SriLankan Airlines’ CSR leadership recognized

National career, SriLankan Airlines has always been mindful of their larger role it plays in a multi-ethnic, multi religious and multi lingual society and as such has implemented a dynamic CSR programme which serves and benefits all communities. 

Fairway selected to turn waste into energy

Given the rapidly escalating problems surrounding the management of municipal solid waste (MSW) especially in the Western Province, the government has seen fit to adopt a ‘waste-to-energy’ approach in order to ensure that MSW is disposed of in a hygienic and sustainable manner. 

One-minute video competition to mark International Day of Forests

The International Day of Forests (IDF) is celebrated globally on 21st March each year under the auspices of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations. 

IIT’s Master Class to focus on sustainable businesses

As the earth is speeding towards climate crises affecting nations and businesses, the importance placed on sustainability and the need for sustainable business is on a rise. 

WWF’s Earth Hour set to unite millions of people around the globe

Ten years after the world’s first Earth Hour in Sydney put climate change in the spotlight, WWF’s landmark movement is set to once again unite millions of people around the globe to shine a light on climate action. 

Blue Mountain initiates Rs.15 mn project to reforest 125 acres in Wilpotha

Becoming the first private company to partner with Forest Department of Sri Lanka, Blue Mountain, a real estate company initiated a Rs.15 million CSR project to reforest 125 acres of land in Wilpotha (Puttalam district) recently.

Celebrating A Decade Of Earth Hour For A Future Of Climate Action

Ten years after the world’s first Earth Hour in Sydney put climate change in the spotlight, WWF’s landmark movement is set to once again unite millions of people around the globe to shine a light on 

NDB holds Retail Banking Awards 2016

NDB recently held its Annual Retail Banking Awards to encourage and motivate the achievers of the bank. The event was held at Stein Studios under the theme ‘Committed towards Success’.

Confifi Group Hotels ex-employees form Diamond Club

The ex-employees of Confifi Group Hotels, namely Eden Resort and Spa, Riverina Hotel, Club Palm Garden, Confifi Beach Hotel and Club Horizon, have formed Confifi Diamond Club with the objective of gathering all past employees under one umbrella.  

DHL recognized again as a Global Top Employer

DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, has been certified as one of the best places to work worldwide for the third consecutive year. DHL Express has been reviewed in 59 individual countries, covering all continents, and is one of just 10 companies to receive the prestigious Top Employer Global certification. 

Repositioning your business is trickiest part of business renewal

Throughout our previous instalments, we examined the business renewal possibilities in your company’s portfolio and decided which of your business units merited a renewal initiative. Then we created a shortlist of attractive alternative strategies and selected the right one for your organisation.  Now you should make it happen. We call it in management ‘repositioning your business’. 

Samsung Sri Lanka introduces Galaxy A series smartphones to market

Samsung Sri Lanka added three more smartphones to its product portfolio by introducing its latest Galaxy A series to the Sri Lankan market, which includes 5.7 inch A7, 5.2 inch A7 and Galaxy C9 Pro, coming with the over LTE feature available for the first time in Sri Lanka.

Guru.lk to produce country’s first official e-textbook

Guru.lk, Sri Lanka’s leading e-learning portal, has been chosen by the Educational Publications Department of the Education Ministry to produce the first official e-textbook to support the government’s efforts to promote learning in a digital format in schools.

iflix secures US $ 90+mn in new funds to accelerate global expansion

iflix, the world’s leading subscription video on demand (SVoD) service for emerging markets, announced it has closed a new round of funding in excess of US $ 90 million to support its further international expansion. 

SAP to offer its business apps on Google cloud

REUTERS: Germany’s SAP is teaming up with Silicon Valley giant Google to allow customers to run SAP’s big business applications on Google’s cloud while offering Google’s suite of web-based desktop apps to users, the company said on Wednesday.

‘Build Sri Lanka 2017’ to provide strategic boost for construction sector

‘Build Sri Lanka - 2017’, the premier housing and construction exhibition is organized by the Chamber of Construction Industry Sri Lanka (CCI), the apex representative body of all construction industry stakeholders which is recognized by the Government. It will be held from 26 to 28 May at the BMICH for the 13 consecutive year. 

Fair Lands and Investments introduces ‘Jensen Gardens’

With the vision of being the most innovative real estate company in Sri Lanka by year 2020, Fair Lands and Investments (Pvt.) Ltd, introduced its latest project Jensen Gardens, Kohuwala, scheduled to commence this month.

Elegant Living at Ekroma Realtors’ Elegant 16

In March 2018, Colombo’s skyline will have a new addition as Ekroma Realtors’ Elegant 16, introduces boutique concept living to Sri Lanka. 

Laws that foreigners should keep in mind when buying properties in Asian countries

In an increasingly globalised world, people are travelling more than ever. Those who travel often consider buying properties abroad, many in Asia. 

Kelsey Homes’ Riverside-Bollegala an ideal property to build your dream home

Kelsey Homes (Pvt) Ltd announces the launch of ‘Riverside – Bollegala’, a gated property within minutes of Kelaniya and Biyagama towns. 

Sri Lanka’s trade deficit widens as exports continue to falter

Sri Lanka’s trade deficit for November 2016 widened 47.2 percent Year-on-Year (YoY) to US$ 922.4 million due to higher imports expenditure amid a decline in exports, the data released by the country’s Central Bank showed. 

SL invited to address top finance forum

Sri Lanka has been invited to deliver the keynote address at the fourth High-Level Dialogue on Financing for Development in Asia and the Pacific, a Finance Ministry statement said.

Colombo City Centre mall to open ahead of schedule: official

The mall at the Colombo City Centre (CCC) mixed development project will be opened ahead of schedule for the December 2017 festive season, the Abans Group, one of the joint venture partners of the project, said.

HNB saga takes new twist; Harry J wants Dinesh as director

Business tycoon Harry Jayawardena appears to be pushing for the appointment of ex-Commercial Bank Chairman Dinesh Weerakkody to the board of Sri Lanka’s second largest private bank, Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB), amid a legal battle to bring in a new overseas investor that has requested rights for a vacant director seat.

Office space developer RIL Property’s Rs.960mn IPO gets CSE nod

RIL Property Limited (RIL), a developer, owner and operator of commercial office space in Colombo received in-principle approval from the Colombo Stock Exchange for a listing of its ordinary voting shares through an initial public offering (IPO).  RIL intends to offer 120 million ordinary voting shares to the public priced at Rs.8 per share to raise Rs. 960 million.  The funds raised through the IPO will be utilised to expand the busine

Hidden-hand blocking Sri Lanka’s anti-dumping law?

Despite numerous assurances given that a new Bill would be passed to protect the domestic produce from cheaper imports by the beginning of this year, a powerful hand in the coalition regime appears to be blocking the passage of the law, Mirror Business learns. 

Holi enthusiasm grips Colombo

The colourful Indian festival Holi was celebrated at the Paradise Beach Hotel in Mount Lavinia yesterday. The colourful event, which was organized by the ‘Colombo Indians’ drew a large crowd

SLIM-ESF features business tycoon S.R. Gnanam

The latest SLIM Experience Sharing Forum (ESF) was held recently at The Kingsbury Hotel featuring St. Anthony’s Group Managing Director S.R. Gnanam as the guest speaker. 

K. Sivagananathan Memorial Oration and Awards tomorrow

The 15th Annual K. Sivagananathan Memorial Trust (KSMT) Awards will be held tomorrow. 

Indonesian Vice Minister visits Business Council

A. M. Fachir, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia visited Sri Lanka recently during which time he met with the executive Committee of the Sri Lanka Indonesia Business Council along with other businessmen for a discussion