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AMW launches Nissan 370Z

Associated Motorways (Pvt) Ltd, recently introduced the Nissan 370Z to local enthusiasts. The 370Z is the sixth-generation of the Nissan Z-car line, succeeding the 350Z.

A pioneer in the country’s tyre retreading industry, Associated Motorways (Private) Limited, popularly known as AMW, is a respected company in Sri Lanka with 65 years of service experience.

AMW's core business sectors are tyre retreading, automotive sales and after-sales service, lubricants, batteries and tyres and financial services (leasing and hire purchase).

NDB launches ‘Home Loan Max’

NDB has revolutionised the banking industry with the introduction of NDB Home Loan Max, a novel solution that allows those who have obtained housing loans to expand their financial flexibility.

NDB Home Loan Max is a second loan offered to customers that have obtained housing loans from NDB or any other financial institute. It will be granted to fulfill the customer’s lifestyle desires such as home improvement, overseas travel, pursuing higher education and even meeting wedding expenses.

ICT workforce up by 50%

The total workforce in the Information and Communication Technology sector (ICT) in Sri Lanka witnessed a 50 percent increase in 2013 compared to 2010, according to the latest survey conducted by Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA).

The ICT workforce in Sri Lanka now stands at 75,107 compared to 50,159 in 2010, the report said.

In 2013, Information and Communication Technology-related companies (40.8%), Non-Information and Communication Technology private companies (47.1%), government-owned institutions (7.8%) and business outsourcing establishments (4.2%) absorbed this workforce, the ICTA survey report revealed.

BBDO pays tribute to cricket team

BBDO Lanka has paid tribute to the 2014 ICC World Cup Twenty20 winning Sri Lankan cricket team with ‘Tropical Kings’, a trilingual music video celebrating the victory and praising the Lankan team for their achievement.
 

Indian Chamber holds exhibition

A three-day ‘Exhibition and Buyer-Seller Meet' will be held at the BMICH from tomorrow.

A business session on 'Investment Opportunities in the Construction Sector of Sri Lanka' will be held on May 20 from 11.00 a.m to 5.00 p.m at the same venue. The conference is organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industries (ICCI) with the support of the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka.

Over 50 exhibitors from India will take part in the exhibition. Representatives of the construction industry of India and Sri Lanka will participate in the business session which will help pave the way for collaborative ventures.