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Public & private sector-organised Diversity and Inclusion Career Day takes place successfully

The Kollupitiya, Sri Lanka chapter of the Junior Chamber International (JCI) recently hosted a public and private sector-organised Diversity and Inclusion Career Day, wherein over 50 job interviews were carried out, which were mainly for persons with disabilities. Featuring over 100 participants, the public and private sector-organised Diversity and Inclusion Career Day was endorsed by…

(0)Comments | November 16, 2016 5:08 pm

Nation Lanka Finance sustains its turnaround and performance in H1 of 2015/2016

Nation Lanka Finance has continued to sustain its strategic turnaround and performance in the first half of the financial year ending 30th September 2016. Despite having to overcome challenging macro and micro economic conditions and several impairments that were carried over from the previous year, the company delivered a profit before tax of Rs.162 million…

(0)Comments | November 16, 2016 3:47 pm

Zhara hotel system partners with global travel technology leader RateGain

JKCS’ award-winning hotel software Zhara HS, recently entered into a strategic alliance with RateGain – a leader in Hospitality and Travel Technology Solutions worldwide. Together, they have created the ultimate “one-stop-shop” masterpiece software for a hotel. It covers all activities of a hotel from receiving a booking to the time the guest checks out, while…

(0)Comments | November 16, 2016 3:16 pm

HNB Grameen posts pre-tax profit growth of 27% for 6 months surpassing Rs1Bn

Post tax profits grew by 29% to Rs 674 Mn HNB Grameen a dynamic and fast growing finance company who pioneered microfinance in Sri Lanka reported a remarkable performance during the first half of 2016. For the period under review, the Company’s pre-tax profits grew by 26.64% to Rupees 1,080Mn from Rupees 852Mn. The post-tax…

(0)Comments | November 16, 2016 1:53 pm

Durdans to turn all eyes on Diabetic Retinopathy

Launches public awareness campaign themed ‘Eye am healthy’ November 11, 2016: In line with the World Diabetes day theme for 2016, ‘Eyes on Diabetes’ Durdans Hospital revealed the launch of the public awareness campaign themed ‘Eye am healthy’, to raise awareness on Diabetic Retinopathy, a complication of diabetes, caused by high blood sugar levels damaging…

(0)Comments | November 16, 2016 1:49 pm

Futureworld Sri Lanka launched iPhone 7 & 7 Plus

Apple, The worlds most preferred brand, unveiled their latest iPhone in Sri Lanka today, 11 November 2016. The iPhone 7 and 7 plus dramatically improve the most important aspects of iPhone in ways you’ll notice every day. They feature entirely new camera systems, including two cameras on iPhone 7 Plus with optical and digital zoom,…

(0)Comments | November 15, 2016 4:24 pm

Creative Solutions Shines at e-Swabhimani Gala 2016

On October 31 e-Swabhimani held their annual Gala event in which they recognised Sri Lanka’s most innovative digital products and content in the past year. During the event, both of Creative Solutions’ nominated products snatched the prizes in their respective categories. GiftSmart: Business and Commerce Category Winner : GiftSmart.lk, the online platform that strives to…

(0)Comments | November 14, 2016 3:15 pm

Sri Lanka all set for a retail boom?

Ms. Gagan Singh, Chairperson – Jones Lang LaSalle Sri Lanka While Sri Lanka has been witnessing a noticeable growth in per capita income over the past couple of years, its retail industry still remains underpenetrated. However, this is set to change as the sector is about to witness a phase of enormous growth. Currently, the…

(0)Comments | November 14, 2016 3:08 pm

Huawei market share surpasses 30% in Sri Lanka – GfK Report

Huawei, Sri Lanka’s fastest growing smartphone brand, had increased its market share to over 30% in Q3 according to the market research and user experience research experts GfK report. Huawei is currently ranked at number two in the smartphone market segment in Sri Lanka. Upbeat about the achievement Huawei Sri Lanka Country Head Device, Henry…

(0)Comments | November 14, 2016 2:54 pm

Emirates SkyCargo clinches top recognition at Global Freight Awards 2016

Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has been named Air Cargo Carrier of the Year at the 20th edition of the Global Freight Awards ceremony held in London. The award was accepted by David Taylor, Emirates Cargo Sales Manager – Key Accounts in front of an audience of more than 500 guests from the…

(0)Comments | November 14, 2016 2:45 pm

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