CDB wins Gold at SLITAD People Development Awards again

Continuing its unrelenting winning streak during 2017, Citizen’s Development Business Finance (CDB) won yet another prestigious accolade at the SLITAD People Development Award, reemphasizing the prowess of its winning team.  

Ansell Lanka marks World Human Rights Day

In celebration of Ansell’s values and to commemorate International Human Rights Day, the company celebrated ‘World Human Rights Day 2017’ for all staff recently.

Cinnamon Life partners with top entertainment firms to bring ‘Sound of Music’ to Sri Lanka

Cinnamon Life, an integrated development by premier local conglomerate, the John Keells group, recently marked its partnership with David Ian Productions Ltd, Company Onstage Ltd and Broadway Asia Company LLC.

Pakistan’s Single Country Exhibition kicks off in Colombo tomorrow

After successfully organising a similar event in 2016 and 2017, the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) in association with the High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, is organising the ‘Pakistan Single Country Exhibition’ in Colombo, from January 12 to 14, 2018, for the third consecutive year.  

Hayleys Energy completes first offloading of semi-submersible oil rig in Sri Lanka

Hayleys Energy Services (HES), the pioneer in oil and gas support services in Sri Lanka, announced that it had successfully completed the offloading of the semi-submersible oil rig – Olinda Star, at the Trincomalee Port Anchorage recently. 

Dr. Sena Yaddehige receives honorary doctorate from Kelaniya University

Richard Pieris and Company PLC Chairman Dr. Sena Yaddehige was conferred an honorary doctorate by the University of Kelaniya in a recent ceremony held at the BMICH. 

Wavemaker Opens For Business In Sri Lanka

Wavemaker, GroupM’s new billion-dollar revenue, media, content and technology agency created from the merge

Amana Takaful Insurance Company successfully conducts a leadership programme

In children and the younger generation rests the future of any nation and their talents and accomplishments

Hayleys Energy Services Completes Landmark Oil Rig Offloading Project

Hayleys Energy Services, the pioneer in Oil and Gas support services in Sri Lanka, announced that it had successfully

CIM Sri Lanka partners with ANC School of Postgraduate Education

The Chartered Institute of Marketing Sri Lanka (CIM Sri Lanka) entered into a strategic partnership with ANC Education, one of the leading education conglomerates specializing in providing the best of transnational education opportunities at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in 

FIDA appoints Director, Regional VP from Sri Lanka

On an invitation from Federation International for Women Lawyers (FIDA) International President Jethlyn A. Burrows of Bahamas, FIDA Asia Regional Vice President and Sri Lanka Women Lawyers’ Association Past President Ridmika Dep and FIDA Sri Lanka Country Vice President and Sri Lanka Women Lawyers’ Association Co Vice President Pramuditha Senaratne participated in the 36th Triennial International Convention 2017, held at The Grand Luc

Lankan HC to UK initiates 2nd British high-powered parliamentary delegation to Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Amari Wijewardene initiated a high-powered parliamentary delegation from the UK to Sri Lanka on the invitation of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe recently to further strengthen the bilateral relationships between Great Britain and Sri Lanka.

Hat-trick of ‘Lifetime Achievement’ awards for Dr. Dan Seevaratnam

Respected industry professional, Dr. Dan Seevaratnam, scored a hat-trick of ‘Lifetime Achievement’ awards, the most recent one being the prestigious ‘Lifetime Service Award’ by the Sri Lanka Tea Board, at the National Tea Awards held in celebration of 150 years of excellence of Ceylon Tea.

UNIDO-CAA organise training programme on regulatory impact analysis for regulators

In an attempt to create clarity, transparency, efficiency and accountability in a rather defective and blemished regulatory system, the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) of the Industry and Commerce Ministry has joined hands with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) to organise a training programme on regulatory impact analysis (RIA).

Japanese and Iranian delegations make business exploration visits to EDB

A delegation from the Nagano Employers’ Association in Nagano Prefecture, Japan visited the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) with the objective of increasing awareness on Sri Lankan key export products and services. 

PickMe partners University of Moratuwa to foster product innovation

Sri Lanka’s most innovative taxi hailing software provider PickMe, has announced a partnership with the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) and the newly-established Center for Data Science (DataSEARCH) at the University of Moratuwa.

Elephant House shines in Interbrand ‘Best Sri Lankan Brands’ report

Sri Lanka’s premier food and beverages brand Elephant House was recently recognised as one of the top 20 most valuable Sri Lankan brands by leading international brand consultancy Interbrand.

Laugfs Maritime CEO receives honorary doctorate from Prestigious UK University

Reinforcing the leadership strength of Laugfs, Laugfs Maritime Services Director/CEO Leslie Hemachandra was bestowed with an honorary doctorate in Business Administration (majoring in Ship Management) from a prestigious university in the United Kingdom.

Eagle Logistics step into express business

Supply chain logistics provider Eagle Logistics stepped into express business this week under the brand name of Eaglex.

Greenee Lighting opens largest lighting showroom in Kiribathgoda

Nature Efficient Electronics Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd recently announced the opening of its new showroom in Kiribathgoda, to demonstrate energy efficient LED, decorative and smart lighting technology in a real-life application, providing customers a first-hand experience to a wide range of lighting/LED products.

ANC Education and CIM in mutually beneficial partnership

ANC Education and the Chartered Institute of Marketing have entered into a partnership with the aspiration to build awareness and share industry know-how and to provide the CIM students who have completed the Professional Diploma in Marketing (Second Stage of CIM) entry on to the MBA programme offered by ANC in collaboration with the University of West London (UWL).

Quantum brings quality fitness to hill capital Kandy

Pioneering quality fitness equipment in Sri Lanka, Quantum Fitness has since 1998 continued to grow and evolved in to the premier supplier of state-of-the-art exercise equipment.

Serendib Leisure empowers Neboda community with school restoration project

Serendib Leisure Management Ltd stepped to the aid of the flood-affected community of Neboda, Kalutara by refurbishing the Kudaligama Maha Vidyalaya that was badly damaged during the devastating floods which affected many parts of Sri Lanka in May last year.

Sanasa Nelum Mal Poojawa concludes successfully

Nelum Mal Poojawa was organised by Sanasa Federation and Sanasa Movement with the sponsorship of Sanasa Development Bank for the 18th time. The event took place on January6th2018, near Anuradhapura Sri Maha Bodhi.

Shares slip from near 7-week high

REUTERS: Sri Lankan shares ended lower yesterday, slipping from a near seven week high hit in the previous session, as investors booked profits in blue chip stocks, while foreign traders continued buying the island nation’s risky assets.

Poor pay, disinterest keep half a million away from work: survey

A recent survey undertaken by the Census and Statistics Department has indicated that nearly half a million job vacancies are available in the country, with employers unable to offer attractive pay and lack of interest among Sri Lankans for the job vacancies.

SL-S’pore FTA to be inked on Jan.22

The proposed free trade agreement between Sri Lanka and Singapore that is to be inked on January 22 received Cabinet approval yesterday.

Central Bank gets IFC support to draw national strategy on financial inclusion

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has partnered with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) to develop the country’s first National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) to promote a more effective and efficient process to improve financial inclusion across Sri Lanka. 

LVL Energy says overseas investments will minimize local risks

LVL Energy Fund Limited (LVEL), a leading energy company in the country said, their overseas investments are aimed at minimizing the risks that could stem from a volatile local energy market, characterized by ad-hoc policy changes and lack of transparency in pricing. 

SLT Broadband boosts data plans for the new year 2018

Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT), the national telecommunications service provider boasts of the market's biggest data