XIAOMI
Xiaomi, global technology leader, today announced the launch of its first Exclusive Authorized Service Center in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The company also introduced
Finland anoints Sanna Marin, 34, as world’s youngest-serving prime minister
Finland’s transport minister, Sanna Marin, has been selected to lead the Social Democratic party, making her the country’s youngest prime minister
CITI BANK
It was in 1979, at the cusp of an emerging open economy, that an international bank saw immense potential in this little island nation
BOC
The Bank of Ceylon was yet again adjudged among Top 10 Corporate Citizens in the country with a category award for Economic Contribution
Research: How Technology Could Promote Growth in 6 African Countries
Africa is closely watched as the next big growth market – a description that has persisted for a while
SRI LANKA
Sri Lanka has been on my wish list of countries to visit for a long time. For years I heard stories about the beauty of its landscapes, the delicious
Mars rover aims to grab a piece of history
The Airbus team is training a prototype rover to recognise and pick up small cylinders off the ground
LMD’S SRI LANKAN OF THE YEAR TROPHY
Our Sri Lankan Of The Year (2019) Kumar Sangakkara dropped in at LMD House this morning to receive the trophy from LMD's Editor-in-Chief (Hiran Hewavisenti). With him are two board members (Hiran Hewavisenti and Anil Boudewyn) and a few team members from among his fan club (50 and counting, we assure you) who made it for an impromptu photo op at the reception!
Instagram demands date of birth from new members
The photo-sharing network already requires people to be at least 13 years old to create an account
SEEING AROUND CORNERS
James Dean was a heartthrob Hollywood star and his iconic image remains cemented 64 years after his death. This “Rebel Without a Cause” actor has been cast in a new film
LAUGFS
Celebrating the spirit of Christmas, LAUGFS Supermarkets unveiled its ‘Lots of LAUGFS’ seasonal campaign for loyal customers. The campaign invites customers
FITCH RATINGS
Fitch Ratings has assigned Nations Trust Bank PLC's (NTB, A(lka)/Stable) proposed Basel III-compliant subordinated unsecured debentures a final National
BANKING SECTOR
With digitalisation transforming the financial services industry and the banking sector in particular, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has called
MÖVENPICK HOTEL
Mövenpick Hotel Colombo welcomes the season with an “Upcycled Christmas Tree lighting ceremony” A 16ft…
NMG CONSULTING
NMG Consulting held its annual Insurance Connections event for clients and colleagues within the insurance industry. The Asia consulting team
INSEE
The leading provider of cement in the country, INSEE Cement Sri Lanka, has created a commendable milestone in its corporate journey by
FASHION FOR GOOD
Fashion for Good hosted their first Innovation Day in South Asia, leading up to the launch of Fashion for Good’s dedicated regional innovation programme which officially starts in January 2020.
FITCH RATINGS
Sri Lankan insurers' risk-based capitalisation (RBC) ratios have fallen with the adoption of new accounting standards for lease contracts; SLFRS
HEALTH SECTOR
Consultant venereologist Dr. Lilani Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka College of Sexual Health and HIV Medicine recently confirmed that WHO has certified
LIVING – DECEMBER 2019
LIVING – DECEMBER 2019
