SLIM holds second inauguration of CIM studies for year 2017

Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) held its second inauguration of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) classes for the current year recently at SLIM Home, Colomb

SLIM Marketing Roks 2017 grand finale successfully concluded

SLIM Marketing Roks, the vibrant marketing programme for school children, innovated by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) had its grand finale recently at the BMICH.

Govt. aims to attract US $ 500mn FDI from Milleniya EPZ with Thai developer

The hyped up Milleniya Export Processing Zone (EPZ) in the Kalutara District, which is to be developed as a public-private partnership with Thai industrial park development giant, Rojana Industrial Park Public Company Ltd (Rojana), will attract US $ 500 million in its initial phases, the Sri Lankan government said yesterday.

Polythene protest!

Polythene manufacturers yesterday staged a protest in Colombo against the impending ban on producing, selling and usage of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) with effect from September 1. They claim the Rs.13 billion HDPE manufacturing industry employs almost 350,000 people

Printing, an essential industry says Thilanga

Deputy Speaker Thilanga Sumathiplala addressing the annual get-together of Sri Lanka Association of Printers, at Taj Samudra last week said that printing is an essential activity required to upgrade quality of life of people and it adds value to exports and marketing. 

Kick-start private infrastructure with future tax-sharing bonds

Everybody, from US President Donald Trump to the Global Infrastructure Forum, is trying to think of innovative ways to attract long-term private and institutional investors to pay for the huge and largely unmet demand for new highways, railways and dams.

Fortinet launches global threat intelligence service

Fortinet, the global leader in high-performance cyber security solutions, announced a new threat intelligence service that arms Cyber security leaders with cyber situational awareness highlighting the latest threat trends and cyber risks facing their organi

Robin Nayak rejuvenates TBWA\Sri Lanka on ‘Disruption’

TBWA\Sri Lanka was disrupted by Robin Nayak, Chief Strategy Officer, Singapore and South East Asia at a recently concluded two day workshop, in Colombo. 

OPPO launches F3 ‘FC Barcelona’ Limited Edition

The camera phone brand OPPO has just brought OPPO F3 ‘FC Barcelona Limited Edition’ to Sri Lanka - celebrating one of the most popular football clubs in the world, the FC Barcelona or Barca, a club which has a myriad of prestigious achievements and considered the ‘Most Loveable Club’.

Shares end weaker in thin trade; tax proposal weighs

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares ended weaker yesterday, lingering near a four-month low, in their lowest turnover in nearly a month, as investors awaited direction on a new tax reform bill after a string of disappointing June-quarter corporate results.

Airtel clocks fastest internet speeds in Sri Lanka

With multiple claims relating to internet speeds in the market the Telecommunication Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) – the sole telecommunication regulatory authority released its 

Prevent Dengue and save lives

With the number of patients diagnosed with Dengue on the rise, the mosquito borne disease was threatening to devour the nation as an epidemic and with red alerts being issued in many cities and 

New NESTOMALT PLUS with Oats

Nestomalt, Sri Lanka’s favourite malted food brand, has further enhanced its nutritional profile with the launch of all-new Nestomalt Plus. Enhanced with the goodness of oats, the new beverage is tailor

Entertainment at its best at Hotel Riu Sri Lanka

What’s a hotel getaway if there is no entertainment. Riu Sri Lanka truly lives and thrives in the all-inclusive 24 hours concept and goes beyond just comfortable rooms, star-class facilities, and varied

Seneha Siyapatha 2017 commences construction at Kotapola, Matara

The foundation stone laying ceremony of the proposed ‘Seneha Siyapatha Gammanaya’ at Kotapola, Matara District, initiated by Sri Lanka’s premier telecommunication services provider, Dialog Axiata PLC, was held under the auspices of Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe.

FAO and Education Ministry support school garden initiative

The Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) together with the Ministry of Education hosted a ceremony recently at Wijerama Maha Vidyalaya in Udahamulla to highlight the importance of school gardens for child nutrition and life skills.

Coca-Cola collects 4.5 tonnes PET bottles in Katharagama

Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka Ltd. recently supported and sponsored the collection and clean-up of PET bottles following the large crowds gathered at the Kataragama Perahera Festival. 

Higher investment income propels Amana Takaful June profits

Sri Lanka’s Amana Takaful PLC turned a net profit of Rs.34.1 million for the Q2 2017 from a loss of Rs.40.7 million a year earlier, largely due to the substantial increase in investment incomes as the top line growth remained moderate, the interim results showed. 

Janashakthi Insurance sees slowdown in new policies during 2Q as premiums moderate

The slowdown in vehicle imports and difficult economic conditions faced by policy holder may have impacted Janashakthi Insurance PLC’s June quarter (Q2) as the top line growth moderated while the claims increased, the interim financial accounts filed by the group showed.   

NTB Amex credit cards offer 10% savings on insurance premiums

Ensuring their customers settle for nothing short of the best option, Save Your Monkey has partnered with Nations Trust Bank to offer zero percent interest installment plans on American Express credit cards when purchasing insurance policies via saveyourmonkey.com. 

Sampath Bank extends customer convenience in Matara

Continuing to scale up its service offerings to the nation’s entrepreneurs, Sampath Bank opened a Trade Unit at its Matara Super Branch recently to cater a vital segment of the Sri Lankan economy involved in international trade. 

CMA President promotes integrated reporting with Indian Cost Accountants Institute President

Professor Lakshman R. Watawala visited the Institute of Cost Accountants of India at their office in New Delhi to meet with and congratulate the new President Mr. Sanjay Gupta who was elected President on the 26th July 2017.

Fairfirst introduces SL’s first dengue insurance policy

As a response to the recent dengue epidemic in the island, Fairfirst Insurance has developed this unique insurance product. 

Ending test score horse race: Transforming Sri Lanka’s education

Chandrika has just received her G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination (O-Level) results. To the delight of her family, she has passed with flying colours, obtaining ‘A’ grades for all nine subjects. Chandrika’s success story, along with an enlarged, smiling picture of her, is now visible to anyone passing through her village; several of her tuition masters have taken the liberty to promote their tuition classes by drawing attention

Get ready for climate impacts beyond your imagination

Residents of Chamazi now live with a big crater cutting their neighbourhood in half.

Apexaura celebrates 3rd anniversary with Sales Excellence Awards

Apexaura Int. (Pvt.) Ltd, a leading organic food supplement company in Sri Lanka, celebrated its third anniversary in a prolific manner by recognizing its best sales personnel. 

CIMA Business Leaders Summit 2017 to hold C-Suite forum on biz innovation

CIMA Business Leaders Summit 2017 will take place on September 11 on the theme ‘What’s next: The changing business landscape’. Organised annually, the Business Leaders Summit is CIMA Sri Lanka’s flagship event featuring presentations with global leaders and influencers on a range of contemporary issues that are shaping the global business landscape.  

CMA organises ‘Setting Tone in a Changing Landscape’ CPD seminar

The Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (CMA) is conducting a continuing professional development (CPD) seminar on ‘Setting the Tone in a Changing Landscape’ today, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the CMA headquarters, 3rd Floor Auditorium, Visakha Private Road, Colombo 4.

Right questions are one of the most powerful tools of an effective leader

If you have watched the movie series ‘Pirates of Caribbean’, you would remember Captain Jack Sparrow.  In addition to his classic acting, he is quite famous for his memorable quotes. One such quote is – “The problem is not the problem; it’s your attitude about the problem.”

‘Belt and Road’ expert shares insights at CILT Logistics Leaders’ Evening

The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT) Sri Lanka Logistics Leaders’ Evening was held recently with a lecture titled ‘China’s Belt & Road Initiative – A realization of an Aspiration’ by Professor Paul Tae-Woo Lee at the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka Auditorium.