Mobitel leads industry in ‘Customer Service Excellence’: LMD, Kantar TNS

Sri Lanka’s national mobile service provider, Mobitel has been placed ahead of all local telcos in the ‘Customer Service Excellence’ rankings released by LMD in partnership with Kantar TNS, in which companies across as many as 18 sectors were rated on their customer service performance.

Laugfs partners Education Ministry to strengthen students’ O/L math knowledge

In a bid to help strengthen mathematical knowledge among students, Laugfs Holdings has partnered with the Mathematics Branch of the Ministry of Education to facilitate a series of Math Camps conducted using Advanced Learning Techniques developed by the Ministry.

Combank brings festive cheer with discounts up to 55% on top brands

The festive season is upon us and more than 200 exciting brands have signed on to offer incredible discounts to Commercial bank’s credit and debit cardholders, over the next six weeks.

Sujeewa leads Sri Lanka-France Business Forum

The Sri Lanka-France Business Forum with the participation of eight Sri Lankan companies and over 20 French participants was held recently at the French Business Confederation - MEDEF International in Paris. 

DMC calls for private sector collaboration to up disaster management preparedness

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) yesterday urged the need for firming up collaboration with the private sector in uplifting the country’s preparedness level as Sri Lanka’s response and action towards environmental adversities remains grim.

Manufacturing and services activities expand in October at slower pace

Sri Lanka’s manufacturing and services sectors expanded in October, albeit at a slower pace, according to the latest data released by the Central Bank, The manufacturing sector PMI recorded 54.8 in October, which is a decrease of 4.2 index points compared to September 2017.

Getting women to work is not just HR, it’s about smart economics: WB Country Director

Removing barriers to women’s paid work will encourage more Sri Lankan women to participate in the workforce, finds a new World Bank report. 

Geopolitics of floating bases and the new world order

US naval officer and strategist Alfred Thayer Mahan’s advice in 1890 for the US to push outwards to rule the oceans is still heeded by US maritime forces in the present day. 

Towards an evidence-based alcohol policy in Sri Lanka

History is studded with examples of temperance movements and prohibitions, whenever alcohol was perceived as a menace to society. All of them have failed and some have wrought worse chaos in societies. 

CCC to host Indo-Lanka trade discussion

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) will host a discussion titled ‘Greater Potential for Sri Lanka – India Economic Relations’, with the presence of Indian Prime Minister’s Former Economic Adviser Dr. S. Narayan, who will share his views and observations.

SLIBC strengthens Indo-Lankan trade ties in Jakarta

Members of the Sri Lanka – Indonesia Business Council (SLIBC) recently attended the 32nd Trade Expo Indonesia that was held in Jakarta, as part of an ongoing effort to strengthen the longstanding trade relationship and strategic partnerships that Indonesia and Sri Lanka have shared.

SLT Zero One Awards for Digital Excellence second leg opens

Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) recently announced the launch of the second stage of the first-ever digital excellence awards, ‘SLT Zero One Awards for Digital Excellence’, organised to recognise and appreciate institutions and individuals as well as brands in their quest for excellence in digital initiatives.

ICTA hosts ‘e-Swabhimani’ Awards celebrating outstanding digital innovators

The ICT Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA), the apex ICT Institution together with the Telecommunications and Digital Infrastructure Ministry recently announced the launch of ‘e-Swabhimani Awards 2017’, the nation’s premier digital social impact awards honouring outstanding digital innovators who have impacted society using digital technologies.

Daraz.lk announces Black Friday 2017; discounts upto 85%

The Daraz.lk Black Friday sale will be live from the 20th to 27th November, with impressive deals for those who are looking to buy a new smartphone, household appliances or even apparel.

HNB 3Q profit flat amid higher credit costs, slowdown in new loans

Hatton National Bank PLC’s (HNB) September quarter profit came under pressure amid significant credit costs charged against the profits, while the core banking operations moderated amid the slowdown in demand for new loans. 

Intex South Asia kicks off

The third edition of the Intex South Asia 2017 exhibition was declared open by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre (SLECC), yesterday. The three-day exhibition will conclude on November 17, 2017.

Better soil could trap as much planet-warming carbon as transport produces: study

Thompson Reuters Foundation: Improving soil health in farmlands could capture extra carbon equivalent to the planet-warming emissions generated by the transport sector, one of the world’s most polluting industries, experts said.

Talawakelle Estate Senior Cluster Manager awarded brand new Land Cruiser Prado

Maskeliya Plantations PLC., owned by Richard Pieris Group of Companies awarded a brand new Land Cruiser Prado to Talawakelle Estate Senior Cluster Manager Iroshan Weerakoon. He was appreciated and honoured by Group Chairman Dr. Sena Yaddehige and Maskeliya Plantations PLC and Namunukulla Plantations PLC (Uva Range) Chief Executive Officer Manoj Pathiraja and was awarded for the Shadow Behind Every Success of the Season 2016/2017. Senior Executive

EFC supports advancement of global entrepreneurship ecosystem

Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2017 which is held from November 13th to 19th this year, is celebrating 10 years of unleashing ideas and creating one global entrepreneurship ecosystem through its events and activities.

Imran Vilcassim joins Cemex board of directors

Cemex Software, an innovative HRM cloud solutions provider, announced that Imran Vilcassim has joined its board of directors effective from October.

Tax cuts will allow beer to regain lost market share: Fitch

Credit rating agency Fitch yesterday said the recent budget proposals to change the taxation structure on beer and hard liquor products would see the former regain some of the market share it lost to the latter over the past year, although the credit ratings of the two largest beer and liquor producers are 

CCC CEO Joins the International Climate Reality Leadership Corps

As the world continues to see stronger storms, faster spread of wildfires, and water levels rise, one organization is taking action and inviting world thought leaders into the

Janashakthi creates history at Effie Awards with first Gold in Insurance category

Janashakthi Insurance PLC created history at the recently held Effie Awards 2016, winning the coveted Gold Award in the Insurance category.This was the first Gold won in the insurance

DSI won the Gold Award at the International Quality Circles Convention

Representing Sri Lanka with 2 Quality Circles, the DSI Samson Group emerged as the Gold Award winners at the recently concluded International Quality and Productivity Convention 2017

Janashakthi Continues To Charge Ahead With Double Digit Growth

Janashakthi Insurance PLC (Janashakthi) reported a consolidated Gross Written Premium (GWP) of Rs.11.047 billion for the nine months ended 30th September 2017

Emirates places US$15.1bn order for 40 Boeing 787 Dreamliners

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has announced a US$15.1 billion (AED55.4 billion) commitment for 40 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners.

Insee Cement accoladed at Presidential Environmental Awards 2017

Sri Lanka’s premier cement manufacturer Siam City Cement (Lanka) Limited, also known as, Insee Cement secured dual awards in recognition of the company’s 

Cathay Pacific provides access to digital newspapers and magazines via PressReader

Cathay Pacific collaborated with PressReader to deliver what passengers value: Thousands of popular digital newspapers and magazines to everyone who flies with Cathay Pacific.

Gulf Air, CFM sign US$1.9bn LEAP-1A engine and services deal

Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, and CFM International have signed an agreement for the purchase of 58 LEAP-1A engines to power 17 Airbus A321neo and 12 A320neo aircraft and an additional seven spare engines to support the operation.

Lanka Walltiles accoladed at Presidential Environmental Awards 2017

Lanka Walltiles PLC won a Merit award at the Presidential Environmental Awards 2017 (Chemical Industry category), organized by the Central Environmental Authority on 16th October 2017 at the BMICH.