Thursday 17th May 2012

Managing reputation on your online business

Published : 12:01 am  July 1, 2011  |  Category: COLUMNS, Romanthi Fernando  |  Leave a Comment  |  

When companies start relying on online sources for brand mileage and product promotion turnover, they are also asking for the recipients to be favourable of their branding and image. Reaching out to the potential customers is far easier online due to the less cost per head, multiple networks and accessibility. 

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Power is in the eye of the beholder!

Published : 12:01 am  July 1, 2011  |  Category: COLUMNS  |  Leave a Comment  |  

In all communities, power is the primary controlling and organising force. It allows the few to control the lives of many by providing or preventing access to valued resources or through punishments, whilst freeing themselves, often, to behave as they wish.

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Commercial Bank relocates Nawalapitiya branch

Published : 12:01 am  July 1, 2011  |  Category: Financial Services  |  Leave a Comment  |  

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon, the bank rated internationally as Sri Lanka’s best, has shifted its Nawalapitiya branch to a more spacious location with enhanced parking facilities, for the benefit of customers.

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The charge for transparency

Published : 12:01 am  July 1, 2011  |  Category: FT VIEW  |  Leave a Comment  |  

SEVERAL exchanges have taken place between the Opposition and the Government over the US$ 500 million Shangri-la deal. However, the voice of the common man has been absent. Given that the development that is happening in this country is ostensibly for the benefit of the people, it is time to take a few moments to understand the connotations of this deal and what improvements can be made to increase transparency. 

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Bancassurance achievers triumph at AVIVA NDB – NDB Bank Awards

Published : 12:01 am  July 1, 2011  |  Category: Financial Services  |  Leave a Comment  |  

A dazzling event was held at Cinnamon Lakeside in the presence of distinguished invitees recently to recognise the top achievers of the NDB Bank – AVIVA NDB Insurance bancassurance partnership who provides value added insurance solutions to the customers of NDB Bank. Chief guests were the CEO of NDB Bank Russell de Mel and Managing Director of AVIVA NDB Insurance, Shah Rouf. 

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Regional Development Bank opens first branch in the North

Published : 12:01 am  July 1, 2011  |  Category: Financial Services  |  Leave a Comment  |  

Regional Development Bank (RDB) recently opened its first branch in Vavuniya in the North adding the 250th branch to its entire network portfolio.

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HNB finances Maalu Maalu, Pasikudah

Published : 12:01 am  July 1, 2011  |  Category: Financial Services  |  Leave a Comment  |  

The first resort to open in the east coast

 
Hatton National Bank being one of the largest private sector financial facilitators in the country took a leading step towards development of the first boutique hotel Maalu Maalu Resort & Spa opened in the eastern coast .This is the first resort to be opened under the “Nagenahira Navodaya” accelerated reconstruction programme of the government.
 

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Dr. Gamini Wickramasinghe speaks on the future of higher education in Sri Lanka

Published : 12:01 am  July 1, 2011  |  Category: Youth / Careers / Higher Education  |  Leave a Comment  |  

By Jayantha Sittampalam

Dr. Gamini Wickramasinghe, current Chairman of Bank of Ceylon, is perhaps better known for his pioneering role in the IT industry. His company Informatics, established in 1983, is still a powerhouse of software development, churning out new and innovative software products for the international market.

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‘We’ll beat Lankans in Manila’

Published : 12:00 am  July 1, 2011  |  Category: SPORTS  |  Leave a Comment  |  

MANILA, Philippines:  The German coach of the Philippine football team admits he’s not happy, but is not about to cry over spilled milk.
 “I’m not the happiest man in the world but I’m not too disappointed. We take the result as it is and prepare for the match on Sunday,” Michael Weiss told interaction.com, a television website.
The Azkals barely escaped with a 1-all draw with Sri Lanka Wednesday in the first leg of their opening World Cup qualifying match in Colombo.

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