International Authority for Professional Coaching & Mentoring recognizes Deepal Sooriyaarachchi as a

Well-known business professional, Deepal Sooriyaarachchi has recently been conferred the title of ‘Accredited Master Coach & Mentor’ (AMC/M) by the International Authority for Professional

EDB organizes Sri Lanka pavilion at ASEAN Expo in China

The Export Development Board (EDB) organized Sri Lanka’s participation at the 14th China – ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) in Nanning, China from 12th -15th September  in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Consulate in Guangzhou.

Dr.Hiran Hettiarachchi invited to speak at Asia Real Estate Summit in Singapore

Blue Mountain Group Chairman Dr. Hiran Hettiarachchi will represent Sri Lanka’s property sector at the prestigious ‘PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit’ today at Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. 

Re-mastered Herman MillerAeron 2.0 unveiled

The re-mastered version of the most famous and best-selling office chair in the world, Herman MillerAeron 2.0 was unveiled in Colombo recently.

Hatch transforming Sri Lanka’s collaborative workspace

Sri Lankan start-up incubation and acceleration platform, Hatch, announced plans for the launch of the island’s single largest co-working office space designed exclusively for start-ups to collaborate, create and grow.

EFC to add muscle for building consensus on sustainable enterprises

First coined in 1987 by the World Commission on Environment and Development (WECD) or the ‘Bruntland Commission’, the term ‘sustainable development’ was defined in its report as: ‘Development that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own ends’. 

‘HelloMom’ to combat maternal and infant mortality

Three young undergraduates of the Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT) have developed ‘HelloMom’, a SMS platform that seeks to reduce maternal and infant mortality by empowering pregnant women and mothers (with infants under the age of one-year) with invaluable knowledge and information.

Ruhunu Hospitals opens nursing college in Karapitiya

Ruhunu Hospital (Pvt.) Ltd, one of the leading private hospitals in the Southern Province opened a new nursing training school in Karapitiya recently with the aim of providing nursing students a platform and a clear path in providing the basic knowledge and training to strive for a professional nursing career.

Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce hosts special workshop on diabetes for women

Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce in collaboration with Healthy Life Clinic will conduct an awareness programme on diabetes and healthy lifestyles in conjunction with the World Diabetes Day keeping to the theme ‘Women and Diabetes’.

SLCPI partners NMRA to improve effectiveness and efficiency in pharmaceutical industry

Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI) together with the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA), held a forum to discuss and agree on several key areas that will improve effectiveness and efficiency in the pharmaceutical industry towards a healthcare roadmap for Sri Lanka.

One-stop preventive health screenings at Durdans Executive Wellness Centre

The Executive Wellness Centre at Durdans Hospital is a dedicated one-stop facility providing comprehensive multi-phase health screening services, preventive care and lifestyle management essential for the early detection and management of diseases.

Hemas Hospital Wattala introduces one-stop breast cancer prevention and treatment centre

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women in Sri Lanka and the world over, and if detected at the early stages the type of cancer that can be nipped in the bud with proper treatment and care.

MyDoctor.lk organizes symposium to empower early detection of breast cancer

In the early stages of breast cancer, symptoms are minimal, therefore disease might progress even without notice. Annually, more than 2500 women in Sri Lanka are newly diagnosed with breast cancer. It’s a timely requirement to make increase the awareness about breast cancer, and thereby to reduce the number of deaths caused by it.

MBSL introduces ‘Double Wheel Leasing’ one-day facility

Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka & Finance PLC (MBSL) has introduced a one-day leasing facility for unregistered motorcycles and scooters from reputed brand names. 

HNB Grameen Finance signs MoU with Ideal Motors

HNB Grameen Finance Limited signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) recently with Ideal Motors (Private) Ltd to offer attractive leasing options for Mahindra vehicles.  

ComBank makes leasing more affordable with ‘Hybrid Leases’

A new leasing product that makes leasing a higher value vehicle more affordable at commencement has been launched by Commercial Bank of Ceylon especially for upwardly mobile company executives and professionals.

Imperative and rationale for ESCR in Sri Lanka: An analytical briefing

Historically, Sri Lanka’s poverty alleviation programmes such as Janasaviya and Samurdhi are notorious for not covering the real poor and the needy; instead, the poverty alleviation programmes have been mostly handouts for the supporters of the ruling political parties at different time periods. (See Centre for Public Impact, 2017; Glinskaya, 2003) The poverty alleviation programmes are yet 

Sujeewa appointed as UNESCAP Trade and Investment Committee VP

At the fifth Asia Pacific Trade and Investment Week that was held recently in Bangkok, where the deliberations of the Committee on Trade and Investment were held, International Trade State Minister Sujeewa Senasinghe was unanimously appointed as Vice Chairman of the Fifth Session of the Committee. 

Ceylon Chamber to hold post-budget seminar

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) will hold a customary post-budget seminar on November 16, 2017, at its auditorium.

Malik to speak at Global Investment Forum

Sri Lanka’s investment opportunities will receive global spotlight with Development Strategies and International Trade Minister Malik Samarawickrama speaking at the ‘Global Investment Forum’ of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD) taking place next week.

SLIM Brand Excellence 2017: Embracing the philosophy of branding

The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) will be hosting the 16th SLIM Brand Excellence Awards at the BMICH under the theme ‘Exhibit Your Masterpiece’, and the highly anticipated event will recognize popular brands vying for awards across 13 contested categories.

Fairway English Creative Writing Workshop

Home grown Sri Lankan corporate, Fairway Holdings, hosted the second annual Fairway English Creative Writing Workshop on the 3rd and 4th of November 2017. Over 150 amateur writers

Sixth CIM Future Marketers’ Conference concludes on high note

The CIM Future Marketers’ Conference 2017 concluded with the most exceptional and the most gracious success that was anticipated.

Stocks edge down in thin trade; budget awaited

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares inched lower yesterday, with trading volume slumping to a more than six-week low, as investors awaited the national budget presentation scheduled later this week.

Brokerage expects long-term outlook to remain positive

The bullish sentiments on the construction sector that prevailed over the last two years have reversed in the short to medium term, with a number of headwinds expected to negatively impact its growth prospects, a brokerage said yesterday. 

Rent-seeking key obstacle for serious entrepreneurship: Dr. Ekanayake

Many businessmen in Sri Lanka are rent-seekers or started out that way, which has left the country’s youth with a dearth of role models to look up to when becoming entrepreneurs, according to a former Ceylon Chamber of Commerce chairman.

Rupee edges up on banks’ dlr sales; budget in focus

REUTERS: The Sri Lankan rupee ended firmer yesterday as dollar sales by foreign banks outpaced strong importer demand for the greenback, while most market participants awaited cues from the national budget later this week, dealers said.

Higher revenue helps Aitken Spence record Rs. 583 mn as 2Q profits

Diversified conglomerate Aitken Spence (SPEN) recorded strong growth during the June-September quarter (2Q18), with higher revenue across all sectors, and sale of a subsidiary contributing towards profits during the period despite escalating expenses.

‘KotagalaKahata – Rasa Wasana’ Consumer Promotion Comes To A Successful Conclusion

The ‘KotagalaKahata – Rasa Wasana’ consumer promotion, which took place from the 22nd of June to the 25th of August 2017, recently came to a successful conclusion

Central Bank keeps policy rates steady

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka yesterday decided to keep its monetary policy stance unchanged during the seventh monetary policy review for 2017, with hopes that the higher than expected inflation and credit growth will moderate in the coming months.