Seylan sponsors Wedding Show 2016

Seylan Bank was the official banker at the recently concluded ‘The Wedding Show – 2016’, which was held at the BMICH.

Venture Engine-powered hackathon on March 11

Sri Lanka’s pioneering entrepreneurship programme Venture Engine will be hosting a briefing and hackathon open to all interested parties on Friday, March 11, 2016, at 4:00 p.m., at the Lankan Angel Network Incubation Centre, Colombo 4.

Leo Burnett Sri Lanka’s Trevor Kennedy to serve on ADFEST 2016 jury

Trevor Kennedy, the Chief Creative Officer of Leo Burnett Sri Lanka, was recently appointed to the ADFEST 2016 jury and will join an eminent gathering of creative professionals at the upcoming festival, which is set to take place in Pattaya, Thailand this March. 

Fashion Bug holds ‘Love Rush’ this Valentines

Fashion Bug, one of Sri Lanka’s leading retail clothing chains with over 16 outlets island-wide, held an exciting, fun, free shopping experience for couples on valentines,

Holcim Lanka-Maga to work towards sustainability of construction industry

Holcim (Lanka) Ltd, a member of the LafargeHolcim group and a leading company in building materials, together with Maga Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd, Sri Lanka’s leading construction and engineering

Seylan Tikiri offers holiday at Dream World

Seylan Bank’s children’s savings account – Seylan Tikiri – yet again ushers joy and amazement into the life of five young, promising Grade 5 scholarship achievers and Tikiri Creative Till Competition winners.

FROM SKYLINES TO TIMELINES, EARTH HOUR SHINES A LIGHT ON CLIMATE ACTION

Following a landmark year for climate change WWF’s (World Wide Fund for Nature) Earth Hour is calling on people around the world to escalate the charge and be a part of the global momentum. 

Atlas supports teacher training programmes in arts and crafts

As Sri Lanka’s leading manufacturer of stationary and related products, Ceylon Pencil Company understands the importance of empowering preschool teachers with up-to-date know-how on early childhood

HNB invests in solar power to reduce carbon footprint

With the aim of carrying out its operations in an environmentally sustainable manner, Hatton National Bank

Tea sales average low for second consecutive month

The tea industry continues to witness dampened progress with February sales average remaining within bearish territory for the second consecutive month this year.

EWIS to set up US$ 50 mn tech plant in Bangladesh

Local digital device manufacturer EWIS Colombo Limited (EWIS) entered into a joint venture with Bangladesh’s

China eagerly looking forward to PM’s visit: BOI

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s forthcoming visit to Beijing is being eagerly awaited by the Chinese leadership as a timely opportunity to strengthen bilateral relations, Sri Lanka’s Board of Investments

CB in talks with donor agencies to boost commercial agriculture

The country’s monetary authority the Central Bank is currently engaging in discussions with international development funds to set up model farms to venture into commercial agriculture and uplift 

CSE to give investment insight via bourse games

??By Shabiya Ali Ahlam The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) is to introduce mock trading for inexperienced investors through a gaming platform, an upgrade to its trilingual educational web portal launched

Norway’s $810 bn wealth fund to question companies on human rights

REUTERS: Norway’s $810-billion sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest, said on yesterday it would raise its focus on global human rights to ensure that companies it invests in follow ethical standards. “We’

SEC “deliberating” minimum public float rules: Thilak K

Capital Market regulator Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is currently “deliberating” on the mandatory 

Land Rover wildlife conservation: We Care at CFW 2016

Land Rover was proud to partner with one of the most anticipated events of the year - Colombo Fashion Week 2016 for its sixth consecutive year.

Publisher Vijitha Yapa presents latest book on Sri Lanka to President

Publisher Vijitha Yapa and author Chandrani Warnasuriya recently presented her book on Sri Lanka to President Maithripala Sirisena at the Presidential Secretariat.

Blue Mountain excels at APPAS and IFM Awards

In 2015, Blue Mountain Properties bought home the highly coveted 5-star award in the ‘Property Consultancy Marketing’ category at the Asia Pacific Property Awards Summit, held in Malaysia and the ‘Best Property Consultant’ award at the International Finance Magazine (IFM) Awards, held in the U.K. 

Nations Trust Bank relocates Thalawathugoda branch

Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) has relocated its Thalawathugoda branch to a more spacious and convenient location with ample parking facilities to enhance customer convenience, thereby re-affirming its commitment towards strengthening and adding value to its network, which at present consists of 92 branches and 133 ATMs.

Jockey celebrates spirit of womanhood with international collection

Jockey celebrates the spirit of womanhood.  It understands how important it is for a discerning lady like you to feel confident about yourself every time you need to dress – be it for a formal do, a traditional family wedding, or simply, an occasion to relax with friends and just be yourself.

India’s Menstruation Man – Empowering women through fulfilling a basic need

Arunachalam   Muruganantham needs no fancy introductions. He pioneered a quiet but powerful revolution to empower India’s women with a unique invention – the affordable sanitary pad. Yet, he remains firmly grounded and humble. He has been honoured all over India but believes that money does not necessarily bring happiness. For him, his vision of seeing women liberated and enabled is a far greater motivator than green backs.

Atomic Energy Board to conduct workshop on “Gamma irradiation”

Gamma Irradiation technology is one of the trusted technology to enhance the food quality and food safety. 

4As leads creative minds of tomorrow

The start of 2016 saw the increased participation in young creative minds converging to represent the future of Sri Lanka and its inventive genius at the  Association of Accredited Advertising Agencies (4As) - ‘Young Lotus’ competition held recently at the 80 Club, Colombo.

Talwalkars India invests in Power World Sri Lanka

Power World recently announced a strategic investment by Bombay Stock Exchange listed Talwalkars Better Value Fitness Limited, India, and the opening of 10 brand new Power World gyms across the Greater Colombo area. 

Panther participates at Nürnberg Toy Fair

Panther, one of the first and only manufacturers of educational toys, games and stationery in Sri Lanka recently participated at the Nürnberg Toy Fair in Germany, one of the three largest toy exhibitions in the world and one of the toy industry’s leading trade shows. 

The future of bank risk management

Banks have made dramatic changes to risk management in the past decade—and the pace of change shows no signs of slowing. Here are five initiatives to help them stay ahead.

BOC ‘Kantha Ran Ginum’ offers chance to save and celebrate life’s joy

Bank of Ceylon (BOC), in recognition of women’s role in society, has introduced a number of initiatives to encourage them to secure them financially while celebrating the best things they deserve. The bank’s ‘Kantha Ran Ginum’ (KRG) is the prime savings account designed especially to empower women in the country. 

Top Hemas women leaders shine at Global Leadership Forum

The recently concluded third World Women Leadership Congress (WWLC) and World CSR Congress in Mumbai recognized the top women leaders at Hemas for their outstanding leadership and achievements at an international level.

Brightest stars of the world of Hayleys honoured

In its third year, the Chairman’s Awards honoured the best and brightest of the Hayleys group for going over and above their call of duty at a glittering ceremony held at The Kingsbury. Pictured here are the winners along with Chairman Mohan Pandithage