January 2020 - Page 2 of 3 - Lanka Business News

January 20, 2020

A chance to win 2 fabulous overseas tour packages; first 1000 who switch to e-statements will win 2000 ComBank Max Loyalty Rewards Points each The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has committed more than Rs 2 Million to encourage the Bank’s Credit Card holders to do their bit for the planet by opting for electronic statements […]

January 18, 2020

In one of the most creative examples of upcycling that we’ve seen in a while, designer Brent Walter has transformed an old Volkswagen Beetle into a whole new type of transport. Dubbed the Volkspod, this pair of minibikes plays with the iconic curves of the VW Bug thanks to the inventive use of the fenders. […]

January 17, 2020

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon was recently presented the ‘Excellent Green Commitment Award’ for the Banking Sector for 2019 by the Green Building Council of Sri Lanka (GBCSL), the country’s leading authority on implementing green concepts and green building practices. The award was received by the Bank at the ’10th Anniversary Celebrations and Green Building […]

January 17, 2020

Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) has announced it handled a total of 2.9 million teus in 2019, achieving an 8.6 per cent increase in its throughput and accounting for 40 per cent of the volume of the Port of Colombo in the 12 months ending 31st December 2019. The Company, which manages the Colombo South […]

January 17, 2020

Kia’s pledge to reignite interest in Sri Lanka’s automobile market with exciting new entries has seen the release in Colombo of a second new model from the Korean nameplate in less than a month. Described as one of the brand’s most striking cars to date and as one of the most compelling new cars in […]

January 15, 2020

The Celebrity Actress Melissa Marie Benoist, the SuperGirl in the Superhero Drama Series is traveling in Sri Lanka. She has kept an message on her personal instagram, mentioning “Ayubowan, Sri Lanka. You are beautiful and We Love you” Melissa is an American actress and singer. She has performed on stage and in television and film. […]

January 15, 2020

Malaysia’s AirAsia Group says it will co-found a tech-training facility with Silicon Valley giant Google, as Southeast Asia’s biggest budget carrier by fleet continues its push to become a technology-led company. AirAsia Group President Aireen Omar told that fresh tech talent would play a vital role in developing new businesses within the group and help […]

January 14, 2020

The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) has played an influential role in Sri Lanka, enriching and empowering student entrepreneurs since 2015. Over the years, Sri Lanka has produced 3 global finalists. This year marks the 6th consecutive year of the competiti on taking place locally. Applications are now open and can be accessed via www.gsea.org/apply […]

January 11, 2020

The National Carrier of Sri Lanka and a member of the oneworld alliance, reaffirming the success of its marketing communication endeavors, concludes the year with seven global awards. The Airline’s communication focus that signifies its ambassadorial role of taking Sri Lanka to the world through a global dialect, has been well received by the public […]

January 10, 2020

Sri Lanka’s largest aluminium extrusion manufacturer, Alumex PLC, is celebrating big wins this year after being conferred top honours by two of the most notable corporate awarding bodies in the region. Alumex was recognised once again for its Annual Report, winning the Silver Award in the Manufacturing Companies with a turnover above Rs. 5 billion […]

ComBank gives Credit Card holders 2 million reasons to switch to e-statements

Designer Brent Walter transformed a VW Beetle into a pair of adorable minibikes called Volkspods.

ComBank awarded for ‘Excellent Green Commitment’ by GBCSL

CICT ends 2019 with 2.9 mn. teus, 40% of Colombo Port’s volume

It’s raining SUVs at Kia: enter the all new sporty and confident ‘Stonic’

Actress Melissa Benoist, the “SuperGirl” is travelling in Sri Lanka

AirAsia to co-found a tech-training facility with Silicon Valley giant Google

GSEA Sri Lanka seeks the next breed of Student Entrepreneurs for the 6th consecutive year

SriLankan Airlines concludes an award-winning year

Alumex celebrates big wins at CA Sri Lanka Annual Report Awards and SAFA Best Presented Annual Report Awards