New range of Mitsubishi vehicles on augmented reality

?United Motors Lanka PLC (UML), the sole distributor for Mitsubishi vehicles in Sri Lanka launched yet a another ground breaking technology jointly with the tech firm Leap Strategic Concepts.

CEAT organises meetings to share knowledge with dealers, customers

?Sri Lanka’s leading commercial tyre supplier CEAT Kelani Holdings recently hosted dealers and customers for its truck and bus tyres at two special forums to share technical knowledge and brief them on new products.

Micro offers free after sales service for Geely customers

?Micro Cars together with Geely International has always been in the forefront in offering special promotions and service benefits to Sri Lankan Geely customers.

Chiran Wiejsinghe appointed Sathosa Motors’ Non-Executive Independent Director

?Chiran Wiejsinghe has been appointed as a non-executive independent director of Sathosa Motors PLC, the local agents for Isuzu vehicles and a unit of Sri Lanka’s Access group.

Goodyear introduces new tyre with Hydrogrip technology

?Globally renowned Tyre manufacturer Goodyear Tyre and Rubber Company has improved its famous tyre – Goodyear Assurance TripleMax by developing them using Hydrogrip technology. 

Hollande announces emergency plan for French livestock sector

?REUTERS: President Francois Hollande has said he would unveil an emergency package of measures to help France’s livestock and dairy sector.

Farmers from Sri Lanka and New Zealand share dairy expertise

?Sri Lankan dairy farmers recently met with ten New Zealand farmers in Gampaha to share knowledge, exchange ideas and discuss the challenges they face. 

Watawala Plantations’ tea estates now Rainforest Alliance certified

?Sunshine Holdings PLC’s plantation sector subsidiary, Watawala Plantations PLC, has obtained certification from Rainforest Alliance covering all 16 tea estates managed by the company....

Price impact on our organic rice farming

Developing the organic rice farming sector and ensuring that it makes a significant contribution towards the rice consumption in Sri Lanka is a necessity today. 

Colombo Fashion Week introduces Swim with the aim of making Sri Lanka the swimwear capital

Wednesday 22nd  July 2015, Colombo: OLU Tropical Water presents Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) Swim, which aims to launch Sri Lanka as a swimwear hub in Asia and serve as a leading platform for swimwear designers and manufacturers in the region, and beyond. CFW Swim is technically supported by state-of-the-art swimwear manufacturer, Linea Aqua, and will showcase the latest collections of nine Sri Lankan and three international swimwear labels. H

A & E Lanka partners ‘Swim’ by Colombo Fashion Week

American & Efird (A&E) Lanka, a fully owned subsidiary of one of the world’s premier industrial sewing thread manufacturer American & Efird LLC, USA, recently stepped up as a key partner for the upcoming ‘Swim’ by Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) to be held on the 7th and 8th August at Hilton Colombo. Launching for the first ever time in Sri Lanka by CFW, Swim, a season of its own, will continue to be an annual event or r

SLIM NASCO 2015 elevates sales profession in record breaking year

Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) recently concluded the judging process for NASCO 2015 – the premier national event dedicated to recognise, honour and reward sales people in Sri Lankaamidst record numbers in participation.

Honda’s Dio in market with whole new colour range

Honda’s Dio, the number one selling scooter in Sri Lanka has developed a whole new persona.

Mercedes-Benz Club rally heads to Jaffna to mark anniversary

The Mercedes-Benz Club of Sri Lanka celebrates their 25th anniversary this year.

Isuru Maduranga becomes star attraction

The revolutionary Steel Silencerz, one of India’s best stunt teams,...

TVS Lanka ties up with Delmege

TVS Lanka, the premier automotive company specialized in motorcycles, scooters, ...

Investors hope tech giants repeat Google surge

Google Inc’s strong quarterly results, which unleashed a massive surge in its shares on Friday,...

Toyota recalls 625,000 hybrid cars globally for software glitch

Toyota Motor Corp said it would recall about 625,000 hybrid cars globally....

Gold at 5-year low on Fed rate rise prospect, traders eye China reserves

Gold fell to a five-year low on Friday, pressured by a strong dollar and expectations for....

Five detained over China Uniqlo sex tape: report

Chinese police have detained five people including a young couple over a sex tape shot in a Beijing clothing store which ...

Boeing warns of aircraft issue after panel falls on Shanghai

US aviation giant Boeing said Saturday it has asked airlines to address a maintenance issue after a passenger...

Crash victims’ families reject Germanwings compensation offer

Some of the close relatives of those killed in the Germanwings plane crash in March have rejected the carrier’s...

Miramax for Sale -- But US $ 1bn price tag may be too rich

Miramax, the once-gold plated studio that owns films like “Shakespeare in Love” and “Gangs....

EAP’s Swarna Solutions leads the way in the Group’s Sustainability Agenda

Swarna Solutions Ltd., a subsidiary of the EAP Group recently announced that the company has obtained its internationally recognized CarbonNeutral® certification.  The certificate was presented by Vivian Frost the Regional Representative of The CarbonNeutral Company, to the senior management of Swarna Solutions, on the occasion of World Environment Day. 

Time up for Mercantile Volleyball Tournament 2015

The Mercantile Volleyball Association of Sri Lanka (MVA) is once again organizing the annual mercantile volleyball tournament in a bid to popularize the national sport and to widen the interest in the game in the mercantile sector. Over 100 teams participated at last year's tournament and the Association hopes for an ever better response this year. 

OLU brings the purity of the cloud forests to you in bottles

OLU Tropical Water, from the rarest Sri Lankan cloud forests, is the newest brand of drinking water that will be introduced to the local market, shortly. It is a proud Sri Lankan brand that aims to push the boundaries of water from a source that is so unique. Symbolising the purity of our national flower found in the beautiful water bodies across Sri Lanka, the OLU flower plays a distinct role in our landscape, symbolising the tropical waters of

Iran’s oil return a game changer for OPEC, but not for now

REUTERS: The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is likely to keep oil output steady and defend its market share this year after Tehran’s nuclear deal with major powers, since a full return of Iranian crude to the market will not be swift, Gulf OPEC delegates said.

China begins construction of ‘world’s tallest’ dam

?AFP: China has begun building a 314-metre (1,030-ft) high dam which will be among the world’s tallest, officials said, as the country massively expands hydropower.

EU Commission proposes 7bn euro loan for Greece for July

?REUTERS: The European Commission is proposing to give a 7 billion euro (US $ 7.7 billion) bridge loan to Greece to cover the country’s financing needs in July using the European Financial Stability Mechanism (EFSM), according to document from the EU executive.

Bond stars, JK Rowling warn over future of BBC

?AFP: Celebrities including James Bond stars Daniel Craig and Judi Dench and Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling urged the British government yesterday to protect the “precious” BBC as it negotiates a new funding settlement.