Amãna Takaful relocates Matale branch to serve customers better

Amãna Takaful PLC (ATL) the only fully-fledged Takaful operator in the country and the flag bearer of the Takaful way of insurance in Sri Lanka, recently relocated its Matale branch with the intention of serving their customers better. 

Politics flare up at economic forum

Emotions ran high at the seminar on ‘Sri Lankan Economy: Future Policy Direction’ organised by the Sri Lanka Economic Association (SLEA), with those of differing political economic leanings finding it difficult to find common ground.

MBSL Kurunagala branch reopens with new look

Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka & Finance PLC (MBSL) recently reopened their newly refurbished Kurunagala branch at No 55, Kingsgrove, Rajapihilla Road, Kurunegala with the objective of providing a more convenient and accessible service to our valued customers. 

Innovation imperative: How Asia can leverage exponential technologies to improve lives, promote grow

Robots will take over our jobs, disrupt our industries and erode our competitiveness. Such were commonly expressed fears about advances in automation, artificial intelligence and 3D printing – key representations of exponential technologies – during the inaugural Global Innovation Forum that took place in Singapore. 

Dove introduces Oxygen Moisture to Sri Lanka

Having dry flat hair can become frustrating and may prompt one to resort to quick fixes to add volume and shape to their hair.

Nawaloka Hospitals re-launches Diabetes Centre with special attention to foot care

Diabetes is a chronic and costly disease with serious complications which is a rising menace especially in developing countries like  Sri Lanka.

Metropolis Healthcare celebrates 12 glorious years in Sri Lanka

Metropolis Healthcare Ltd, a global chain of pathology labs and diagnostic centres, celebrates 12 successful years in Sri Lanka.

Facial rejuvenation and body contouring at Durdans enhance Cosmetic Centre

As the festive season comes around, the reason to look one’s dazzling and confident self is at the top of the wish list, and Durdans enhance Cosmetic Centre offers a comprehensive and premium line of aesthetic solutions including facial and body contouring, and facial rejuvenation therapy.

Two young professionals from Leo Burnett win Bronze at the Young Spikes

Leo Burnett Sri Lanka’s Sarah Hassanally and Dilendri Wettewe recently won the Bronze award at the Young Spikes Media Competition

Sri Lanka Junior Golf Championship 2017

The Sri Lanka Junior Golf Championship 2017, Sponsored by Prima Sunrise Bread, got off to a great start with

DFCC Bank sponsors the 2017 Inter-School Golf Tournament

DFCC Bank has recently agreed to take up the Joint Title Sponsorship of the 2017 Inter School Golf Tournament,

Etihad Airways Announces Casablanca

Etihad Airways is to operate its flagship Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the Abu Dhabi – Casablanca route, effective 1 May 2018.

Sirio Ltd awarded for its exceptional growth at BCCSA 2017

With a continuous drive towards long-term growth and highly focused export-oriented strategy, Badalgama-based

Singapore Airlines launches chatbot for customer queries

Singapore Airlines (SIA) launched a beta chatbot, as it expands digital servicing channels for customers. The bot, named ‘Kris’, will initially be available on the SIA global Facebook page and will later be made available on singaporeair.com. 

Etihad introduces range of comfort items, amenities for purchase on selected flights

In addition to its complimentary inflight service and hospitality offering, Etihad Airways has introduced a selection of inflight products aimed at enhancing the travel experience and providing more choice for its guests in Economy Class.

KrisShop.com offers double KrisFlyer miles this holiday season

This holiday season, enjoy great savings and double your holiday cheer when you shop on Singapore Airlines’ flagship online retail platform, KrisShop.com. As part of its double 12 (12.12) promotions, receive S $ 50 off with a minimum net spending of S $ 250 and S $ 100 off with a minimum net spending of S $ 400 when you shop from December 12 to 16, 2017.

Findmyfare partners NDB for exclusive promotions

Sri Lanka’s largest online travel company, Findmyfare, has partnered with NDB bank to offer a range of exclusive promotions via www.findmyfare.com. Unveiled in December 2017, the first of these exclusive NDB bank promotions is the ‘Fly to Singapore for Rs.1,000 + Taxes’ SriLankan Airlines offer that is available until December 15, 2017.

Emirates celebrates holiday season with special Christmas treats

Emirates is spreading the festive joy with treats across all cabin classes this December. Customers travelling for the holidays will enjoy several Christmas specials both on the ground and on board from food to entertainment.

EDB promotes global value chain linking for automobile component manufacturing sector

In order to identify opportunities to engage in global value chains in the automobile industry, a Sri Lankan business delegation, supported by the Export Development Board (EDB), recently visited Thailand.

Central Bank of Sri Lanka holds 10th International Research Conference

The 10th International Research Conference of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka was held on December 8th 2017 at the John Exter International Conference Hall of the Central Bank.

Stocks steady near 8-mth closing low; lenders gain

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares ended steady yesterday after hitting their lowest close in nearly eight months in the previous session, as gains in lenders offset losses in shares of diversified companies.

Better building designs required to maximise solar power benefits: academic

Sri Lankan buildings must be designed better than in the past in order to take the maximum benefit out of solar power, according to a top architect who spoke recently at the Public Consultation on Rooftop Solar PV Development organised by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka.

IFC to invest US $ 27mn in Melwa Hotels

The World Bank’s private equity arm, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), will be investing US $ 27 million in Melwa Hotels and Resorts Private Limited (MHRPL), which is developing Hilton properties in Sri Lanka.

Rupee ends flat in dull trade

REUTERS: The Sri Lankan rupee closed steady yesterday as year-end remittances and selling of the U.S. currency by exporters outweighed importer dollar demand, dealers said.

Lankans to benefit from Saudi Arabia’s economic diversification: envoy

As Saudi Arabia shifts its focus from being an oil production-dependent nation, opportunities will open up for Sri Lankan businesses, professionals and other skilled workers, according to Sri Lanka’s top diplomat in the Middle Eastern nation.

Morison and MSJ Industries to amalgamate

Pharmaceutical manufacturer Morison PLC yesterday said that its subsidiary MSJ Industries (Ceylon) (Private) Limited would be amalgamated into the parent company. In a disclosure to the Colombo Stock Exchange, Morison said that the amalgamation would take effect on the day the company registrar issues the Amalgamation 

When people get spun by internet rumors

Many stories doing the rounds on the internet a few weeks ago said the beginning of the end for the current regime is underway.

Why a reliable power supply is an essential

The importance for a country of having reliable power supply cannot be over-emphasised. Energy supports industrialisation, especially through small and medium-sized enterprises that are crucial to sustaining poverty reduction. Energy also gives people living in rural areas more livelihood opportunities.

Can shippers benefit from liberalisation through low freight rates?

Reading a few articles written last few weeks on how liberalisation will bring down the freight rates benefiting exporter, I was rather surprised of the little knowledge the authors of these articles possess about shipping and logistics.

Singer Sri Lanka inks partnership with Pan Asia Bank

Singer Sri Lanka, the largest consumer goods retailer in the country, has joined hands with Pan Asia Bank, the fastest growing commercial bank in the island, to offer their customers added convenience.  The users of Pan Asia Bank credit cards are now able to pay their credit card bills at all Singer outlets.