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HNB partners with Sri Lanka Customs for real-time customs duty payments

HNB, Sri Lanka’s largest private sector bank now offers its retail and corporate customers real-time, customs duty payment facility with Sri Lanka Customs. HNB customers can now avail themselves of the streamlined approach of the on-line payment platform to pay customs duty and other payments. The facility is enabled through Lanka Clear and can be…

(0)Comments | July 21, 2017 10:43 pm

IIT students showcase innovation and entrepreneurship at ‘Cutting Edge 2017’

The Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT), a pioneer in providing British higher education in Information Technology and Business in Sri Lanka, recently held its annual Cutting Edge Exhibition at BMICH. IIT students displayed innovative projects at Cutting Edge 2017 which was themed “Internet of Things and Entrepreneurship.”  This year’s exhibition included over 70 IT and…

(0)Comments | July 21, 2017 10:37 pm

Women in Management confers ‘Gold’ on Darshi Talpahewa of Hayleys at ‘Top 50 Professional & Career Women Awards 2017’

At a glittering ceremony held recently, hosted by Women In Management and IFC, part of the World Bank group, Darshi Talpahewa, Group Head of HR, Legal, Security, Corporate Communications & Sustainability of Hayleys PLC, received the Gold award in Career Achievement for her leadership and mentorship and role in the extensive portfolio of responsibilities within…

(0)Comments | July 21, 2017 10:27 pm

Singer’s ‘Suraksha’ helps rebuild lives post-floods

The devastating floods, one of the worst in Sri Lanka’s recent history left thousands homeless and distraught. During such trying times the true Sri Lankan nature of togetherness and reaching out to one another regardless of caste, creed and religion is testament to the unity and strength of our people. Singer Sri Lanka (PLC), a…

(0)Comments | July 21, 2017 10:23 pm

Startup X Foundry steals the show at Disrupt Asia 2017

Showcasing three outstanding new startups in acceleration as its launch ventures, StartupX Foundry stole the show at Disrupt Asia 2017, held at Hilton Colombo on the 12th of July. The newly established Startup incubator/Accelerator is a pioneer of its kind launched in May 2017 and joined hands with ICTA for the first public showcase of…

(0)Comments | July 21, 2017 10:17 pm

Graduate Management Admission Council opens NMAT by GMAC test center in Sri Lanka

Simplified process: Multiple login methods and increased payment options Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 6, 2017: In its endeavor to connect talent with right career opportunities, Graduate Management Admission Council today announced the commencement of NMAT by GMAC test center in Sri Lanka for the first time. This will help the MBA aspirants based in Sri…

(0)Comments | July 21, 2017 2:47 pm

English Nursing Care Services Launched in Colombo

English Nursing Care Services, aiming to set the benchmark for home nursing care in Sri Lanka, celebrated their launch in Colombo yesterday. Situated in Colombo 10, English Nursing Care Services is a Registered Nurse supervised home nursing service, allowing for quality care in your own home. Richard Gould, Managing Director, English Nursing Care Services, said:…

(0)Comments | July 21, 2017 12:47 pm

STAX and Sri Lanka Institute of Directors present 2017 Family Business Survey and Panel Discussion for Family Business Leaders

Global strategy consulting firm STAX in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID), presents ‘Taking Over the Mantle’, an event to unveil the results from the first-ever survey of Sri Lankan family firms and a vibrant panel discussion with some of Sri Lanka’s finest family business leaders across generations. Moderated by Director of…

(0)Comments | July 20, 2017 1:47 pm

Thuwan and Sudarshana do Barista proud at National Barista Championship 2017

Barista’s Thuwan Surajdeen and Café Mocha by Barista’s very own Sudarshana Rajapakse did Barista proud at the recently concluded National Barista Championship 2017. NBC 2017 was held as a side-event to the Colombo Hotel Show which was held at BMICH. The awards ceremony took place at Waters Edge on 5th July. Thuwan who is a…

(0)Comments | July 20, 2017 1:39 pm

Amãna Bank wins two more global accolades

~ Recognized by The Banker and Global Finance Amãna Bank has strengthened its market leadership position as the Best Islamic Banking and Finance Institution in Sri Lanka when it was recently bestowed with two separate international accolades by The Banker and Global Finance magazines respectively in their coveted award rankings dedicated for Islamic Banking and…

(0)Comments | July 19, 2017 4:46 pm

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