AIA tops Million Dollar Round Table from Sri Lanka

AIA boasts the most number of qualifiers for this year’s Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) from Sri Lanka. With a total of 63 qualifiers, comprising 48 wealth planners and 15 bancassurance executives, these highflyers are testament that AIA has the best agency and bancassurance expertise in the country. 

Cinnamon Air recognizes Lankan high achievers with ‘Cinnamon Air Honours’

Cinnamon Air, Sri Lanka’s premier domestic airline, launched ‘Cinnamon Air Honours’ as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives in which a free scenic flight is offered to outstanding performers in a given field. Cinnamon Air offered a scenic flight to students who ranked first in the island in each discipline at the 2015 GCE Advanced Level examination.

Fitch affirms and withdraws HSBC SL at ‘AAA’(lka) over commercial reasons

Fitch Ratings Lanka has affirmed and simultaneously withdrawn the rating of HSBC Sri Lanka branch’s (HSBCSL) national long-term rating at ‘AAA(lka)’ with a stable outlook due to commercial reasons.

Gestetner launches exciting new cost-effective documentation solution products

Total document solutions provider Gestetner of Ceylon PLC recently added two brand new products to its portfolio, enriching its capacity to service the documentation needs of clients including some of Sri Lanka’s top conglomerates. 

NTB invites Amex customers to enjoy this Avurudu with ‘the Card for all seasons’

Reaffirming its status as the ‘Card for all seasons,’ Nations Trust Bank (NTB) American Express (Amex) has announced its latest campaign, this time for ‘Avurudu’, which aims to offer cardmembers the best experiences through a host of exclusive offers relating to travel, clothing, dining, supermarkets, car care, home care, jewellery, Duty Free shopping and entertainment.

Rocket Internet’s Zen Rooms enters Sri Lanka and a few other Asian markets

ZEN Rooms, powered by Rocket Internet, confirms its #1 position in the Southeast Asia budget hotel sector by announcing the opening of operations in four new countries: Thailand, Singapore, Sri Lanka and the Philippines.

Union Assurance introduces Union Single Premium Advantage investment plan

Union Assurance, a company that is constantly reinventing the face of life insurance in Sri Lanka, has brought the benefits of investment to countless policyholders through its revolutionary Union Single Premium Advantage investment plan.  

Sampath credit cards offer bigger and better discounts this season

As the Avurudu festivities get underway, SampathCards reiterates its commitment to offer its customers with valuable promotions during the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year. By partnering with over 100 merchants islandwide, SampathCards will be offering magnificent discounts of up to 45 percent to all Sampath MasterCard, Visa and American Express Everyday credit cardholders from the March 14 until April 13. 

Qatar Airways announces three-year partnership with Beach Polo Cup Dubai

Qatar Airways, the national carrier of the State of Qatar, has announced a three-year sponsorship of Team Qatar Airways and Official Airline Sponsor to the Beach Polo Cup Dubai, commencing 2016 through to 2018.

Novotel Phuket Vintage Park, a top resort to relax in Phuket

Novotel Phuket Vintage Park is located in the heart of Patong Beach, Phuket, Thailand. The resort can be reached with a just five-minute walk from Patong beach and a 20-minute drive from Phuket town. Phuket International Airport can be reached within 40 minutes drive from the property.

Advantis Projects takes lead in windmill logistics in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s next big power project in the pipeline is tipped to be coal.  However, the country will need to shift to a cleaner alternative for a brighter future and developing the logistical capacity for it will be a crucial factor in deciding the viability of clean energy. 

Emirates SkyCargo tops Air Cargo Excellence Awards

Emirates SkyCargo has once again topped the industry with its win in the Air Cargo Excellence Awards organised by Air Cargo World. The annual awards recognise the best air cargo companies and airports in the airfreight industry and are based on the Air Cargo Excellence Survey, which was established in 2005.

SRI LANKAN ADVERTISING TAKES THE WORLD BY STORM AT APAC CRISTAL AWARDS IN SHANGHAI

Sri Lanka, though a tiny island in the Indian ocean, boasts of a history and culture that is rich and diverse, making the country a force to be reckoned with when it comes to winning awards in the international advertising arena

SLT celebrates the successful completion of the company’s i-Sri Lanka program

Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT), the leading ICT solutions provider in the country celebrated the successful completion of yet another milestone and the official closing ceremony of the company’s i-Sri Lanka program at Waters’ Edge on Monday

Sprite launches ‘Cool Cash’ under the crown promo

Sprite, the second largest sparkling beverage brand in The Coca-Cola Company’s portfolio recently launched its exciting ‘Cool Cash’ under the crown promotion, which is set to run until April 4 2016. 

Heritance Negombo to open next month

Leading hospitality group Aitken Spence on Monday provided a preview of its newest property in Sri Lanka’s 

Heritance Negombo to open next month

Leading hospitality group Aitken Spence on Monday provided a preview of its newest property in Sri Lanka’s 

Agreement with IMF in mid April: CB Governor

Sri Lanka expects to have an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by mid April for a new funding arrangement, 

Five Reasons Why Microsoft Office 365 Rocks!

Office 365 is an all included, communicative and collaborative, subscription based online productivity suite from Microsoft. It brings together various productivity tools ranging from web apps, to email to communication tools.

Etisalat Lanka introduces new ‘Super SIM’ plan; offers best local and international call charges

As part of their commitment to providing customers with the most affordable and innovative solutions, Etisalat Lanka has reintroduced the Etisalat ‘SuperSIM’ with added offers and benefits.The new ‘Super SIM’ 

HSBC cardholders win iPhones through Lanka IOC fuel promo

HSBC’s ongoing #StartsToday campaign continues to reward cardholders with the latest iPhones from Dialog

APCERT conducts cyber drill on evolving threat and financial fraud

The Asia Pacific Computer Emergency Response Team (APCERT) today has successfully completed its annual 

Global Finance names ComBank ‘Best Bank in Sri Lanka’ for 17th time

One of the world’s leading financial magazines has rated Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC the Best Bank in Sri Lanka, reaffirming the Bank’s status as the leader in its field for an emphatic 17th year. Global

Photo book leader JAMPhoto wins digital print award at Collate 2016

JAMPhoto, the pioneer in Sri Lanka for digitally printed photo books won the award for the ‘Best Digital

TRC issues short code telephone no to PickMe

PickMe Sri Lanka’s first home grown technology company providing a taxi hailing service, will also be the first to have their short public utility service telephone number issued by the Telecommunications Regulatory 

Exporters welcome C’wealth Secretariat’s assistance towards an Exim Bank

The Exporters’ Association of Sri Lanka (EASL) yesterday welcomed the recent announcement that the Commonwealth Secretariat has

CIC owned Cial brand unveils new range of pens

Cial, a renowned brand owned by CIC Holdings PLC recently unveiled two ranges of pens–the Ciali-teen 

CTC reinvigorates commitment to talent development

Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC (CTC) has over the years established itself as a benchmark in talent development by empowering employees to fulfil their potential as world-class professionals. Reiterating 

Nuwara Eliya Municipal Council becomes first green city with CIOB

The Nuwara Eliya Municipal Council was recently awarded the Honorary Green Institutional Member status by

Link Engineering awarded Tagore Memorial Auditorium construction

Link Engineer ing (Pvt) Ltd, the construction company and engineering arm of the internationally-renowned Blue Ocean Group of Companies, clinched another victory recently when it bagged the contract