ODEL unveils new-look online store

Shoppers who prefer not to let their feet do the walking can now enjoy even more fun, and extra personalised, convenient and secure online shopping from the comfort of their homes or offices with the recent revamping of the official ODEL website.

airtel unveils its new global identity in Sri Lanka

Bharti airtel Lanka, a subsidiary of Bharti airtel, a leading global telecommunications company with operations in 19 countries across Asia and Africa, today unveiled its new global identity in Sri Lanka, following the successful international campaign that commenced in India recently.

Palm oil outlook positive in Asia

The vegetable oil industry has witnessed significant growth over the past few years on account of a growing population as well as the rising demand for alternative energy sources. Among the various types of vegetable oil, palm oil (including palm kernel) accounted for the largest share of the global production in 2009, followed by soybean and rapeseed oil.

Honouring local contributions to ICT possible due to President: Lalith Weeratunga

President's Secretary Lalith Weeratunga delivering his address as the Guest of Honour at e-Swabhimani 2010

WALTRIM: A unique ultra modern tea processing facility

Tea processing is still considered an art, as distinct from a science and several critical judgments are left to the subjective decisions of factory staff. Another weakness in tea plantation management is between field and factory technology, where the emphasis has overwhelmingly been in respect of the former.

Jaliya promotes SriLankan Airlines among US tourists

More than 160 guests filled the official residence of Sri Lankan Ambassador Jaliya Wickramasuriya to enjoy an evening of Sri Lankan dance, music and food during a reception to boost tourism in Sri Lanka.

Emirates voted top air cargo carrier

Emirates SkyCargo has been named Air Cargo Carrier of the Year at the 2010 IFW Awards.  The cargo division of Emirates Airline beat off competition from five other carriers including British Airways, Lufthansa and American Airlines to win the award, which is voted for by the readers of the online cargo journal International Freighting Weekly.

Top stationery brand Camlin joins the World of Hayleys

The World of Hayleys has entered into a new realm of colour and creativity in partnership with India's most recognised stationery and art brand, Camlin.

SL Peace Collection brand can bring in Rs. 1b in exports

The highlight from a business sense was the one to one discussions that were staged at the Sri Lanka Designer Festival 2010 between Small and Medium apparel companies/apparel brands and prospective retailer globally.

Fonterra signs MOU with IFFCO on dairy farm in India

Fonterra Co-operative Group, the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Co-operative (IFFCO) and Global Dairy Health recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly conduct a feasibility study into a pilot dairy farm in India as a first step towards the vision of establishing large-scale world-class dairy farms in India.

Launch of MTI Market Research in Sri Lanka

Having managed the market research practice as part of their mainstream consulting business, MTI has formally spun-off and launched MTI Market Research (www.mtimarketresearch.com) and has on board an experienced panel of associates with extensive market research experience in Sri Lanka, augmented by MTI in India.

Sampath Bank wins another prestigious award

Sampath Vishwa Corporate Trade Services facility has been selected as one of the country's Best e-Content Applications in the category of e-Business and Commerce at the e-Swabhimani award 2010 which was held recently.

31st ICA National Conference "timely and relevant"

The 31st National Conference of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka was held recently. Themed 'The world sees opportunity in Sri Lanka' the conference was lauded by the participants including business leaders, Chairmen, CEOs, CFOs, Directors, General Managers, senior government officials, academics as well as consultants.

Imperial Teas Group celebrates success as 'Most Outstanding Exporter'

Imperial Tea Exports, one of the largest exporters of tea in the country, celebrated the company's recent success in winning prestigious awards amidst a distinguished gathering. The gala celebrations that included cocktails and fellowship at the Hilton Colombo sought to show appreciation to all those who supported the company in its journey towards this honour.

Dialog delivers on inclusivity

Dialog Telekom PLC is among 12 clients recognised by IFC for their outstanding work to develop inclusive business models that expand opportunity for people who make up the base of the pyramid.

Broadband: Dialog exceeds expectations on download speeds

According to recent Quality of Service Experience (QoSE) tests by regional think tank LIRNEasia, Dialog Telekom's 1Mbps postpaid broadband package (HSPA) not only delivers more than promised in download speeds, but also offers better value for money (Kbps per USD) when compared to similar offerings by Mobitel and SLT. 

Japanese venture into Srilankan Education Market

During a period when quality, cost effective and specialized education takes prominence in today's competitive and commercial world, a Japanese Education Group has collaborated with the OpenArc Educational Institute - Sri Lanka, to form OpenArc College of Business and Technology (OCBT) - a BOI approved company, in order to provide competent educational services to the local market.

Sri Lanka to host ICQCC in 2014

Sri Lanka's bid to host the "International Convention of QC Circles" (ICQCC) in 2014 was accepted unanimously by the Internal Co-ordinating Committee at the recent Co-ordinating Committee meeting in Hyderabad.

Hayleys gets the balance right at the Best Corporate Citizen Awards 2010

Hayleys PLC walked away with the Best Corporate Citizen Award this Wednesday (November 03) at the Best Corporate Citizens Awards 2010.

Top international models at Sri Lanka Design Festival 2010

 Models 1 is Europe's largest and most successful agency and is responsible for discovering some of the legendary names in the modelling industry like Kate Moss, Will Chalker, Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista and Twiggy. Models 1 has an impressive clientele ranging from M&S, Next, Top Shop, Gucci, Calvin Klein, Versace, Prada, Pantene, Peugeot, BBC, MTV and ITV.

Facebook and Twitter: Your Customers are there. Are You?

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Sri Lanka's safest workplaces receive prestigious National Safety Awards

The presentation of the prestigious National Safety Awards to recognise and reward the safest workplaces in the country was held at a glittering event attended by leading corporate top management, at which Gamini Lokuge, Minister of Labour Relations and Productivity Improvement was the Chief Guest.

Transforming printed Directory into a e-directory

SLT Publications (Pvt.) Ltd., popularly known as Rainbow Pages is the country’s only directory information publisher. Originally this company was part of SLT but spun off to enable it to become a new subsidiary.

Truman State enticing prospect for Sri Lankan students

Simply describing itself as nationally ranked, affordable and personal immediately puts into perspective what benefits can be attained from pursuing one's higher education at Truman State University

Emirates and HSBC offer zero-interest instalment scheme for air travel

Travel with Emirates from Colombo to any of 105 destinations on six continents has become infinitely more affordable for holders of credit cards issued by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC).

Touchwood Investments RI oversubscribed by 40%

Touchwood Investments' Rights Issue has been oversubscribed by 40%, amounting to Rs. 534 million. Having applied for the issue about two years ago, the company is ready to deliver to its shareholders the promises it made.

Cathay Pacific named Cargo Airline of the Year

Cathay Pacific Airways was named Cargo Airline of the Year at the 2010 Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) Awards held in Singapore last Wednesday. The airline was commended for "responding astutely to the downturn and the recent strong upswing in cargo demand and has laid an exceptional platform to benefit from China's economic and trade boom".

RAM assigns AA/P1 ratings to Sampath Bank

RAM Ratings Lanka has assigned respective long- and short-term ratings of AA and P1 to Sampath Bank PLC; the long-term rating has a stable outlook.

Panadol Sahana Balakaya Helps Colombo Battle Deadly Dengue Outbreak

The 2010 'Panadol Sahana Balakaya' a two week long, clean up drive of the city of Colombo that involved members of Rotary District 3220 - Sri Lanka, Rotarians, Rotaractors, Interactors, Police, Corporate and other volunteers, in addition to children drawn from 143 schools in Colombo, who joined hands with local Public Health Inspectors and Municipal Health Workers of the Municipal Council of Colombo, recently concluded its first phase o

SriLankan adds more convenient flights to Mumbai, Chennai and Bangalore

SriLankan Airlines is offering more convenience to travelers between Colombo and India’s major cities, by adding several flights to Mumbai, Chennai and Bangalore.