast growing field with ample employment opportunities for many in Sri Lanka. 

Informatics wins coveted Diebold Nixdorf APAC award

Informatics Pvt. Ltd emerged as the top achiever in both Wincor Nixdorf and Diebold partners among ten Asia Pacific (APAC) countries including Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunai, Cambodia, Laos, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal and Vietnam  in 2016.

Ground broken for Dusit Thani Beachfront Balapitiya

The ground breaking ceremony of the Indola Group’s and Dusit Thani Sri Lanka’s US $ 200 million beachfront project in Balapitiya took place yesterday.

Aditya Resort recognized by Tripadvisor for 5th consecutive year

Renowned for ensuring each guest experiences seductive bliss, the Aditya Resort was recently recognized in three categories by internationally recognized travel review site Tripadvisor. 

Serendib Flour Mills brings sustainability to the forefront of its operation

Serendib Flour Mills (SFML) recently embarked on a long-term sustainability drive to minimize the company’s impact on the planet, whilst improving the overall management of water and energy use at 

World’s largest car carrier calls at H’tota Port

Making a historic landmark in Sri Lanka, the world’s largest pure car and truck carrier (PCTC), MV Hoegh Trigger, owned and operated by Hoegh Autoliners AS, Oslo, arrived on her maiden call at the Port of Hambantota recently.

Emirates introduces laptop and tablet handling service for US flights

Emirates will introduce a new service to enable customers to use their laptops and tablet devices until just before they board their flights to the US.

Three new A380 destinations, three continents, one day

Emirates celebrated the launch of three A380 destinations recently, bringing its flagship three-class double-decker aircraft from Dubai to Tokyo- Narita, Casablanca and Sao Paulo on the same day.

Gulf Air launches flight status facility on gulfair.com

Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, in partnership with OAG, the leading global provider of digital flight information,

Qatar Air to offer laptop loans on US flights

AIRWISE: Qatar Airways will offer a laptop loan service to business passengers on flights to the United States as it looks to recover from the US ban on electronic devices in the aircraft cabin. The laptop loan service will be available from this week, the Doha-based carrier said.

Etihad reassures passengers of service, inflight offering following directive on US-bound flights

Etihad Airways is reassuring passengers of its highest level of service to minimise disruption following the introduction of a new US travel directive on electronic devices.

NTB renews commitment to sustainability with CarbonConscious certification

Reiterating its commitment to climate action, Nations Trust Bank renewed its CarbonConscious certification for the second consecutive year for their head office in Union Place and two other main offices in Nawam Mawatha and Kotahena. 

New Land Rover discovery features world-first drone technology to save lives

Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) has designed and engineered a bespoke version of the new Land Rover Discovery for use by the Austrian Red Cross. 

SL College of Pediatricians initiates ‘Little Hearts’ project

The unfortunate reality is that every year 3000 children are born with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) in Sri Lanka. 

Ethical investment tide lifts ‘greenwash’ concerns

REUTERS: Investors are ploughing ever more into ethical funds to back their views on issues such as global warming and gender equality, but such investments can be confusingly similar to standard funds, except for higher fees and ‘green halo’ marketing.

Alliance Finance receives Merit award

Alliance Finance Company PLC (AFC), the third oldest finance company in Sri Lanka, recently received a Merit award in the Large-Scale category under the services sector at the Social Dialogue & Workplace Cooperation competition organised by the Labour Department of Sri Lanka.