ADB celebrates 50 years in Sri Lanka

Asian Development Bank (ADB) South Asia Regional Department Director General Hun Kim shows Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake an exhibit at the ADB@50 photo exhibition held yesterday

Central Bank may surprise with a rate hike: poll

REUTERS: Sri Lanka’s Central Bank could raise its key policy rates in coming months if it skips a chance to tighten next week, a Reuters poll showed, underlining renewed pressure on the rupee after the Federal Reserve’s rate hike last month. 

Digital divide a key challenge for local banking industry: Arjun

This is the eighth of the interview series titled ‘Mirror Business S&P SL20 Insights’ conducted in collaboration with the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) as an investor relations initiative. The column encourages S&P SL20 companies to bring attention to developments in the industry, the company and discuss growth prospects.

Fortinet spells out tips for safer Internet Day 2017

It is vital to note that the day is named ‘safer‘ and not ‘safe’ Internet Day because no technology as powerful as the Internet will ever be entirely safe in this present state of digital affairs. 

Call to protect independence of Auditor General

An Appeal to safeguard the independence, integrity and professional position of Auditor General I write this appeal to you, this day our nation celebrates its 69th Anniversary of Independence,

Chinese envoy to deliver 13th Sujata Jayawardena Memorial Oration

The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China Yi Xianliang is scheduled to deliver the 13th Sujata Jayawardena Memorial Oration on the topic “One Belt, One Road - Sri Lanka - China Relations.” on 15th February at the BMICH. 

ICTA implements next-gen citizen service delivery technology infrastructure for Foreign Ministry

The Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) took another step towards creating a digitally-empowered nation by implementing an electronic Document Attesting System (eDAS) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on February 06th. 

PABC’s Saviya microfinance loan scheme supports rural livelihoods

Sri Lanka’s fastest growing commercial bank, Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC’s (PABC) Saviya microfinance loan scheme is designed to assist development of livelihood for prospective entrepreneurs who remain largely overlooked by the mainstream conventional banking. 

Government must keep tab of public opinion

It has now become a national pastime for howls and protests on our streets on a daily basis. 

Sri Lanka’s major religious places switch to solar power with JLanka

Solar power solutions provider JLanka has taken an initiative to install solar photovoltaic systems to the country’s major religious places of worship and religious institutions.

Odel pays tribute to denim’s timeless appeal with Spring 2017 collection

Denim never goes out of fashion, but the ubiquitous fabric gets fresh expression in a dynamic and chic new Spring collection unveiled by Odel, already the largest fashion repository in the country. The new collection reinforces Odel’s status in on-trend fashion, as the go-to destination for branded denim wear from leading global brands.

SAGT receives top award from Global Ports Forum

South Asia Gateway Terminals (SAGT), the first private container terminal operator in Sri Lanka with approximately 60 percent Sri Lankan stake, has yet again featured Sri Lanka prominently on the world maritime stage.   

Sadaharitha team tours Assam to harvest best practices in agarwood

A delegation from Sadaharitha Plantations Ltd, including the company’s Chairman Sathis Nawarathne, toured Assam, in the south of the eastern Himalayas recently, to get a hands-on experience of growing and marketing agarwood, which is considered to be the world’s most sustainable investment in commercial forestry.  

Mobitel Cash Bonanza Montero Extravaganza awards 12th lucky winner

The 12th lucky winner of Cash Bonanza Montero Extravaganza 2016, introduced by the national mobile service provider, SLT Mobitel, to walk away with the Montero for December 2016 was Gunarathnarajah Ariyarathnam from Dehiwela. 

SLIM celebrates 30 years of PCM

Preliminary Certificate in Marketing (PCM), the three monthcourse launched by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) in 1988 was aimed at bestowing a basic knowledge

Koggala Beach Hotel wins TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award

Koggala Beach Hotel recently announced it has been recognized as a winner in the Top Bargain Hotels category of the 2017 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards for Hotels, ranking 24th out of 25 total winners. 

Jetwing Hotels dominates top 25 Sri Lankan hotels list

As befitting a reputation of excellence and being Sri Lanka’s premier hospitality brand, four Jetwing properties have been listed in the recently published Top 25 Hotels in Sri Lanka by TripAdvisor as part of its 2017 Travellers’ Choice Awards. 

Etihad expands Boeing 787 network in Levant, Far East

Etihad Airways recently unveiled plans for the deployment of its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to key Levant and Far East markets in 2017.

Finland’s Metropolia University signs MoU with CINEC

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (Metropolia) signed a distinctive memorandum of understanding 

Another strong year for air travel demand in 2016: International Air Transport Association

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced full-year global passenger traffic results for 2016 showing demand (revenue passenger kilometres or RPKs) rose 6.3 percent compared to 2015 (or 6.0 percent if adjusted for the leap year). 

IATA renews SriLankan Airlines’ IOSA re-registration

SriLankan Airlines, as part of its efforts to maintain the highest standards as the trademark national carrier, has renewed its registration under the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) for 2016-2017 in conformity with the standards introduced by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). 

Stock market myths that won’t die

Many hesitate to enter the market due to common myths about the stock market. An informed investor will adopt a critical approach towards these myths. Thus, the article will discuss common myths that prevail in society.  

High levels of risk are associated with high potential returns and vice versa

By now, after reading the previous instalments, you would have realised how the renewal exercises are important to your company’s development. However, a word of caution needs to be offered. 

VirtusaPolaris summit showcases next-gen technology careers for tech graduates

VirtusaPolaris, the market-facing brand of Virtusa Corporation and Polaris Consulting & Services, Ltd., recently hosted nearly 200 undergraduate tech students from 15 of the country’s leading universities and higher education institutions at the VirtusaPolaris Converse 2017 graduate meet up held at The British School in Colombo.

H-Connect Creates History by Winning Silver for ‘Best Shared Services Team in Asia’ at Shared Servic

H-Connect (Private) Limited, the shared services arm of Hirdaramani, won the Silver award for the Best Shared Services Team in Asia at the 19th Shared Services Excellence Awards

E-commerce platform to offer authentic Lankan products to buyers worldwide

Giving authentic Sri Lankan produce a digital push overseas, Buysrilankan.com was launched recently, delighting many Sri Lankan expatriates.

ESET celebrates consumer loyalty with special promotion

DCS International Private Limited (DCS), the exclusive authorized distributor of ESET in Sri Lanka, recently launched their ‘Virus Delete Karanna Thegi Win Karanna’ promotion to thank their customers for years of loyalty.

CIM Sri Lanka participates in EDEX for 11th consecutive year

The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), Sri Lanka participated in the EDEX Expo exhibition, Sri Lanka’s largest education and job fair, held at the BMICH Colombo recently. 

Waters Edge opens ‘Our Shop’ for staff welfare

Waters Edge recently opened doors to its very own staff welfare shop to benefit the loyal staff of the hotel.

Insee Cement powers animal rescue project with IUCN

Insee Cement , the first green cement manufacturer in Sri Lanka continued their renowned and popular animal rescue programme for the 8th consecutive year, in partnership with the International Union of the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) at the Aruakalu quarry site.