Consumer is No King in SL!

The corporate cliché ‘Consumer is King’ applied world over is yet to spill into Sri Lanka with the buyer segment

Carl Cruz assumes duties as Unilever Sri Lanka Chairman

With effect from March 1, 2016, Carl Cruz assumed duties as Chairman of Unilever Sri Lanka, taking the

TPP in focus at int’l trade confab in Colombo

A high-level trade confab in Colombo attended by reps from the Commonwealth, Canada’s International Institute on Sustainable Development (IISD), Netherland’s South Centre, New Delhi reps and 

HNBA launches Liya Harasara fourth edition

HNB Assurance PLC., recently announced the launch of Liya Harasara from 8th March to 8th April to coincide with International Women’s Day that was commemorated on the 8th of March.  This is the fourth consecutive year that the company is conducting this program whereby women could avail themselves of a free year’s life cover of up to Rs. 1 million. 

CIM creating awareness about ‘Role of Marketing’

The Chartered Institute of Marketing, Sri Lanka conducted another awareness programme among the Sales and Marketing executives of Union Bank and DFCC Bank recently.   

attune signs MoU with Kelaniya University to conduct Diploma in ERP

attune Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd, a global consulting services provider specializing in SAP solutions for fashion and lifestyle brands, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Kelaniya  to launch a Diploma in ERP which specializes in SAP, the leading, tier one ERP solution globally. 

Sampath Bank joins LankaPay Common Electronic Fund Transfer Switch

In keeping with the commitment of offering utmost convenience and benefits to customers, Sampath Bank joined the LankaPay Common Electronic Fund Transfer Switch (CEFTS) operated by LankaClear Pvt Ltd, which is a secure, instant and automated medium for electronic fund transfers. 

Siyapatha Finance profits up 48% in year 2015

Siyapatha Finance PLC has reported a profit before tax (PBT) of Rs. 559.15 million for the year ended 31 December 2015. 

HNB Gami Pubuduwa to develop bamboo industry

Hatton National Bank (HNB) and United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) entered into a Memorandum of Understating at the HNB Towers recently to assist the bamboo industry in Sri Lanka. 

HNB has set new benchmark in corporate banking business: DGM - Corporate Banking

With its Corporate Banking surpassing a ‘Lending’ portfolio of Rs. 250 billion end 2015, Hatton National Bank (HNB) has notched another significant milestone as the financial institution with the largest portfolio in this sector, amongst all private sector commercial banks, both local and foreign, in Sri Lanka.

ComBank donates laptops to undergrads with vision difficulties

A project by Commercial Bank of Ceylon to help undergraduates with vision impairment by providing them with specially-designed laptops and software has benefitted another 20 students from four universities.

CIMA organizes forum on maximizing organizational success

Charted Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) organized an engaging forum to explore what business leaders and senior management need to do in order to achieve and maximize organizational success. 

IPM Sri Lanka presents Kumar de Silva’s Corporate Etiquette Training sessions

The Institute of Personnel Management (IPM), Sri Lanka’s premier professional body in HRM, is happy to present yet another Corporate Etiquette Training session by well-known trainer Kumar de Silva. 

Bahrain says ready to engage in Sri Lanka’s economy

Bahrain says it is ready to engage with Sri Lanka’s economic growth, as they are very confident of the commercial potential Sri Lanka has.

No privatisation of Sathosa: Rishad

The state-owned Lanka Sathosa islandwide store chain will continue to remain with the public and shall not be divested, vowed Minister of Industry and Commerce Rishad Bathiudeen, launching Sri Lanka’s International Consumer Rights Day in the Northern city of Vavuniya on March 15, stressing that Sathosa is “a public asset”.

Greening supply chains for a sustainable tomorrow

As we approach earth hour on March 19, I thought it is important to create awareness among professionals as to how we should contribute to a sustainable tomorrow through our actions. It is said by 2030 the demand will increase for energy by 50 percent (IEA), food by 50 percent (FAO) and water by 30 percent (IFPRI) and we need to keep climate change under control.

ComBank introduces ‘e’ passbook on mobile phone

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has broken new ground in technology-enabled convenience by becoming the first bank in Sri Lanka to offer customers an e-Passbook that provides access to details of savings, current, NRFC and RFC accounts on Android and iOS powered mobile devices.  

Global Compact Network Sri Lanka pledges to shine a light on Climate Action together with Earth Hour

Global Compact Network Sri Lanka partnered with Earth Hour Sri Lanka to celebrate Earth Hour by promoting the cause of sustainability 

British Car Day, powered by Land Rover

Land Rover together with The Classic Car Club of Ceylon conducted the ‘British Car Day’ on the 13th of March. The event commencedat 8am at the iconic and picturesque 

FinMin says Sri Lanka back in business!

Fi n a n c e Min i s t e r Rav i Karunanayke, delivering the

SLT Mobitel partners with Lanka Sathosa

The National Mobile Service Provider SLT Mobitel has expanded its mCash merchant and retailer network once more by securing a new partnership with Lanka Sathosa to offer customers 

Why free trade arrangements are important for Sri Lanka

Often changes in international markets can have a direct, positive or negative impact on a country. Such 

Memories in Singapore made real by AIA Sri Lanka

Every month, ten lucky AIA life policyholders get a pleasant surprise when the Company informs them

SriLankan helps crackdown on illicit travel through BIA

SriLankan Airlines is playing an increasingly important role in the campaign by government agencies to 

Emirates brings first scheduled A380 service to Vienna

The world’s largest passenger aircraft comes to Austria on July 1, 2016, as Emirates announces that it 

Sri Lanka showcases Beeralu lace at London’s Asia House Fair

The annual Asia House Fair is a unique shopping extravaganza in London giving people the chance to 

Record number of Janashakthi high-fliers qualifies for MDRT membership

Janashakthi Insurance PLC announced that 16 members from its Life Insurance Sales team had qualified for the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) membership in 2016, marking a significant miles

AIIB to unlock South Asia’s economic potential

South Asia’s economic potential has long been constrained by low levels of economic integration. Despite

Technomedics launches Dreams Sleep Centre

Technomedics, a leading turnkey solutions provider in the healthcare industry, has invested in a first-of-its-kind

HNB Grameen introduces leasing

HNB Grameen, which pioneered microfinance in Sri Lanka, has augmented its product portfolio with the introduction of leasing facilities.