Emirates, a global connector of people, places and economies, and Frontier Economics, a leading European consultancy, have released the results of a socio-economic impact study that measures Emirates’ contribution to the European economy. Frontier estimates that Emirates’ operations, including the catalytic impact of the 220 unique connections it offers, supported 85,100 jobs across the EU…
HSBC Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) established the CFW Fashion Design Fund in 2014 to financially support the most impressive young designer who is a participant of the ‘BrightSpark’ Shows. Each year one up-and-coming designer with high potential is selected and given funding to kick-start his/her fashion career. CFW, hosted at the Hilton Colombo, provides a…
Three Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants sponsored by Hayleys PLC Group companies, Hayleys Industrial Solutions Ltd., Kelani Valley Plantations PLC & Talawakelle Tea Estates PLC and Hayleys Advantis Ltd., will be launched today, 10th March 2015 in Pihimbiyagollewa, Kiriketuwewa & Balayawewa in the North Central Province. This project under the banner “Puritas Sath Diyawara” is the…
Hayleys Fibre, the premier manufacturer & exporter of value added coir fibre products to international markets recently launched a wide range of premium quality mattresses with the opening of a new showroom “Mattress Shop” in Colombo 10. Carefully designed and manufactured out of 100% natural raw materials Coir Fibre and Natural Latex, which possess unique…
Whirlpool, one of the world’s foremost global appliance brands have announced that they have entered into an agreement with Softlogic Retail (Pvt) Ltd, a fully owned subsidiary of Softlogic Holdings PLC to market and distribute Whirlpool products in Sri Lanka. The world renowned brand has confirmed that they will come on board with Softlogic with…
Unilever Sri Lanka bagged the coveted Marketer of Year award at the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) Effie Awards 2014. The award recognizes the overall effectiveness of Unilever Sri Lanka’s marketing efforts across its portfolio of 29 of the country’s most loved brands. The company topped the charts to win this coveted prize. Speaking…
Lankem Paints Ltd recently tied up with USA’s paints and coatings giant Sherwin-Williams to enhance its portfolio of automotive refinishes for the local market. Sherwin-Williams is the biggest aerospace, architectural, chemical, industrial and marine coatings manufacturer of the world and is one of the world’s top automotive paint companies. One of the leading giants in…
Following the recent recommencement of the Colombo – Jaffna railway service, Mobitel today unveiled its latest mTicketing counter at the Jaffna railway station. To mark the ceremonial opening, Mr. P. G. Kumarasingha, Chairman of Sri Lanka Telecom and Mr. V. Amaratunga, General Manager Sri Lanka Railways declared open the new counter enabling Mobitel customers and…
Master M. Sivatharshan from Hartley College Jaffna was adjudged the winner in the individual category at the recently held Sri Lanka Science and Engineering Fair (SLSEF) 2015. The SLSEF features ten best projects each from the Science Research Project Competition (SRPC) of the National Science Foundation (NSF) of Sri Lanka and the Junior Inventor of…
Sri Lanka Telecom PLC (SLT) released its Company and group financial performance for the 4th Quarter 2014, and the cumulative for the year 2014. The group comprises the Holding Company Sri Lanka Telecom PLC and seven other subsidiaries including the mobile arm Mobitel (Pvt) Ltd. (Mobitel). The SLT group continued to maintain its overall growth…
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