Munchee declared SL’s No.1 FMCG brand: Global Brand Footprint Report

Citizens across the country surveyed for the Kantar World panel’s ‘Global Brand Footprint Report’ have yet again named Munchee as ‘Sri Lanka’s number-one FMCG brand’ for 2017, as it were in the previous year 2016.

Saving with Abans LG inverter home appliances

LG Smart Inverter Technology has taken LG electronics to new heights in energy efficient and durable home appliances that facilitate savings from day one. 

Softlogic Brands launches top fashion brand Aldo in Sri Lanka

Aldo is thrilled to announce its arrival in Colombo, Sri Lanka, with the support of franchisee partner Softlogic Brands (Pvt.) Ltd. 

Munchee Sri Lanka’s #1 FMCG Brand – Global Brand Footprint Report

Sri Lanka has spoken! Citizens across the country, surveyed for the Kantar World panel's ‘Global Brand Footprint Report’, have yet again named Munchee as ‘Sri Lanka’s Number One FMCG Brand’ 

Coca-Cola pumps up Gajaba Super Cross 2017

The Gajaba Super Cross 2017 was held recently with the trials on the 26th and the race on the 27th of August at the Saliyapura Track in Anuradhapura. The Gajaba Super Cross is being held for the 16th

Damith Hettihewa recognized as People’s Leader in IT

The Secretary of Computer Society of Sri Lanka ( CSSL) and CEO of Informatics Pvt Ltd ,  Damith Hettihewa was recognized  as the People’s Leader in Information Technology category by Institute of Personnel Management (IPM) Sri Lanka at the  National HR Excellence Awards 2017 held at BMICH recently.

LOFT1024 marks two years of success

Celebrating two years since its launch, LOFT1024 is proud to record over 12 startups that have ‘lifted off’ successfully after taking space at this site. 

Sri Lanka to add 1,000MW of LNG power plants

ECONOMYNEXT: The Sri Lankan government has decided to add about 1,000 megawatts of power using liquefied natural gas (LNG) as fuel, a spokesman said. 

Tomato tourism!

A reveller covered in tomato pulp takes part in the annual ‘Tomatina’ festival in the town of Bunol, located in the East of Spain on August 30, 2017. The iconic fiesta — which celebrates its 72nd anniversary and is billed at ‘the world’s biggest food fight’ — has become a major draw for foreigners, in particular from Britain, Japan and the United States (AFP)

Nations Trust Bank CEO talks on ‘next-gen banking’

Nations Trust Bank PLC strongly believes that change is needed within the organisation and the financial services sector as a whole for it to survive and thrive in the future.

Judging of 25th NCE Exports Awards commences

The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) is scheduled to conduct the Annual Exports Awards at the Hilton Colombo on 29th September.

Sri Lanka Retail Forum to bring in new strategies to win consumers

The Sri Lanka Retailers’ Association will organize its premier event, Sri Lanka Retail Forum 2017 under the theme ‘Winning the New Consumer – Energizing Retail’ which will be held at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo on 13th September. 

You are your own brand: Personality Marketing tips

The concept of ‘Marketing’ has been heard for many years and in-fact; it has been in existence since the end of Second World War, in 1950, where the service economy first employed more than 50 percent of the US population. 

Hutch introduces 24/7 ATM reloads for HNB customers

Hutch, Sri Lanka’s fastest growing mobile broadband operator recently introduced 24/7 reload service through the island wide ATMs, Cash Deposit Machines (CDM) and Kiosks network of Hatton National Bank (HNB). 

Members of NDB Toastmasters Club contributes to a balanced mind set of school students

In line with its Corporate Social Responsibility, members of NDB Toastmasters Club recently carried out a CSR initiative by donating sports items to the Tamil Methodist College, Colombo 03, at a ceremony organized by its school principal, teachers and students.

Asian countries dominate new Microsoft Cyber Security Report

Microsoft Asia recently released regional findings from their global Security Intelligence Report (SIR), Volume 22, which found that Asian countries, especially emerging ones, are most exposed to malicious programs. Out of the top locations across the globe most at risk of malware infection in the first quarter of 2017, most of them are developing economies from this region. 

Climate change begs for policy initiatives in South Asia

Staring at the tipping point of an environmental crisis, South Asia is mute and in self-denial. Collective wisdom needs to prevail in order for climate change policies to be implemented across the region that prepare for — and prevent — the dangers that lie ahead.

CIM Sri Lanka sets stage for second networking event today

The Chartered Institute of Marketing Sri Lanka will be hosting its second networking event for this year titled “Sportsmanship and fair play in one of the world’s most popular games” today (30th August) at the CIM office, No: 20, Deal Place A, Colombo 03 at 6.00 pm. This will be anight of networking and fellowship exclusively for CIM Members. 

Bank of Ceylon bestowed Master Brand status

The Bank of Ceylon was conferred the Master Brand status for the year 2017-2018 by the CMO Council Asia at the ceremony held at Taj Samudra Hotel Colombo recently. 

Warren Buffett becomes top shareholder in Bank of America

AFP: American billionaire Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway group has officially become the top shareholder in Bank of America after exercising its right to buy 700 million shares at a discount.

Unilever and Arpico encourage shoppers to go green

Unilever Sri Lanka and Richard Pieris Distributors Ltd., together carried out the ‘Don’t Be Silly Silly’ awareness drive to encourage shoppers to go green by switching to the reusable Arpico-Unilever co-branded blue Eco-bags at Arpico Supercentre outlets around the island.

Sri Lanka – Singapore Business Council holds 20th AGM

The 20th Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka – Singapore Business Council (SLSBC) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce was held recently at the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce. 

Foreign investments by Lankan firms decline in 1Q

The momentum of Sri Lankan firms investing in foreign countries appears to have faltered this year and more domestic investments are likely to realize in the future, according to the  Central Bank.

AMW’s Asiff Shah-Jehan accorded marketing award by CMO Asia

The 8th CMO Asia Awards for excellence in Branding and Marketing is a premium forum bringing elite marketers, brand custodians, advertising and creative honchos together under one roof.  

Nation must focus on accomplishing something worthwhile

The government has been in office for two years and its agenda to many people still seems to be disconnected from the hopes and expectations of those who elected it to office on the promise of good governance. However, the government needs to be commended for its positive initiatives and its willingness to listen to constructive criticism of some of the current policies and actions. 

Asian markets rebound after North Korea-fuelled losses

AFP: Asian traders returned to buying Wednesday, reversing the previous day’s losses as Donald Trump’s measured response to North Korea’s missile launch and upbeat US data restored a semblance of calm to markets.

Uber hires Dara Khosrowshahi as chief

AFP: Uber hired Expedia boss Dara Khosrowshahi as its new chief executive late Tuesday, in the hopes he can steer the ride-sharing service away from the string of controversies it has faced in the past year.

FACETS 2017 begins today

The much awaited, FACETS International Gem and Jewelry Exhibition begins today (31st) at the BMICH with an official ceremony, which will be attended by the Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe. 

Hemas Piyawara Singithi Diriya prison project to enrich and empower children

The Hemas Outreach Foundation (HOF), in collaboration with the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs of Sri Lanka and the Welikada Prison Authorities, launched ‘Piyawara Singithi Diriya’. 

Finco recognized at E-Guardian partner conference

Shashika Edirisinghe - Head of Enterprise Solutions, Finco Technologies (Pvt) Ltd receiving the award as the best emerging partner 2016 from Suresh de Silva , Chief Operating officer, E-Guardian Lanka (Pvt) Ltd and   Bhardwrj Naik  Director Sales - India & SAARC Arista Networks