Emirates and Boeing launch ‘View from Above’

Emirates and Boeing have partnered together to sponsor ‘View from Above’, one of the largest aerial filming projects ever conducted using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), 

Sri Lanka Telecom launches ‘Akaza’ national cloud

?Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT), the premier ICT solutions provider, launched the country’s national cloud, ‘Akaza’, raising the bar in cloud computing in Sri Lanka. 

An effective CRM system will make both customer and CEO walk on air

In the coming weeks, we will review about how an effective customer relationship management (CRM) system allows a company to adjust strategies for different customer segments. 

Ayonix-Starcom partner to introduce narrowcast communication medium

Ayonix Corporation of Japan in Sri Lanka, which specializes in developing advanced 3D face recognition software that can be used in multiple industries, announced a partnership with Starcom Worldwide Sri Lanka. 

ILO launches translated site to improve labour law awareness

?The International Labour Organisation (ILO) announced the addition of full Sinhala and Tamil translations of Sri Lanka’s labour laws to the Salary.lk website in an effort to improve awareness of workers’ and employers’ rights and duties. 

The top 10 strategic CIO issues for 2016

The toughest job in corporate America, says Oracle CEO Mark Hurd, is the chief information officer’s (CIO). While I agree with Hurd’s assessment, I also believe that business-minded, f

Dinesh meets Indonesian FinMin

Asian Tennis Federation Secretary General Suresh Subramanium and Advisor to Prime Minister Dinesh Weerakkody with Indonesian Finance Minister Bambang Brodjonegoro at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Indonesia is the eighth largest economy in the world based on gross domestic product (GDP) figures

SLTPB links with CITES to promote responsible wildlife tourism

Sri Lankan Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) under the guidance of the Tourism Development and Christian Religious Affairs Ministry will be hosting a lecture by Convention on International Trade on Endangered Species of Fauna and Flora (CITES) Secretary General John E. Scanlon today at Galle Face Hotel Colombo.   

Speaker to be chief guest at CA Sri Lanka President induction

?Speaker of Parliament Karu Jayasuriya will be the chief guest at the ceremonial induction of the 23rd President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), Lasantha Wickremasinghe, which will be held tomorrow. 

Sri Lanka’s first pro food lab to be unveiled this year

In a new turn for Sri Lanka’s processed food sector, the first-ever specialised Lankan scientific laboratory to test food products is to be unveiled this year.

HNB promotes green banking through e-statement campaign

?Reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability and technological innovation, Hatton National Bank (HNB) has concluded a highly successful awareness campaign which encouraged its customers to switch from paper statement accounts to e-statement accounts.

Experience the ease of banking with ‘BOC Smartgen’

?As a part of digital banking transformation process which aims to provide utmost convenience and speed to its customers, BOC launched ‘BOC Smartgen’ the next generation’s savings account. 

Pan Asia Bank opens 80th branch in Kottawa

?Pan Asia Bank ceremonially opened its 80th Branch in Kotttawa recently at No. 364/11, Highlevel Road, Kottawa.

Commercial Leasing now in Battaramulla

Commercial Leasing & Finance PLC (CLC) recently opened its newest branch at No.33, Main Street Battaramulla.

Hirdaramani opens Rs.450mn apparel factory in Mullaitivu

?One of the country’s leading apparel manufacturers, the Hirdaramani group, ceremoniously opened its latest Rs.450 million factory in Mullaitivu yesterday. 

NDB Mt. Lavinia branch relocated to serve you better with 365 days banking

NDB relocated its Mount Lavinia branch to a more spacious and a conveniently accessible location at 431/433, Galle Road Mount Lavinia in a bid to provide a better service experience to people in the area.

HOW WILL ASEAN MEMBERS COPE WITH THEIR CLIMATE CHANGE CHALLENGE?

Last year was a historic year for climate change. While December’s Paris Agreement gave hope that countries 

Ravi meets top envoys in Davos

Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake who attended the ‘World Economic Forum 2016’ in Switzerland this week, met with UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon and Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven.

Rupee trades steady; stocks up

REUTERS - The Sri Lankan rupee was trading steady yesterday as dollar sales by a private bank dollar offset demand for the U.S currency, dealers said. The private bank might have sold dollars on behalf of the Central Bank, some dealers said.

National Policy State Minister calls for greater engagement between SL and Japan

State Minister National Policy and Economic Affairs Niroshan Perera has called for greater engagement between Sri Lanka and Japan in a manner that would allow both nations to reap benefits of each other’s strengths.

Sri Lanka in the limelight as Forbes Asia engages local representation

Infonic Global (Pvt) Limited has been appointed as the representative for Forbes Asia in Sri Lanka, and plans are afoot to draw the attention of Forbes’ extensive global readership to focus on the prevailing opportunities in the most liberal economy in South Asia.

Sri Lanka – Nordic Business Council holds discussions with Norwegian envoy

Sri Lanka – Nordic Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber paid a courtesy visit to Thorbjørn Gaustadsæther, the Norwegian envoy in Sri Lanka recently. The President and the Committee of the Sri Lanka – NORDIC Business Council were among the delegation who met with the Norwegian ambassador

BOI’s ‘one-stop-shop’ to provide speedy processes for investors

The Board of Investment (BOI) on Thursday launched its latest effort, the ‘one-stop-shop’, to create a hassle-free environment for investors. With the nation being criticized by

Upcoming hotel properties, charter flights would lift Lanka’s tourism despite snags: report

Tourism in Sri Lanka is likely to find growth through a combination of upcoming properties of international hotel chains and charter flights, despite other shortcomings.

Development Strategies and International Trade

Development Strategies and International Trade Minister Malik Samarawickrama attended a dinner hosted by World Economic Forum President Klaus Schwab recently. Minister Samarawickrama is flanked by Jin Liquan- President of AIIB,

ReeBonn introduces enhanced Tea Tree Oil shampoo, conditioner

ReeBonn Cosmetics, one of the leading herbal cosmetics companies in Sri Lanka, introduced its newest product, enhanced Tea Tree Oil shampoo and conditioner, rich with world-famous medicinal Tea Tree essence and climbazole, to the local market. 

EH Club – Sri Lanka holds maiden AGM

EH Club - Sri Lanka, consisting of former members of the executive staff of Elephant House, had its first Annual General Meeting (AGM) and membership get-together recently at Ape Gama Battaramulla.

Etisalat hosts 25-year anniversary promo for second time

Etisalat Lanka, the only network in Sri Lanka to complete 25 years in the mobile telecommunications sector, has commenced with the second season of the promotional scheme launched in celebration of the network’s 25 years in Sri Lanka.

CA Sri Lanka awards scholarships to 2015 A/L top Commerce achievers

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) recently awarded scholarships to the highest three achievers at the 2015 GCE Advance Level Examinations 

British Council rewards ‘Learn English’ SMS service winners

Five lucky mobile phone users improved their English and won digital prizes earlier this week.  The British Council Colombo Library was the setting for the presentation of the prizes by British Council Deputy Director David Maynard to the five winners.