Emirates’ A380 makes twin touch downs in Los Angeles and Vienna

Emirates has launched its second daily A380 service from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), touching down just shortly after 8:00 p.m. local time on July 1. With this expanded schedule, Emirates is now able to serve nearly 1,000 passengers travelling to Los Angeles each day. Also on the same day Vienna joined the family of A380 scheduled destinations served by an Emirates A380.

Blue Mountain-Palmer Singapore to launch 7-star luxury apartments in Sri Lanka

Blue Mountain Apartments together with the global real estate titan Palmer and Turner Group prepare to embark a landmark real estate development project set to make a lasting mark on Colombo’s skyline. The luxury seven-star apartment complex will be the first-of-its-kind in Sri Lanka and will feature all-new levels of luxury and innovation.

Hayleys plantations win ‘Gold’ at National HR Excellence Awards 2016

The Hayleys plantations sector is the proud Gold award winner of National HR Excellence Awards 2016, presented by the Institute of Personal Management Sri Lanka (IPM). 

Sarada addresses WTO Spicing-Up Development Assistance Forum

National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) President Sarada De Silva addressed a World Trade Organisation (WTO) forum in Geneva, on the success of the Joint UNIDO–STDF–TSC Project, titled ‘Spicing-Up Development Assistance for the Cinnamon Industry of Sri Lanka’. 

Continental Tyres PJ Malaysia-DSL host tech seminar for car tyre dealers

Continental PJ Malaysia in collaboration with Douglas and Sons (Pvt.) Ltd (DSL) – the No: 01 tyre importer – has conducted a technical seminar to educate the PCR tyre dealers in Sri Lanka on Continental car and SUV tires. The seminar was held at Amaya Hills, Kandy and Jetwing Lighthouse, Galle covering the DSL car tyres dealer network islandwide with the participation of the sales team of the tyre department of DSL. 

Qatar Airways hosts Bollywood stars, fans for IIFA celebrations

Qatar Airways was proud to be the official airline partner of the 17th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) celebrations in Madrid recently, attracting leading celebrities from the Indian and international film fraternity.

DPMC to make Bajaj spare parts vending machines available islandwide

A few months ago, in a move to ensure the availability of genuine spare parts around the clock for the owners of Bajaj vehicles, David Pieris Motor Company Limited (DPMC) introduced the first-ever Bajaj spare parts vending machine at its spare parts outlet in Maligawatta, Colombo 10.

Skills Development and Vocational Training Ministry and NAITA endorse SLGTI

For the past 15 years, the National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA) has been training youth to better their lives and livelihoods. Spread across 25 districts with three national schools located in Katunayake, Katubedda and Orugodawatta, thousands of youth and their families have benefited from NAITA’s vocational training programmes.

LayUp named Sri Lanka’s best start-up at Seedstars Colombo

Seedstars World, the global seed-stage start-up competition for emerging markets and fast-growing start-up eco-systems, brought its Sri Lankan round to a successful close during Seedstars Colombo. The event took place recently at Trace City Expert and eight selected start-ups were invited to present their ideas in front of the local jury panel. 

Toyota Lanka presents all-new Fortuner

Toyota Lanka (Private) Limited, the sole authorized distributor for Toyota vehicles in Sri Lanka, recently unveiled the all-new Fortuner to the Sri Lankan vehicle market. The Fortuner, which has been globally dubbed ‘The True SUV with Style and Confidence’, will be available exclusively at Toyota Lanka showrooms.

Sri Lanka’s talent pool to get a reality check at Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2016

Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2016 will commence its second and the final day with a session dedicated for a reality check on the country’s existing talent pool, with the participation of top corporate executives and government officials, both from local and overseas. The session five of the summit ‘Growing Sri Lanka’s Talent Pool – Reality Check and Pragmatic Options’ has lined up Dr. Mohd Gazali Abas, Deputy Secretary

Kelani Cables conferred with National HR Excellence Silver Award

Kelani Cables PLC, Sri Lanka’s number one brand in secure electrical and communication cables won Silver Award at the South Asia’s largest HR event, National HR Conference 2016 recently held at the BMICH. The event was organized by the IPM (Institute of Personal Management).

Techwell Engineering moves into new modern business complex

Techwell Engineering (Pvt.) Limited, a leading reputed manufacturer, sales and services provider in the sphere of electronic engineering in Sri Lanka, relocated to a new business premises recently. Techwell Engineering is now situated in an easily accessible, spacious modern complex at No. 177/6, Makola South, Makola. 

Tourist arrivals lose steam as visitors in June up only 2.2%

Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka in June rose 2.2 percent from a year ago –slowest since November 2013– to

John Keells produce broking unit gets new CEO

John Keells PLC, the produce broking arm of the John Keells group said Hishantha De Mel was appointed

Vehicle registrations in May rebound

Sri Lanka’s vehicle registrations in May have rebounded recording a strong growth over April due to 

DIMO expands agricultural machinery portfolio with Agri brand

With a view of increasing productivity in the agricultural sector, Diesel and Motor Engineering PLC (DIMO) this week expanded its agricultural machinery portfolio by launching the DIMO Agri brand this 

Top poultry producer calls for consistent policies, removal of price controls

One of the country’s largest poultry producers called on the government to implement consistent policies for a smooth

Rupee edges up on dollar sales by foreign bank; stocks up

REUTERS: The Sri Lankan rupee edged up in one-week forwards yesterday, as dollar sales by a foreign bank 

Shares recover on bargain-hunting

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares rose yesterday, recovering from a near three-month closing low hit in the previous session,

Post-war investment climate has not picked up: CB Governor

Newly appointed Central Bank Governor Indrajit Coomaraswamy said yesterday that Sri Lanka is yet to create an enabling environment that encourages investments.

Importance of a balanced diet in maintaining overall health and wellness

In today’s fast-paced world, staying healthy and eating well-balanced meals can keep you productive and energized

Marking end of Ramadan

Muslims in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and other South Asian countries have till Monday counted 28 days

Japan pledges Rs.305 mn grant aid for HRD scholarships

The Government of Japan has selected the 3rd batch of 15 prospective scholars under its Second Phase of Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resources Development Scholarship (JDS) Program – 2016 

Pro Food/Pro Pack & Ag-biz expo next month

Pro Food/Pro Pack & Ag-biz 2016, Sri Lanka’s only comprehensive food, agriculture and packaging 

A fresh look at globalization

There were a lot of dramatic headlines recently suggesting that Brexit signals the beginning of the end of globalization.

C.W. Mackie extends support to Colombo National Hospital

Underlining this reality of human life, which treats every human being equally, C.W. Mackie PLC recently completed another outstanding project with the health authorities of Sri Lanka, thereby marking

SLGJA signs landmark MOC with China’s GDGJE

The Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) with Guangdong

Over 13,000 Omega Line employees receive ‘Ransalu Pranama’ cards

‘Ransalu Pranama’ privilege debit card, exclusively for the benefit of apparel industry employee was launched at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel recently. 

Milk producing in Sri Lanka remains a challenge: NZ farmer

According to Murray Douglas, an award-winning second generation farmer from New Zealand, to have a productive dairy farm, it is all about doing the small things on time and concentrating on small