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andldquo;Sri Lanka tourism has entered a new era where not only is the country competing with destinations in the region, but we are catering to an extremely savvy traveller with diverse travel needs.
Heritance Ayurveda Maha Gedara emerged the most energy efficient hotel in Sri Lanka by winning the highest accolade awarded in the large scale hotel sector at the Sri Lanka National Energy Efficiency Awards 2012 which concluded recently.
- Cleaner Fuel (Category: Business)
- Portugal's green energy dilemma (Category: Technology)
- Can human power replace batteries? (Category: Technology)
- Former football coach Lou Holtz tests positive for COVID-19 (Category: USA, Mississippi)
Global Media Networks Ltd. (GMNet) has unveiled a Colombo Stock Exchange-based free game simulator VstoX Colombo Virtual Exchange (www.vstox.com) with a view of introducing a virtual simulation to investors on the Colombo Bourse’s activities for the first time in Sri Lanka. VstoX integrates the real life order placement system, commonly known as ATS (Automated Trading ...
- GMNet launches a CSE based free game simulator (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Equity Forum celebrates two years of success (Category: Business)
- London looks to Lanka! (Category: Business)
- Stock shock (Category: Business)
Protecting the small depositor One reason for poor communities the world over responding to the service facility provided by Micro Finance Institutions (MFI) to take in the small amounts of savings the poor generate on a daily or weekly basis is the security offered by the cash being securely looked after at a remote ...
- Unregulated microfinance - A high-risk strategy (Category: Business)
- Finance: Restrictions on use of the word (Category: Business)
- Regulation of microfinance institutions (Category: Business)
- Micro finance: As India moves forward, Sri Lanka stagnates (Category: Business)
Last week I had the opportunity of meeting Hermawan Kartajaya, one of the top 50 gurus who has shaped the world of marketing. His perspective to the changing landscape of marketing and what business must do sure opened my mind set to a new way of thinking business and Sri Lanka’s policy decision making. Hermawan ...
- Storm in Sri Lanka’s teacup: A more pragmatic approach is key (Category: Business)
- Eminent speakers at SLIM International Marketing Conference 2012 tomorrow (Category: Business)
- Honorary Fellow Dr. Hermawan Kartajaya visits SLIM (Category: Business)
- Driving marketing in the boardroom (Category: Business)
Wood carving is one of the best skills Sri Lankans are famous for world-wide and Sri Lankan wooden traditional masks and handicrafts have been popular with tourists for a very long time.
Hatton National Bank PLC the premier private sector commercial bank in Sri Lanka joined hands with Unimo Enterprises Ltd., and Orient Motor Company Ltd., which are fully-owned subsidiaries of United Motors Lanka Plc to promote the JMC and DFSK commercial vehicles.
A well respected professional, Dr. Hermawan Kartajaya from Indonesia was on a visit to Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) the national body of marketing in Sri Lanka.
With a view to enlightening the high potential and capabilities Sri Lanka possesses to be the Healthcare and Health Education hub in South Asia, the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) in partnership with the Ministry of Health held andldquo;Arogya-2012andrdquo; at the BMICH recently.
- Government land policy is fair- Keheliya (Category: Breaking News)
- Bond Auction (Category: Business)
- ‘SL will implement home-grown solution’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Market Flavour (Category: Business)
The governmentandrsquo;s intervention in industry should be focused on areas in which Sri Lanka has a comparative advantage and the development of the investment climate of the country is vital for industrial growth, opined International Finance Corporation (IFC) Country Manager for Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Adam Sack.
United States wants to explore new opportunities in resurgent Sri Lanka to boost bilateral trade levels to high levels through a new round of initiatives.
As long Sri Lanka exports tea as a commodity, the local industry will continue to battle for survival, former Planters' Association of Ceylon Chairman Mahendra Amarasuriya said recently.
Rajendra Theagarajah MD/CEO of Hatton National Bank PLC was conferred with the award for andlsquo;Outstanding Contribution to the Banking Industryandrsquo; in recognition of the valuable services rendered to the Banking industry by the Council of Association, at the 24thandnbsp;Anniversary Convention of the Association of Professional Bankers Sri Lanka held on 13 August 2012 at the Cinnamon Grand ...
Colonial Motors PLC one of the leading car importers and marketers in Sri Lanka launched the all new Thai Rung Union Military Utility Vehicle 4 (MUV4) recently. This is designed as reconnaissance operation to meet the demand for military, police and various government agencies.
As the andlsquo;World Photography Dayandrsquo; is remembered and celebrated the world over on 19 August every year. This year Debug together with EPSON the pioneer in Photo Printing Technology joinsandnbsp;hands with the Federation of Photographers of Sri Lanka for another socially responsible activity to uplift this industry.
- MF Doom, masked rapper known for complex lyrics, dies at 49 (Category: USA, Maryland)
- MF Doom, masked rapper known for complex lyrics, dies at 49 (Category: USA, Iowa)
- MF Doom, masked rapper known for complex lyrics, dies at 49 (Category: USA, Maine)
- MF Doom, masked rapper known for complex lyrics, dies at 49 (Category: USA, Mississippi)
Newly-appointed Asia Marketing Federationandnbsp;Vice President andandnbsp;DSI General Manager andndash; Sales and Marketing Rohan Somawansa in an exclusive interview withandnbsp;Ceylon FTandnbsp;recently, opines that Sri Lanka must change its positioning.
This week, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Professor of Accounting information systems and Chairman of Board of Management Studies, Faculty of graduate studies Dr. Kennedy D. Gunawardana, discusses the financial Statement of Sampath Bank PLC.
Now read local and international news headlines from your mobile device from the comfort of your home or on the go as Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider Dialog Axiata PLC is offering its subscribers to catch the daily headlines on the go via MMS Newspaper from The Daily Mirror.
Nearly 50 stocks had gained by over 10% in the past month Three solid stocks gives over 23% year-to-date return against near 20% dip of the market If the general investing and savings public believes the Colombo Stock Exchange isn’t attractive, then nearly 50 stocks are likely to prove this incorrect, especially given their performance ...
- Investor confidence worsens by the day; bourse loses Rs. 53 b in value (Category: Business)
- Stock market rebound gathers momentum (Category: Business)
- Market in heavy need of a new direction – Asia Wealth (Category: Business)
- ‘Other’ investors turn bullish (Category: Business)
As the regional hub of the South Asian region, Canon Singapore is aiming for a 30% to 50% increase in product growth every year in the region, especially in Sri Lanka and India, said Canon Singapore President and CEO Kensaku Konishi.
- No water canon vehicle imported under Indian credit line – Indian High Commission (Category: Breaking News)
- 'Bishop's sacking unlawful' (Category: Australia, Queensland)
- Bishop sacking 'appalling' (Category: Australia, Queensland)
- Bishop sacking 'appalling' (Category: Australia, Queensland)
Sri Lanka needs to enhance and expand its entertainment offering, in order to attract new segments of tourists to the country, opined Citrus Leisure PLC Executive Director and CEO, Chandana Talwatte recently in an exclusive interview withandnbsp;Ceylon FT.
Sri Lankaandrsquo;s Banking watchdog andndash; Central Bank said that the planners and leaders who are managing banks needs to have a long term focus and a long-term view.
- Local nutritionist warns against fad diets (Category: USA, New Mexico)
- Local nutritionist warns against fad diets (Category: USA, New Mexico)
- US-AmendTermLimits-All,100 (Category: USA, South Dakota)
- US-AmendTermLimits-All,100 (Category: USA, South Dakota)
The Board of Directors of Singer Asia Ltd, parent company of Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC, and the Board ofandnbsp;Directors of Retail Holdings NV, the parent company of Singer Asia and ultimate parent company ofandnbsp;Singer (Sri Lanka ) PLC, met in Colombo this week for its bi-annual joint meeting.
- Singer Asia – Retail Holdings Board of Directors meet in Colombo (Category: Business)
- Singer Finance opens in Ampara (Category: Business)
- IPO To Raise Rs. 400 mn (Category: Breaking News)
- Singer Finance opens latest branch in Vavuniya (Category: Business)
By Chamitha Kuruppu The large gathering of an unknown wedding ceremony did not bother us at all. We had arrived early for the interview, so we could listen to them sing. And just like we expected the church was filled with their mesmerising voices. The choir and their breathtaking singing was no doubt the highlight ...
- Caribbean King readies to wow audience in Sri Lanka (Category: Business)
- The ‘3 Generations Concert’: A musical odyssey (Category: Business)
- A little music goes a long way in Egypt vote (Category: Business)
Sri Lankaandrsquo;s leading diversified group and local agent for world-renowned Canon products- Metropolitan Group is to inaugurate Canon Photo Training Academy in August, for the betterment of photographic professionals.
- No water canon vehicle imported under Indian credit line – Indian High Commission (Category: Breaking News)
- 'Bishop's sacking unlawful' (Category: Australia, Queensland)
- Bishop sacking 'appalling' (Category: Australia, Queensland)
- Bishop sacking 'appalling' (Category: Australia, Queensland)
As the regional hub of the South Asian region, Canon Singapore is aiming for a 30% to 50% increase in product growth every year in the region, especially in Sri Lanka and India, said Canon Singapore President and CEO Kensaku Konishi.
- Canon Expects 50% Growth In Sri Lanka (Category: Business)
- Canon ready to capture competitors’ market share (Category: Business)
- No water canon vehicle imported under Indian credit line – Indian High Commission (Category: Breaking News)
- 'Bishop's sacking unlawful' (Category: Australia, Queensland)
Al-Falaah, the Islamic Business Unit (IBU) of Lanka ORIX Finance PLC (LOFC), bagged the prestigious Silver Award in the andlsquo;Financials andndash; Diversified Servicesandrsquo; category at the 2011 League of American Communications Professionals (LACP), Vision Awards.
andlsquo;Sri Lanka Plastandrsquo; International Plastic Exhibition was held at Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre (SLECC) Colombo on 10, 11 and 12 August 2012.
- In pictures: Hawking exhibition at Science Museum (Category: Technology)
- Mummies on show (Category: Technology)
- Art on the couch (Category: Technology)
- VIDEO: Can you tell real laughs from fake? (Category: Technology)
Disruption to food production, due to adverse weather conditions in USA, China, Russia and India could contribute to a spike in world food prices. Due to its direct exposure to global supply disruptions, Sri Lanka could be adversely affected, warns Sri Lankaandrsquo;s economic think tank andndash; Pathfinder andndash; in its latest andlsquo;economic flash.andrsquo;
- Lawmakers take up issue of genetically-altered foods (Category: USA, Washington)
- Tucson Originals holding food drive at its restaurants (Category: USA, Arizona)
- Lithonia Food Thief Strikes Same Homeowner 4 Times (Category: USA, Georgia)
- How long can someone survive in the cold without food? (Category: Technology)
Sri Lanka has the right infrastructures to be on par with hospitals in the South Asian region. So, it is important to minimize the brain drain of medical professionals, to have a healthy and sustainable industry, whilst at large a healthy nation, Arogya 2012 Chairman Sujeiva Samaraweera said in an exclusive interview with Ceylon FT.
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