Economic growth requires stable environments, efficient institutions, functioning markets and access to sustainable financial services but most of all it is well-trained people who are at the centre of all economic progress. This reflects the activities of the Vocational Training in the North of Sri Lanka (VTN) Project, which has been in the news lately…
Sri Lanka’s fastest-growing insurance company, Asian Alliance Insurance PLC, is proud to announce that it has successfully achieved the segregation of its Life and General Insurance operation as of 1st January 2015, as per the Regulation of Insurance Industry (Amendment) Act No 3 of 2011, brought about by the Regulator. Asian Alliance Insurance made a…
From its rich history and grandeur down to amenities and services, dining experiences and warm hospitality, Galle Face Hotel is currently South Asia’s pre-eminent hospitality icon. The setting of its architectural excellence in the heart of Colombo offers a great view of the Indian Ocean and the hotel embraces its rich history and legendary traditions…
At the recently concluded National Business Excellence Awards (NBEA) ceremony, OVIKLO International shone as the sole logistics solutions provider to be recognized for excellence in business practices and service provision. The NBEA, conducted by the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka, recognizes and rewards players in the commercial playing field, for not merely excellence…
Company adds prestigious award to its roster of recognition in the Human Resources space Virtusa Corporation (NASDAQ GS: VRTU), a global IT services company that combines innovation, technology leadership and industry solutions to transform the customer experience, today announced that it was recognized as one of the top three finalist in the 2014 Monster HR®…
Sunshine Holdings subsidiary wins 15 awards for economic, social & environmental progress in 2014 Transformative economic, social and environmental impact of its actions won much national and regional acclaim in 2014 for Watawala Plantations PLC, a subsidiary of Sunshine Holdings PLC. ‘Triple bottom line’ focused strategies, served to yield rich dividends even at grass-root levels…
Mobitel and Ericsson today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two companies, stating that in 2015 they intend to forge a strategic business partnership that aims to significantly contribute to the nation’s Smart Society vision and Knowledge Hub strategy. The collaboration, which focuses on jointly working together to make WiFi…
Commercial Credit and Finance PLC walked away with the Gold Award in the Non-Banking and Finance Sector at the recent National Business Excellence Awards 2014. Organised by the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka, the National Business Excellence Awards recognise and reward organisations which have excelled in all-round performance in a range of critical…
United Nations Populations Fund (UNFPA) launched ‘The State of the World’s Population 2014 ’ at an event held in Hilton Residences, Colombo. Over 200 young people were present at the event. UNFPA representative Mr. Alain Sibenaler presented the publication to the gathering. UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy…
Improvements in many indicators relating to the environment, including chemical usage reduction Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs) are now making concerted efforts to protect the environment and preserve biodiversity in RPC-managed estates, while several pioneering plantation companies have gone as far as to integrate biodiversity management to their business operations. While many RPCs have already subscribed…
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