ICC in partnership with NHDA introduces modern walk-up apartments

With the aim of contributing to the middle-income transition and uplifting their standards of housing requirement, Sri Lanka’s pioneering infrastructure and multi sector general contractor International Construction Consortium (ICC) has introduced a modern concept of walk-up apartments.

Two teams from Leo Burnett to vie at the Cannes Young Lions Competition

Two teams comprising a total of four Burnetters were recently selected to represent Sri Lanka at the Young Lions competitions at the 64thCannes Lions International Festival of Creativity which will take

Insee Cement partners with Home Affairs Ministry to create sustainable livelihoods for technical off

Sri Lanka’s premier cement manufacturer, Insee Cement, the brand behind the country’s leading retail cement products Insee Sanstha and Insee Mahaweli Marine, signed a landmark partnership, with the Ministry of Home Affairs, the governing body of the All Island Central Government Technical (Civil) Officers Trade Union, to up-skill and advance the knowledge of Technical Officers (TOs) across Sri Lanka in construction industry related ar

SLIM conducts blood and organ donation programme

Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), the national body for marketing held a community driven CSR project, blood and human organs donation campaign for the second occasion recently at the SLIM Business School in Colombo. 

Private sector joins to support MOH dengue control campaign

The number of dengue fever affected individuals in 2015 was 29,777. In 2016 it was 55,154.  Statistics for the first 5 months of 2017 show the affected individuals to be around 70.000 and the total number of dengue affected individuals is expected to rise. 

Port City provides flood relief

The project company for Colombo Port City under its CSR banner ‘Port City Sahana,’ organized several relief programmes in the Kaluthara and Matara districts for flood and landslide victims.

Singer offers relief to flood affected customers and community

Singer Sri Lanka PLC, the country’s premier consumer durables retailer stays ahead helping the households affected in recent floods and landslides. 

NDB Shilpa supports grade five scholarship students

The year 5 scholarship exam is perceived as a landmark hurdle by students and parents alike. Since the examination opens doors for students to enter esteemed national schools; it has become one of the most competitive examinations faced by school children.   

Fortinet recognizes Millennium Information Technologies, Sri Lanka

Fortinet, the global leader in high-performance cyber security solutions conducted its annual SAARC partner conference in Bangkok, Thailand and recognized top partners for their outstanding achievements in 2016. 

IIT in partnership with Robert Gordon University holds Big Data Analytics Forum

The Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT), the pioneer in providing globally-renowned IT and business higher education in Sri Lanka, recently held the Big Data Analytics Open Forum at The Mirage in Colombo.

Mitra Innovation hopes to attract top talent at Future Minds Expo

The Future Minds Expo 2017 will take place in Colombo on 16-18 June,, and technology company Mitra Innovation will be there, hoping to attract additional top talent into their business.

Indonesia reach tax deal with Google for 2016

REUTERS: Indonesia has reached a tax settlement with Alphabet Inc’s Google for 2016, the country’s Finance Minister said, following a months-long dispute over allegations that the search giant had not made enough annual payments to the government. 

Sri Lanka’s first management book to be published in UK and USA

‘Marketing & Business Strategy’ authored by Lewie Diasz will be launched on June 19 amidst a select gathering of the corporate sector at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Independence Square Colombo 7.

New-age brand agency SHIFT takes flight

Two creative stars from SHIFT, an integrated brand agency championing ‘Future Forward Brand Building’, have been selected as the winners in the Young Lions local competition in the Film category and will head to France where they will take part in the prestigious Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity from June 17 to 24, 2017. 

Nestlé wins Cannes Lions Young Marketer Sri Lanka 2017

Nestlé’s Umeshinie Kurukulasuriya and Ashani Ratnayake have won the prestigious Cannes Lions Young Marketer Sri Lanka 2017. 

Lankan brands must breakthrough into global markets, says Interbrand’s Ashish Mishra

Interbrand India Managing Director Ashish Mishra recently in Colombo for the rebranding of HNB by global giant Interbrand and Sri Lankan brand consultancy MND, emphasized the need for Sri Lankan brands to breakthrough into global markets. 

SLIM invites entries for NASCO awards from champion sales personal

Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), the national body for marketing, invites organisations to nominate outstanding individuals from their sales teams for the National Sales Congress (NASCO), the premier national level event dedicated to recognise and reward the efforts and performance of sales personnel.

Celebrate Father’s Day with your Super Dad at Hilton Colombo

Bring your super dad over to the Graze Kitchen on the 18th of June 2017 from 12 noon to 3 pm to celebrate father’s day with a scrumptious brunch, unlimited brew along with a fabulous backdrop 

Asian tourism ministers discuss sustainable tourism

The Second Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) Tourism Ministers Meeting and First UNESCO/UNWTO International Conference on Sustainable Tourism and Heritage Cities is currently taking place in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Aditya Resort launches exclusive wellness retreats with renowned Indian instructors

Aditya, one of Sri Lanka’s most acclaimed boutique resorts, has announced the launch of a wellness retreat programme focused on holistic health for the body, mind and soul.

Pegasus Reef Hotel receives international recognition

The Pegasus Reef Hotel website has been internationally recognized with two awards. It comes on the heels of website design excellence at the recently held Horizon Interactive Awards for the year 2016 and in the 23rd Annual Communicator Award. 

SriLankan Airlines further strengthens presence in India

SriLankan Airlines will further strengthen its position as the largest foreign carrier into India with the launch of services to three more cities – Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam and Coimbatore – in July 2017, increasing to 14 the number of cities in the vast Indian market.

Singapore Airlines, SilkAir offer special one-way, one-year return fares

Singapore Airlines (SIA) together with SilkAir, the regional wing of SIA, offers attractive one-way and one-year fares on Economy Class to some of the most exciting destinations. 

Emirates’ new First Class product to be unveiled in November

Emirates has confirmed that its new First Class product will be showcased at the Dubai Air Show in November. Making its debut onboard a Boeing 777-300ER, Emirates’ new First Class cabin will feature six private suites laid out in a 1-1-1 layout, compared to the existing eight private suites in a 1-2-1 layout on its existing 777 fleet.

Qatar Airways Fy16/17 net profit up 22%; revenue up 10%

Qatar Airways this week released its annual report for the fiscal year 2017 (April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017) revealing a 21.7 per cent year-on-year net profit increase. The results also show an annual revenue increase of 10.4 percent.

Kuwait Airways offers up to 50% off on European/US destinations

Kuwait Airways, the national carrier of the State of Kuwait, has reintroduced the much-hyped Big Sale offer valid for sale until June 15, 2017 and to travel before December 31, 2017. 

SIA to boost Paris services to 10 times weekly

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will be increasing the flight frequency to France’s capital city Paris to 10 per week from the current seven during the Northern Winter operating season (October 29, 2017 to March 24, 2018).

Athureliye Rathana Thera on a collision path with govt

MP Athuraliye Rathana Thera, a key architect of the January 8 revolution, said his dreams to get good and valuable things done from the present government were shattered and he is now left with only one dream and that is to prevent the government from at least making any harmful decisions.

Microinsurance in Sri Lanka: Big opportunities, small outreach

“I have not thought of buying an insurance policy until I listened to one of the agents who built the trust in me and impressed me with a clear explanation on the benefits it offers for different events such as illnesses, financial safeguard for retirement, non-claim bonus, etc.” – Microinsurance policyholder

Environmental organisations respond to small hydropower developers

Following is a response from Environmental Foundation Ltd (EFL) and the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS) to the article ‘Small hydropower industry debunks negative theories’ published in Mirror Business, on May 30, 2017.