Fems appoints Pooja.G.Umarshankar as the Brand Ambassador

Fems sanitary napkins announced the appointment of Pooja.G.Umarshankar the inspiring popular female film artist and a women’s activist as the Fems brand ambassador on 14th July 20015 at a gala event held at the Kingsbury Hotel Colombo.

Swimwear identified as the strongest growth category in global fashion

Monday 03rd August 2015, Colombo: In the last decade, swimwear has been identified as one of the categories in the global fashion industry, with high potential for growth. The rising popularity of beach culture and water sports, ease of travel to beach destinations and the increasing attention to health and fitness in the era of social media, have all fuelled this growth.  This has taken swimwear from its summer-essential status and made it

LEGO Day’ by wOw.lk and KTI – a huge success

Thursday 30th July 2015, Colombo: wOw.lk, Sri Lanka’s largest online shopping mall recently partnered with Kiddies & Toys International (KTI) to host its first-ever ‘LEGO Day’, a fun filled event for children of all ages. The event was an immense success and brought together over 175 families and children, who were able to enjoy an exciting array of activities, entertainment and free giveaways.   

LHD celebrates one year of medical laboratory testing excellence

Sri Lanka’s first Medical Reference Laboratory service, Lanka Hospitals Diagnostics (LHD)  is celebrating ...

Kalbe partners Hayleys to introduce ‘Woods Herbal Cough Syrup’

Facilitating the consumers to purchase cough syrup over the counter ( OTC ),

Durdans Hospital partners SLT, Metropolitan to upgrade communication systems

Durdans Hospital, Sri Lanka’s first Joint Commission International (JCI) approved hospital,...

Credence Genomics ties up with Union Chemist Pharmacy

“Are you prone to Cancer or Heart Disease?  Go to a Union Chemist Pharmacy and find out now”, ...

Browns Hospital Ragama conducts live Laparoscopy workshop for surgeons

Browns Hospital Ragama recently conducted a very successful live surgery workshop on Laparoscopic procedures...

Credence launches corporate services with LAHRC

Credence, Sri Lanka’s pioneering venture in genomic medicine has been identified as a leader in clinical genomics...

“Most annual reports sound like they are written by public relations experts”: Top int’l consultant

Companies in Sri Lanka have many shortcomings in integrated reporting, ...

Corporate governance is the way forward: Olivia Kirtley

The Institute of Chartered Accountants organised a CEOs’ Breakfast Forum on ‘Strong Governance,...

Why the next SuperBowl MVP will drive a Hyundai

Hyundai has announced a major sponsorship deal with the National Football League (NFL).

Colonial Motors introduces Mazda2

Colonial Motors PLC is a public quoted company listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange and is...

Emission testing also saves fuel

Vehicle emissions tests to reduce the environmental impact of car exhaust fumes can also be repurposed...

Autodrome joins CH17’s focused loyalty network

Focusing on its niche brand, the world-renowned Bridgestone tires that are widely popular among...

Sterling Aftercare Centre now in Galle

Sterling Aftercare warranty, which offers unmatched and convenient aftercare service solutions...

Sri Lanka Telecom powers the Katukurunda Motor Races “Speed-up with SLT” and enjoy

The SLT Katukurunda Motor Races which was jointly organized by the Asian Motor Racing Club and the Sri Lankan Association of Racing Drivers and Riders (SLARDAR) and sponsored by Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) was successfully held on Sunday, 26th July 2016 at the Air Force base, Katukurunda.  The motor racing championships comprised of a total of 21 events. Under the overall championship, the title of Overall Best Rider went to Pramuka Sesath while

What ‘digital’ really means?

Companies today are rushing headlong to become more digital. But what does digital really mean?

CA Sri Lanka launches integrated reporting implementation guide for corporate sector

In its capacity as the sole authority to promulgate accounting and auditing standards in the country,...

eVolve POS systems provide prudential solution for Food Service industry

eVolve Technologies (Pvt.) Limited are gaining momentum and brings value to their tagline ‘Easy Solutions - Powerful Contributions’ by introducing the ‘Restaurant POS System’. This latest software developed by eVolve focused towards restaurants and other Food Service related establishments such as fine dining restaurants, take away outlets, clubs and bars offers a turnkey tailored business solution.

Firzan Mulafer of Publicis Sri Lanka has been selected to serve on the jury of Spikes Asia 2015

Monday 27th July 2015, Colombo: Firzan Mulafer - Director Client Services at Publicis Solutions Sri Lanka, has been selected to serve on the highly respected jury of the Spikes Asia Festival of Creativity 2015. The festival is set to take place in Singapore this September and is acknowledged as the region’s oldest and most respected awards show for celebrating creativity in the marketing communications industry.

World Bank to help 1.1mn rural people in Bangladesh to access clean energy

?REUTERS: The World Bank has signed a US $ 15 million grant agreement with Bangladesh to increase access to clean energy for targeted rural areas through output-based aid (OBA) subsidies.

Saudi king’s French Riviera holiday provokes beach protest

?REUTERS: Saudi King Salman and a 1,000-entourage arrived on Saturday for holiday on the French Riviera, where over 100,000 residents have petitioned against the closure of the public beach outside his villa.

India’s Reliance to launch telecom venture with over 1,000 stores

?REUTERS: India’s Reliance Industries Ltd will launch its ambitious 4G telecoms venture in December through a direct physical presence in over 1,000 “Jio Centers” and will also sell self-branded devices under its retail unit, the company disclosed in a post earnings presentation on Saturday.

Pearson says in talks to sell its 50% stake in The Economist

?REUTERS: British publishing group Pearson said on Saturday it was in talks to sell its 50 percent stake in The Economist Group, publisher of The Economist newspaper.

Singapore Temasek’s CEO extends leave to October

?REUTERS: Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings said on Saturday Chief Executive Ho Ching, the wife of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, has decided to extend her three-month sabbatical until October.

Toshiba scandal exposes Japan Inc.’s governance flaws

AFP: Toshiba’s billion-dollar accounting scandal has shone a light on a corporate culture in Japan still beset by collusion in its senior ranks, unquestioning employees and poor external controls, experts say.

Sri Lanka’s finest natural mineral water brand, OLU, presents CFW Swim 2015

Friday 24th July 2015, Colombo: As the title partner of Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) Swim, OLU Tropical Water leads the way in promoting healthy living. Sourced from one of the rarest cloud forests found in the upper reaches of the island’s hill country, OLU is one of the first natural mineral water brands from Sri Lanka. 

PRIMA SUNRISE BREAD sponsors “Regional Junior Open Golf C'ship in Nuwara Eliya and Kandy”

The Sri Lanka Golf Union together with Prima Sunrise Bread continue its drive to broad base the game in the country and scheduled the two regional opens to be played during the school holiday season in August to facilitate more participation. We are likely to see entries for the first time from Nuwara Eliya with junior schools program taking birth after the initiation of the schools program conducted by the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club and the Sri Lank

Many unresolved trade hurdles blocking business growth: importers

Following is the speech delivered by Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) Import Section Chairman Dinesh ...