Business News

New Zealand Minister for Primary Industries, Nathan Guy is leading a business delegation to Colombo this week to further strengthen trade ties between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in the lead-up to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015.

Becomes first Sri Lankan to be recognized for technology commercialization by GRC Wickham Awards.

Holcim Lanka, the leading cement manufacturer in the country, has entered into a strategic agreement with the global non-profit organization, Room to Read, to provide technical expertise on construction along with cement at a discounted rate for its library and school construction projects around the country.

In a major milestone signifying the beginning of a new era, national carrier SriLankan Airlines’ new Airbus A330-300 touched down at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake, to a ceremonial welcome at an event attended by the Minister of Civil Aviation, Deputy Minister of Civil Aviation, Secretary to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Chairman of SriLankan Airlines, Aviation officials, Corporates, Diplomats, members of the clergy and eager employees.

Sri Lanka’s iconic beverage brand Elephant House Ginger Beer, lovingly referred to as EGB, entered into a partnership with Kaema Sutra - the unique contemporary Sri Lankan restaurant launched by celebrated chef and restaurateur Dharshan Munidasa and Bollywood star and former Miss Sri Lanka, Jacqueline Fernandez in partnership with entrepreneurs Raju Chandiram and Shalin Balasuriya.

Thales announces that SriLankan Airlines’ new A330-300 will be equipped with the Thales AVANTsystem.

GREE Lanka Private Limited, a fully-owned subsidiary of George Steuart Solutions, has become a formidable contender in the air-conditioning segment.

A delegation of 57 French Travel Agents, visited Sri Lanka recently on the ‘Treasure Hunt Mega Fam Trip 2014,’ a familiarisation tour held with the objective of generating significant inbound tourism from the French market.

Barracuda Networks, Inc., the world’s leading IT solutions provider kicked off its presence in Sri Lanka with the launch of a range of industry-leading solutions designed to solve mainstream IT problems – efficiently and cost effectively – while maintaining a level of customer support and satisfaction second to none.

Unilever Sri Lanka proved their strength as a company which is dedicated to Occupational Health and Safety by emerging as the Excellence Award winners at the recently held National Safety and Occupational Health Excellence Awards 2014 at the BMICH on 20th October 2014.