BUZ-Briefs

CILT President to visit Sri Lanka

The International President of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), Prof Alan Waller will be in Sri Lanka from October 27-30. This is the first visit made by an International President since 2002 when Sri Lanka hosted the International Convention.

Prof Waller’s visit is at the invitation of Chairman of CILT Sri Lanka Prof. Amal Kumarage, and members of the Council. He will deliver the keynote address titled “Professionalism in Supply Chain’ at the International Conference to be held on October 28 at the Ceylon Continental Hotel.

Maalu Maalu in Top 100 Hotels List

The Sunday Times UK has named Maalu Maalu Resorts & Spas, – Passekudah one of the “100 Best Hotels in The World” in its October 2011 edition of The Sunday Times Travel Magazine.

It is an absolute honour as we are the only hotel property in Sri Lanka to make it into the annual list,beating countless competitors from prominent international luxury brands, said Chairman and Managing Director Chandra Wickramasinghe of Connaisance Holdings.


 

Kantar acquires 100% of LMRB

Kantar recorded 100 percent acquisition of Lanka Market Research Bureau (Private) Limited (LMRB), Sri Lanka’s pioneering market research agency.

Kantar is one of the world’s largest insight, information and consultancy groups. By uniting the diverse talents of its 13 specialist companies, the group aims at becoming the pre-eminent provider of compelling and inspirational insights for the global business community.

Chief Executive, LMRB Himalee Madurasinghe said “We are confident that this acquisition will help us to strengthen our capabilities and offerings. We are in the process of launching a range of new services including the Target Group Index (TGI – a single source marketing and media survey) and setting up specialisd units for Social Research and Shopper Research. LMRB has been pioneers with its offerings in the Sri Lankan Market with custom research and syndicated products such as the National Media Survey, Radio Audience Panel, and TV People meter measurement.

KPMG MESA partners’ conference in Colombo this year

KPMG’s Middle East & South Asia (MESA) Regional Office said that its 10th Middle East and South Asia Partners’ Conference will be held in Colombo, in November this year. Hossam Amin Fahmy, Chief Operating Officer of KPMG’s MESA Regional Office said that the Partners’ Conference is a key event in the firm’s calendar. He said that the event is expected to bring together over one hundred partners from KPMG offices in 15 countries representing over 5,000 professionals and associates working in KPMG member firms across the region. Several members of KPMG’s Global Leadership team will also attend the Conference to discuss regional strategy, industry developments and the future direction of the member firms in the region.

DFCC Vardhana Bank launches ‘Vardhana Leasing’

DFCC Vardhana Bank (DVB), recently introduced ‘Vardhana Leasing’.

Vardhana Leasing promises minimum paperwork and less hassle. This results in a minimal processing time, leading to speedy delivery and service at your doorstep.

Leasing brand new, reconditioned or registered vehicles is possible through ‘Vardhana Leasing’.

This leasing facility will also be made available to individual as well as small and medium scale enterprises and will be available at all DFCC Vardhana Bank branches.


 

Munchee wins NCE awards

At the NCE Awards 2011 Munchee secured two gold awards for 'best export industry' and 'best exporter in confectionery and bakery category'.

Dialog Axiata and Singer sign agreement

Group Chief Operating Officer, Dialog Axiata Supun Weerasinghe exchanges the agreement with Finance Director, Singer Sri Lanka Priyath Salgado.

Baurs assist flood affected areas in Thailand

Volunteers and Employees of Baur Asia visited the province of Sing Buri with water and dry rations.

Here some employees and volunteers handover dry rations to affected villagers.







 

Sisil World shop opened

The Sisil World shop in Trincomalee was opened after refurbishment recently. Here Marketing Director of Singer Sri Lanka PLC Nasser Majeed at the opening.

Commercial Credit ‘Best Finance Company in Asia’

Commercial Credit was adjudged the ‘Best Finance Company in Asia’ at the recently concluded international UDC Business Awards in Malaysia.

“Winning the international UDC Business Awards validates Commercial Credit’s reputation as an eminent financial institution in the Asian region, and puts the company on the global map of leading finance institutions”, Commercial Credit PLC, CEO Roshan Egodage said.

Hameedia strikes Silver for 'Local Brand of the Year' at SLIM Awards 2011

Hameedia won a Silver award for 'Local Brand of the Year' at the SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2011 becoming the only clothing brand in Sri Lanka to win at this event.

said Managing Director Hameedia Fouzul Hameed "This is an endorsement of commitment in delivering customer value through original, total men's we ar

solutions to the Sri Lankan consumer.

As a home-grown 100 percent Sri Lanka brand, we're delighted to be the only clothing retail brand to have won the SLIM Brand Excellence Awards two years in a row.

We would have not achieved this milestone if not for our loyal customers, whose ever-changing needs have pushed us to strive for excellence", he said.

MARKSS Healthcare supports Medical officers'evening

MARKSS Healthcare (MARKSS HLC), a pharmaceutical company in Sri Lanka, under its sustainability initiative, “Markss Wellness Campaign”, organised a thematic session in Dambulla recently on “The importance of maintaining optimal immunity during pregnancy” Consultant Obstertrician and Gynaecologist Dr. Ajith Walisundara and Consultant Physician Dr. S. Maniwanan participated. Director, Medical MARKSS Healthcare Dr. S. Mahakalanda said “This discussion had an important outcome.

Doctors were able to share their experiences in an interactive forum. They clarified queries from consultants who facilitated the event.