MullenLowe duo’s mastery of digital medium lauded at Young Spikes

Chevin Mandawala and Sagar Hiranand of MullenLowe Sri Lanka outshone their peers in the digital category at the Sri Lankan leg of Young Spikes 2016, recently. 

Pan Asia Bank relocates Wattala branch

Pan Asia Bank ceremonially opened its Wattala branch at its new location yesterday at No. 218, Negombo Road, Wattala.   

Sri Lanka Tourism explores Buddhist heritage and culture tourism with Pakistan

The World Bank through the Pakistan Provincial Councils of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sri Lanka Tourism, under the Ministry of Tourism and Christian Religious Affairs is planning to develop vast Buddhist Heritage Tourism through a strategic partnership. 

Fairway Holdings and Plateno Group open ZMAX Fairway in Colombo

Marked as a modern hotel with a difference, ZMAX Fairway Colombo hotel, which was constructed with an investment of approximately Rs.2.5 billion, opened its doors to the guests recently.

Bogawantalawa unveils new retail outlet

Bogawantalawa Tea Estates PLC, producer of some of the world’s finest teas, unveiled its new flagship store at the Transit Lounge, Bandaranaike International  Airport recently. 

Emirates SkyCargo unveils new purpose-built pharma facility

Emirates SkyPharma, Emirates SkyCargo’s new purpose-built facility dedicated exclusively to the timely and secure transport of temperature sensitive pharmaceutical shipments at Dubai International Airport (DXB) was officially inaugurated by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group. 

Memories of Malaysia for AIA customers

AIA believes in making real life better for its customers. So whether you are a first-time tourist or a seasoned traveller, AIA will help you make memories that last a lifetime.  That is why AIA showed its appreciation to 20 lucky customers, by treating them to a day holiday for two, in mesmeric Malaysia.

Multilac consumers celebrate colours with Sri Lanka’s largest colour card

A house isn’t a home until you’ve painted it, and when you begin to live in it, that’s when it’s a work of art. With the launch of Sri Lanka’s biggest and most vibrant colour card, Multilac helps you create the atmosphere, set the tone, define your moods, show your personality and, above all, induce happiness to your lifestyle. 

ComBank launches new series of ‘Cash Deposit & Withdrawal’ machines

Commercial Bank of Ceylon (ComBank) has launched a new generation of machines that offers several new advancements on the standard ATMs and deposit machines, including cash deposits that are credited instantly.

DFCC Bank PLC, exclusive banking partner for The World Export Development Forum (WEDF) launches spec

DFCC Bank PLC has tied up with the Export Development Board (EDB) as the Exclusive Banking Partner for the World Export Development Forum (WEDF) 

Hameedia rewards customers with a chance to enjoy the Sri Lanka vs Australia T20 Cricket Match

Hameedia, Sri Lanka’s leading menswear specialist,took their relationship with their trusted customers further, by treating a group of their loyal customers

Six young Sri Lankan's to attend the prestigious Spikes Asia Festival of Creativity

Six young professionals from Sri Lanka’s advertising industry and an under graduate have been selected to represent the country at the annual Spikes Asia Festival of Creativity,

Kanrich Finance beat Singerby 3 wickets in the Mercantile League Cricket Tournament 2016

The 4th match Played in the Mercantile League Cricket Tournament 2016, Kanrich vs Singer, The Singer team won the  toss and elected to bat first. Driven by Madawa Nimesh 

RPCs should consider mergers, ownership transfers: Navin

Sri Lanka’s Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs) should evaluate the possibilities of mergers or 

Dollar lending outside U.S. falls for first time since 2009

REUTERS: Global lending remained weak in 2016’s first quarter, with dollar-denominated bank loans 

Motor vehicle registrations rebound in August

Despite the drop in numbers from a year ago where the registrations reached an all-time low, vehicle 

G-Sec market transparency further improves

Improving the transparency of the government securities market, the commercial banks have joined 

CIMA President Andrew Miskin in town

As part of an official visit to CIMA’s global markets, CIMA President Andrew Miskin will be in Sri 

Confectioners fear losing competitiveness as manufacturing costs escalate

Sri Lanka’s confectionery manufacturers fear the risk of waning competitiveness of their exports as 

DFCC Bank opens first solar-powered offsite ATM in Sapugaskanda

DFCC Bank PLC opened its first solar powered offsite ATM at the LINDEL Industrial Estate on 15th 

Maersk Line-owned one of world’s largest ships to call on Colombo

Maersk Line, the global containerized division of the Maersk group, will create history of sorts with 

Union Assurance upgrades Point Pedro regional office

Union Assurance (UA) upgraded its Point-Pedro Regional Office on 15th September  to provide better 

Mastercard accelerates search for startups in Asia Pacific

Whether it is to scale their business or drive profitability, startups are increasingly looking to collaborate with corporates toboth tap intotheir operational expertise and to test new technology. 

Central Bank releases new publications

The sixth edition of ‘A Step by Step Guide to Doing Business in Sri Lanka’ has been now published by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).  

CA Sri Lanka confers ACA designation to 318 new Chartered Accountants at convocation

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) recently conferred the 

EFL strengthens top management team

EFL announced the appointment of key personnel to the company’s headquarters in Colombo with S. 

Colombo’s real estate bubble!

A man walks past an advertisement of a hotels and apartment complex, in Colombo. Recently a private 

CIM SL hosts third Talking Point Programme on digital marketing

The Chartered institute of Marketing Sri Lanka (CIM SL) recently hosted its third Talking Point 

Ceylinco Life’s ‘Family Savari 10’ announces England as Grand Prize

An all-expenses-paid holiday in England will become a reality for five policyholders of Ceylinco Life 

Hatton National Bank launches “HelaSaviya” innovative banking solution for Hela Group

Hatton National Bank which has been in the forefront of innovative banking in Sri Lanka for several decades has launched yet another innovative banking solution exclusively for the staff of Hela