LMD ranks Atlas as No. 1 ‘Most Loved Brand’ in Sri Lanka

The name Atlas, conjures much nostalgia, many memories and so much love amongst young and not so young homes, schools, offices and communities across Sri Lanka. Many successful professionals and entrepreneurs look back in life to acknowledge that Atlas played a critical and inspirational role in their journey of success. 

Ceylon Tea Brokers announces two new appointments

Ceylon Tea Brokers PLC has announced two new appointments with effect from 1st May 2017, following the resignation of Suranga Perera from the post of Chief Executive Officer. 

UK finance magazine names Sunshine Holdings ‘Most Innovative Holding Group’

In recognition of using high-tech applications in Sri Lanka’s agribusiness sector, launching of new innovative brands, ensuring high standards of customer service and strong client relations, Sri Lanka’s diversified conglomerate, Sunshine Holdings was awarded ‘Most Innovative Holding Group’ by Global Banking and Finance Review – the leading financial and banking magazine in the United Kingdom. 

Korea Eximbank to collaborate with ADB to draw CTEC blueprint

The Export-Import Bank of Korea (Korea Eximbank) signed an aide memoire with Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL) recently, marking the launch of ADB-KSP Joint Consulting to support the GoSL in drawing a blueprint for the Colombo-Trincomalee Economic Corridor (CTEC). 

Green Scape Coir Exports leads way in exporting local coir

Green Scape Coir Exports (Pvt) Ltd, the brainchild of K.A.D.C Silva was established in 2007 with the objective of manufacturing and exporting coir products from Sri Lanka. 

Unilever Partners with Dietitians’ Association of Sri Lanka Demonstrates “Seductive Nutrition” to Ma

Unilever Sri Lanka partnered with the Dietitians’ Association of Sri Lanka (DiASL), a professional body for practicing dietetic health professionals in the country, on the Association’s 3rd Annual 

LiCC Jeaneration launches Water-Repellent Denim Jeans with nine exciting variants

Firebrand jeans retailer Long Island Clothing Company (LiCC) today launched a trail blazing brand of water-repellent jeans and thus takes the much favoured denim jeans to yet another level.

We Love Mum Brunch at Hilton Colombo, A Dining Experience As Unforgettable As She Is

Nothing says “Thank You, Mum” like a gastronomical experience set in the contemporary chic GRAZE Kitchen Restaurant,Hilton Colombo. 

March 2017 Winner for Season 2 of Mobitel’s Cash Bonanza Montero Extravaganza drives away with a bra

The National Mobile Service Provider, Mobitel’s Cash Bonanza Montero Extravaganza programme is in top gear for the third month in the year 2017. The lucky winner of the Cash Bonanza Montero 

Rising To The Occasion: Svo Creates Bespoke Range Rover For Anthony Joshua Mbe

IBF Heavyweight World Champion Anthony Joshua MBE has begun the most significant week of his professional career to date by taking delivery of a bespoke version of the high performance Range 

Oman Air – a proud partner of the successful Condé Nast International Luxury Conference 2017 in Mus

Oman Air, the national carrier for the Sultanate of Oman, is proud to have been the co-lead partner of the Condé Nast International Luxury Conference 2017. The prestigious event was held from 5-6 April 

Mobitel – first Mobile Service Provider to include Instagram in its Social Network bundle offers

Sri Lanka’s National Mobile Service Provider, Mobitel recently included Instagram in its Social Networking bundle, giving users that chance to snap and share their favourite moments on the 

Mastercard Announces Landmark Retail and TravelPartnerships with Changi Airport Group and Takashimay

Mastercard announced that it is now the preferred card partner forthe No.1 airport in the world, Changi Airport (CAG), as well as leadingshopping destination in Singapore, Takashimaya Shopping Centre. 

March motor vehicle registrations rebound

Vehicle registrations demonstrated a strong rebound in March compared to the previous two months, despite the monetary impediments slapped to discourage private motor vehicle purchases. 

April inflation eases to 6.9%; but food prices remain high

Sri Lanka’s inflation in the capital Colombo rose by 6.9 percent during the 12 months to April, slowing down from a multi-year high of 7.3 percent recorded in March despite being a festive month, according to the Census and Statistics Department data. 

Logistics expert highlights need for increased efforts in grasping opportunities

Sri Lanka, due to its strategic location, continues to be an obvious candidate to reap the plethora of benefits that stem from effective trade facilitation but requires a much serious effort in “grasping” opportunities, a top logistics expert said.

Shocking surge in private credit in February

It appears that the Central Bank may need to sharpen its monetary policy tools, as credit to private sector has continued to grow stubbornly, a scenario that could drive the country’s inflation and imports beyond a tolerable level.

Budget deficit slashed to 5.4% amid expenditure cuts, higher revenue

The Central Bank revised Sri Lanka’s budget deficit for 2016 downwards to 5.4 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) recently due to expenditure cuts, bringing the key indicator in line with government expectations again, following lapses in 2014 and 2015.

SLT recognized as ‘Best Corporate Website’ and ‘Most Popular Corporate Website’

Leading ICT solutions provider, Sri Lanka Telecom secured two prestigious awards at the 7th annual BestWeb.lk competition for the year 2017.

ATL promotes healthy living through Nirogee Diviyaka Asiriya

Amãna Takaful PLC (ATL), the flag bearer of the Takaful way of insurance in Sri Lanka, came forward to extend much needed advice and direction to their trusted clientele and the general public through their latest CSR initiative. 

Sri Lanka now has peaceful environment to do business: FinMin tells forum

Sri Lanka has embarked on a new journey towards sustainable development, thereby intending to pass on its benefits equally to every citizen in the country, said Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake. 

People’s Bank self-banking unit for Kandy

The latest self-banking unit of People’s Bank (CDM/ATM/Kiosk) was declared open recently by People’s Bank Chief Executive Officer/General Manager N. Vasantha Kumar, at the Dalada Veediya, Kandy People’s Bank branch. 

Sri Lankans urged to take sanitation seriously

In March, the Ministry of City Planning & Water Supply together with Harpic launched The ‘Harpic Suwa Jana Meheyuma; Mission Wellbeing’, in collaboration with the Ministry to support elevate the status of hygiene across these identified households in Sri Lanka. 

ABB to collaborate with Lankan universities to train engineers

ABB Sri Lanka formalized an engagement with the Universities of Moratuwa, Ruhuna and Peradeniya recently for software capacity building that will develop the next generation of electrical engineers for this country. 

ComBank’s ‘Paymaster’ pays out record Rs.11.6bn in three days

More than 2,500 institutions paid out Rs.11.6 billion in early salaries and bonuses over just three days in April 2017 via ‘Paymaster’ – the sophisticated bulk payments platform of Commercial Bank of Ceylon.

E-tel launches smartest smartphone

Smart has become a lot smarter in a new mobile phone launched by E-tel in Sri Lanka to cater to the ever-increasing expectations from smartphones. 

The KISS principle

Well, all of you might know what a KISS is? Most of you might know how to KISS. Nonetheless I am not talking about that particular KISS but the KISS principle. 

A woman and her two children walk past a line of Mercedes-Benz cars

A woman and her two children walk past a line of Mercedes-Benz cars during the annual Mercedes-Benz pageant in Colombo this Sunday 

GlaxoSmithKline top official meets Health Minister

South Asia Head of GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, Manoj Kumar called on the Health, 

Economic benefits of waste management

With the rapidly increasing urbanization and higher purchasing power to consume more, every country in the world has to face the ever increasing problem of garbage disposal.