Saturday Fortune now on Mondays

In 1987, the lottery that was introduced to the market as ‘Saturday Fortune’ gained such popularity that it was also made available on Wednesdays. 

Scan Technologies secures biggest VRF air-conditioning installation in Sri Lanka

The newly formed Scan Technologies Global (Pvt) Ltd. secured the installation, testing & commissioning of GREE VRF Air-Conditioning systems of Astoria project under construction in the heart of Colombo city. 

SLT takes on role of ICT solutions provider for BMICH

The country’s leading ICT solutions provider, Sri Lanka Telecom recently entered into a partnership with the BMICH, becoming the iconic venue’s official ICT partner. 

Umavi Pathirana presents research at 2nd APCCR forum in KL

Umavi Pathirana recently presented a research paper on ‘Simplifying Legal Statements using Natural Language Processing’ at the 2nd Asia Pacific Conference on Contemporary Research (APCCR) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 

Ceylon Tobacco MD to address CIM SL CEO Breakfast Forum

The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Sri Lanka will be hosting its first CIM CEO’s Breakfast Forum for this year on 01st March at the Hilton Colombo Residences from 7.30 am onwards. 

National Planning Dept. urged to take lead in SL’s sustainable development agenda

A stakeholder meeting on managing social and economic changes towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) this week pointed out it is imperative for the National Planning Department to take the lead in charting the path for Sri Lanka to fulfil the 2030 mandate laid out by the United Nations (UN).

Shaking off dieselgate, VW races back into profit

AFP: German auto giant Volkswagen last week said it raced back into the black in 2016 as car sales hit an all-time high, in the latest sign of its ‘dieselgate’ scandal fading into the rearview mirror.

iflix and Zain establish iflix Arabia joint venture

iflix, the world’s leading Internet TV service for emerging markets, and Zain, a leading mobile and data services operator in the Middle East and Africa, today announced the establishment of their joint venture,

National Chamber hosts Japanese ambassador

Japanese Ambassador Kenichi Suganuma receives a token of appreciation from National Chamber of Commerce President Sujeeve Samaraweera at the ‘Meet the Ambassador’ programme held recently  

Youth should prepare for 500,000 jobs to be generated in 6 months: FinMin

Five hundred thousand jobs will be created by the ongoing development projects under the administration of the good governance in the next six months, said Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake. 

Huawei launches new Huawei P10 and P10 Plus globally

 Huawei Consumer Business Group announced the launch of the new Huawei P10 and P10+, innovative and stylish smartphones, co-engineered with Leica, which bring professional studio-like effects to enhance your portrait photography. 

Regional integration: Way forward for exchanges in South Asia

Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and SAFE Chairman Vajira Kulatilaka, distinguished members of the SAFE, ladies and gentlemen.

New era for Nokia begins as three new Android smartphones unveiled

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones has unveiled a new generation of Nokia smartphones, setting a new standard in design, quality and user experience throughout the range. 

Kelani Cables introduces Hybrid Bulb to local market

Kelani Cables PLC has launched its newest product, ‘Kelani Hybrid Bulb’ that has the endurance to be alight for 2000 hours non-stop. 

Orient Finance fast-tracks trade-in facility

Orient Finance announced advances in its trade-in vehicle portal, which significantly accelerates the speed at which the lease applicants can calculate their lease amounts and thereby make faster, more informed credit decisions.

Deshamanya NUJ’s 109th birth anniversary commemorated

The 109th birth anniversary of late Deshamanya NU Jayawardena, first Sri Lankan Governor of the Central Bank, senator and financier, was celebrated recently. 

Advantis Warehousing launches digital document storage and management through DOCSTO

Advantis Warehousing, a subsidiary of Hayleys PLC, recently commenced offering digital document storage solutions through their brand DOCSTO expanding their document storage portfolio. 

Govt. tax revenue from fags falters in 4Q

Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC (CTC), which enjoys a virtual monopoly in the manufacturing of cigarettes, yesterday said its contribution to government coffers by way of taxes slowed down in the final quarter (4Q16) of the financial year ended December 31, 2016 (FY16), due to the massive increase in excise duty and charging of value-added tax (VAT) on its products. 

Govt. needs an effective PR machine to sell a good story

When the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was getting a lot of bad press all over the world and particularly in the US,

Green cities are not just for the elite

Green cities have become a key goal of urban development. They are environmentally friendly, provide clean water, protect green space and offer an enhanced public experience.

CCC-GS1 Lanka organize workshop on GS1 standards

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) together with GS1 Lanka will hold a workshop under the title ‘Understand supply chain through global standards’, which will explain to participants how to use GS1 standards,

Frugal Innovation guru to speak at CCC’s biz strategy event

An award-winning author and expert in international business, marketing and innovation will be the key speaker at the ‘Future of Business’ event organized by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce.  Jaideep Prabu, Professor of Business and Enterprise at Cambridge University’s Judge Business School, is set to speak on ‘How to do more (and better) with less’, providing practical lessons for Sri Lankan business leaders.

‘Lankan Fest 2017’ concludes on high note in Melbourne

‘Lankan Fest 2017’, organized by the LankanFest Inc. and endorsed by Colombo Chamber of Commerce was held for the third consecutive year, on the 26th February at the Riverwalk - Crown Entertainment Complex in Melbourne, Australia. 

Fairway Holdings leads the way in “building green”

Fairway Holdings is the first real estate developer in Sri Lanka to introduce the electric vehicle charging facility to their homeowners. All of the company’s current projects

Sri Lankan students vote Nestlé Milo ‘Student Beverage Brand of the Year’for the third year running

Popular beverage brand Milo, endorsed by Sri Lankan Cricket Captain Angelo Mathews,was voted once again by Sri Lankan students as the ‘Student Beverage Brand of the Year’ for 2016. 

A new era for Nokia smartphones

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today unveiled a new generation of Nokia smartphones, setting a new standard in design, qualityand user experience throughout the range.

Moneta.lk, helps Sri Lankans to maximize their Money

Colombo, Sri LanPersonal Finance Assistant start-up Moneta seeks to help Sri Lankan Customers make smarter financial decisions to maximize their money by comparing and aggregating

DusitThani Sri Lanka and Steve Waugh present investment opportunity in Beachfront Balapitiya

DusitThani Sri Lanka, Beachfront Balapitiya hosted a unique event to showcase its investment opportunities on the beautiful West Coast of Sri Lanka with the all-time favorite Australian cricketer Steve Waugh.  

Walkers Equipment honours first Fiori customers

Walkers Equipment Limited, a subsidiary of MTD Walkers PLC honoured the first customers of Fiori at an event held at Waters Edge on February 22.

Global Lifts & Escalator Expo 2017 inaugurated at SLECC

The internationally acclaimed Global Lift and Escalator Expo (GLE EXPO), was successfully inaugurated on the 22nd, at the Sri Lanka Exhibition &Convention  Center, Colombo.