Panasonic introduces five-year warranty battery to Sri Lanka

Douglas & Sons (Pvt.) Ltd (DSL) recently launched the long-life advanced quality Panasonic Maintenance Free

Autosafe imports electric cars from UK

Autosafe (Private) Limited, a company that was started off by a luxury car enthusiast,

CEAT’s new Lanka plant launches ‘Gripp’ high performance tyres

Four new high performance tyres with sophisticated features and attention grabbing good looks

Hemas Hospital Thalawathugoda launches “Hemas Dental Care”

Responding to an increasing demand of patients seeking treatment for dental problems

Etisalat ‘Poson Sadhaham Vandana’

In commemoration of the Poson season Etisalat Lanka offered free train shuttle service between Anuradhapura and Mihintale, under their Corporate Social Responsibly initiative. Titled “Poson Sadhaham Vandana” the free train shuttle service was available from the 1st to 3rd June, 2015 for all Sri Lankans. 

Vogue Tusker Collection - SL's first branded 22k gold jewellery collection

Sri Lanka's premier jeweller, Vogue introduced the historic Tusker Collection, the island's first ever branded 22 karat gold jewellery collection at a grand event with the a spectacular pageant of musicians, Kandyan dancers, drummers and a majestic Tusker, symbolically demonstrating the majestic voyage of a golden legend. 

Leo Burnett celebrates 16 years in Sri Lanka

Leo Burnett Solutions Inc. (LBSI) the local office of the global advertising network Leo Burnett Worldwide recently celebrated its 16th anniversary in Sri Lanka. LBSI has grown exponentially into one of the most acclaimed and awarded advertising agencies in the country and has also successfully added several new clients to its roster. Making history for the country once again, LBSI recently won a Graphite Pencil at the D&AD (Design and Art Di

wow.lk celebrates 4 years of success as Sri Lanka’s largest online shopping mall

wow.lk, Sri Lanka’s largest online shopping mall recently celebrated its 4th anniversary, by launching a new corporate logo and a series of special promotions.  As part of the celebration, the wow.lk store was also refurbished to ensure that customers enjoy a more comfortable and enhanced shopping experience. Since its inception in 2011, wow.lk has played a pioneering role in revolutionizing the country’s e-commerce landscape and

Lanka Hospitals a national and international resource for professionally qualified nurses

Lanka Hospitals PLC has opened its doors to foreign student nurses from the Asian region. Following an agreement with the Maldivian government, from 2008 onwards, two batches of approximately 30 Maldivian student nurses every year are given clinical training at Lanka Hospitals.  

SHRM Launches first of its kind HR Certification Program in Sri Lanka

SHRM, Society for Human Resource Management, the world’s largest association devoted to Human Resource Management, along with Association of Human Resource Professionals (HRP), Sri Lanka today announced the launch of the SHRM Certification program. This HR certification program would be a first of its kind, in Sri Lanka. The launch was attended by Ms. Achal Khanna, CEO, SHRM India, Ms. L. Chiranthi Cooray, President, HRP and a host of other

“Sri Lanka International University Romp 2015 - Strangers”- sponsored by Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion

With the overall engagement with the world on high gear as advocated by the new government, the university system to be aligned the with the Department of Marketing Management of the university of Sri Jayewardenepura together with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau has put together the " Sri Lanka International University Romp 2015- Strangers” said the chair person of the Organizing committee Mr. Tharindu Hasantha. 

Samsung unveils the Samsung Z1 the first Tizen powered Smartphone for Sri Lankan consumers

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced the launch of the first Tizen powered smartphone in Sri Lanka, the Samsung Z1. Appealing to millions of potential users in Sri Lanka, the Samsung Z1 offers exclusive benefits for localized apps and a simple user interface that makes mobility easier and more enjoyable, even for first-time smartphone users.

Leo Burnett wins Sri Lanka’s first D&AD Pencil

Leo Burnett Solutions Inc. (LBSI), the local office of the global advertising network Leo Burnett Worldwide recently won a Graphite Pencil at the D&AD (Design and Art Direction) Awards 2015. The Graphite Pencil was awarded to LBSI in the White Pencil - Creativity for Good category which recognizes creativity for service innovations. The award was won for the ‘Mosquito Repellent Newspaper’ – an innovative campaign which the a

CHSGA, Abdul Rahims, Villeroy & Boch host dinner for hoteliers

A dinner was hosted by the Ceylon Hotel School Graduates’ Association (CHSGA) along with Abdul Rahims,..

Land Rover #Readytodiscover Amazing Colombo Romp creates excitement in Colombo

Land Rover, the iconic British brand recently partnered with Amazing Adventures Lanka to host the Land Rover #Readytodiscover Amazing Colombo Romp. Held on 24 May 2015, the event was part treasure hunt, part Amazing Race and part puzzle. 

ATL bags bronze for ‘The Islamic Finance Entity of the Year’ at SLIBFI Awards

ATL (Amãna Takaful) continued to be featured on the podium at the recently concluded Sri Lanka Islamic Banking and Finance Industry (SLIBFI) awards ceremony. ATL was awarded the bronze award for the ‘Islamic Finance Entity of the Year’ at the ceremonious gala event which was held at the Galadari Colombo. ATL the only fully-fledged Takaful operator in the country also bagged the bronze award in the ‘Product of the Year&rsq

Video: Sunshine Healthcare Lanka pioneers healthcare retailing with the launch of the latest Healthg

Healthguard Pharmacy Ltd, the country’s premier urban pharmaceutical, wellness and beauty retail chain opened its re-designed flag ship store located at Dharmapala Mawatha recently.

ATL customers take to the track at the ‘ATL Speed Rave 2015’

ATL (Amãna Takaful) recently hosted the ‘ATL Speed Rave 2015’, a pro-karting event for the company’s loyal customers and their families. The thrilling racing event took place at the Sri Lanka Karting Circuit in Bandaragama, which is the largest and best karting circuit in the country. The event provided the ATL team with an opportunity to interact with customers and their families in a high speed and thrilling fun event.

CAL shares key insights on global markets

Capital Alliance, Sri Lanka’s leading full service investment bank has received significant recognition as a leader in Sri Lanka’s finance and investment arena. Providing investors with an in-depth overview, Purasisi Jinadasa, Chief Strategy Officer, shares his insights on CAL’s outlook on global markets. 

CFW Designer Pod at ODEL Alexandra Place features a unique retail experience that showcases eleven S

Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) provides an innovative retail  platform for Sri Lankan designers with CFW Designer Nights, an opportunity for designers to engage with buyers, and showcase and sell their latest collections at the CFW Designer Pod on 22 May 2015 at ODEL Alexandra Place, Colombo 7.  “One of CFW’s key focus areas in 2015 has been fashion retail and this initiative with ODEL fits in really well with our thinking. The

Power Solutions South Asia Pvt. Ltd signs MOU with Grupel, Portugal for GenSets

Power Solution South Asia Pvt. Ltd and Grupel of Portugal recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), where Grupel appointed Power Solutions South Asia Pvt. Ltd as the authorized dealer for their generator brand GRUPEL. This was signed in Portugal by Mr. Janaka Nandakumara, Managing Director, Power Solution South Asia Pvt. Ltd and Mr. Marco Santos of Grupel, Portugal. Under this agreement, Power Solution South Asia Pvt. Ltd becomes the l

Blue Mountain creates history for Sri Lanka and receives global recognition at the Asia Pacific Prop

Leading real estate giant, the Blue Mountain Group, recently received global recognition and made history for Sri Lanka at the prestigious Asia Pacific Property Awards Summit (APPAS) which took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Blue Mountain was awarded the highly coveted 5-Star Award in the ‘Property Consultancy Marketing’ category for its innovative take on the concept of gated community living. At the event, Blue Mountain was also t

DFCC Vardhana Bank PLC announces impressive financial performance for the first quarter of 2015

DFCC Vardhana Bank PLC (DVB) recorded an impressive profit after tax of Rs.336.30 million for the first quarter of the financial year of 2015,a 506.46% increase over the same period of the previous year. The bank’s net interest income was recorded at Rs. 977 million, a 38.27% growth over the first quarter of the previous year. The bank’s total operating income was Rs. 1.38 billion, a 43.54% increase over the first quarter of 2014.&nbs

Planters explain how tea production cost is determined

To facilitate open discussion on the critical issue of cost of production (CoP) of tea and affordability of estate sector wages,...

Sapro enables seamless execution of creative communication With a full service agency.

Headed by renowned personalities in media and marketing, SAPRO has grown into a full service advertising agency with expertise in all marketing disciplines. Driven by their vast experience, SAPRO goes beyond traditional advertising to effectively strategise media placement strategies that convert impactful creatives into winning campaigns. 

S-lon adds value to the “Pirith & Gatha” App by upgrading with a new feature

Presenting to the nation as a gesture of gratitude, S-lon this year marked Vesak by adding value to their App for Pirith and Gatha. To add to this year’s celebrations, S-lon Lanka Pvt Ltd., the flagship company of The Capital Maharaja Organisation Ltd., and the pioneers of potable water piping system for 57 years in Sri Lanka, enhanced its application for Buddhists, the S-lon Pirith and Gatha App, by upgrading it through the adding of a new

Signature Sports introduces its new range of football boots

Signature Sports recently introduced a robust and trendy collection of men’s sports shoes that is designed specifically for football and rugby enthusiasts and sportsmen. Signature is part of the Hameedia brand, which is continuously setting the benchmark in the fashion industry. The new range of football boots further enhances the Signature product portfolio and offers customers an affordable and high quality selection of sports footwear.

SLII Graduation Ceremony 2015

The inaugural graduation ceremony of the SLII took place on 20th February, 2015 at the Bishop’s College Auditorium. The event was sponsored by the ‘Malaysian branch’ of Hannover Re who have been closely working with SLII towards development of professionalism through conducting seminars and training programs.  Mr Chandra Schaffter, Deputy Chairman of Janashakthi Insurance PLC graced the occasion as the chief Guest.

DFCC retains its title as Mercantile Service Basketball Champions

The DFCC Group was recently crowned as the Mercantile Service Basketball Champions at the Mercantile Knock-out Tournament. The finals were attended by basketball fans, participating banks and staff from several mercantile organizations. The DFCC Group team members tussled their way into the final and were adjudged the champions of the tournament after a thrilling game against the Nations Trust Bank (NTB) team. 

SLIM AGM

The 45th Annual General Meeting of Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) was held on 30th March at the Kings Court, Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel, which saw the election of Ruwan Liyanagamage as the 37th President of SLIM for 2015/16.