Smog-choked China

Tourists take selfies at the bund as the financial district of Pudong (rear) is seen amid heavy smog, in Shanghai, China, yesterday. The heavy smog shrouding Beijing this week has proved to be a boon for China’s nascent electric car market, with some dealers saying inquiries about all-electric models are up by almost a tenth (REUTERS PHOTO)

Ford Motor investing in ride-hailing services, expanding electric vehicles

REUTERS: Ford Motor Co is developing new ride-hailing services and investing $4.5 billion to expand its fleet of plug-in and hybrid electric vehicles, company executives said Thursday.

Land Rover and The Old Joes’ Choir bring Christmas to Colombo

?Land Rover is proud to present the Old Joes' Choir this Christmas, as they celebrate the true essence of the most loved season, with "That's Christmas to Me", the maiden Christmas Choral Presentation organized by the lads in blue!

Singer Partners WoW.lk to drive its Ecommerce Sales

?Singer Sri Lanka Plc, the leading consumer durable retailer in Sri Lanka recently partnered wOw.lk, Sri Lanka’s premier e-commerce site to offer its customers the best deals on an array of products through internet purchases. 

TBWA\Sri Lanka wins again at Campaign Asia's Agency of the Year Awards 2015

?Once again TBWA\Sri Lanka has brought recognition to the local advertising industry with their ‘disruptive’ creative ability at the recently held Campaign Asia's Agency of the Year Awards in Mumbai.

PHD Sri Lanka shines with 2 Silvers at Campaign Asia’s Agency of the Year Awards 2015

A fresh face to many at this year’s Agency of the Year Awards, PHD Sri Lanka certainly made its mark by the end of the evening, being named both the top digital and media agency in Sri Lanka, picking up Silver in the Digital Agency of the Year

TAL Group comes out on top at Campaign Asia’s Agency of the Year Awards 2015

A clear winner at this year’s Campaign Asia AOTY Awards in Mumbai was the TAL Group, going home as the most awarded Sri Lankan Agency Group of the night

Leading Brands Partner with ‘Envoy Concept 2016’ to support ‘My Friend’

Envoy partners with an array of leading Sri Lankan brands, to take exclusive menswear to new heights at the third edition of the ‘Concept’ show.  The glamorous ‘Concept 2016’ show will take place at the Envoy Mansion on 15 December 2015

The much loved Bajaj Discover 125 is back and better than before

Motorcycle fans can rejoice in the news that Bajaj Discover 125 is back, better than before with a whole lot of new and improved features.

Beatles’ spiritual Indian retreat opened to public

AFP: An abandoned spiritual retreat in northern India where The Beatles famously learned to meditate has been opened to the public, with plans to turn it into a touristy yoga centre.

CEO of Kenya’s biggest firm declares wealth to boost anti-graft fight

REUTERS: The head of Kenya’s largest publicly-traded company has declared personal wealth of US $2.7 million, saying he wants to increase transparency in the public and private sectors as part of efforts to fight graft in the East African nation.

Taiwan, Korea bourses plan to launch chip index next year

REUTERS: The Taiwan and South Korea stock exchanges plan to launch a semiconductor index next year, 

Toyota lowers global sales targets for new model Prius amid low petrol prices

REUTERS: Toyota Motor Corp yesterday lowered its global sales target for the new model of its Prius electric hybrid, as low petrol prices reduce demand for fuel-efficient cars.

East Asia’s aging working populations could shrink 15% by 2040: World Bank

REUTERS: Middle-to-high income economies in East Asia could lose as much as 15 percent of their working-age populations by 2040 due to rapidly greying demographics, weighing on economic growth and adding to government spending, the World Bank said yesterday.

Samsung Electronics to form auto team in search of growth driver

REUTERS: Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said yesterday it will create a team to develop automotive-related businesses, as it searches for a new profit driver while struggles at its smartphone division deepen.

Town storming campaign by Mihin Lanka to create awareness about flights to Chennai

?Mihin Lanka recently conducted a town storming campaign to create hype about the airline’s flights to Chennai. The initiative was a team effort and staff from all departments volunteered to spend a Saturday campaigning from Wellawatte to Bambalapitya

SLT and TNL Join Forces for Christmas

Santa Clause won’t be the only one giving us some pleasant surprises. Sri Lanka Telecom is teaming up with TNL for what they promise will be an impressive first for Sri Lanka – at none other than the bustling Majestic City. 

Prima Sunrise Bread to sponsor Sri Lanka Junior Open Golf Championship 2015

This year’s Sri Lanka Junior Open Golf Championship, sponsored by Prima Sunrise Bread for the eighth consecutive year, will be held from 15th to 17th December at the Royal Colombo Golf Club, morning play

SLASSCOM series of Tech Talks held during National ICT Week

The Sri Lanka Association Software and Services Company (SLASSCOM) has successfully concluded a series of technology forums and workshops to support the inaugural ICT Week

Leo Burnett Sri Lanka Awarded ‘Agency of the Year 2015’

Leo Burnett Solutions Inc. (LBSI) was recently awarded gold as the ‘Rest of South Asia Creative Agency of the Year 2015’ at Campaign Asia’s prestigious South Asia Agency of the Year Awards 2015 at an award ceremony in Mumbai, India

‘Change today, for tomorrow’ creates awareness on World Diabetes Day

?Diabetasol held an awareness program on November 14, marking World Diabetes Day, at the Racecourse Promenade, Colombo 7. The program focussed on Diabetes, the non-communicable disease with the highest rate of spread in Sri Lanka.

Amãna Bank donates state of the art Bus Stand to Kalmunai City

?Amãna Bank recently contributed towards the Kalmunai City beautification project initiated by Hon. Mayor of Kalmunai Mr Nizam Kariapper through the construction of a state of the art Bus Stand in the city’s proposed Unity Square premises. 

IASL recognizes Top Achievers of “Life Insurance Awareness Month” Campaign

Life Insurance Awareness Month’ campaign that was held during the month of September, the Insurance Association of Sri Lanka (IASL) hosted the Life Insurance Industry Awards Ceremony on the 4th of December 2015, at Kingsbury Hotel,

Lanka Hospitals pioneers in Blastocyst Culture pregnancy

?With over 830 successful deliveries and 142 ongoing pregnancies-the highest in Sri Lanka, Lanka Hospitals’ Fertility Centre announces the first pregnancy of Blastocyst Culture (Day 5) embryo transfer.

Osteopathy and Healingpathy make way into Sri Lanka

?The healing expert and practitioner, who has introduced internationally recognized treatments such as Osteopathy and Healingpathy, from countries such as England to Sri Lanka, is none other than Dr. Sagara Karunathilaka. 

Durdans advanced physiotherapy services brings relief to neck, back and knee pain

?Durdans Hospital, Sri Lanka’s first Joint Commission International (JCI) approved hospital has introduced an advanced physiotherapy unit conveniently located on the 1st floor of the Sixth Lane Wing at the hospital premises. 

Durdans Heart Center and top cardiologist bring minimally invasive heart surgeries

? Durdans Hospital accredited by the Joint Commission International for its outstanding care and facilities established its flagship facility the Durdans Heart Centre in 1999 with cardiac surgeries commencing in the year 2000.

EBC most awarded channel of the year at the NBEA & OCIC SIGNIS 2015

?Leading Sri Lankan Television & Radio broadcaster EAP Broadcasting Company Limited (EBC) recently received two awards  at the NBEA Awards 2015. 

Litro Gas shows impressive growth, completes terminal at Hambantota

The national LPG (liquid petroleum gas) company has exhibited a significant sales growth of above 30pct in the domestic market during the first 10 months of this year. This complements with the imposed price reductions by the government.

The Legendary Prime Lands Group presents Latin music legend Enrique for the first time

The Prime Lands Group the leader in real estate in Sri Lanka, officially announced that their subsidiary Prime Residencies together with Live Events and Revd will be presenting the Latin King of Pop music “Enrique Iglesias” live in Sri Lanka