Holcim Lanka, t he leading cement manufacturer in the country, has entered into a strategic agreement with the global non-profit organization, Room to Read, to provide technical expertise on construction along with cement at a discounted rate for

American automobile pioneer Ford Motor Company, along with its local partner Future Automobiles (Pvt) Limited presented the US$20,000 Ford Conservation and Environmental Grant 2014 to the Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka (FOGSL) for the third

The Boeing 777-300ER forms the backbone of the Emirates fleet with the aircraft type currently operating to 77 destinations on the airline’s global network.Delivery of Emirates’ first Boeing 777-300ER took place in March 2005 an

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) extended its reach within the Western Province with the opening of its 83rd branch in Katunayake, offering a wide range of financial services to residents and businessmen of the rapidly growing economic hub.

Janashakthi Insurance recently launched its new Premier Medical Insurance Plan to coincide with the company’s 20th anniversary celebrations.The new product allows for medical coverage across multiple countries, with limits up to Rs. 32 milli

Sampath Bank PLC yesterday said it has decided to go for Rs.7 billion debenture issue with the bank hoping to have it quoted on the Main Board of the Colombo Stock Exchange.To this end, the bank plans to issue 60 million debentures with an option

Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT), the national ICT solutions provider yesterday announced that it has launched the country’s first ultra-speed national wide DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing) fiber optic backbone transmission Network (NBN)

November 2014, Colombo: Amãna Takaful PLC, the only fully-fledged Takaful operator in the country and the flag bearer of the Takaful way of insurance in Sri Lanka, recently partnered with the world renowned REDmoney group to spons

Qatar Airways today launched a global week-long sales promotion, offeringcustomers in Sri Lanka great savings of up to 25% on airfares to destinations across Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and the Americas.    

United Motors Lanka PLC (UML) was recently awarded the top position in the service sector – large scale category by the National Productivity Secretariat, at the recently concluded National Productivity Awards ceremony.The award recognized t

Gree Lanka Private Limited, a fully-owned subsidiary of George Steuart Solutions, has become a formidable contender in the air-conditioning segment. A well-known Chinese brand, Gree is the preferred choice in air-conditioning solutions amongst con

Macbertan (Pvt.) Ltd, the island’s pioneer in the manufacture of expanded polyethylene foam products, clinched the only Platinum accolade out of 500 applicants at Industrial Excellence Awards 2014 for its valuable contribution to the nationa

The global electronics major, Panasonic launched its mobile phone series in Sri Lanka by extending its innovative product portfolio and services to the users in the country. Panasonic introduced its Android-based smartphone series including its in

Shopping online makes life that bit easier and Kaymu (www.kaymu.lk), one of Sri Lanka’s leading online marketplaces, have come up with 10 reasons why shopping from your computer or mobile device is the best option.

ASUS Computers, renowned for their affordable and userfriendly notebooks announced plans to launch the ASUS Flip Book – the brand’s most recent innovation to the local market later this year. The Flip Book, which can work as a p

Sri Lanka is to host the 11th session of the Asia-Pacific Business Forum (APBF) organised by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (US-ESCAP) with the main participation of Sri Lanka’s business promotion

Etisalat Lanka recently signed up with mCash, Mobitel’s mobile money platform, signifying the addition of the second m-Commerce platform to its portfolio of mobile transaction services this year.Using the mCash platform, Etisalat subscribers

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd recently announced the expansion of its flagship Galaxy Note series with the launch of the new Samsung Galaxy Note 4 in Sri Lanka.Blending an enhanced S Pen with a superior viewing experience, the Galaxy Note 4 provide

Esoft Metro Campus created history this week by felicitating four students who walked away with four world prizes for their outstanding performances at the 2014 BCS Convocation held at the BMICH, recently.Sanjay Bandare for Certificate level world

Sinhaputra Finance PLC has diversified into the budget tourism sector with the introduction of capsule sleepers made popular in Japan and wide usage in different parts of the world.This concept involves a sleeping capsule built into a concrete Hum

Japanese Ambassador Nobuhito Hobo handed over five fire fighting vehicles and equipment to Investment Promotion Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardana for use by the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BoI), at the official handing over ceremony held at

Sri Lanka’s non-interest based banking pioneer Amãna Bank has tied up with consumer electronics giant Singer to facilitate convenient purchasing through its Easy Payment Plan. Through this financing scheme customers can purc

The annual United Nations Day (UN Day) celebration takes place at the Overseas School of Colombo (OSC) every year.  UN Day and Model United Nations (MUN) has been the brain child of OSC for over 30 years. The idea of this event is t

 This year, Diva consumer promotion titled ‘Idame Vasanawawa’ was carried out from May to August.

Unilever Sri Lanka proved their strength as a company that is dedicated to Occupational Health and Safety by emerging as the Excellence Award winners at the recently held National Safety and Occupational Health Excellence Awards 2014 at the BMICH.

When you think of Home Appliances, if the brand LG does not come to your mind instantly, then you are obviouslyignorant of the advanced research and modern technological developments in LG’s innovative Home Appliances that have made them mar

Amãna Takaful PLC, the only fully-fledged Takaful operator in the country and the flag bearer of the Takaful way of insurance in Sri Lanka, recently opened its 26th branch in Anuradhapura.

The newest automated teller machine (ATM) of Sampath Bank was ceremonially opened at Super K, No: 549/10, Walgama Road, Biyagama by Sampath Bank Chief Manager Systems and Procedures Rajendra Ranasinghe.This new ATM is the latest addition to

The Sri Lanka Institute of Credit Management (SLICM), the leading institute that offers credit management education in Sri Lanka, hosted its 18th annual convocation recently at the Centre for Banking Studies with Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard

Union Bank of Colombo PLC (UBC) was adjudged the ‘Best SME Bank in Sri Lanka 2014’ by Capital Finance International (CFI). UBC won the prestigious award in recognition of its leadership position in delivering development and growth o