CMA National Management Accounting Conference to kick-start in July

CMA National Management Accounting Conference 2016 will highlight the importance of Total Cost Management to improve the competitiveness, efficiency and effectiveness and reduce wastage of organisations

Aitken Spence Luxury Properties offer 40% savings for Seylan Credit Cardholders

Seylan Bank has partnered with the Aitken Spence Hotel Chain to offer attractive savings to its Credit Cardholders

IPM NHRC 2016 brings int’l flavour to HRM in Sri Lanka

IPM Sri Lanka has made arrangements to host the National Human Resources Conference (NHRC) – the largest

Amãna Bank introduces ‘Flexi Term Investment’ as latest product

Amãna Bank, Sri Lanka’s premier non-interest based licensed commercial bank, has introduced a novel

Renovated People’s Bank Kiribathgoda branch extends banking hours

People’s Bank recently renovated its Kiribathgoda branch enabling customers to access the branch from 8am 

Union Bank Jaffna branch reopens with new outlook

Union Bank recently extended its new look and design to its Jaffna  branch located at Hospital Road , Jaffna

Permission-based interaction: Turning strangers into friends and customers

Permission-based interaction is a relatively new term, which was coined and developed by the entrepreneur

Board governance, connecting the dots

Dave Ulrich is a Professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan and a partner at the RBL group, a consulting firm focused on helping organisations and leaders deliver value. He studies 

Sri Lanka to enter Russian gem and jewellery market

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) and Sri Lanka

OPPO opens first service centre in Colombo

In order to provide an unparalleled and foremost service quality to customers, OPPO Sri Lanka has announced 

VirtusaPolaris signs exclusive agreement with CCSL & FITIS for CIO Forum

VirtusaPolaris entered into an exclusive agreement with the Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) and the 

4rever Skin Naturals wins int’l recognition for outstanding business acumen

4rever Skin Naturals took another step toward its vision of being the most admired manufacturer of herb-based 

World stocks rebound as Brexit campaign on pause

AFP - European and Asian stock markets rebounded strongly yesterday, with traders signalling that the tragic murder of a pro-Europe lawmaker in Britain could swing the upcoming referendum vote to remain in the EU.

361 Degrees partners with IPM for National HR Conference 2016

361 Degrees, Sri Lanka’s leading integrated HR solutions partner, has partnered with the Institute of Personnel 

Mercantile Investments and Finance assists elephant calf get prosthetic leg

Namal, a four-year-old elephant calf, was found in the Ampara jungles in 2012, when he was just a one-year-old.

Oil prices bounce after six days of losses

AFP - Oil prices rebounded with share markets in Asia yesterday following a six-session sell-off, with the dollar softening against most other currencies on easing concerns over Britain’s EU future. After

Strathspey Estate’s Muthumariamman Temple holds Mahakumbabishegam

The Mahakumbabishegam of the Sri Muthumaraiamman Temple situated at Ormidale Division of Strathspey

WiLAT celebrates Founders Day

The Women in Logistics and Transport (WiLAT) Sri Lanka forum celebrated the WiLAT Founders Day with a mini 

Celebrate Ramadan with Barista’s special Iftar offers

Colombo’s favourite coffee house chain Barista Lavazza is introducing a variety of special offers for Iftar during the month 

Mittal elected Chairman of International Chamber of Commerce

Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman, Bharti Enterprises has been elected as the Chairman of the International 

Allianz Lanka introduces ‘Arogya’ critical illness cover with savings component

For the first time in Sri Lanka, sufferers of a number of critical illnesses will have the financial relief they seek

Hameedia’s prizes and surprises this Ramadan

Hameedia, Sri Lanka’s leading menswear specialist proving to be the pioneer in the fashion industry yet again, 

Rupee 1-wk forwards trade steady amid CB moral suasion

REUTERS - Sri Lankan rupee one-week forwards traded steady yesterday, but dealers said the local currency was

Hayleys Consumer-Wipro partner to market, distribute Santoor in Sri Lanka

Hayleys Consumer and Wipro India formally launch their partnership in Sri Lanka at an official ceremony

Sri Lanka- Japan biz co-operation

The Sri Lanka- Japan Business co-operation committee of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce organized its 19th joint committee meeting on the 15th June at the Taj Samudra Hotel, Colombo.  

Sri Lanka needs laws to facilitate new tourism trends: Forum

Sri Lankan laws are not suitable for following the current trends in tourism, and the country may be seeing 

AVIC International celebrates Vesak

In keeping with Sri Lankan traditions and festivals, the AVIC Astoria team celebrated Vesak. A subsidiary of Chinese mega incorporation Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), the team took steps to celeb

IMF says liberalized energy and utilities prerequisites for EFF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has linked the liberalization of energy and utilities by this December 

Shares edge up; turnover slumps to 19-wk low

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares edged up yesterday from a more than seven-week closing low hit in the previous

Korea’s Vice Minister and top business delegation visiting Sri Lanka

Kim Kyung Hwan, Vice Minister of Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport will visit Sri Lanka from