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Emerald supports COVID 19 fight with donation of PPE to front line medical staff


Emerald International, Sri Lanka’s best known manufacturer of menswear, recently extended its support to the national effort against COVID-19 with a donation of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to the medical teams on the front lines.

Huawei wins Two EISA awards for Best Smartphone Camera with the Huawei P40 Pro and Best Smartwatch for Huawei Watch GT 2


Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) recently received two awards from the European Image and Sound Association (EISA), a group comprising 55 of the world’s most respected consumer electronics magazines.

Lanka SSL strengthens its partnership with TATA Steel


With an undisputed reputation in the steel industry, Lanka Special Steel Limited (Lanka SSL), a subsidiary of E B Creasy Group, stepped up to strengthen its long-standing partnership with TATA Steel Ltd's Global Wire India (GWI), one of the world's largest steel wire manufacturers with industrial facilities in India and Thailand.

ComBank launches a Credit Card exclusively for SMEs


The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has given fresh expression to its commitment to Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with the launch of an exclusive Credit Card for the sector.

Singer Fashion Academys Certificate in Fashion Designing program calls for enrollments


The Singer Fashion Academy, being in operation for over 60 years, has called for new enrollments to its Certificate in Fashion Designing - a highly sought-after qualification in Sri Lanka’s Fashion industry, a qualification which is also validated by the Chartered Society of Designers (CSD), UK.

INSEE Cement Expresses Gratitude to Sri Lanka Military Frontliners


INSEE Cement Sri Lanka, the country’s foremost cement manufacturer is expanding its multifaceted approach to counter the spread of COVID-19 across the island by appreciating the selfless efforts of Sri Lanka military personnel who stepped up to fight the spread of the virus from the frontlines.

Tyre Import Restrictions Set to Constrict Economic Activity says Asia Tyre Importers Association


Sri Lankan tyre dealers, traders and buyers are faced with a looming tyre scarcity in the country owing to the prevailing restrictions on importation.

Sampath Bank Head Office


Sampath Bank PLC recently announced that its asset base has surpassed Rs. 1 trillion, making it the youngest bank in Sri Lanka to achieve this feat.

CIPM 4th Research Symposium Focuses on Changing Role of HRM


The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM), Sri Lanka – the Nation’s leader in Human Resource Management conducted its 4th Research Symposium recently with an emphasis on ‘Embracing the changing role of HRM’.

Writings and statements of Sri Lankas most internationally recognized Ambassador now in a single volume 


December 15, 2019 saw the launch of a long awaited book sharing the life story of an internationally recognized Sri Lankan personality who was praised by President John F Kennedy, and who represented the island nation at the United Nations.