S-lon wins Taiki Akimoto 5S merit award

S-lon Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. was recently awarded the ‘Taiki Akimoto 5S Merit Award’ for the year 2015 at the 20th JASTECA Awards Ceremony held at Hotel Galadari under the auspices of His Excellency, 

Birth of ‘Fems You Are Limitless Foundation’ broadens horizons for women

Globally, women are in the forefront of economic, social and political participation, and are taking even more challenging and unconventional roles; in the corporate sector, as pilots, professional sportswomen, politicians, etc. These opportunities are now emerging in Sri Lanka as well. 

NCE-ILO hold awareness seminar on North export produce

The objective of the Local Empowerment for Economic Development (LEED) project is to promote inclusive economic development of the people in the Northern and East Provinces, creating decent employment and long-term sustainable livelihoods. It recognizes the important role of the private sector and especially the export sector to achieve these objectives.The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE), the only private sector chamber exclusiv

DHL Sri Lanka launches ‘Be Proud and Powerful’ women’s network initiative

DHL Sri Lanka, part of Deutsche Post DHL Group, the world’s leading postal and logistics group, commemorated International Women’s Day 2016 by conducting an open forum discussion based on the theme ‘be proud and powerful’. 

Sprite ‘Cool Cash’ awards 31 winners, more daily prizes to be won

Sprite, one of the largest sparkling beverage brands in The Coca-Cola Company’s portfolio recently launched its exciting ‘Cool Cash under the crown’ promotion. 31 winners have been selected thus far and the first 10 winners

OPPO F1 ICC WT20 limited edition gears up for a spectacular debut this T20 World Cup

OPPO Camera Phone, a leading global technology brand announced the launchof theOPPO Selfie ExpertF1ICC WT20 limited editiontoday. The limited edition phones are an extension of the original F1

DIMO powers Moratuwa University students at ‘Formula Student 2016’

Diesel and Motor Engineering (DIMO) PLC will be supporting the engineering students from the Mechanical 

Laugfs Oil customers drive away with amazing prizes

‘Laugfs Oil Scratch & Win’ promotion’s final grand draw took placerecently with the participation of the Senior Officials of Laugfs Lubricant Ltd.

Newest Tesla electric will aim at middle market

AFP:  Tesla is set to unveil the Model 3, its long-anticipated pitch to middle class drivers and a key component in founder Elon Musk’s vision to mainstream the electric car.

Complete overhaul of SL’s plantation sector model essential -PA Chief

The RPCs play a vital and irreplaceable role and are a key stakeholder in the country’s plantation sector. 

Nearing islandwide electrification, SL to focus on quality and reliability

As the only South Asian nation with near 100 percent grid connectivity, Sri Lanka has shifted its focus in recent

Fairway Holdings partners with Soundarie David’s Soul Sounds to stand Up For Animal Welfare

Soul Sounds, one of Sri Lanka’s most acclaimed, all female choral groups, rise up in song in aid of animal welfare in the country. The concert titled “Born Free” was held at the Lionel Wendt Theatre at 7.30 with all proceeds going to the Animal Protection Trust. 

Land Rover partners with ‘Around the Pearl 2016’

Land Rover is proud to be a partner of ‘Around the Pearl 2016’ (ATP), which is set to take place from 7thto 17thApril 2016.

Regus educates commercial real estate agents on flexible working

Regus Sri Lanka, the local operation of the global workplace provider Regus, organised a seminar targeting commercial real estate agents recently. 

Capital Alliance seals Rs. 960 million deal for Fentons limited

Capital Alliance, Sri Lanka’s leading full service investment bank recently advised the shareholders of Fentons Limited (FL) on the sale of a controlling stake to Hayleys PLC (HAYL).

Walker Sons completes work on Kolonna, Balangoda water purification projects

Walker Sons & Company Engineers, a subsidiary of MTD Walkers PLC, recently completed the electro-mechanical work for the water purification projects in Kolonna  and Balangoda. 

Raffles Residence launched in Nugegoda

A brand-new two-banquet venue was launched in the heart of Nugegoda on March 27 and is truly a destination for glamorous weddings and events. Featuring two banquet halls with a seating capacity of 300 and 100, Raffles Residence works together with top industry players to provide a service on par with  international standards.

President wishes JayanthiKuru-Utumpala and Johann Peries, the first Sri Lankans to attempt to reach

His Excellency President MaithripalaSirisena, recently met JayanthiKuru-Utumpala and Johann Peries to wish them on their attempt to reach the summit of Mt. Everest. Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe - Prime Minister and Minister of Sports, DayasiriJayasekara,

Earth Hour 2016 - The Factory Outlet Commits on Change For the Good

On the 19th of March, Earth Hour 2016 was honoured by millions around the world as well as our country. From 8.30pm to 9.30pm, collaborating with the rest of the world, The Factory Outlet

Cinnamon TBC asia: mega destination promotion initiative with national carrier Sri Lankan Airlines

Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, together with the national carrier Sri Lankan Airlines,is proud to present Cinnamon TBC asia 2016 from 2-7 June 2016;

Leo Burnett only Sri Lankan agency toshine at ADFEST 2016

Leo Burnett Solutions Inc. (LBSI), the local office of the global advertising network Leo Burnett Worldwide recently won two prestigious awards at ADFEST 2016 and emerged as the only agency from Sri Lanka to be recognized at the festival.

Raffles Residence launched in Nugegoda

A brand new two-banquet venue waslaunched in the heart of Nugegodaon 27th March and is truly a destination for glamorous weddings and events. Featuring two banquet halls with a seating capacity of 300 and 100,

Pakistan, Iran aim to boost trade to US $ 5 billion

REUTERS:  Pakistan and Iran aim to increase annual trade volumes between the two countries to US $ 5 billion by 2021, Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said on Saturday.

Sadaharitha offers high returns with world’s most expensive Agarwood

Prized for its valuable dark and dark brown or black resinous core, Agarwood has been hailed as a sustainable investment offering financial stability.

China Fashion Week

This photo taken on March 26, 2016 shows models parading creations during the ‘Asahi Kasei China Fashion Designer Creative Awards’ 2016/17 A/W collection show designed by Liu Sicong at China Fashion Week in Beijing (AFP)

Impact of capital gains tax on quoted shares

The Colombo bourse received a large number of hard punches in the past three decades and may be eventually subjected to the ‘Parkinson disease’ if this trend is not averted. The stock exchange officials 

Sri Lanka holds Global Student Entrepreneurship Awards

The Global Student Entrepreneurs Awards (GSEA) held its first-ever event in Sri Lanka at the BMICH recently.

Orion City fast tracks Bellatrix Building project to meet market demand

Responding to rapidly increasing demand for modernized, high-end commercial office space in Colombo, 

Browns commissions Sri Lanka’s first ever Oolong tea factory

Brown & Co., PLC was recently entrusted with the conversion of the existing Waldemar orthodox Tea Factory situated in the Udapussellawa district to manufacture Oolong tea.

Hirdaramani wins Gold at JASTECA 5S Awards

The Hirdaramani group bagged the prestigious Gold award from the Japan Sri Lanka Technical and Cultural Association