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Ocean Lanka Employees Champion Partnership with ‘Trail 2016’

Ocean Lanka recently partnered Trail 2016 as Bronze Sponsor in aid of the charity’s drive to raise awareness on cancer and in raising US$ 5 million, which will go towards building a state-of-the-art cancer treatment facility at the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital in Galle. The company pledged a substantial donation to the cause which was enthusiastically…

(0)Comments | November 3, 2016 11:14 am

NDB collaborates with HomeSend to widen reach of remittance offering

~ Connects NDB e-Remittance Customers to Broader Global Network of Remittance Services  National Development Bank PLC (NDB) today announced its partnership with HomeSend, a joint venture between Mastercard, eServGlobal and BICS, to offer greater security and convenience to millions of Sri Lankans sending money home from abroad. Connecting NDB’s state-of-the-art e-Remittance service to the HomeSend…

(0)Comments | November 3, 2016 10:54 am

Farlin Launches Diaper Range in Sri Lanka

As ever more Sri Lankan mothers choose to use diapers to keep their babies clean, dry and comfortable, Farlin, one of the world’s most trusted brands of baby care products, announced the launch of its disposable diaper range in Sri Lanka. Farlin has gone to great lengths to ensure that the diapers provide long lasting…

(0)Comments | November 2, 2016 2:44 pm

OZO Hotels partner with NetWwater to facilitate Rain Water Harvesting projects for Rural Schools in Sri Lanka

OZO Hotels in Sri Lanka has signed an MoU with NetWwater (Network of Women Water Professionals) to collaborate on the “OZO for H2O” CSR programme, aimed at developing a rain water harvesting system that will provide rural schools with access to clean water for better hygiene and sanitation. Under this partnership, the first project will…

(0)Comments | November 2, 2016 1:47 pm

Huawei ‘Seeds for the Future’ CSR Program Launches in Sri Lanka

Ten Sri Lankan university students selected to attend China study trip Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) company, works with Ministry of Telecommunication and Digital Infrastructure to launch Seeds For the Future Program at Prime Minister’s office today. Huawei launches the Seeds For the Future program, its global Corporate Social Responsibility program…

(0)Comments | November 2, 2016 12:36 pm

The British School in Colombo takes the status of Microsoft Showcase School

The British School in Colombo was recently awarded the status of Microsoft Showcase School in Sri Lanka. All teachers and students at the school will now use Office 365 for teaching and learning in the classroom. Microsoft’s education tools such as Microsoft Class Notebook, Office Mix, Sway, Planner and Skype in the Classroom have made…

(0)Comments | November 2, 2016 12:16 pm

COMBANK launches Max Loyalty Rewards, only scheme in the country to reward both Credit and Debit card holders

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has unveiled COMBANK Max Loyalty Rewards, offering loyalty benefits for both debit and credit card holders for the first time in Sri Lanka, enabling cardholders of the Bank to accumulate points whenever they use their cards to pay for purchases. Offered in partnership with Infinia Services and Solutions, a leading…

(0)Comments | November 1, 2016 2:31 pm

Amãna Bank receives Global Award for Innovation

The world renowned ‘Global Finance Magazine’ recently recognized and listed Amãna Bank in the magazine’s ‘Innovator 2016’ Index for its novel Gold Certificate Financing product which was introduced as an alternative for conventional pawning. This prestigious index recognizes the top Banks worldwide that are disrupting the marketplace through innovation. The recipients of this elite index…

(0)Comments | November 1, 2016 2:29 pm

Caterpillar in top 100 Interbrand 2016 rankings as Best Global Brand

With an overall brand value of $5.425B, Caterpillar Inc., the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives was named among the Best Global Brands in the latest list released by Interbrand. Operating through three product segments; Construction, Resource Industries and Energy and Transportation,…

(0)Comments | November 1, 2016 2:25 pm

DPL First Half Records Rs.11.5Bn Revenue

Group turnover for the 1st half of the financial year was Rs. 11.5 billion, compared to Rs.10.9 billion for the same period of the previous year. The Hand Protection sector contributed a modest Rs 7.0 billion to the Group’s top line, while the Plantation sector recorded a turnover of Rs. 4.5 billion for the period….

(0)Comments | November 1, 2016 2:19 pm

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