Black Friday sale

AFP: Shoppers leave a Target store after the start of a Black Friday sale that started a day earlier during Thanksgiving evening in Los Angeles, California on November 26, 2015. The US holiday shopping season kicks off with “Black Friday”

Samsung ends ‘60 Days of Happiness’ promotion by giving away daily and Weekly prizes

Samsung Electronics in Sri Lanka recently concluded its ‘60 Days of Happiness’ celebrations and has now begun giving away daily and weekly prizes in the run-up to unveiling the grand-prize winner of the promotion.

Another global achievement for Maskeliya Plantations

Maskeliya Plantations PLC estates owned by Richard Pieris Group of Companies and five of its smallholders that supply green leaf to manufacture in the three Maskeliya Plantation PLC factories have obtained the Rainforest Alliance Certificate.

Leo Burnett wins bronze Warc Prize for Asian Strategy 2015

Leo Burnett Solutions Inc. (LBSI), the local office of the global advertising network Leo Burnett Worldwide, was recently awarded the Warc Prize for Asian Strategy 2015, for one of the agency’s most iconic and effective campaigns - the ‘Mosquito Repellent Newspaper’.

The Quintessentially Christmas Atelier | Brands Featured The first-ever Christmas Atelier at the Lan

?This December Quintessentially lifestyle presents its first ever Christmas Atelier at the Land Rover showroom, on the 5th and 6th of December. Indulge yourself in an exclusive shopping experience where you will be a part of several launches of renowned brands,

Ashley Furniture HomeStore launches in Sri Lanka

High-quality and innovative furniture is an investment for a lifetime for both households as well as commercials. With the Sri Lankan furniture industry highly evolving, Ashley Furniture HomeStore opened its first architecturally designed 10,000 square-foot showroom,

Mihin Lanka conducts presentation to update agents on its latest product developments

?Mihin Lanka recently conducted a comprehensive presentation for its agents to highlight the airline’s updated product and service offerings. 

DFCC supports displaced flood victims in Jaffna and Vavuniya

?DFCC Bank recently donated dry rations to families from Vaatharawathai who were affected by the continuous rainfall that resulted in heavy flooding in the North of Sri Lanka.

ETIHAD AIRWAYS CELEBRATES UAE INNOVATION WEEK

The nationwide Innovation Week was announced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, as part of the UAE’s National Innovation Strategy launched in October 2014.

The Great November Revolution

?Dinesh weerakkod speaks about his latest book the Great Novemeber Revolution. The book is scheduled to be released today.

Detox Program by Absolute Ayurveda

The Absolute Ayurveda Natural Healing Clinic by Spa Ceylon is hosting a Detox Programme. The modern clinic is located at No. 23, Alfred Place, Colombo 03, and provides a range of natural treatments and alternative therapies, in a tranquil setting.

Review of 2016 budget proposals to boost Venture Capital and SMEs

The budget proposals for 2016 have several initiatives aimed at developing Venture Capital (VC) and Small and Medium  Enterprises (SMEs). 

Budget proposals towards a robust capital market

?Reforms of the capital market through demutualization ensure that the exchange actually looks into the issues of the market participants rather than satisfying financial intermediaries. The demutualization process of the CSE will happened during 2016.

CFW empowers emerging fashion talent through 'Making the Cut' and ‘CFW Day’

Following three successful seasons this year, Colombo Fashion Week now focuses on prepping Sri Lanka’s emerging fashion talent to reach great heights. At two recently held workshops ‘Making the Cut’ and ‘CFW Day’ at Raffles Design Institute

JAT Holdings wins award for ‘Sayerlack’ at SLIM Brand Excellence

JAT Holdings, renown for being the pioneers to introduce water-base lacquers to the Sri Lankan market is today the undisputed leader in the furnishing and finishing industry in Sri Lanka.

Festival of Media Asia Pacific Awards opens for entries

The Festival of Media Asia Pacific Awards 2016 is calling on the region’s brands, media owners and media agencies to put forward their best campaigns that showcase incredible insight, strategy, execution and results.

SLASSCOM signs MOU with Japan IT industry

 SLASSCOM recently signed a MOU with Japan Information Technology Services Industry Association (JISA), a trade organization of Japanese IT services Industry.

Dress sharp this Christmas and New Year with Hameedia

Continuously setting the benchmark in the fashion industry, Hameedia, Sri Lanka’s leading menswear specialist will be launching their exclusive promotion for customers celebrating the Christmas and New Year season

Asian Alliance clinches coveted Asia Insurance Award for ‘Innovation of the year’

Only Sri Lankan Company to be awarded at this year’s edition of region’s premier insurance industry awards ceremony

AIA PREMIER LIMITED OVERS KICKS OFF

AIA Premier Limited Overs tournaments kicks off on November 27th 2015. The group matches will be played up to December 16th and the Semi Finals will be held on December 23rd and the Final will be on December 30th. AIA Insurance is the title sponsor for the tournament.

Ruhunu Hospitals relaunches laboratory services

Ruhunu Hospitals in the Southern Province, equipped with modern facilities and offering its services at affordable prices to patients,...

Emergency Calls launches total care facility for special needs patients

Emergency Calls (Pvt.) Ltd, a leading emergency medical services and ambulance service provider, recently launched a first-of-its-kind complete care facility in Rajagiriya for patients with special medical needs. The centre was declared open following religious observances.

Lanka Hospitals ready with range of treatments for all types of strokes

Lanka Hospitals, the international standard tertiary care hospital which has a wide range of treatments suited to treat types of strokes, ranging from surgical intervention to clot busting drugs, says early diagnosis and intervention is key to the well-being of the patient.

Sri Lanka to focus on medical tourism

The inaugural meeting of the Council for the Promotion of Medical Tourism was held with the auspices of Tourism Development Minister John Amaratunga recently. 

Jarek Ziebinski – Chairman & CEO of Leo Burnett Asia Pacific to visit Sri Lanka

?Jarek Ziebinski – Chairman and CEO of Leo Burnett Asia Pacific will arrive in Sri Lanka on 19 November 2015, to meet with the management of Leo Burnett Solutions Inc

An illustrated talk on ‘Shakespeare’s Gardens’ by Sir Roy Strong at the Land Rover Showroom

The renowned Fairway Galle Literary Festival 2015 announces its first talk series by the world famous Sir Roy Strong on ‘Shakespeare’s Gardens’. 

SLT group revenue up by 6%, with healthy EBITDA margins, in 1st nine months - 2015

Sri Lanka Telecom, the national telecom services provider released its company and group financial performance, for the 3rd quarter 2015

Mercedes-Benz Club takes part in ‘Amazing Race’

?The ‘Amazing Race’, a fun-family rally exclusively organised for the members of the Mercedes-Benz Club of Sri Lanka took place recently.

Sri Lanka Insurance-AMW conduct auto clinic programme

?Keeping to its promise as the nation’s motor insurance provider, Sri Lanka Insurance (SLIC) Motor Plus recently steered the first motor clinic programme in collaboration with AMW Road Side Assistance.

Mobil powers Mana Jayawardana Memorial Rally 2015

The  ‘Mana  Jayawardana  Memorial  Rally’  organised  by  the  Classic  Car  Club  of  Ceylon  was  held  for  the  second  consecutive  year  recently, commencing  from  Independence  Avenue...