Tikiri Toys wins distinguished Most Ethical Gift award at NEC Spring Fair UK

Tikiri Toys – the hugely successful Sri Lankan brand of natural play products – has been awarded the prestigious ‘Ethical Gift of the Year’ title at the recently held NEC Spring Fair Birmingham 2020.

SLIM partners with Digital Marketing Institute of Ireland

In many ways, digital marketing has proven itself indispensable for present day marketers as it has forced the marketing industry towards a completely new direction

“Gralgo Spices from Ceylon”, Home grown organic spices to Europe market

Gralgo Spices from Ceylon ventured into promoting Sri Lankan home grown organic spices in the local and global markets, was launched in an aromatic environment at Hilton Colombo recently

APHNH commends members and staff on strong healthcare response during COVID-19

The Association of Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes (APHNH) praised the tireless efforts and response of Sri Lanka’s private healthcare providers for supporting

Havelock City commemorates the topping out of 50 storey Mireka Tower

Havelock City mixed-use development marked the completion up to the roof slab of its highly anticipated 50 storey office tower at a topping out ceremony held onsite.

Ericsson appoints David Hägerbro as Head of Ericsson Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announced the appointment of David Hägerbro as Head of Ericsson Malaysia, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh and Global Customer Unit Axiata.

Celebrating Sri Lanka On An International Platform At Hilton Colombo

The weekday lunch buffet at Graze Kitchen (a Traveler’s Choice Winner; being in the top 10% of restaurants worldwide) is coming back strong with t

SLIM appoints New President and ExCo for the 50th Year of the Institute

The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) held its 50th Annual General Meeting on 26th June 2020 at Marino Beach Hotel, adhering to the health and safety guidelines given by the government.

SLT and Epic Technology Group launch Helaviru Digital economic center, an online platform for farmers

Sri Lanka Telecom - the national ICT service provider and Epic Technology Group – one of the leading digital technology solution providers in the region, proudly launched the Helaviru Digital Economic Center Online Platform for the first time in South Asia on the 31st July 2020.

Allianz Celebrates Its Trailblazers’ Commitment to Service Excellence

Allianz Insurance Lanka Limited (Allianz Lanka) recognized 59 team members from across its Life and General Insurance businesses for their commitment to service

John Keells Properties launches ‘Freedom Mortgages’ – Pioneering new home loan scheme with Commercial Bank waives interest for two years

In a first for Sri Lanka, John Keells Properties -through a strategic collaboration with Commercial Bank-has launched ‘Freedom Mortgages’, a new

People’s Bank and University Grants Commission (UGC) tie up to provide laptop loans to undergraduates

People’s Bank has entered into a partnership with University Grant Commission (UGC) Sri Lanka to provide loan facilities to undergraduates of all universities

CIMA ORGANISES CXO FORUM DELIBERATING ON BUILDING SUSTAINBLE BUSINESSES FOR SRI LANKA

This was mentioned by Ms. Lin Gong-Deutschmann at the annual CXO Forum of The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) in Sri Lanka, which was held on 24th July 2020 as a virtual event.

Dialog Axiata Initiates the 10 Bed ICU Development Project at Homagama Base Hospital

Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, Dialog Axiata PLC, has commenced immediate civil work for the expansion and provision of all equipment to establish a fully functional ICU (Intensive Care Unit) at the Homagama Base Hospital. Funded entirely by Dialog Axiata,

Daraz partners with Sri Lanka Post for package returns

Daraz, Sri Lanka’s largest online marketplace platform, partnered with Sri Lanka Post to enable easy returning of packages for all its customers,

SLT enters into an agreement with Sri Lanka Port Authority to provide communication services to SLPA

Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT), the National ICT solutions and Digital services provider, signed an agreement with the Sri Lanka Port Authority (SLPA) to provide communication services to SLPA

AIA LIVE – An online day of health and wellness! Sunday, 2nd August 2020

Join us for AIA Live – an online day of health and wellness brought to you by AIA’s family of ambassadors, celebrities and influencers from across the world, with guest appearances from AIA Global Ambassador David Beckham, Deepal Sooriyaarachchi and Tarja De Silva!

EFL 3PL extends support through a flexible logistics model to manage cash flows

The outbreak of COVID -19 disrupted local and global supply chains as companies raced against time to manage their working capital, resources

Serendib Flour Mills awarded ’’COVID-19 Safety Management Systems’’ certification

Serendib Flour Mills, one of the most trusted wheat flour product suppliers in Sri Lanka, has been awarded the SLS 1672:2020 ’’COVID-19 Safety Management Systems

Oppo Signs Up As Gold Partner For Daraz Mobile Week 2020

Renowned global mobile brand OPPO has partnered with Sri Lanka’s number one virtual marketplace Daraz as a Gold Partner for their upcoming Daraz Mobile Week 2020

Addressing NCDs should be at the core of COVID-19 response By Dr. Lakith Peiris

The last few months have been a whirlwind in the health sector. Not just in Sri Lanka, but across the world, healthcare providers were met with

Chamith Director of Isobar & Response at Dentsu Aegis Network Sri Lanka joins the judging panel for ‘The Drum Digital Advertising Awards’

Chamith Buthgumwa, Director of Isobar & Response at Dentsu Aegis Network Sri Lanka has been invited to act as a Jury Member for the Drum Digital APAC Advertising Awards 2021

Janashakthi Life successfully hosts its first fully fledged virtual AGM

Leading Sri Lankan Life Insurer, Janashakthi Insurance PLC held its 27th Annual General Meeting (AGM) via a virtual platform on the 23rd of July 2020.

Private hospitals association to discuss post-COVID recovery of healthcare sector

The Association of Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes (APHNH), the Charted Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC)

Microsoft to help 25 million people worldwide acquire new digital skills needed for the COVID-19 economy

Microsoft recently announced a new global skills initiative aimed at bringing more digital skills to 25 million people worldwide by the end of the year.

AIA To Host Its First Regional Online Health And Wellness Event To Promote Healthier, Longer, Better Lives

AIA, the largest independent publicly listed pan-Asian life insurance group, today announced plans to host its first ever regional online

Veracity AI partners with Australian AgTech company: ‘GoMicro’ to transform Sri Lanka’s agriculture industry

Surveys have indicated that about 40% of Sri Lankan farmers apply pesticides to their crops prior to the appearance of any symptoms of pest or disease

The Body Shop amps up Love Your Body programme

Pioneering ethical cosmetics and skin care manufacturer The Body Shop has amped up its ‘Love Your Body’ loyalty rewards programme

The Restart of SLIM Brand Excellence Invites Brands to share their stories of perseverance.

The 19th SLIM Brand Excellence Awards, the only awards ceremony that recognizes brands for their performance, will be held in November this year,

Span Engineering (Pvt) Ltd keeps delivering promises despite global pandemic

2020 seemed to be the year for the island paradise that is Sri Lanka, as it looked forward to achieve economic growth through the momentum it gained due to favorable policy changes brought forward by the respective authorities.