LG Commercial Displays transform the way of doing business

In a competitive world that moves at lightning speed, creating a space for your customers that is engaging and memorable becomes crucial. Whether it is a retail store, a corporate office or a hospitality business, the way you present your brand can make a world of difference when it comes to the customer experience.

The Body Shop Sri Lanka opens 5th store in Havelock City Mall

The Body Shop opened its latest retail store at Havelock City Mall recently. With its latest retail outlet, The Body Shop now has five stores in Sri Lanka. Its latest outlet in Havelock City Mall offers ease of access, convenience and the full range of its offerings for its loyal clientele.

People’s Bank Officers’ Association conducts ‘Abhinandana Pranama’

People’s Bank Officers’ Association recently conducted its ‘Abhinandana Pranama 2024’ academic excellence award ceremony for the 22nd time at the Cosmic by Citrus of Lotus Tower, Colombo 10 recently.

Fits Retail brewing revolution with Damn Fine Coffee

Fits Retail is shaking up the coffee world with a bold new brew that’s changing the game one cup at a time. Their Damn Fine Coffee, launched in 2021, has been transforming the local coffee scene with its bold flavours and damn fine attitude.

Club Hotel Dolphin takes lead to preserve Gin Oya ecosystem

Browns Hotels & Resorts has long been at the forefront of sustainability efforts, championing various initiatives to preserve and protect the environment.

AIA Insurance promotes national water safety awareness drive

AIA Insurance announced the launch of the AIA Water Safety Pledge, an initiative that aligns with the AIA One Billion mission, aimed at helping one billion people live healthier, longer, and better lives by 2030.

SLT-Mobitel partners with Sri Dalada Perahara for 10th consecutive year

SLT-Mobitel extended its partnership with the Kandy Sri Dalada Maligawa as the official ICT Service Provider for the 10th consecutive year.

People’s Bank hands over house to underprivileged family

People’s Bank officially handed over a newly-built home to a low income family in Padaviya, Weli Oya recently as part of its ‘Mahajana Mehewara’ social responsibility programme.

Serendib Flour Mills continues assistance to elders under ‘Uththama Dalada’ project

Serendib Flour Mills announced the continuation of the ‘Uththama Dalada’ project for the third consecutive year, bringing joy to the elderly. This year, the initiative will host over 100 elders from four selected homes: two in Kegalle and two in Katugasthota.

DIMO Healthcare enhances Jaffna Teaching Hospital’s MRI capabilities

DIMO Healthcare recently donated an additional workstation for the Siemens Healthineers 3 Tesla MRI Scanner at Jaffna Teaching Hospital expediting MRI report generation, for faster diagnosis that facilitates informed decisions on treatment plans for medical practitioners.

TMH Group chief appointed IPC Sri Lanka Territory Commander

TMH Group of Companies Chairman Dr. Tharmalingam Tharesanan was recently appointed as Lieutenant Colonel and Territory Commander of the International Police Commission (IPC) for Sri Lanka.

Suwa Diviya calls on businesses to lead fight against diabetes

Suwa Diviya is a non-profit initiative brings together diverse members of the health sector—including doctors, specialists, nutritionists, physical trainers, psychologists, and health promotion experts—to combat the diabetes epidemic in Sri Lanka.

Water tariffs revision announced

A special gazette announcement was issued announcing the reduced water tariffs, effective from last night (August 21).

Improvements in key sectors push July merchandise exports up 6.6% year-on-year

Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports climbed 6.6 percent year-on-year in July 2024 to US$ 1.087 billion due to higher earnings from apparel and textiles, tea, coconut-based products, spices, and seafood. Exports also edged up 1 percent compared to June 2024, reflecting steady momentum.

Cabinet green light to extend free visas to tourists from 35 countries

In an attempt to make Sri Lanka’s tourism sector competitive with regional peers, the Cabinet green light has been granted to extend 30-day free visas to tourists from 35 countries with effect from 1st of October this year. The scheme is valid for a six month period.

CBSL Governor receives ‘A’ Grade in Global Finance report 

Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has been awarded an “A” grade in the Global Finance’s 2024 Central Banker Report Cards, an international recognition that honours Central Bank leaders whose exceptional strategy and leadership has outperformed their global peers.

India overtakes China as Russia’s top oil importer in July

India surpassed China as the largest buyer of Russian oil last month, Reuters reported yesterday, citing import data from both countries.

Cabinet nod to provide fertilizer subsidy to paddy farmers and tea growers

The Cabinet nod has been granted to provide fertilizer subsidy to paddy farmers and tea growers to ensure food security and support the recovery in tea production.

Sri Lanka’s new airline ‘Air Ceilao’ prepares for takeoff

Air Ceilao, Sri Lanka’s newest airline, is gearing up for its debut with plans to redefine air travel. The carrier will initially focus on key destinations in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, with ambitions to expand to long-haul routes across Europe and Australia in the next phase.

Crossings drive turnover

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Sampath Bank, Ceylon Tobacco Company and Commercial Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 797 mn.

Minimal activity entice the secondary market

The secondary market witnessed very thin volumes backed by limited activity during the day which resulted in the yield curve to remain broadly unchanged.

New book offers SL a road map to economic transformation

As Sri Lanka gears up for pivotal presidential elections on September 21, a timely new book, ‘Sri Lanka: from debt default to transformative growth’, provides a comprehensive road map to propel the nation beyond economic stabilisation and into a future of sustainable, equitable economic transformation and progress.

DFCC Bank forges strategic alliance with Mintpay

DFCC Bank has forged a strategic alliance with Mintpay, the country’s premier financial app.

People’s Leasing & Finance launches ‘Leasing in Three Letters’ promo

Sri Lanka’s premier non-banking finance institution, People’s Leasing & Finance PLC, has launched its ‘Leasing in Three Letters’ promotion.

Profood Propack and Agbiz 2024 opens today

The Profood Propack Agbiz and Knowledge Hub 2024 exhibition, organised by the Sri Lanka Food Processors Association (SLFPA) together with Lanka Exhibition and Conference Services, opens today, at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Exhibition and Convention Centre, Colombo.

Hutch 2X offers up to 60% savings on home broadband, mobile data

For the first time in Sri Lanka, Hutch 2X unveiled an innovative two-in-one package that integrates home broadband and mobile data into a single, convenient plan.

SPARK 2024 upskills 100 aspiring young entrepreneurs

The 2024 edition of the SPARK Skilled Youth Entrepreneurship competition has concluded its first round with 100 young competitors undergoing advanced training in business foundation skills and business plan development. SPARK is an annual, skill-focused launchpad for Sri Lanka’s next generation of business leaders, transforming their approach to entrepreneurship with a combination of practical skills and real-world business acumen, in ‘school’ a

Browns Plantations Chairman receives Climate Neutral Citizen certification

The universally acclaimed Control Union, with its branch overlooking activities in Sri Lanka and Myanmar, has bestowed the rare honour of the Climate Neutral Citizen certification on Browns Plantations Chairman Dr. Pradeep Uluwaduge, coming under the purview of LOLC Group of Companies.

People’s Bank YES Digital Savings Account enriches youth

People’s Bank celebrated International Youth Day by introducing special state-of-the-art benefits to the YES Digital Savings Account.

Union Assurance introduces Digital Loyalty Rewards programme

Union Assurance introduces another groundbreaking initiative in the Sri Lankan life insurance industry with the launch of the Clicklife app’s Digital Loyalty Rewards programme.