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 businesscafe Velona Cuddles shines at SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2020


Businesscafe - Velona Cuddles, a leading brand in the hygiene and clothing segment in Sri Lanka has been rewarded with the Silver award for “Innovative Brand of the Year” at the recently concluded SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2020.

businesscafe Authnex emerges Gold winner for Start Up of the Year and Security at NBQSA 2020


Businesscafe - Authnex, the groundbreaking next generation authentication and authorization platform won two Gold awards in the categories of ‘Start-Up of the Year’ and ‘Security Solutions in Business Services’ at the National ICT Awards (NBQSA) 2020 held earlier this month.

businesscafe Moose Clothing Company Wins Award at SLIM Brand Excellence 2020


Businesscafe - Moose Clothing Company clinched their first bronze award for “Best New Entrant Brand” category at the recently held SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2020.

businesscafe Lifebuoy and Sri Lanka Police Conduct COVID 19 Awareness Drive Across Western Province

Businesscafe - Continuing to scale up its efforts to support the nation in combating the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Lifebuoy recently partnered with the Sri Lanka Police to conduct extensive awareness campaigns across several parts of the Western Province.

businesscafe image John Keells Properties Freedom Mortgages now available for HNB customers

Businesscafe - John Keells Properties has tied up with Hatton National Bank to offer its exclusive Freedom Mortgages home financing scheme for potential homeowners looking to invest in its much- awaited TRI-ZEN development.


The Freedom Mortgage plan promises customers the financial relief of a two-year interest free period on their mortgage, with the customer only having to pay 20% up front.


The bank will fund up to 80% of the purchase price and the loan will be offered at attractive interest rates starting from just 7%.


Investors are faced with an unprecedented opportunity to purchase a home in the heart of the city through the Freedom Mortgage plan.


Once the first 20% is paid, the customers do not need to make any further payments for a period of 2 years through this scheme, and the bank can also offer a grace on the capital repayment for up to 5 years.


Additionally, the loan process is supported by HNB's stateof-the-art back-end processes to ensure a three-day loan approval period for all applications.


"As one of the largest private sector banks in the country, we have always worked to offer our customers the best possible method to achieve their dreams.


This partnership is an ideal opportunity for prospective homeowners looking to invest in a modern living space for their dream home." HNB Deputy General Manager- Retail and SME Banking Sanjay Wijemanne said.


Slated for completion in 2023, TRI-ZEN is a joint venture between Indra Traders (Pvt) Ltd. and John Keells Holdings PLC, and promises occupants luxury, smart-home residences in a most enviable location.


From its address in Union Place, Colombo 03, the 53-storey residential development houses 891 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, each unit fully equipped with state-of-the- art facilities and conveniences geared towards 21st century connected living.


In living amongst a community of like-minded professionals and families, and with easy access to public transport terminals and the city’s best schools, hospitals, and retail arcades, residents will get more than just a taste of the perfect urban lifestyle.


Hatton National Bank is a premier private sector commercial bank operating with 252 branches across Sri Lanka.


Recognized as one of Sri Lanka's largest, most technologically innovative financial institutions, HNB has been awarded both locally and internationally for its efforts towards setting the bar in the digital banking arena.


HNB has placed among The Banker’s Top 1000 banks in the world, and is ranked number 3 on the LMD 'Most Awarded 2019 /20 Hall of Fame Top 50 ranking.


Additionally, the bank has also been recognized by the Asian Banker Magazine as ‘The Best Retail Bank in Sri Lanka’ on ten occasions between the years 2007 and 2017, is amongst the 'Business Today Top 10' and the '10 Most Admired Companies' in Sri Lanka by CIMA and ICCSL, and has been assigned by Fitch Ratings (Lanka) Ltd a national rating of AA- (lka).

For further details please contact HNB on 011-2462462 or TRI-ZEN on 0702294294 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..


Caption: (from Left) John Keells Properties Legal Officer, Kanishka Herat, John Keells Properties Head of Sales, Nadeem Shums, John Keells Properties Chief Financial Officer, Ravi Wijeywantha, John Keells Properties- Sector Head, Nayana Mawilmada with HNB Deputy General Manager- Retail & SME Banking, Sanjay Wijemanne, HNB Head of Personal Financial Services, Kanchana Karunagama and HNB Assistant Manager, Housing and Personal Loans, Sampath Dodanwela.

businesscafe ComBank receives ICCSL CIMA Most Admired Companies award


Businesscafe - The Commercial Bank of Ceylon was recently presented the award for being one of the 10 ‘Most Admired Companies in Sri Lanka’ in 2019-20 by the International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka (ICCSL) in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).

 businesscafe Textprint Lanka Enters into Amalgamation Agreement with Trischel Fabric


Businesscafe - Textprint Lanka (Pvt) Ltd - the fully integrated fabric printing entity of MAS Holdings supply chain - signed a Sales and Purchase Agreement with Trischel Fabric (Pvt) Ltd on the 31st of January 2021.

businesscafe Singer launches Sony innovative entertainment solutions in a Virtual event


Businesscafe - Singer Sri Lanka PLC, the country’s premier consumer durables retailer in a pioneering virtual launch recently unveiled an all new entertainment product portfolio from Sony including 4K UHD Android Television series, new range of Sony Audio systems, Active Noise Cancellation powered Headphones and range of Sony Sound Bars.

businesscafe EWIS awarded three titles at Best Workplaces Sri Lanka 2020


Businesscafe - E-W Information Systems (EWIS) and its group companies emerged victorious with three titles being bestowed at the recently concluded awards presented by Great Place to Work Institute, Sri Lanka for the year 2020.