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Omani praise for Seylan Bank staff training

Seylan Bank recently conducted a week-long intensive training programme for the staff of Asia Express Exchange based in Oman.  Among the topics covered during the comprehensive training were important aspects of banking, cash handling techniques, remittance operations, customer care and service. Added to this were also areas like such as KYC (know your customer) norms…

(0)Comments | September 15, 2014 12:40 pm

EGB woos Miss Universe China finalists with its uniquely Sri Lankan flavor

One of Sri Lanka’s iconic beverage brands, Elephant House Ginger Beer, known widely as EGB, partnered with Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts to be the official beverage sponsor for the Miss Universe China pre pageant tour of Sri Lanka. Quenching their thirst all through the tour with its refreshingly Sri Lankan flavor, EGB won the hearts…

(0)Comments | September 12, 2014 4:43 pm

Holcim (Lanka) supports families in the North with construction skills training in partnership with UN-Habitat

Holcim (Lanka) Ltd., a leading cement manufacturer in Sri Lanka, announced that it will be supporting the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) with its housing programme for conflict affected families in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. The programme, which focuses primarily on improving construction skills of housing beneficiaries and local artisans, will span…

(0)Comments | September 12, 2014 4:38 pm

Convertainers® – Think outside the Box with Shipping Containers

Sri Lanka is seeing a huge leap forward in its food culture, with numerous trendy eateries and cafes popping up across urban centers, serving up an eclectic array of modern cuisine that caters to the foodie in all of us. However, a constant constraint faced by many of these outlets is the lack of space…

(0)Comments | September 11, 2014 11:44 am

Mobitel, the main sponsor of the 22nd Annual National Chamber of Exporters Awards

The National Mobile Service Provider Mobitel announced that the mobile giant would partner with the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) as the main sponsor of the 22nd Annual National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) Awards, the most prestigious awards event that gives recognition to export oriented companies for their socio-economic contributions to the…

(0)Comments | September 11, 2014 11:38 am

IOG comes alive with ‘Silk’ and ‘At Last Project’

Colombo’s favourite watering hole and the neighbourhood fun bar in the heart of the city, In on the Green(IOG) is ready to add to its allure with familiar and popular bands “At Last Project” and “Silk”, to add to the exciting environment at the IOG.  Formed in 2010, Silk presents a selection of music that…

(0)Comments | September 11, 2014 11:01 am

Lankan Angel Network and Disrupt Unlimited to increase support for Entrepreneurs

Angel investor alliance partners with Brandix-funded seed accelerator to encourage investment in innovative apparel start-ups  Bringing together organizations with the shared goal of promoting innovation, and thereby uplifting the nation, the Lankan Angel Network has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Brandix-funded Disrupt Unlimited, a seed accelerator program that helps start-ups in the apparel,…

(0)Comments | September 11, 2014 10:45 am

Hayleys Toastmasters Recognizes New Office Bearers for 2014/15

The Hayleys Group Toastmasters Club was launched in December 2010, when employees embarked on a mission to harness the power of effective public speaking for personal and professional advancement, becoming part of the world’s leading communication and leadership-skill building organisation. In order to further strengthen its drive towards building communication and leadership skills amongst its…

(0)Comments | September 10, 2014 11:59 am

Dynasty Residence to set a benchmark in luxury living in Kandy

The Dynasty Residence apartment project being built on the banks of the majestic Mahaweli River in the ancient city of Kandy, promises to be the first and last of its kind. Construction of the much anticipated project is now underway with date of completion set for January 2016. The Dynasty Residence overlooking the breathtaking scenery of the…

(0)Comments | September 10, 2014 11:54 am

Asian Alliance Insurance launches it latest branch in Ja-ela

Asian Alliance Insurance PLC announced the opening of its latest branch in Ja-ela recently with the objective of serving the general insurance needs of the discerning clientele in the area. This latest addition resourced with experienced staff and state of the art ICT will expand the network of Asian Alliance General Insurance arm to over…

(0)Comments | September 5, 2014 10:59 pm