Mobitel successfully hosts ‘Google I/O Extended Sri Lanka 2017’ for the 4th time

The National Mobile Service Provider, Mobitel, recently hosted the Extended event of the highly anticipated Google I/O 2017 on 17 May 2017 at the Stein Studio Complex in Ratmalana, for the

Fairway Holdings Partners Soundarie to present “Soul” An Evening of Original Music

Maybe you’ve heard her play Beethoven or Grieg … or maybe Gershwin? Heard her perform two-piano recitals? Then again, you’re bound to have heard Soul Sounds, the internationally acclaimed 

OPPO launches Selfie Expert F3 for mid-range market - Video

The camera phone brand OPPO, strengthened the ‘Group Selfie’ trend recently by launching another Selfie Expert F3, priced

Sooriya Resort & Spa - Latest addition to Sri Lanka’s luxury hotels

Set on a hillock in a picture-perfect destination on the south-eastern coast of Sri Lanka, Sooriya Resort & Spa is a new four-star class deluxe hotel where the pristine golden beaches and diversity of wildlife meets to offer peace, tranquility and harmony to its guests.

Study on promoting IP’s role in Sri Lanka’s tourism sector nears finalization

A comprehensive study on promoting awareness on the role of Intellectual Property (IP) in promoting tourism-related economic activities and culture of the country is nearing finalization in consultation with the national steering committee chaired by Secretary Ministry of Tourism and WIPO experts. 

Laya Safari - Yala, a true trail into nature

For unbeatable access to the world-renown Yala National Park, there is no better place to stay than Laya Safari, a true trail into the nature as well as the sand, sea, surf and sacred sites that borders Sri Lanka’s virtually untouched jungle heritage.  

MyFare.lk relaunches website with focus on customer-centric service excellence

Online outbound travel plan and management portal, www.MyFare.lk recently re-launched its website in a bid to add more value to customer experience and enhance service excellence. 

Mobitel air ticketing service allows customers to book airline tickets via mobiles

The national mobile service provider Mobitel empowers its customers yet again with a revolutionary mobile air ticketing facility, which enables them to book airline tickets through Mobitel itself, creating history as the first telco to achieve this accreditation locally to pioneer air ticketing services  through a telco. 

China’s Silk Road project: A trap or an opportunity?

“As the water shapes itself to the vessel that contains it, so a wise man adapts himself to circumstances,” Chinese philosopher Confucius once advised. As the West, led by no less than the United States, succumbs to bouts of protectionism, China (the world’s largest trading nation) has found itself in a precarious situation.

Trumpeting ‘One Belt, One Road,’ China bids to lead ‘Globalization 2.0’

High-speed railways in Indonesia and Hungary. Deep-water ports in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Gas pipelines across central Asia. All are part of what is arguably the largest overseas development drive ever launched by a single nation.

Moratuwa University announces ‘Sri Lanka Design Code 2017’ exhibition

The Integrated Design Department of the University of Moratuwa announced the launch of the Sri Lanka Design Code 2017 exhibition, which is to be held on May 20 and 21, 2017, at the Trace Expert City, Maradhana. The announcement was made at a media conference held on May 17, at the National Library Auditorium.  

Nivasie’s Orchid Apartment-2 models now open to public

The Orchid Phase 2 model apartments are opened for the public to come and experience the modern urban living style. An initiative by the premier housing project development company Nivasie Developers (Pvt.) Ltd, the construction of the 160-unit 12 storied apartment began in April last year and will be ready to occupy by March 2018.

Belluna Japan-Asia Capital award ‘447 Luna Tower’ construction contract to Sanken

The developers of luxury condominium – ‘447 Luna Tower’ – Belluna Co. Ltd Japan, in collaboration with Asia Capital PLC, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), affirming Sanken Construction (Pvt.) Ltd as the construction partner for the project. 

Abans and Silver Needle bring a city within a city with Colombo City Centre

Influenced by Scandinavian architecture, the Colombo City Centre (CCC) residences focus on providing an aesthetically-pleasing, neo-classical environment that meets the diverse needs of the 21st century lifestyle.

PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards 2017 includes Sri Lanka with new categories

Sri Lanka’s real-estate industry will be honoured at the region’s most prestigious real estate awards show – PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards 2017, which will be held on November 7 and 8, at Sand Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore.

DFCC Bank Ties Up With ThePapare.com For The Schools’ Rugby Season

DFCC Bank has partnered with ThePapare.com to disseminate knowledge in the form of articles about rugby, in order to reach students and alumni who are interested in the sport. As the country’s 

CA Sri Lanka-Wayamba University to enhance cooperation with new MoU

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Accountancy Department of the Wayamba University in an effort to enhance the cooperation between the two bodies, which will pave the way for further development of the accounting profession in the country. 

NDB records Rs.1bn worth of transactions via mobile banking app

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) celebrated the reach of Rs.1 billion worth of mobile banking transactions in 2017.

AIA and DFCC celebrate top bancassurance performers

A grand awards ceremony was held at the Kings Court, Cinnamon Lakeside, recently, to recognize the top performers from AIA and DFCC’s bancassurance channel.

Nearly 2,000 Ceylinco Life policyholders celebrate life at Leisure World

Nearly 2,000 Sri Lankans from every district of the country were united in a day of fun and frolic when the 10th edition of the Ceylinco Life ‘Family Savari’ programme got underway at the Leisure World theme park last week.

NDB Wealth’s Retirement Income Plan, a Mother’s Day gift

We can never repay our mothers for what they have done for us, investing all of their time, effort and energy and every rupee they have, into making sure our futures are bright. And what better way to say a well-deserved ‘thank you’ to mom than with a Retirement Income Plan from NDB Wealth, which gives her the chance to spend her own retirement stress-free and in good health.

Rupee ends steady after paring early gains

REUTERS: The Sri Lankan rupee ended steady yesterday, erasing gains from earlier in the day on investor concerns that the currency would fall after the Central Bank set a target for buying dollars directly from the market in a bid to boost reserves.

Central Bank releases ‘A Guide to Financial Services in Sri Lanka’

The Central Bank has released its new publication ‘A Guide to Financial Services in Sri Lanka’ specifically compiled for the awareness of the general public on the financial institutions in Sri Lanka. 

Central Bank aims to buy US$1.2bn from market to boost reserves

Sri Lanka’s Central Bank has set a target of US $1.2 billion in direct market purchases of dollars to boost the island nation’s reserves this year, the monetary authority’s chief Indrajit Coomaraswamy said yesterday.

Lion Brewery deep in red due to higher taxes, flood impact

Draconian taxation on soft alcohol coupled with the reintroduction of Value Added Tax (VAT) on alcohol products pushed the country’s largest brewery, Lion Brewery (Ceylon) PLC (LION), into the red, the interim financial accounts filed by the company with the Colombo bourse showed. 

Why we need to take a stand against cyberbullying of women and girls

Just a few days ago, a young woman who is a law student, a fitness buff who likes to post photos of her working out on her Instagram account, was mercilessly attacked on social media by a man calling himself a lawyer. 

Colombo Dockyard returns to profit in March

Colombo Dockyard PLC (DOCK) posted a net profit of Rs. 141.43 million for the March quarter (1Q17), recovering from a Rs. 76.66 million net loss year-on-year (YoY) through ship repairing operations, ending the ship builder’s loss-making streak largely due to global headwinds. 

Sri Lanka to host SAARC Trade Fair and Investment Forum this September

Come September, Sri Lanka will host the annual SAARC Trade Fair and Investment Forum, nurturing greater economic and social cooperation within the SAARC region.

Consciousness in corporate corridors

Today we live in the dawn of a new era, a new age of consciousness. Like the first light casting its godly rays nurturing the planet with its mystical energy… so are we in this dawn, energised by a majestic flame, giving us new visions and insight to reach out and realise greater and greater accomplishments in life. 

EU to propose 10-year licence renewal for weed killer glyphosate

REUTERS: The European Commission will propose extending by 10 years its approval for weed-killer glyphosate, used in Monsanto’s Roundup, a spokeswoman said this week.