Hameedia presents attractive bespoke tailoring offer

As a prelude to the 2017 wedding season, Hameedia who dressed bridegrooms for generations will offer its customers a bespoke tailoring package that will award the third piece free of bespoke tailoring charges. 

We are pleased to take part at this years Architect 2017 Members Work and Trade Exhibition event

We are pleased to take part at this years Architect 2017 Members Work and Trade Exhibition event.  

DSI relocates showroom in Kandy with new look

On the 16th February, D. Samson & Sons (Pvt) Ltd celebrated the opening of the recently re-located DSI showroom in Kandy. 

Link Natural Product launches Toastmasters Club

Jan 27 this year was a day that the staff of Link Natural Products (Pvt) Ltd, will remember for years to come, as they celebrated the Charter Installation ceremony of their Toastmasters Club, LNP Toastmasters in an impressive manner at Grand Monarch, Thalawathugoda.

Halal Accreditation Council gets ISO certification from SLSI

The Halal Accreditation Council (Guarantee) Limited (a not for profit organization duly incorporated under the Companies’ Act No. 7 of 2007 of Sri Lanka and referred to as HAC) was recently certified ISO 9001:2015 by the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) for its quality management system.

Scan Jumbo Peanut Cycle Wassa back with 75 foldable bikes

Creating much excitement once again among consumers, the Scan Products Division of C.W. Mackie PLC has announced the relaunch of ‘Scan Jumbo Peanut Cycle Wassa’.

SriLankan Airlines unveils ‘Speculo 2017’

SriLankan Airlines invites all art enthusiasts and the general public to view ‘Speculo 2017’, national painting and visual art exhibition that will be held at J.D.A. Perera Gallery on February 24, 25 and 26from 8. 30 am to 8 pm. 

Introducing Range Rover Velar

The luxury SUV was created in 1970 when Land Rover launched the original Range Rover. Almost half a century later that spirit of innovation continues with the introduction

Colombo Fashion Week announces dates for Summer season

HSBC Colombo Fashion Week introduces its next edition to be held on 13-18 March next year.  In its 14th year, Colombo Fashion Week has set itself bigger goals in taking the fashion industry to the next level, while showcasing Colombo as a centre for progressive fashion. 

Lanka Bell connects 35 000+ households and businesses in record time with Bell4G

Lanka Bell, Sri Lanka’s iconic telecom operator has achieved a significant milestone by reaching 35,000+ households and businesses with its fourth-generation LTE internet connectivity branded as Bell4G. 

USA’s SnoopWall signs exclusive tech distribution partnership with Exire

In a groundbreaking move, Exire Technologies (Pvt) Ltd., a subsidiary of Shifting Lifestyles Pvt. Ltd, has launched NetSHIELD, 

Apple ‘spaceship’ headquarters readies for boarding

AFP: Apple this week announced that workers will start boarding its futuristic new “spaceship” campus in Silicon Valley in April, fulfilling a vision set out by late founder Steve Jobs.

EWIS signs agreement with Learning Possibilities to deliver LMS

E W Information Systems Ltd (EWIS) together with Learning Possibilities Ltd, a Microsoft Global Alliance Partner signed an agreement to roll out the fully featured Learning Management System (LMS) LP+365, on their devices via Microsoft Office 365. 

Samsung getting ready to release Gear VR controller

Variety.com:  Samsung’s next Gear VR headset may have a wireless controller, if a recent filing with the FCC is any indication. The controller is likely going to be for one-handed use.

Bharti Airtel buys Telenor’s India arm for Jio fight

AFP: Indian telecom giant Bharti Airtel will buy the local operations of Norway’s Telenor, it said yesterday, as the ultra-competitive mobile market is shaken up by the country’s richest man.

Connecting Asia’s growth poles

A new chapter of Asia’s growth story is being written either side of the Ganges Delta. South Asia is rising. The People’s Republic of China (PRC) is striving to reach a new level. Along the Mekong, startling growth is reversing decades  of stagnation.

How technology is reshaping supply and demand for natural resources

By Jonathan Woetzel, Richard Sellschop, Michael Chui, Sree Ramaswamy, Scott Nyquist, Harry Robinson, Occo Roelofsen, Matt Rogers and Rebecca Ross

Reforms and growth prospects set for analysis in OBG’s ‘The Report: Sri Lanka 2017’

Sri Lanka’s efforts to attract new investment by enhancing its regulatory and legislative landscape will be given an in-depth analysis in a forthcoming report by the global research and consultancy firm, Oxford Business Group (OBG). 

Delmege Hiru Kahata, Breeze BOPF ready to take Lankan tea market by storm

Delmege Forsyth & Company Limited, one of the leading diversified conglomerates in Sri Lanka, takes pride in introducing its latest product offerings to the local market. Delmege Hiru Kahata and Breeze BOPF teas, the latest products from the consumer cluster of the Delmege group, were launched recently with a fascinating and unique curtain raising event. 

Speak up or quit, top lawyer tells ind directors

In the wake of allegations of continuous mismanagement practices at publicly listed companies, a leading attorney in the country called on the independent directors on the boards of such companies to either speak up or quit. “You have to ensure that your voice is heard, otherwise, there’s no point of being there,” President’s Counsel Dr. Harsha Cabral told a Sri Lanka Institute of Directors gathering held at Cinnamon Grand

Colombo port among world’s best 25 ports

Colombo port has been ranked 23rd among the world’s best 25 ports in accordance with the Alphaliner rankings in 2016, a Ports and Shipping Ministry statement said.

Seylan Bank December net edges up on tax benefit

Seylan Bank PLC, a licensed commercial bank with an asset base of Rs.356 billion, reported earnings of Rs.3.46 or Rs.1.2 billion for its October – December quarter, up little under 5 percent from a year ago, the interim results of the banking group showed. 

Singer Sri Lanka December net profit up 38%

Consumer durables and electronics retailer Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC posted a net profit of Rs. 531.41 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2016 (4Q16), up 38.02 percent year-on-year (YoY) despite increase in indirect taxation and removal of some tax exemptions.

Sri Lanka to hire Euroclear to boost appeal of bonds

REUTERS: Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has approved a proposal to employ a global stock and bond settlement house to help boost foreign investment in its government bonds, a cabinet document  showed yesterday.

Snapdeal to cut 600 staff, founders forego salary

REUTERS: Indian online marketplace Snapdeal is to lay off 600 employees and its founders will forego their salaries as the company struggles to turn a profit in a market increasingly

BIA runway renovation in full swing

The main runway of Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake is currently closed for renovations. Flights will use the runway only at night time during January to April,

Sri Lankan Airlines hosts ‘Speculo 2017’

The national carrier, Sri Lankan Airlines recently hosted ‘Speculo 2017’, a national painting and visual arts exhibition featuring the work of the country’s top professional artists

Singer’s Senasuma Plus to offer fire and flood cover for all products

Singer, the largest consumer durables retailer in Sri Lanka, is to soon introduce Senasuma Plus – a pioneering warranty and safeguard for all products – to its customers. 

Hands Global appoints agents for CCTV camera bulbs

Hands Global (Pvt.) Ltd that introduced the world-renowned EUROtec Smart CCTV camera bulb equipped with European technology and quality to the local market, taking a step forward to expand its network in order to meet the demands, introduced its new agents for camera bulbs. 

Varun Beverages Lanka announces ‘Pepsimoji’ competition winners

Varun Beverages Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd announced the winners of the recently conducted popular ‘Pepsimoji’ competition, which attracted a record number of entries from across the island.