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Making Marketers Future-Ready: SLIM Launches Data-Drive Marketing Professional

The wave of digital channels and shifting consumer behaviour has impelled marketers to collect and analyse data to thrive. Marketers have unprecedented access to individual transaction-level data and can match that with the customer’s exposure to marketing activities and ads. Hence, businesses should embrace data collection and evolve with technology to become the frontrunners in…

(0)Comments | July 20, 2021 1:30 pm

Union Assurance INVESTMENT+

A Unique Investment Opportunity with an Inbuilt Life Cover Consumers can now invest and receive guaranteed returns of 7.5% simple interest rate per annum (guaranteed return at maturity) with INVESTMENT+ from Union Assurance PLC. INVESTMENT+ provides a unique investment opportunity and an inbuilt life cover for the policyholders and their loved ones. With a guaranteed…

(0)Comments | July 20, 2021 1:24 pm

How many flights does it take to transport 247 horses from Liege to Tokyo?

On Emirates SkyCargo’s modern and efficient Boeing 777 freighter aircraft capable of transporting around 100 tonnes of cargo per flight, it takes only eight flights to move 247 horses in 131 specially designed horse stalls, 59 grooms to look after the horses, 100 tonnes of special equipment and most importantly 20 tonnes of food and…

(0)Comments | July 20, 2021 8:27 am

Transco Cargo Australia recognized by Parliament of Victoria for launching Sri Lankan office despite COVID-19 challenges

Transco Cargo Australia (Pty) Ltd, a leading freight forwarding and logistics service provider in Australia with a newly-launched Sri Lankan office named Transco Cargo (Pvt) Ltd, was congratulated by the Parliament of Victoria, Australia for expanding its operations by opening the Sri Lankan office despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the Parliament…

(0)Comments | July 19, 2021 2:55 pm

SLT-MOBITEL demonstrates purposeful leadership by donating PCR Machines to Several District Hospitals to Combat Pandemic

– First PCR Machine presented to Karawanella Base Hospital – SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT and Telecommunications Service Provider, in demonstrating purposeful leadership to help communities overcome the pandemic, has stepped up efforts to further support the nation by donating several Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) testing machines to District Hospitals across the country. The first PCR…

(0)Comments | July 19, 2021 12:34 am

Seylan Bank Partners with PayHere to Empower Sri Lankan Businesses with Online Payments

Seylan Bank, the Bank with a Heart has joined hands with PayHere, Sri Lanka’s preferred payment gateway service; to empower Sri Lankan small businesses with online payments. This strategic partnership allows the new merchants to join PayHere with any local bank account. Seylan Bank has long been a pioneer of digital banking in Sri Lanka,…

(0)Comments | July 19, 2021 12:29 am

John Keells Properties reports steady construction progress on TRI-ZEN

Construction is progressing steadily on TRI-ZEN, John Keells Properties’ highly anticipated residential development in Colombo 02. The property developer has reported that the project is moving forward in anticipation of completion in 2023. A welcome update for both investors and the industry alike, amidst an extended global health crisis. Structural work is currently ongoing for…

(0)Comments | July 19, 2021 12:27 am

Ideal First Choice introduces the unbeatable and versatile Schwing Stetter Self Loading Mixer to the local market

Sri Lanka’s premier automotive solutions provider, Ideal Motors (Pvt) Ltd’s subsidiary Ideal First Choice has broken new ground introducing the Schwing Stetter Self Loading Mixer to the local market recently. Ideal First Choice is the sole representative for the equipment, manufactured and distributed by Schwing Stetter India (Pvt) Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the acclaimed…

(0)Comments | July 16, 2021 3:03 pm

Realme launches C21Y with a large phablet sized screen and a special B&W portrait camera

The world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand, realme, will showcase its “Dare to Leap” spirit again when it unveils realme C21Y -one of the largest smartphone displays in its range and the first ‘flagship standard’ three lens camera to be found in a midrange smartphone. Priced LKR 27999.00, realme C21Y is available for purchase at  islandwide stores…

(0)Comments | July 16, 2021 10:13 am

SLIM launches ‘SLIM Research Bureau’ to empower local entrepreneurs and marketers with new knowledge and insights

The national body for Marketing in Sri Lanka launched ‘SLIM Research Bureau’ (SRB), the research arm of the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing, with the aim of driving the country towards a knowledge-based and insight driven economy. Officially launched on 7th of July, 2021 virtually via an online platform, SRB is committed towards supporting students,…

(0)Comments | July 16, 2021 10:10 am

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