CIC Seeds felicitates 20 long-standing farmers

Twenty long-standing farmers were honoured by CIC Seeds (Pvt.) Ltd during a felicitation ceremony held at Shalika Hall, Dehiattakandiya recently. 

Osethma Moringa capsule with goodness of drumstick tree in market

A renowned name in the Ayurveda medical sector in Sri Lanka, Osethma Ayurveda Hospital, has introduced a herbal product that contains most of the nourishment of the drumstick tree (Moringa) under the name Osethma Moringa.  

Why we must empower ourselves continuously

Empowering ourselves is a goal we seek to achieve every day. It can be a simple process or it can be one that is drawn out and complex. Yet the idea is to update, upsurge and upscale our capacity and capabilities into doing things better than before. Empowering ourselves is deliberate and planned and usually cannot  happen overnight.

LB Finance opens doors to Atchuvely

LB Finance, Sri Lanka’s trail-blazer in innovative financial services, recently opened its newest branch at No: 60, Main Street, Atchuvely.

CDB Kotahena branch unveils superior revamped premises

Offering customers state-of-the-art modern finance facilities enabling efficient and professional financial services, CDB recently opened its superior revamped Kotahena branch at No: 30, Sri Ramanathan Road, Colombo 13.

Maliban Smart Cream Cracker wins Advertisement of the Year at People’s Awards

Maliban Smart Cream Cracker being awarded the Advertisement of the Year at the recently concluded SLIM-Nielsen People’s Awards 2017 held at Water’s Edge, was testimony to disruptive communication creating a lasting connect with consumers.   

Aitken Spence Printing wins at GSK 2016 Global Environmental Sustainability Awards

Aitken Spence Printing received the prestigious GSK 2016 Environmental Sustainability Award alongside the US-based DOW Chemical Company. 

SOS Children’s Villages President receives Sri Lanka Ranjana Award

In recognition of not years, but decades of untiring efforts put into creating ‘A Loving Home For Every Child’ in Sri Lanka, the SOS Children’s Villages International President Siddhartha Kaul was bestowed with the prestigious Sri Lanka Ranjana Award at a ceremony held earlier this week at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre in Colombo.

Pannipitiya Private Hospital most tech savvy in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s premier private hospital, Pannipitiya Private Hospital, parallel to its 20th anniversary celebrations has introduced several modern technological features to its portfolio for the benefit of its patients.

Marina Spread relaunched with new look

To further strengthen its presence locally as well as internationally, Marina Foods (Pvt.) Ltd, a member of NMK Holdings, recently reintroduced Marina Spread with a new look to be on par with the international standards.

Port City facilitates workshop to improve fisher folk’s income

A special training workshop was held by the Fishermen Livelihood Support Society at the St. Mary’s Church hall in Negombo to improve the earning capacity of fisher folk in the area.

International TB Day 2017 – Unite to end tuberculosis

Today, the United Nations celebrates the International Tuberculosis Day under the theme ‘Unite to end TB: Leave no one behind’. This is a World Health Organisation’s (WHO) End TB Strategy, which calls for a 90 percent reduction in tuberculosis (TB) deaths and an 80 percent reduction in the TB incidence rate by 2030. The focus this year is to address issues relating to stigma, discrimination, marginalization and access to care.

Rohaka Company receives Star Performance Award

Rohaka Company (Pvt.) Ltd, a renowned company in the administration of overseas educational opportunities for the students, was awarded the international Star Performance Award recently. 

NDB launches Kohetath Kalin Kohatath Kalin Avurudu promo

National Development Bank (NDB) has made this Avurudu season better than ever with the launch of its Kohetath Kalin Kohatah Kalin early Avurudu promotion.  

Expack embarks on mission to create social value

When a business is caught up with day-to-day work, it’s easy to forget that they are closely intertwined with the immediate community they operate in and does not exist in isolation. Leading packaging solutions provider, Expack is acutely aware of the important of creating social value beyond corporate social responsibility (CSR) and has amplified its community engagement activities in recent years. 

Everjobs.lk announces first-ever Paperless Job Fair in Sri Lanka

In a move of revolutionary genius, Sri Lanka’s fastest growing online career platform, everjobs.lk, announced the launch of the first-ever Paperless Job Fair in the country. 

Coca-Cola-empowered women entrepreneurs on Women’s Day prove they are bold for change

Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka Ltd organised an internal event for its executive staff on March 8. At this inspirational event, leading women entrepreneurs in Coca-Cola’s 5by20 network were converged on the venue from diverse regions such as Negombo, Hambantota, Vavuniya and Kandy, to share their success stories with a rapt audience. 

AIA appoints David Beckham as Global Ambassador

AIA Group Limited, the largest independent publicly listed pan-Asian life insurance group, yesterday announced the signing of a multi-year agreement with David Beckham, under which he will become the company’s Global Ambassador. 

SriLankan Cares launches project to uplift youth in Mullaitivu District

SriLankan Cares, the corporate social responsibility arm of SriLankan Airlines, has embarked on a remarkable journey to empower and uplift thousands of youth, women and children in the Mullaitivu District, one of Sri Lanka’s most underprivileged regions.

Lakmini Wijesundera among leading business women selected for top EY programme

Coinciding with the celebration of the International Women’s Day, Earnst & Young (EY) recently announced its 2017 Entrepreneurial Winning Women Asia-Pacific class.

HNB Salutes the Indomitable Spirit and Dedication of ‘Women Power’ On International Women’s Day

Sri Lanka’s leading private sector commercial bank, HNB PLC hosted a special event saluting the dedication and determination of the Bank’s female staff and felicitating a group of loyal  customers 

TBWA\Sri Lanka Chief Creative Officer Subhash Pinnapola serves as jury at ADFEST 2017

Subhash Pinnapola, TBWA\Sri Lanka’s Chief Creative Officer,joins the landmark 20th anniversary edition of ADFEST as jury member for Direct Lotus and Promo Lotus. With Subhash’smany 

Creating Consumer Connect For Maliban Smart Cream Cracker Wins Advertisement Of The Year At People's

Maliban Smart Cream Cracker being awarded the Advertisement of the Year at the recently concluded SLIM-Nielsen People’s Awards 2017 held at Water’s Edge, was testimony to disruptive 

AIA Appoints David Beckham as its Global Ambassador

AIA Group Limited (“AIA” or the “Company”; stock code: 1299), the largest independent publicly listed pan-Asian life insurance group, announced today the signing of a multi-year agreement with David

Views split on rate hike, tightrope walk for Central Bank

Sri Lanka’s Central Bank could raise its key policy rates in the coming months if it skips a chance to tighten this week, a Reuters poll showed, two weeks after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) called for further tightening. 

Is private equity threat to future IPOs?

Going public was once the ultimate goal of any forward-looking company. But now appears it is no longer the case as emerging private equity funds are effectively filling that need with less pain for the promoters, who otherwise have to undergo much hassle in raising funds for  future growth.    

Concerns raised over tax increase on synthetic lubricants

The Ceylon Motor Traders’ Association (CMTA), a member of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, yesterday in a statement raised concerns over the significant increase in duty and taxes on synthetic lubricants.

Rupee falls ahead of Central Bank rate review

REUTERS: The Sri Lankan rupee fell in thin trade yesterday as dollar demand from importers offset selling of the US currency by exporters ahead of a decision on interest rates by the Central Bank. The bank meets to discuss monetary policy later this week and could raise key policy rates then or in the coming months, a Reuters poll showed, two weeks after the International Monetary Fund called for further tightening.

Rajah Nanayakkara no more

Business leader Rajah Nanayakkara has passed away on Wednesday in Singapore, at the age of 77. At the time of his demise, he was the Chairman of Lanka Orix Leasing Company PLC (LOLC).

Laugfs says will contribute 6-7% of govt.’s US $ 20bn export target once H’tota LPG terminal becomes

Laugfs Holdings PLC is hoping to contribute significantly towards the government’s 2020 export target of US $ 20 billion through its Hambantota liquid petroleum gas (LPG) terminal, a top company official said.