»  Vauxhall opens showroom in Sri Lanka

Colombo’s first Vauxhall dealership since the 1960s, under the Vauxhall Auto Mart Pvt Ltd, was declared open earlier this week. Representatives from Vauxhall UK, Mr. Mark Lambird and Mr. Oliver Hodges, local car dealers and the Board of Vauxhall Auto Mart were among the dignitaries present......

»  Mobitel’s mTunes promotion winner

Mobitel’s mTunes promotion winner (from left) Mr. Nalin Perera, Senior General Manager - Marketing of Mobitel handing over the key to the lucky winner of the mTunes Micro Panda Car, Mr. & Mrs. M.K.G. Sumanaweera from Gonamulla......

»  BlackBerry introduces the BlackBerry Z10 Smartphone in Sri Lanka

BlackBerry® (NASDAQ: BBRY; TSX: BB) today introduced the new BlackBerry® Z10 Smartphone powered by BlackBerry® 10 in Sri Lanka......

»  Ray Abeywardena appointed to the Colombo Stock Exchange Board

Mr. Ray Abeywardena Chairman of Acuity Stockbrokers (Pvt) Ltd.,has been appointed to the CSE Board with effect from 13th June 2013 to fill the vacancy arising from the resignation of Mr.RajendraTheagarajah with effect from 1st May 2013. MORE..

»  Dialog and Janashakthi launch breakthrough innovation in worldwide overseas travel insurance

Dialog Axiata PLC and Janashakthi Insurance, the leading trendsetters and innovators in their respective fields have taken both Sri Lanka’s mobile and insurance industries by storm with their latest joint product, “Worldwide Travel Insurance”.......

»  JWT talent wins Sri Lanka’s first Cannes Lions Young Creative Academy scholarship

Asela De Silva, Senior Copywriter at JWT Colombo, has been awarded a scholarship to attend the prestigious Cannes Lions Young Creative Academy - a week-long creative programme that will take place alongside the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity starting from 16th June 2013. MORE..

»  CIOB to host the 2nd World Construction Symposium

The Ceylon Institute of Builders, the premier professional body of the building and construction professionals in Sri Lanka has been given the opportunity to host, for the second consecutive time, the prestigious World construction Symposium during 14-15 June 2013 at the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel, Colombo. MORE..

»  More Sound, More Fun with the Sharp ‘Boombox’

Browns brings back the feeling of the 80’s with the new Sharp GX-M10 Boombox and combines the cult concept with an innovative design coupled with contemporary audio technologies, including an iPod/iPhone docking station, USB port, microphone and guitar input and a powerful bass of 100 Watts......

»  BBDO Lanka makes the Green Chillies hotter

BBDO Lanka hosted the hottest stall at the Green Chillies event this year which was held at The Kingsbury on June 7 serving hotdogs with a liberal spreading of homemade extra spicy green chilli paste. The green-hotdogs were served by firefighter helmet clad staffers with water pistols on hand if you needed to cool off quickly......

»  Vauxhall Auto Mart to open New Showroom in Colombo

Vauxhall Auto Mart (Pvt) Ltd, announces plans to open its new showroom for UK based car magnate Vauxhall. The company will be opening its state-of-the-art showroom located on Dharmapala Mawatha in June this year......

»  Nestlé declares highest ever dividend at 32nd AGM

Nestlé Lanka PLC, leading Nutrition, Health and Wellness Company in Sri Lanka, held its 32nd Annual General meeting in Colombo last week, chaired by its Chairman and Head of Nestlé in the South Asian Region, Antonio Helio Waszyk......

»  Ground-breaking eLearning project – Vidunena launched

‘Vidunena’ an eLearning initiative conceptualized and developed by the National Mobile Service Provider, Mobitel along with Felidae, a leading provider of eLearning products and services in Sri Lanka, guided by the Ministry of Education was launched......

»  Mobitel launches project aimed at uplifting the local healthcare sector

‘mPHI’, a project designed by the National Mobile Service Provider – Sri Lanka Telecom Mobitel together with the corporation of the Sabaragamuwa Provincial Health Ministry, is one that aims to uplift the efficiency and quality of the country’s healthcare sector......

»  ‘Youth Solutions!’ empowers youth led NGOs in South Asia

Four innovative Youth Solutions were selected winners at the Regional Grant Competition, jointly organized by The World Bank, Microsoft Sri Lanka and Sarvodaya Fusion. MORE..

»  Singapore-based corporate training company Stafford & Chan launched in SL

Stafford & Chan, a Singapore-based premier corporate training company established in 1994 launched in Sri Lanka to bring world class practices in leadership, service and communication. MORE..

»  Damro to build Marino Sands Hotel

Damro, South Asia’s Largest Furniture Manufacturer has now ventured into tourism in Sri Lanka and plan to build a 270 room luxury hotel and a department store with an investment of USD 40 million. MORE..

»  Fonterra steps up farmer development efforts

Fonterra launched the Fonterra Farmer Training and Education Programme – a new farmer development initiative that marks a step up in the Cooperative’s efforts to help develop Sri Lanka’s national dairy industry......

»  Dell’s focus on Enterprise Solutions and Services gives customers the power to do more

Dell today announced its capacity to offer more innovative technology solutions and services that more and more customers worldwide rely on since the company embarked on its transformation over four years ago......

»  Seylan Bank ties up with LOLC Insurance Co. for Bancassurance

Seylan Bank recently tied up with LOLC Insurance Co. to offer its customers across Sri Lanka, a wide range of insurance products. As part of this strategic tie-up, Seylan Bank branches around the country will host a representative from LOLC Insurance, who will attend to the insurance needs of the bank’s customers......

»  Amana Bank partners with Vidullanka to finance Madugeta Hydro Project

Amana Bank has proudly partnered with leading renewable energy provider Vidullanaka PLC to finance their latest Mini Hydro Power Project (MHPP) at Madugeta in the Galle District......

»  Explore the World in Style for less with Emirates’ Three Day Business Class Sale

Emirates, one of the world’s fastest growing airlines has announced a three day sale on its’ Business Class fares worldwide between 4-6 June 2013 with tickets starting from Rs 337,829 for travel from Colombo to London, and from Rs 479,973 to New York. MORE..

»  Brandix powers Sri Lanka team to international robot competition

Sri Lanka’s aspirations to win the 2013 ROBOCON International Robot Competition conducted by the Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) have been backed by Brandix, the country’s single largest apparel exporter. MORE..

»  Intel’s Annual Asia Pacific Partner Network Conference Kicks-off in Macau

Over 325 of Asia Pacific channel partners have gathered at the annual Asia Pacific Intel Solutions Summit, held this year in Macau. The Summit, held over three days, provides Intel’s partner community with the latest business insights to create effective solutions for businesses and consumers across the region......

»  Expolanka Holdings PLC posts Rs. 1.67 Bn PBT for FY 12/13

Expolanka Group reached an annual turnover of 50 Bn for the first time, recording a 41% year-on-year growth propelled by a 64% growth in the Freight and Logistics sector. Expolanka Holdings PLC sustained its consolidated NPAT for the FY 2012/13 at Rs. 1.28 Bn, with a consolidated NPBT at Rs. 1.67 Bn......

»  Mobitel launches 4G-LTE network

The National Mobile Service Provider, Sri Lanka Telecom Mobitel announced that its 4G-LTE service went live in the cities of Colombo, Hambantota, Matara, Galle, Kalutara, Kandy and Jaffna with effect from today......

»  M.D.Gunasena launches “Avurudu Thaagi” by Kala Keerthi Sibyl Wettasinghe

M. D. Gunasena the leading publisher, printer and bookseller, launched the “Avurudu Thaagi”, written and illustrated by, veteran children’s book writer and illustrator Kala Keerthi Sibyl Wettasinghe. MORE..

»  M.D.Gunasena introduces “Book Hub Tablet” together with Microimage and Etisalat

M. D. Gunasena the leading publisher, printer and bookseller together with Microimage and Etisalat, launched the “Book Hub Tablet” an ebook reader, revolutionizing the publishing industry in Sri Lanka with new technology. MORE..

»  ETD Foundation together with Crown Hair and Beauty presents Dirijaya Prathiba 2013

Enable the Disabled (ETD) Foundation together with “Crown Hair and Beauty” will organize “Dirijaya Prathiba 2013”, a performing arts show featuring top artists and talented disabled individuals scheduled for the 6th July 2013. MORE..

»  Amana Bank Partners with Micro Cars – An attractive Leasing solution on offer

Amana Bank has joined hands with Sri Lanka’s very own car manufacturer Micro Cars to provide special leasing facilities to buyers. A Memorandum of Understanding in this regard was signed recently at the Bank’s Corporate Office ......

»  Hayleys Fibre consolidates turnaround in 2012/2013

Hayleys Fibre PLC, formerly known as Hayleys Exports, and a global player in the natural fibre products market, recorded a commendable turnaround in performance in the financial year 2012 / 2013......

»  Independent tests show no DCD detected in Fonterra’s branded products

Fonterra Brands Sri Lanka today said it is confident that all of its dairy products meet the DCD free standard to be introduced by the Government from 1st June 2013......

»  Hemas takes controlling stake in J.L. Morison Son & Jones (Ceylon) PLC

Hemas Holdings PLC today announced its purchase of a 71.5% voting stake and a 50% non-voting stake in J.L. Morison Son & Jones (Ceylon) PLC (JLM) valued at Rs. 1.7 Billion......

»  President Rajapaksa congratulates Sri Lankan winner at Intel ISEF

H.E. President Mahinda Rajapaksa congratulated 19-year old Dinesh Kapuge from Mihinthale Central College, at a special ceremony held at the President’s House. Kapuge won first award in the Engineering: Electrical and mechanical category......

»  Watawala Plantations appoint new Chairman

Mr. Govindasamy Sathasivam who had been the Chairman of Watawala Plantations PLC since 1996, retired from the post of Chairmanship with effect from 20th May 2013. He will continue as a Director of the company. MORE..

»  Sunshine Holdings – powers Lonach Dairy Farm entirely on biogas

Energy costs are certainly a growing concern for all Sri Lankan businesses. Against a backdrop where energy costs are increasing sporadically, business organizations, especially manufacturing ones, are looking for new alternatives and formulas that ensure the profitability of their businesses vis-à-vis challenges. MORE..

»  An innovative Vesak creation by Rainco

In commemorating Vesak this year, Rainco Umbrellas presented a Vesak lantern based on the 6th week of the Sath Sathiya, where the Muchalinda Cobra King provided protection from the rain to Lord Buddha during meditation......

»  Lassana Flora launches Sri Lanka’s first-ever flowers and gifts catalogue

Lassana Flora revolutionises Sri Lanka’s floral industry with the recent launch of its ‘Flowers and Gifts Catalogue 2013’ together with the introduction of free delivery in Colombo, Kandy and suburbs......

»  DMS Electronics Sponsors Innovative Leadership Programme by 361° Edge

DMS Electronics (DMSE) was the Gold Sponsor at a recently concluded leadership training and workshop organized by 361° Edge. Titled, ‘Leading your team when the chips are down,’ the event was combined with cricket and the corporate world......

»  Royal College and iEARN conduct Project Based Learning Workshop

Royal College in collaboration with International Education and Resource Network (iEARN) has conducted several on-line project based workshops during the past few years......

»  TKS Finance partners with Scienter

In order to ensure a value driven efficient business is created right from the beginning TKS Finance sought the services of experienced systems solutions provider Scienter. MORE..