Category: In Pictures
The Swiss Institute to be launched in Sri Lanka next week
The service industry – banking, hospitality & tourism, logistics & transport, telecommunications, retailing – is the stage where the global war for talent is being fought. It is the only industry dependent on the human factor for its continued success, whereas manufacturing, already in decline, has only limited scope for a human labour force. Why […]
WCIC to recognize outstanding businesswomen at the ‘Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Awards’
27 April 2016: Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) once again will lend voice to amplify the good work that women in businesses are doing in the Country when it hosts the prestigious ‘Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Awards’ in August this year. The premier national awards programme will celebrate the achievements of the […]
Walkers CML Properties educates public on highway safety in Sri Lanka
Walkers CML Properties (Pvt) Ltd, a fully-owned subsidiary of MTD Walkers PLC partnered with the Expressway Operation Maintenance and Management Division of the Road Development Authority to educate the general public on the importance of adhering to highway safety rules and regulations. During the Sinhala and Tamil New Year Period, from April 9 to April […]
Staying ahead with technology, important for Accountants: CA Sri Lanka Chief
President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), Mr. Lasantha Wickremasinghe recently underscored the importance for accountants to stay ahead with continuing technological advancements, to help the profession and its professionals stay relevant with changing times. Speaking at the 30th International CA Students’ Conference held in Colombo, Mr. Wickremasinghe, who […]
Two UN Special Rapporteurs to undertake Joint visit to Sri Lanka
The Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, Mónica Pinto, and the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, Juan E. Méndez, will undertake a joint visit to Sri Lanka from 29 April to 7 May 2016, at the invitation of the Government. While the previous UN […]
Kia’s 4th generation Sportage unveiled in Colombo
The fourth generation Kia Sportage, the Korean car maker’s game-changing urban SUV, was unveiled at an exclusive media preview in Colombo, heralding its head-turning arrival on Sri Lankan roads. Among the most instantly recognised SUVs in the market as a result of its distinctive lines, the Kia Sportage delivers even greater automotive aesthetics and an […]
Swedish Cars introduces all new Volvo XC90 in Sri Lanka
Swedish Cars, an IWS Holdings company, which recently became the importer and distributor of Volvo’s cars in Sri Lanka, will soon launch a line of luxury cars displaying Volvo’s stylish transformation and its first interpretation of a new brand direction, where design has an elevated strategic importance to the Volvo brand. The all-new XC90 model, […]
‘s subordinated debt A(lka)(EXP)
Fitch Ratings has assigned Sampath Bank PLC’s (A+(lka)/Stable) proposed Basel II-compliant subordinated debentures an expected National Long-Term Rating of ‘A(lka) (EXP)’. The issuance is to total LKR6bn, with the debentures to mature in five years and carry fixed and floating coupons. The debentures are to be listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange. Sampath Bank plans to use […]
BOC confirms its place as No.1 Brand in Sri Lanka
The Authentic Sri Lankan banking leader, BOC once again was bestowed as the No.1 Brand among all the brands in Sri Lanka for the 8th consecutive year by the renowned Brand Finance Lanka through an independent and stringent analysis. Brand Finance Lanka is partnered with the Brand Finance UK with its global network spread in […]
CSE Toastmasters Club achieves first divisional success
The CSE Toastmasters Club produced its first success story in the form of CSE Toastmaster Imesha Fernando, who was placed as the runner up at the recently held International Speech Contest organized as part of the District 82 Division A, Year End Conference. Imesha competed with eight other contestants representing four areas of District 82 […]
SriLankan Airlines future leaders
SriLankan Airlines has once again enlisted the knowledge and expertise of some of the country’s eminent professionals, private sector personalities and management gurus to help groom the National Carrier’s leaders of the future as a part of the leadership mentoring program launched 02 years ago. SriLankan Airlines’ Chief Executive Officer Captain SurenRatwatte said: “We are […]
Sri Lanka’s most exclusive family gathering – Mercedes Benz Pageant
Every year a unique family event takes place in Colombo. This event is one of the most eagerly awaited events in the automotive calendar in Sri Lanka. It is non-other than the Mercedes-Benz Pageant – an event unparalleled to any. The Mercedes-Benz Pageant is an event for Mercedes-Benz cars, their owners and families. This is […]