Bank of Ceylon GM among 100 Global Sustainable Leaders

The World Sustainability Organisation recognized Bank of Ceylon’s (BOC) General Manager/CEO D.M. Gunasekara as one of the ‘100 Global Sustainable Leaders’ at the World Sustainable Congress held in Dubai. 

Laugfs Supermarkets partners with Aramex to offer customers convenient courier facilities

Laugfs Supermarkets recently partnered with Aramex, a leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, to offer Laugfs customers with the convenience of courier facilities to any domestic or worldwide destination. 

Aitken Spence Travels organises familiarisation tour for cruise operator Micato

Aitken Spence Travels, the largest destination management company in Sri Lanka, hosted Micato, a premier cruise operator from India recently. 

Qatar Airways launches Helsinki service

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker recently hosted a capacity crowd press conference at Hotel Kämp in the centre of Helsinki. Following the arrival of the airline’s first flight to the Finnish capital yesterday, Al Baker took the opportunity to update the regional and international media on the airline’s plans for the Nordics and beyond.

Claims consultancy opens office in Kandy

An insurance claims consultancy service office is now opened in Kandy as a measure that fills a large gap in the services provided by insurance companies, brokers and insurance agents to the insuring public. 

Seylan promo delights winners with cash prizes at weekly draws

Seylan Bank announced the winners of the first three weeks of its ‘Super Supermarket Wins’ promotion for Seylan Visa debit cardholders. 

CTC to unleash true potential of employees through ‘Ignite’

One of the critical factors that has pushed Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC (CTC) to the highest echelons of corporate success has been its team of exceptional employees. 

Academic outlines transport proposals under Megapolis Project

As the government intends to invest US $ 11.5 billion over the next 20 years for public transport, including the roads, Moratuwa University Civil Engineering Department Senior Lecturer Dr. Dimantha De Silva shed light on the transport proposals to be implemented under the Western Region  Megapolis Project.

HDFC relocates Piliyandala branch  

HDFC Bank relocated its Piliyandala branch to a conveniently accessible and a more spacious location at Moratuwa Road, Piliyandala recently. With the relocation of the branch, it is expected to provide a better service experience to the people in Piliyandala and suburbs.

Häagen-Dazs - ultimate ice cream indulgence now in Sri Lanka

Stassens Group recently announced the entry of Häagen-Dazs, world-renowned  ice cream, into Sri Lanka.

Carolina Estate teas receive all-time record price

At this week’s ex-estate tea auction held yesterday, an invoice of PF1 of Carolina Estate, Watawala secured an all-time Colombo tea auction record price of Rs.560.  

‘Quality’- need of the hour to revive SL’s export status, says trade expert

Sri Lanka comes under fresh spotlight as it hosts the World Export Development Forum (2016), an international event that would help improve the nation’s focus on trade. However, being a mere host will not reverse our island nation’s dampening export performance. Insights gained would need to be turned into actions in a realistic and practical manner. Mirror Business  sat down with International Trade Centre (ITC) Executive Direct

SLIM awards best performers at annual Certification Ceremony

The annual Certification Ceremony of the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) was held on September 11th at the Waters Edge. 

Browns Agriculture introduces Massey Ferguson MF-1540 to wet zone farmers

Browns Agriculture introduced its newest innovation, Massey Ferguson MF-1540, to farmers in the Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa districts recently, amidst a large gathering that comprised of distributor agents, existing and potential customers.

Ceylinco Life goes green in Panadura

Ceylinco Life has reiterated its commitment to greener operations with the opening of the company’s new, purpose-built environment-friendly office in the heart of Panadura.

CCC’s SL–Germany Business Council hosts German biz delegation

The Sri Lanka–Germany Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) hosted the high-powered German business delegation arrived in Sri Lanka last week. 

World-renowned entrepreneurs to steer CA Sri Lanka’s 37th National Conference

In helping Sri Lanka transition towards an innovation-driven economy, an eminent panel of local and foreign speakers, including entrepreneurs of global repute will steer this month’s 37th National Conference of Chartered Accountants organized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka). 

Keells Food Products rewards most outstanding retailers

Keells Food Products, Sri Lanka’s market leader in the processed meat industry for more than three decades, recognized their most outstanding retailers as part of their newest initiative, “Keells Sellers, winners 2016” at a ceremony held at Ramada Hotel in Seeduwa recently.

SriLankan launches Sinhala and Tamil language options on website

SriLankan Airlines has launched full-fledged Sinhala and Tamil language options on its website www.srilankan.com to better facilitate air travel of people throughout Sri Lanka, as part of a new marketing campaign on the theme of ‘Be Sri Lankan, Fly SriLankan’.

Renewing our focus to reverse export decline

The global spotlight on exports falls on Sri Lanka this week with World Export Development Forum (WEDF) 2016 taking place in Colombo. At the official opening of WEDF 2016, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe reiterated that the government is now refocusing on exports. His remarks come at an important point, when exports have declined rather alarmingly. It is timely to take a snapshot of the country’s recent export performance and highlight

WEBXPAY – The face of change in Sri Lanka!

WEBXPAY is the ultimate one-stop-shop that provides a comprehensive SaaS (Software as a Service) solution for merchants to start selling online within 48 hours,

City School of Architecture (CSA) celebrates 30 years of excellence

The City School of Architecture (Colombo) Ltd (CSA) has planned a series of initiatives to commemorate its 30 years of excellence in Architectural Educationin Sri Lanka.

Treasury delays reimbursing senior citizen deposit interest to banks

The National Treasury has failed to provide the promised reimbursement of the higher interest rate offered on senior citizens’ fixed deposits to the banks this year creating doubts over the continuity of 

Authorities plan crackdown on rip-offs at cinemas

Crackdowns on the illegal practice of retail shops in cinemas selling food and beverages at e

World Export Development Forum 2016 kick-starts today

The globally anticipated and represented World Export Development Forum 2016 (WEDF 2016) 

EU, ITC to help boost Sri Lanka’s trade competitiveness

The European Union is to fund a project to boost Sri Lanka’s potential as a regional and international 

Lower salaries prevent tourism office attracting professionals : Minister

Experienced tourism professionals are not willing to take up vacant positions at the four government 

Tax sugary drinks to fight obesity and diabetes: WHO

REUTERS: The World Health Organization said yesterday that governments should raise taxes on 

Being clear-eyed about China’s power

There are many anxieties and uncertainties out there in the world about China and its future. In this year’s Pew polling, almost 90 percent of those surveyed in Japan are anxious about growing Chinese 

Is congestion charging answer to traffic gridlock?

Are you one of the millions of people that suffer the torture of traffic congestion day after day? Are you looking for solutions to solve the congestion crisis? If yes, then read on.