BusinessUnion Assurance launches Union- Nexus loyalty scheme
Union Assurance recently launched a tie-up with Nexus loyalty cards where ‘Union Motor Star’ motor insurance customers will be able to collect and redeem Nexus points with their motor insurance card. Union Motor Star, the flagship motor insurance service of Union Assurance, allows customers to collect and redeem points at all Nexus vendor establishments with the Union-Nexus insurance card provided at the purchase of the motor policy.
Dr. Amunugama to hold IPS policy research workshop
A workshop organised by the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka will be held on 13 March, at 7:00 p.m. at the Club Palm Bay Hotel Marawila.
About 30 South Asia think tank heads and senior research staff members, together with aid donor representatives will be participating in the event, held under the patronage of International Monetary Co-operation Senior Minister and Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr. Sarath Amunugama.
Delmege hires two top CEOs for consumer and healthcare clusters
Delmege, a diversified group of companies with a history spanning 140 years, is engaged in the business of retail distribution covering over 40,000 outlets in Sri Lanka while focusing on shipping, freight forwarding, interior suppliers, lifestyle products, medical and pharmaceuticals, imports and exports, insurance brokering, leisure and air services.
Baurs to streamline across the board
Baur Asia Ltd. Vice President System Audit Mahendra Gunawardena visited its sister company in Bangkok, Thailand, recently. Baurs has embarked on streamlining all divisions and sister companies in order to ensure the same systems which will facilitate the management of all group of companies in the region.
Commonwealth Biz Council CEO calls CB Governor
Dr. Mohan Kaul, Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Commonwealth Business Council called on Ajith Nivard Cabraal, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka on 8 March 2013, during which they discussed matters pertaining to the Commonwealth Business Forum which is to be held in Colombo in November 2013.
Sri Lanka to mark World Water Day from 20-22 March
Sri Lanka will mark the World Water Day scheduled for 22 March with a three-day program that includes an international exhibition, a walk for water and a series of seminars.
National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) of Sri Lanka under the guidance of the Ministry of Water Supply and Drainage has made arrangements to celebrate the World Water Day 2013 from 20 to 22 March at the Bandaranayake Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo.
Sri Lanka’s first ever B2B hospital-needs expo on Friday
Sri Lanka’s first and largest medical equipment exhibition will be held from 15 to 17 March, 2013 at BMICH. The most sophisticated healthcare equipment from India, China and Dubai will be showcased at the Medical Exhibition for the benefit of hospitals, healthcare centres, traders and healthcare professionals.
Open University launches Bachelor of Pharmacy degree
By Shabiya Ali Ahlam
The Bachelor of Pharmacy degree offered by the Open University of Sri Lanka for experienced pharmacists is all set to takeoff in May 2013 after a lengthy delay in the launch of the study program.
Discussion on Sino-Lanka bilateral trade
The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka will hold a discussion on ‘Bilateral trade between Sri Lanka and China’ on Thursday 14 March 2013 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the new Chamber Auditorium (Lotus), No. 450 D.R. Wijewardene Mawatha Colombo 10.
The guest speakers will be Embassy of the Peoples Republic of China Commercial Counsellor Wang Yingqi and Chamber of China Enterprises in Sri Lanka Chairman Zhang Xiaoqiang.
CIMA President Gulzari Babber in town this week
During his tour in visiting the regional CIMA outlets, CIMA President Gulzari Babber, will make his visit to Sri Lanka this week. During his visit he will be taking part in the two convocations of CIMA for students and members introducing 307 new graduates to the corporate world and welcoming 513 new members to its fraternity.
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