Category: Companies
Twin awards for SriLankan Airlines in Singapore
The Changi Airport Group in Singapore recognised SriLankan Cargo with a “Cargo Service Excellence Award” at a ceremony during the ‘Let’s Talk Cargo 2021’ conference held recently in Singapore. SriLankan Airlines has been nominated by the Cargo industry partners in Singapore and shortlisted by a panel of judges as one of the three recipients of […]
Sterlingcars.lk – Sri Lanka’s newest online marketplace to buy and sell automobiles
SterlingCars.lk was launched by Sterling Automobiles Lanka Pvt Ltd – one of Sri Lanka’s prominent automobile service providers. SterlingCars.lk is a web platform which aims to provide a marketplace for buying and selling automobiles. The website offers a comprehensive range of vehicles, covering a plethora of makes and models. The design of SterlingCars.lk aims to […]
Trillium launches new Rs.1.2Bn apartment complex in Colombo
Total investment of Rs. 1.2 billion for the project by Trillium. Affordable luxury living in Colombo City Limits – Havelock Town, Colombo 05. A Condominium that allows pets for the first time in history in a pet care facility. Exclusive rooftop pool with all modern amenities. Trillium Havelock Residences – an Ideal investment opportunity. Real […]
Hirdaramani takes new steps in transparency and accountability for renewable energy use
The Hirdaramani Group has yet again taken bold strides towards energy accountability by being the first in Sri Lanka to receive International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-RECs) for its energy usage. With this robust tracking standard, the group hopes to add new layers of accountability and credibility to its operations, living up to the commitments outlined […]
Transformation of distribution model: How insurance industry needs to prepare for ‘Next Normal’
By Chula Hettiarachchi Across different industries and geographies, COVID-19 has changed the ways people engage with one another. Numerous health regulations—from social distancing to self-quarantine—have been conscientiously imposed by authorities across nations to overcome numerous pandemic-related challenges, even to the extent of shifting a large proportion of physical transactions to digital and remote platforms. This […]
Capitol TwinPeaks forges ahead, amidst industry challenges
Capitol TwinPeaks, the 50-storey twin-tower mixed residential development under the Sanken Group, continues construction for delivery in 2021, amidst several hardships faced by Sri Lanka’s real estate and property industry. With the announcement by Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) – Import Section, Chairman, Delano Dias that the import restrictions on nonessential items that were expected […]
Laws still restrict women’s economic opportunities despite progress: Study
Countries are inching toward greater gender equality, but women around the world continue to face laws and regulations that restrict their economic opportunity, with the COVID-19 pandemic creating new challenges to their health, safety, and economic security, a new World Bank report says. Reforms to remove obstacles to women’s economic inclusion have been slow in […]
Veemansa Initiatives’ discussion on ‘external debt situation in Sri Lanka
Delivering the keynote address on the topic, External Debt Situation in Sri Lanka: Our Route to Resolution, the Governor of the Central Bank, Deshamanya Professor W D Lakshman said that despite the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact Sri Lanka will maintain its unblemished records of debt service. The Governor made these comments at the […]
Panasian Power commissions solar power project worth Rs. 420Mn
Panasian Power PLC (PAP), a dynamic Sri Lankan renewable energy solutions organisation and a leading supplier of renewable energy to the national grid recently commissioned a 3 MW ground solar plant in Matara, worth a total investment of LKR 420 million. Panasian Power is the equity investor and led all aspects of the construction including […]
ACL Cables launches its own online sales channel to personalize customer experience
Sri Lanka’s leading cable manufacturer, ACL Cables PLC launched its own e-commerce platform designed to help customers personalize their buying experience. The “ACL shop online” e-commerce platform can be accessed through the ACL corporate website www.acl.lk or through the direct link www.acl.lk/shoponline. This paves way for the company to reach its customers more conveniently and […]
Comm Bank Group’s operating income up 13.3-pct: Total assets grow 25-pct
Strong asset and other income growth combined with an emphasis on prudent provisioning in one of the most challenging years on record, have enabled the Commercial Bank of Ceylon Group (ComBank) to end 2020 on a stable platform for growth, with better liquidity than most peers and adequate provision cover. The Group, comprising of Sri […]
Spotify Launches in Sri Lanka
Spotify, the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service, officially launches today in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, offering a revolutionary music experience tuned to your personal taste. With a worldwide community of more than 345 million monthly active listeners including 155 million Premium subscribers, Spotify will offer a personalized listening experience for local and […]