August 2020 - Page 6 of 20 - Lanka Business News

August 20, 2020

Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT), the pioneer in British higher education in Sri Lanka and the country’s premier IT and Business campus, successfully conducted the IIT Careers Day 2020 on an online platform for the first time in its history. The transition to the online platform was in keeping with the need to conform to […]

August 20, 2020

The local diary giant Pelwatte introduced two brand new flavours to their ice cream palette. The unique Faluda and Ginger Biscuit flavours will allure more ice cream enthusiasts to go beyond the traditional flavours and enjoy the signature smooth, creamy texture of the Pelwatte ice creams. “The Sri Lankan ice cream context is diversified with […]

August 20, 2020

HeiQ Viroblock technology proven to be effective against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19)* Velona, a leading brand in the hygiene and clothing segment in Sri Lanka recently introduced the Velona Protect antiviral mask manufactured with HeiQ Viroblock NPJ03 technology which is among the first technologies in the world to be proven effective against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)*. HeiQ Viroblock NPJ03 […]

August 20, 2020

Finetech, the Google Premier Partner for Sri Lanka, Maldives and Bangladesh has been recognized by Google as an Expertise Partner in the areas of Work Transformation and Google Meet. Further cementing the fact that Finetech is the go to company for all Google-related products and services, this achievement recognizes a company that has shown superior […]

August 20, 2020

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Classic Travel, the IATA accredited subsidiary of Expolanka Holdings PLC, entered into a strategic partnership with leading digital healthcare solutions provider and Dialog-backed MyDoctor in a bid to ensure the safety of its travellers as the sector shifts to a new normal. Classic Travel will be the first travel agent in […]

August 20, 2020

Pandemic concessions affect income Net interest income & Net fee and commission reduce by Rs 2.130 billion Impairment charges grow by 67.56% – up by Rs 3.735 billion Capital gains and exchange profits increase by Rs 6.744 billion The Commercial Bank of Ceylon Group has reported mixed results for the first half of 2020, with […]

August 20, 2020

Seylan Bank locations across Sri Lanka to provide Western Union Money Transfer Services Western Union, a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced a collaboration with Seylan Bank, enabling receivers in Sri Lanka to connect to their loved ones around the world. Customers in Sri Lanka can now receive money at over […]

August 20, 2020

Atlas Axillia Co. (Private) Limited, Sri Lanka’s largest and most respected manufacturer and marketer of stationery and school supply products, plays an integral role in the learning journeys of over 4 million kids in Sri Lanka. As a result of this deeply intertwined relationship with the children of Sri Lanka, Atlas has entered into a […]

August 20, 2020

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, which disrupted economies around the globe, Amãna Bank through its resilient performance continued its profitability trend in 2020. The Bank recorded a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs 250.5 million and Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs 170.4 million for the first half of the year whilst PBT and PAT for […]

August 20, 2020

The Hayleys Group remained resilient amidst unprecedented challenges to record a pre-tax profit of Rs.1.17 billion in the first quarter of the financial year compared to a profit of Rs.285.26 million in the corresponding quarter of last year. The improvement in profitability reflects the strong performance of the Group’s export-oriented businesses and ongoing focus on […]

IIT’s first Virtual Careers Day 2020 brings together IIT students and Sri Lanka’s top companies

Pelwatte launches alluring new ice cream flavours; Faluda and Ginger Biscuit

Velona Protect antiviral masks endowed with maximum safety and comfort

Finetech recognized as Google Expertise Partners for Work Transformation and Google Meet

Classic Travel, the first Travel Agent to introduce e-healthcare facility through ‘MyDoctor’ app to ensure traveller health and safety

ComBank’s assets cross milestone Rs 1.5 trillion in 1H 2020

Western Union Expands with Seylan Bank in Sri Lanka

Atlas Joins Hands with Ministry of Education for National-Level Health Safety Awareness Campaign as Schools Reopen

Amãna Bank shows resilience in 2020 despite Covid-19 – Deposits grow by 10%; Records PBT of Rs 250 Mn in 1H

Hayleys delivers excellent results in 1Q despite COVID 19