ILM Awards 2015

The Institute of Lean Management (ILM) held ILM Awards Ceremony 2015 recently at the BMICH. ILM CEO, Association of TPM Practitioners founder President and TPM Guru of Sri Lanka Thilak Pushpakumara welcomed the audience. 

AMW marks 65th anniversary

The 65th anniversary of Associated Motorways Ltd (AMW) was held at Cinnamon Grand recently. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was the chief guest at the ceremony while several ministers, deputy ministers, MPs, public officials, diplomats and business leaders were present

Samsung expands its network with a new digital plaza in Kiribathgoda

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. recently expanded its network in Sri Lanka, by launching its latest Samsung Digital Plaza in Kiribathgoda. The new plaza is located at – No. 145, Kandy Road, Dalugama, Kelaniya and was opened in time for the upcoming Avurudu season, which is the most celebrated time of year in Sri Lanka. The plaza was opened in collaboration with Softlogic Retail in the presence of distinguished guests including Youngmin Shin, M

Company’s revolution starts with its culture, the findmyfare.com story

Sri Lanka’s largest online travel company, findmyfare.com is revolutionizing the workplace with an innovative approach to people and management. Located at No. 26A, Jaya Road, Colombo 4, the findmyfare.com office is more than just a workplace, it’s a space where employees can learn, thrive and enjoy a rewarding professional experience. The modern office with its chic design and colourful décor provides the perfect blend between

‘Around the Pearl’ kicks off for the second consecutive year to raise funds for children with cerebr

The ‘Around the Pearl’ initiative kicked off today for the second consecutive year, and 20 business leaders embarked on a 1400 km bicycle ride around Sri Lanka to raise public support and funds for children affected by cerebral palsy (CP). The ten-day bicycle tour will take the cyclists to all corners of the country and this year, all proceeds from the initiative will be donated to the Cerebral Palsy Lanka Foundation (CPLF). Cyclists

BYOD = Bring Your Own Device!!!

Innovative and reliable ways to integrate private devices of employees into the business IT infrastructure in a safe manner.From Home to Office, employees can work easily than ever before. Working securely anywhere!

DFCC Vardhana Bank launches special ‘Salli Mallai’ Avurudu promotion

DFCC Vardhana Bank (DVB), Sri Lanka’s fastest growing commercial bank, recently launched a special ‘Salli Mallai’ Avurudu promotion to celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. The promotion will entitle customers for special benefits and will be valid from 6 April to 20 April 2015, at all DVB branches island-wide.

Hameedia opens newest branch in Kiribathgoda

Continuously setting the benchmark in the fashion industry, Hameedia, Sri Lanka’s leading menswear specialist recently opened its newest branch in Kiribathgoda at the Udeshi City Shopping Complex. The ceremonial opening was attended by Chief Guest Raja Nanayakkara, Chairman of NEM Constructions, along with M.G. Perera, Chairman, Udeshi City (Pvt) Ltd, Fouzul Hameed, Managing Director, Hameedia and Hussain Sadique, Deputy Managing Director,

Hameedia wins bronze for CSR at the prestigious JASTECA Awards 2014

In recognition of its ongoing contributions to the local community and society at large, Hameedia, Sri Lanka’s leading menswear specialist, recently won a coveted bronze Ian Dias Abeysignhe Memorial Award for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at the Japan Sri Lanka Technical & Cultural Association (JASTECA) Awards 2014.

amanté launches fun and flirty Sunburst Collection

Breaking out the bright summer shades in line with international fashion trends, amanté launched its sensational Sunburst collection recently, embracing the shades, contrast details and extravagant prints in vogue this season.

Amãna Takaful hosts ‘Mix and Mingle’ evening for bancassurance partners

ATL (Amãna Takaful) recently hosted its bancassurance partners to a ‘Mix and Mingle’ themed evening of fellowship. The event was attended by ATL’s many bancassurance partners and provided them with an opportunity to meet and interact with the ATL team. 

Sunquick creates Golden moments with “Sunquick Gold”

Sunquick, Sri Lanka’s number one brand in the Fruit Squash and Cordial market has reached yet another milestone through the introduction of a new flavour to its product portfolio. Sunquick launched its new flavour "Sunquick Gold- Orange, at a glamorous launch ceremony held at Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo, recently. The new packaging and communication material of the new product were also unveiled at this ceremony.

Kia unveils all-new 2016 Sorento in Sri Lanka

A sporting icon, a legend and a genius came together to launch the all-new 2016 Kia Sorento SUV in Colombo,...

Hyundai wins Red Dot Design Awards for three new models

Three new models from Hyundai Motor have been named as winners of prestigious Red Dot Design Awards.

David Pieris Motor Company unveils Bajaj Discover 150

Bajaj motorcycles, the best-selling and the most fuel efficient range of motorcycles which accounts for the largest market...

Land Rover sponsors the ‘Around the Pearl 2015’ initiative

Land Rover, the iconic British brand, recently came forward as an official sponsor of the  upcoming ‘Around the Pearl 2015’ (ATP) initiative, which is set to take place from 9 – 19 April 2015. The ten-day ‘Around the Pearl’ bicycle ride will be conducted by 20 of Sri Lanka’s leading business professionals, to raise public support and funds for children affected by cerebral palsy (CP). 

GroupM companies bag 5 awards at Effies

Mindshare Sri Lanka, a fully owned subsidiary of the GroupM network walked away with 4 awards at the recently concluded Effie Awards held in Colombo, while sister company Maxus bagged a finalist award. 

Amana Bank opens its first off-site ATM at Mount Lavinia

Amãna Bank recently inaugurated its first remote ATM at the premises of Fantasia Elastics (Pvt) Limited in Mt Lavinia. The off-site ATM located at Post Master’s Place off Templers Road, Mount Lavinia will allow customers within the busy industrial vicinity to access their accounts 24 hours a day, providing greater convenience.

Samsung Electronics reveals new GALAXY S6 at Samsung Day

?Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. recently unveiled the Samsung GALAXY S6 in Sri Lanka, at the action-packed Samsung Day event which took place at Arcade Independence Square in Colombo. The new Samsung GALAXY S6, was revealed to the people of Sri Lanka and they were given the opportunity to preview and pre-order the device at the event.

Cotton Collection celebrates 24 years of success by expanding its footprint to Kandy

In celebration of its 24th anniversary, Cotton Collection recently expanded its retail footprint, to the hill capital of Kandy. The beautifully designed 2000 sq foot Cotton Collection store was ceremoniously opened by Chief Guest Jayantha Panabokke – Managing Director of Mahaweli Reach Hotel, Kandy, accompanied by Guest of Honour Thusitha Wijesena, Chairman of the Kandy City Centre and Niloufer Anverally, Founder and Managing Director of Co

Philips to sell major stake in LED, car lighting arm for US $ 2.8bn

?AFP: Dutch electronics giant Philips yesterday said it was selling a majority stake in its LED and car lighting arm to a consortium led by China and US-based GO Scale Capital investment fund in a deal worth US $ 2.8 billion.

China to launch deposit insurance from May 1: govt

?AFP: China will launch deposit insurance to help protect bank customers from May 1, the government said yesterday, in a move seen as key to eventually freeing interest rates.

British economy grows faster than expected

?AFP: Britain’s economy grew faster than expected in the final quarter of last year, revised official data revealed yesterday.

Cheeky little service that lets you order a take-away on your phone or the web

?Menu.lk is the primere online take-away system in Sri Lanka owned and operated by Serendib Capital Partners (Pvt) Ltd. The system provides consumers to order in real time from their local independent takeaway restaurants via a single online portal. Further, the portal gives consumers the privilege to scan through the full menus of restaurants in their selected locality to find their favourite cuisines. The added benefits are exclusive offers tha

Emergency Medical Assistance Services for ATL customers

As part of its promise to make insurance open to all, ATL (Amãna Takaful) ATL recently partnered with Falck Sri Lanka to provide its individual medical insurance policyholders with access to world-class Emergency Medical Services (EMS). As part of the strategic partnership, all of Amãna Takaful’s ‘Hale & Hearty’ and ‘KruthaGuna’ policyholders will be entitled to free pre-hospital emergency care, pro

Volvo Eicher launches Pro series trucks and buses in Sri Lanka

Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles Ltd (VECV), a joint venture between global automobile giant Volvo and India’s Eicher Motors Limited, recently launched its next generation Pro series light and medium trucks and buses in Sri Lanka, in collaboration with its local trading partner, the Senok group.

Euro Motors holds annual conference and award ceremony

?Euro Motors, the sole agent of JAC, the fastest moving brand-new light commercial trucks in Sri Lanka, held its annual conference and award ceremony at the BMICH recently.

Kia Motors releases 7-seat Carnival Limousine in Korea

?Kia Motors, Korea’s second-largest carmaker, started to sell its seven-seat Carnival Limousine in the domestic market from yesterday, providing more options for consumers seeking to buy premium minivans. 

Toyota to increase Japanese hybrid sales to 50% in 2016

Toyota is aiming for one out of every two cars sold in Japan next year to be a gasoline-electric hybrid. Japan’s largest automaker sold 684,000 hybrids last year, according to the Nikkei Asian Review.

UAE carriers introduce ‘rule of two’ after Alps crash

?AFP: Leading carriers Emirates and Etihad Airways said yesterday that their cockpits will have two crew members in at all times under new procedures introduced in response to the Germanwings disaster.