Coca-Cola reinvigorates Poson pilgrims

Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka Ltd continued its proud tradition of refreshing pilgrims on their annual Poson Poya pilgrimage to the ancient capital of Anuradhapura.

Exciting ladies’ collection, offers this Ramadan at Hameedia

This Ramadan, Hameedia is offering a range of exciting offers and collections, exclusively for ladies.  Whether it’s a rich embroidered shalwar or a classic shawl that you’re in search of, you can now stock up on elegant and fashionable outfits that will ensure you look stylish, smart and sophisticated throughout the month of Ramadan. 

Future Minds 2017

The highly sought after higher education and career exhibition by the Sri Lankan student community, ‘Future Minds 2017’ opened at the BMICH yesterday.

Special Ramadan offers continue at Hameedia

Hameedia is continuing to offer its customers a range of offers and vouchers this Ramadan.  Optimal value can be acquired for all purchases made at Hameedia this month, with the opportunity to enjoy a mix of gift vouchers and cardholder promotions that will be available at select periods throughout the season.

Sunquick rewards 100 more ‘Drink and Win’ promo winners

The highly anticipated Sunquick ‘Drink and Win’ promotion concluded yet another successful campaign with 100 lucky customers walking away with brand-new Sisil double-door refrigerators. 

CMA speechcrafters programme, a rousing success

The CMA Sri Lanka Toastmasters Club conducted its fourth speech craft programme sponsored by the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (CMA). 

Sri Lanka’s Blue Mountain Achilleion voted among top 3 apartments in Asia Pacific

Sri Lanka took pride of place at the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2016-2017, held recently in Bangkok, Thailand, as its leading real estate major, The Blue Mountain Group’s most iconic real 

Sri Lanka reaping benefits of advancing digital revolution

While the world has embraced information and communication technology (ICT) as an enabler of social and economic development, there is no doubt that ICT has found its niche in every sphere of Sri 

Huawei-KUKA deepen global partnership

Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solution provider, and KUKA, a globally leading automation company, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) recently to deepen their global partnership.

Sanje recognized as 2017 Microsoft Country Partner of the Year for Sri Lanka

Sanje (Pvt.) Ltd (Tech One Sri Lanka) has won the 2017 Microsoft Country Partner of the Year Award for Sri Lanka. 

Virtusa wins Pega Partner Award 2017

Virtusa Corporation, a global business consulting and IT outsourcing company that accelerates business outcomes for its clients, has received the 2017 Pega Partner Award for Partner Excellence in Thought Leadership: Agile Enterprise from Pegasystems, the software company empowering customer engagement at the world’s leading enterprises.

Brandix i3 announces name change to Fortude

Enterprise technology solutions provider Brandix i3 announced the change of its name to Fortude. It also launched its new website www.fortude.co and rebranded its office at Kynsey Road, Colombo 7. The name change repositions the company as an independent brand in the IT industry. However, the company will remain a fully-owned subsidiary of the Brandix group.

Commercial Bank signs up with Duo Software’s ‘FaceTone’ application

Duo Software (Pvt.) Ltd, a provider of communication and collaboration solutions via its FaceTone application, recently signed up with Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC, the largest private bank in Sri Lanka.

Commercial Bank Revolutionizes its Customer Relationship with Duo Software’s Communication and Colla

Duo Software (Pvt.) Ltd., a provider of Communication and Collaboration Solutions via its FaceTone application,recently signed up with Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC, the largest private Bank 

Microsoft inspires women at inaugural gathering

Microsoft introduced a worldwide community for professional women in Sri Lanka called ‘Women Think Next’, recently. The inaugural event touched on the changing workplace roles of women, 

IronOne CEO in EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women Programme 2017

Ernst and Young (EY), a global professional services company, has chosen IronOne Technologies and BoardPAC Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Lakmini Wijesundera to be included in the prestigious EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women (EWW) Asia-Pacific Programme 2017 as a top woman entrepreneur in  the region. 

When lifestyles drive entrepreneurship

As a busy mother, wife and an entrepreneur rolled into one, I often have to work out schedules, improvise routines and review short cuts. This is with particular reference to everyday things like cooking, making plans for meals, chores and household work – checking with the children and attending to their school work, etc.

Scarcity of role models deter Lankan women’s progress: SDB bank Chair

In a recent address, SANASA Development Bank (SDB bank) Chairperson Samadanie Kiriwandeniya drew attention to the obstacles faced by the present-day women, stressing on the fact that scarcity of role models and hesitation to share success stories by women achievers have deterred the progress of the local women. 

Drought hampers Sri Lanka’s 1Q economic growth

Sri Lanka’s economy is estimated to have grown at 3.8 percent in the first quarter (1Q) of this year on an year-on-year (basis), decelerating from the 5.3 percent growth recorded for the previous quarter, as a result of the severe drought that prevailed in the country during the first three months of the year.

SL’s manufacturing and services activities see recovery in May

Sri Lanka’s manufacturing activities saw a recovery in the month of May, following a prolonged holiday season in April, while services sector activities also showed a modest acceleration.

Sri Lanka ranked 90th most innovative nation in world

Sri Lanka is ranked as the 90th most innovative nation in the world this year, showing a one-position improvement from last year, according to the United Nation’s Global Innovation Index report released yesterday.  

Shares hit 3-wk high as blue chips gain

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares rose yesterday to hit a near three-week closing high as heavyweights John Keells Holdings Plc and Commercial Bank of Ceylon Plc gained.

Oil mafia rearing head in Ceylon Electricity Board’s long-term power generation plan: expert

The ‘oil mafia’ is rearing its head in the Ceylon Electricity Board’s ‘2018-2037 Least Cost Long Term Generation Expansion Plan’ (LCLTGEP) to destabilize reliable power generation, according to experts who spoke at the Public Utility Commission of Sri Lanka’s (PUCSL) public consultation event on the LCLTGEP, held yesterday at the BMICH.

Dart Global gets land in Sri Lanka logistics zone

ECONOMYNEXT: Dart Global Logistics has won a 30-year lease on a two-acre block of land in Muthurajawela, a marshland North of the Colombo port, part of which has been declared a logistics zone

Rupee ends weaker on importer dollar demand

Reuters: The Sri Lankan rupee closed slightly weaker yesterday as dollar demand from importers outweighed selling of the U.S. currency by exporters, dealers said.

JL Morison lays foundation for US $ 13.5mn research and manufacturing facility

The foundation laying ceremony of pharmaceutical manufacturer JL Morison Son & Jones (Ceylon) PLC’s US $ 13.5 million research and manufacturing facility located within the Sri Lanka Institute of Nano Technology (SLINTEC) in Homagama took place, yesterday. 

Hayleys launches online tea portal to mark Ceylon Tea’s 150th anniversary year

The Hayleys group announced its entry into digital marketing e-commerce platform through the launch of its latest website www.hayleystea.com, to promote the finest garden fresh Pure Ceylon Teas from its own tea estates Kelani Valley and Talawakelle under Mabroc brand. The launch coincides with the 150th anniversary celebrations of Ceylon Tea. 

Lewie Diasz presents first copy of his new book to President

‘Marketing & Business Strategy’ authored by Lewie Diasz will be launched on June 19th at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute. 

Second round winners of Caltex Star Drive competition awarded

The second two winners of Caltex ‘Star Drive – Car and Bike Chase’ received their brand-new Bajaj Discover 125cc motorcycles plus a year’s worth of free engine oil at an event held at the Chevron House in  Colombo 3 recently. 

Cook food to delicious perfection with LG Neo Chef

Flawlessly executing your favourite recipes within a short time span can often be an arduous, even impossible task. Yet, with the all new LG Neo Chef range recently launched by Abans, quickly preparing a diverse variety of perfectly cooked dishes can be made possible.