People’s Bank declares Green Selfie competition winners

The winners of People’s Bank Green Selfie competition were awarded prizes at the People’s bank head office under the patronage of People’s Bank Chief Executive Officer/General Manager N. Vasantha Kumar.

Foodology at Swim Week Colombo

Swim Week Colombo ‘18 is fast approaching and while creating a launching platform for swimwear in the region, “Fashion and Food” will see leading restaurants in Colombo curate unique events intended 

ART CONNECT By Swim Week Colombo

In its third edition Swim Week Colombo launches with Art Connect on the 27th of June 2017 hosted at Trace Expert City. Art connect returns for its second season and features six of Sri Lanka’s most 

Fairway Holdings Acquires Multi Finance

Fairway Holdings, a rapidly diversifying conglomerate, recently acquired Multi Finance PLC under its umbrella with a view to giving this erstwhile financial institution that is known for its trust for 42 years 

Technology like ThreadSol is key to accelerate Sri Lanka’s apparel export

Textiles and garments industry in Sri Lanka depends heavily on imported raw material and accessories. More than 70 per cent of the raw material and 70pct -90pct of the accessories

Serendib Flour Mills marks Poson Poya with generous dansalas in 3 locations

Serendib Flour Mills as part of its CSR commitment recently celebrated the religious festival of Poson Poya by conducting 3 dansal events in 3 different locations of the island. The Paan dansala 

NDB customers to benefit from partnership with eChannelling PLC

eChannelling PLC, the largest doctor channelling network in Sri Lanka and the pioneer software developer and ICT service provider to the healthcare industry in the country, has entered 

Carbon Consulting Company Accorded ‘Climate Neutral Champion’ Status by UN Climate Secretariat

Sri Lanka based Carbon Consulting Company (CCC) was accorded another global recognition when the United Nations (UN) Climate Change Secretariat awarded them

Strong Sri Lankan sales wins Gestetner best performance in RICOH Asia Pacific

Building on its winning legacy, Gestetner of Ceylon PLC once again won resounding recognition for its tremendous sales performance over the past year, rising above its peers in the Asia Pacific region 

Hemas commemorates ‘World Environment Day’ with Otara

The staff of Hemas Holdings PLC recently commemorated World Environment Day 2017 with Otara Gunawardena speaking on this year’s global theme ‘Connecting People to Nature’. 

Sierra builds and donates ‘Heart Beat Lounge’ to LRH

Little patients and their guardians now have the use of a comfortable lobby and waiting area in the Paediatric Cardiac Centre at the Lady Ridgeway Children’s Hospital (LRH), thanks to the generosity of Sierra Construction (Pvt.) Ltd. 

Presidential Secretariat, SL Railway and Airtel partner to provide disaster aid

The Presidential Secretariat and Railway Department together with Airtel have jointly organised a special train titled ‘Puravesi Athwela’ (Humanitarian Train) to collect relief material to be distributed to those who were affected by the recent floods and landslides.

‘Maliban Dansal’ welcomes Anuradhapura and Mihinthale pilgrims

Maliban, the brand that has won hearts all over Sri Lanka for over 60 years, recently welcomed over one million pilgrims during and after the Poson Season with a warm feel of Sri Lankan hospitality. 

4rever CSR programme benefits pilgrims ascending Sri Padaya

Sri Lanka’s premium home-grown beauty care brand 4rever came forward this season with a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme that benefited thousands of pilgrims who ascend Sri Padaya. 

CTC celebrates World Environment Day 2017

Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC (CTC) has long since established itself as a benchmark for corporate excellence in Sri Lanka. 

Kahawita De Silva & Associates bags top honours at Asia Pacific Property Awards

In a fitting acknowledgment of a 37-year legacy in the field of Sri Lankan architecture, Kahawita De Silva & Associates Pvt Ltd (KDS) was conferred the prestigious award for the Best Office Interior – Sri Lanka 2017-2018 at the Asia Pacific Property Awards held recently. 

Ekroma supports evolving trends of condominium living

The urbanization of Colombo is at a peak with many skyscrapers embracing the blue skies over the city.

Powerline upholds commitment to ensuring safety in electrical engineering industry

Powerline Electric Company will host a safety and product authenticity seminar for industry and technical professionals at Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) today. 

Invoke introduces ‘Hyper-Real’: Experience your home before built

Invoke (Pvt) Ltd, the innovative property development solutions provider recently initiated a brand new concept that allows potential homeowners to get a complete immersive experience of their home and to even be able to customize it to their specific tastes and see it come to life in real time even before it is actually built. 

DFCC Bank recognised at ADFIAP Awards for SME development

t the recent ADFIAP (Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and Pacific) Awards Night held in Macau, DFCC Bank won an award under the SME Development category for setting up a specialised unit for development of micro and small medium enterprises (MSMEs).

LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2017 hails payment technology innovators

Organised with the objective of driving financial inclusivity in the country by fuelling the use of electronic transactions, Sri Lanka’s first and the only payment technology innovation awards – LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2017 – reached its climax recently.

ComBank relaunches ‘Millionaire Account’

Commercial Bank of Ceylon has relaunched its popular ‘Millionaire Account’ to enable a larger group of aspiring savers to open accounts and benefit from its unique structure.

Mastercard expands Labs in Asia Pacific to develop innovative payment solutions

Mastercard Labs has reaffirmed its commitment to being pioneers of a world beyond cash by opening a new innovation showcase, housed at its new Asia Pacific headquarters. 

DFCC Bank recognised at ADFIAP Awards night for SME Development

At the recent ADFIAP (Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and Pacific) Awards Night held in Macau, DFCC Bank won an award under the SME Development category

Asia faces challenges attracting infrastructure investment

Asia just doesn’t seem to have enough money to pay its infrastructure bills. And as demand for infrastructure development soars, governments are looking to the private sector for funding, but are having a tough time finding takers.

A radical new vision for sustainable and innovative agriculture in Sri Lanka

Human civilization is rapidly approaching an unprecedented threshold beyond which lies an exciting yet highly uncertain and volatile age. Many of the assumptions that have formed the basis of complex industrial societies are themselves falling under increased scrutiny. 

Hotel industry vies to become country’s biggest investor by 2020

The industry association of Sri Lanka’s hoteliers and the leading lobby group of the country’s tourism sector this week claimed that their industry will become the largest investor in the Sri Lankan economy by 2020.

Drought, floods slash Sri Lanka’s rice production, threaten food security: UN

 A severe drought followed by floods has slashed agricultural production in Sri Lanka, leaving some 900,000 people facing food insecurity, the United Nations said, warning that without help the situation might further deteriorate.

Nepali billionaire Binod Chaudhary chief guest of Ceylon Chamber’s 178th AGM

Binod Chaudhary, who is regarded as Nepal’s first billionaire and the only one from the Himalayan republic to be listed on Forbes Magazine’s billionaire’s list will be the chief guest of the 178th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce.

Aitken Spence Travels celebrates four decades of excellence

Aitken Spence Travels, Sri Lanka’s largest inbound tourism company, marks its 40th anniversary this week.