The inaugural ICMIF/AOA 5-5-5 Inclusive Mutual Insurance Symposium

2015 is the first year of the ICMIF 5-5-5 Mutual Microinsurance Strategy, which aims to extend mutual insurance to five million low income households over five years in five countries.

Fouzul Hameed to present exclusive ‘Concept 2016’ show this December

?The FH Studio takes exclusive menswear to new heights with the third edition of its annual ‘Concept’ show. ‘Concept 2016’, a fashion show of international class is conceptualized by renowned men’s fashion consultant Fouzul Hameed and will enhance the Sri Lankan men’s fashion arena

Nations Trust Bank American Express – The Card for all Seasons!

Nations Trust Bank American Express invites you to have a splendid festive season with an impressive range of privileges and savings in a host of retail, dining, lodging, supermarkets, electrical and home appliance outlets. 

A CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EXPERIENCE FROM QUINTESSENTIALLY LIFESTYLE.

The Christmas Atelier will feature a carefully curated array of gifts from the likes of Hublot watches, Kasun London Jewellery and Ferida Yang, as well as a clutch of limited edition gifts available exclusively at the Atelier

Mulberry Residence–to transform the skylines of Colombo

With a vision to develop vibrant communities, with a true sense of place, that fit into their surrounding area and meet the needs of local people, Steradian Capital, a privately owned

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. 

DFCC PLC expands its operations with the opening of a new branch in Weligama

DFCC PLC recently opened its newest branch in Weligama, which is located at No. 354/45, Samaraweera Place.

Sri Lanka’s ageing population and implications to business establishments

Sri Lanka being a developing country is demographically on par with developed countries and it is one of the fastest ageing countries in the world.

China Merchants Charitable Foundation sponsors Cataract Surgery Campaign

The gift of improved sight is to be bestowed on 150 Sri Lankans under a new community initiative announced in Colombo by the China Merchants Group (CMG), the major stakeholder in Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) which manages Colombo’s third container terminal.

Beam Hela Osu Lanka introduces new indigenous medicinal products

Beam Hela Osu Lanka is a local company operating in the indigenous medicinal products sphere for over three decades.

Ceylinco Healthcare surpasses 200 TomoTherapy patient treatments

Ceylinco Healthcare Services Ltd. (CHSL), the pioneer of cutting-edge radiation therapy in Sri Lanka, has completed 200 patient treatments at its TomoTherapy Centre in Colombo, which marked its second anniversary in October this year.

Understanding WHO: Are we now going to ban meat?

The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently announced that bacon, sausages and other meat products will be added to the list of substances that present potential hazards to human health (in other words, substances that are carcinogenic and can trigger the development of cancer). 

People's Insurance to List on CSE via LKR 750 Mn IPO

People's Insurance to List on CSE via LKR 750 Mn IPO  Colombo: People's Insurance Limited ('People's Insurance'), a fully-owned subsidiary of People's Leasing & Finance PLC, has received in-principal approval for its Initial Public Offering ('IPO') from the Colombo Stock Exchange ('CSE').

wOw.lk Partners with MSI for Groundbreaking Gaming Event

Sri Lanka’s leading e-commerce platform, wow.lk announced a partnership with MSI to present the Sri Lankan leg of MSI Masters Gaming Arena (MGA) on the 5th December 2015.

Fashion Bug awarded best dealer for Emerald

Fashion Bug, one of Sri Lanka’s leading retail clothing chain with over 16 outlets island-wide, won the prestigious award for being the ‘best dealer’ in the ‘Diamond’ category at the western province dealer convention of Emerald International held on 24th November at Waters Edge.

Litro Gas is principal sponsor for 128th Amateur Golf Championship

Litro Gas, the largest importer and market leader of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in Sri Lanka, recently signed up as the principal sponsor for the ongoing 128th Sri Lanka Amateur Golf Championship which commenced on the 29th of November.

The best car brand? That’s Mazda, according to U.S. News

Autos Cheat Sheet: Last month, we reported on stellar sales numbers for Mazda and the general good positioning that the automaker is enjoying in North American markets.

South Korea orders recall of 125,522 Volkswagen vehicles

?REUTERS:  South Korea said its own testing showed that Volkswagen AG intentionally manipulated a diesel emissions device in vehicles with an older engine, and ordered the recall of 125,522 cars.

Yamaha holds grand annual dealer convention and awards

?Leading automobile brand Yamaha, held its dealer convention and awards at The Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo recently.  The convention had a number of highlights, including the presence of a number of representatives from Yamaha Japan.

Ford gears up for higher demand with improved customer care

?A resurgence in demand for the Ford range of vehicle in Sri Lanka has prompted the local agent Future Automobiles to spruce up and tighten customer care, a letter the new CEO sent to existing Ford owners recently revealed.

  Blue Mountain recognized as ‘Best Property Consultant’ at prestigious IFM Awards in London

The Blue Mountain Group, the leading real estate major in Sri Lanka, was bestowed with the prestigious ‘Best Property Consultant’ award at the International Finance Magazine (IFM) Awards, held at the Landmark Hotel in London, UK, on 27th November 2015.

Hameedia defends Textile & Apparel title at the Great HR Quiz 2015

Sri Lanka’s leading menswear specialist Hameedia, recently emerged as the winner of the Textile & Apparel category at the Great HR Quiz 2015 Awards for the second consecutive year,.

Fly Mihin Lanka and revive yourself in the Maldives

The Maldives is renowned for its astounding tropical weather and its stunning beaches, which offer tourists the getaway of a lifetime. The shimmering white sands, turquoise waters and soothing atmosphere will provide you with an opportunity to unwind and rejuvenate yourself.

National prosperity through ethnic harmony

The Aluthgama Development Foundation felicitates the work of its volunteers Members of the ADF (Aluthgama Development Foundation) recently came together to acknowledge the work of the organization’s many volunteers

Zone24x7 wins Gold for Sri Lanka at APICTA 2015 in R&D

Zone24x7 emerged as the overall winner in the Research & Development (R&D) category at the recently concluded Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) 2015 awards held in Colombo from 18-22 November. 

(Video)Tiesh celebrates the mystique of Black Silver with ‘Black Temptations’

?With the forthcoming festive season literally around the corner, Tiesh, one of Sri Lanka’s leading contemporary jewellers proudly presents ‘Black Temptations’, a collection of exquisite black silver jewellery lavishly studded with precious and semi-precious Sri Lankan gem stones.

Japan’s Abe seeks extra fiscal spending to revitalise economy

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe yesterday made a widely expected decision to roll out additional fiscal spending - the latest attempt by Tokyo to revitalise a sputtering economy that has failed to break out of decades of stagnation.

Risk management, SME financing top Islamic banks agendas: report

REUTERS: Islamic banks around the globe view risk management, equity financing and deepening their client base as the most pressing issues facing the sector in coming years, a survey released yesterday showed.

AirAsia’s planned accounting change seen boosting transparency

REUTERS: AirAsia’s plans to consolidate its group’s accounts will help dispel some criticism of its financials, though struggling affiliates are likely to drag down earnings at Asia’s biggest budget carrier.

China industrial profits fall for 5th straight month

REUTERS: Profits earned by Chinese industrial companies fell 4.6 percent in October from a year earlier, declining for the fifth consecutive month as the world’s second-largest economy slows and industries deal with overcapacity.