PRISL’s Annual General Meeting Marks a Pivotal Moment Bridging Generations, Building Excellence
The Plastics and Rubber Institute of Sri Lanka (PRISL), recently convened its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at its Head Office in Rajagiriya. Against the backdrop of Sri Lanka’s economic revival of post-COVID-19, and amidst various challenges, PRISL celebrated its 63 years of serving as the trusted knowledge partner to theContinue Reading
Huawei Sustainability Forum: Jeffrey Sachs Advocates Tech Solutions to Address SDG Challenges
Huawei’s 2023 Sustainability Forum and its regional sessions concluded on November 27, 2023. Themed “Thriving Together with Tech: Realizing Sustainable Development,” the event involved five regional sessions in China, Italy, Ghana, Pakistan, and Brazil, where best sustainability practices from Huawei and its partners were demonstrated. In Brazil, Huawei is working withContinue Reading
Huawei unveils joint fellowship with ITU, makes strides in digital inclusion
90 million people connected under Huawei’s pledge to ITU’s Partner2Connect Digital Coalition Huawei announced it has already brought connectivity to 90 million people in remote regions in nearly 80 countries following its pledge to the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Partner2Connect (P2C) Digital Coalition. The announcement was made as part ofContinue Reading
Hutch and Bancstac Partner to Accelerate Digital Payment Innovation
Hutch, Sri Lanka’s leading mobile operator and a subsidiary of Hong Kong-listed multinational conglomerate, CK Hutchison Holdings (CKHH), announces the strategic partnership with Bancstac to launch innovative payment acceptance capabilities across all Hutch digital payment channels to support its business growth. Bancstac is an innovator in the payments industry andContinue Reading
Donation of a Buddha Statue from Sri Lanka to Portugal, 500 years after the arrival of Portuguese to Ceylon.
In a historic and symbolic gesture, Mr. Rasika & Gayathrie Withanage, distinguished Sri Lankan residents living in Portugal, had requested a Buddha statue from the venerable Weduruwe Sri Upali Thero, Anunayake of the Asgiriya Temple attached to the Sri Dalada Maligawa. Ven Upali Thero accepted the request and handed overContinue Reading
PeoplesHR by hSenid Business Solutions PLC Unveils Dynamic Rebranding Initiative and Innovative PeoplesHR Community
PeoplesHR by hSenid Business Solutions PLC has embarked on a significant rebranding journey, aiming to fortify its brand image to align seamlessly with the dynamic global Human Capital Management (HCM) landscape. This strategic transformation represents a departure from conventional models to embrace a modernist approach, integrating innovation and technology toContinue Reading
China Unicom and Huawei Help Exquisite Automotive Deploy a Commercial 5G-Advanced Flexible Production Line
Recently, China Unicom and Huawei began to help the Baoding Automation Technology Branch of Exquisite Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (“EA”) deploy a commercial 5G-Advanced flexible production line that features ultra-high reliability and ultra-low latency. At Great Wall Motor’s factory in Baoding, Hebei, 5G-Advanced equipment is being used in the carContinue Reading
FACETS Sri Lanka 2024 to Unveil Sri Lanka’s Pioneering Sustainability Pavilion: A Journey of Heritage and Responsibility
FACETS Sri Lanka 2024, Asia’s leading Gem and Jewellery Exhibition organised by the Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA), is proud to announce the unveiling of the country’s first-ever Sustainability Pavilion. This ground-breaking initiative is set to captivate and educate visitors from around the world, offering a unique glimpseContinue Reading
First Capital’s Inaugural Branch in Jaffna Ready to Revolutionize Jaffna’s Financial Landscape
First Capital Holdings PLC, a Janashakthi Group Company, proudly announces the inauguration of its first branch in the heart of Jaffna, marking a significant step towards making capital market products more accessible to the Jaffna community. With a legacy of four decades in the investment space, First Capital is setContinue Reading
Digibrush – The Most Awarded at SLIM Digis
Bags 12 Awards including the prestigious Grand Prix Award in recognition for their exceptional performance in the digital marketing landscape. Wins the Only Gold Award to be presented in the 2023 ceremony. Awarded Best Performance Marketing Agency for the 3rd Consecutive Year. Digibrush, Sri Lanka’s leading digital marketing company stoleContinue Reading
SINGER Finance Marks Two Years of Empowering SMEs with Sri Lanka’s First QR-Based Mobile Money Collection Service
Singer Finance, a pioneering financial service provider trusted by Sri Lankans for decades, recently celebrated the second anniversary of introducing Sri Lanka’s first-ever QR-based mobile money collection service. This innovation reflects their unwavering commitment to revolutionizing financial solutions, with a particular focus on empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). TheContinue Reading
High-Profile UK Delegation Explores Unilever’s Operations at Horana Factory
A delegation led by Lord Davies of Abersoch, UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Sri Lanka and His Excellency Andrew Patrick, British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka visited Unilever Sri Lanka’s factory in the Horana BOI Zone recently to experience the facility’s advanced capabilities in manufacturing, social and environmental governance.Continue Reading
Huawei Announces Winners of the XMAGE Awards 2023
Huawei announced the 57 winners of the XMAGE Awards 2023. The competition, which spotlights photos taken with Huawei devices, named three Grand Prize winners, 17 Best-in-Category winners, 34 Runner-up winners, and three Honorable Mentions. This year’s winners were selected from more than 600,000 entries received between April 7 and AugustContinue Reading
FACETS Sri Lanka 2024 Showcases Historic Masterpiece Pavilion
FACETS Sri Lanka 2024, Asia’s Premier Gem and Jewellery Exhibition, a collaboration between the Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA), the National Jewellery Authority (NGJA), and the Export Development Board (EDB) takes centre stage from January 6th to 8th, 2024. Located at the prestigious Atrium Lobby of the CinnamonContinue Reading
Crocodile Celebrates 15 Years of Unstoppable Fashion Excellence in Sri Lanka
Opens all-new outlet in Havelock City Mall In a remarkable milestone of its 15-year journey in Sri Lanka, Crocodile, a world-renowned lifestyle brand, recently unveiled its new outlet at the state-of-the-art Havelock City Mall. This strategic location is a perfect fit for Sri Lanka’s premier fashion and lifestyle brand, housedContinue Reading
Varun Beverages Lanka (PepsiCo Bottlers) 5S Team Embraces Family Values with a Heartfelt World Children’s Day Celebration
Varun Beverages Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. (VBL), a leading carbonated beverage manufacturer and the official bottling and distribution franchise of PepsiCo beverages in Sri Lanka, recently held a memorable event in celebration of World Children’s Day. The event, organized by the dedicated 5S committee, aimed to foster togetherness and exemplify theContinue Reading
Leading EdTech Firm, ParentPay Group, Lands in Sri Lanka
ParentPay Group the leading international education technology company has announced the opening of its new development centre in Sri Lanka. The ParentPay Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. office is conveniently situated in the Elegance Building at No. 2 Rajagiriya Road, Rajagiriya. With more than 1,000 employees worldwide ParentPay Group is also aContinue Reading
Scybers strengthens it’s Advisory Board with the addition of accomplished technology veteran Chandika Mendis to help start-ups reduce their cyber risks strategically
With the post-pandemic accelerated digital adoption, cyber-attacks on startups and small businesses are rapidly increasing around the world. While the big, high-profile breaches make headlines, many intruders prefer to target smaller unprepared organizations. During the last year, cyberattacks on small companies surged by more than 150%, according to RiskRecon, aContinue Reading
Huawei Announces Business Results for the First Three Quarters of 2023
Huawei announced its business results for the first three quarters of 2023 today. During this period, Huawei generated CNY456.6 billion in revenue, with a year-on-year increase of 2.4% and a net profit margin of 16.0%. “The company’s performance is in line with forecast,” said Ken Hu, Huawei’s Rotating Chairman. “I’dContinue Reading
DIMO Agribusinesses and Mahindra Tractors introduce the latest 50 HP Mahindra Yuvo Tech+ 585 tractor to the Sri Lankan farming community
DIMO Agribusinesses, in collaboration with its steadfast partner Mahindra Tractors, has recently unveiled the state-of-the-art Mahindra Yuvo Tech+ 585 tractor, boasting 50 HP, to serve the needs of the Sri Lankan farming community. The introduction of the Mahindra Yuvo Tech+ 585 tractor to the Sri Lankan market took place amidstContinue Reading
Cleantech Showcases Environmental Commitment with PET Bottle and Plastic Collections at Book Fair
Cleantech (Pvt) Ltd., Sri Lanka’s foremost provider of integrated waste management solutions, continues to champion environmental sustainability by showcasing its recent PET bottles and plastic collections at the Book Fair 2023. This initiative, reflecting Cleantech’s unwavering dedication to responsible waste management, highlights the company’s commitment to preserving the environment. TheContinue Reading
Abans’ “Unusum Hithawathkam” Project to Bring Warmth to Children’s Lives
Abans proudly commenced its island wide “Abans Unusum Hithawathkam” Project on October 2, 2023, at the Sarvodaya Suwasetha Nutrition Centre. The primary aim of this initiative is to bring warmth and comfort into the lives of children, and it stared on World Children’s Day by donating water heater units toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA) AGM focuses on industry collaboration and a resurgent Sri Lankan Export Economy through sustainability
Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA) hosted its 21st Annual General Meeting recently in, Colombo. Re-appointed as President, Ajward Deen has worked tirelessly along with his committee to strengthen and uplift the Gem and Jewellery industry to great heights over the past year. The Gem and Jewellery industry continues toContinue Reading
Baby Cheramy generously presents one million worth of baby care products to Sri Lanka’s newest sextuplets for a year
On 17th October 2023, Sri Lanka’s second set of sextuplets were born at the Castle Street Hospital for Women. In keeping with its commitment to support parents in giving their infants the best start in life, Baby Cheramy is pledging its entire range of baby products for the 5 survivingContinue Reading
DIMO Clinches Top Honors at CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2023
DIMO, the leading conglomerate, emerged as the overall Gold Award Winner (shared) at the recently held prestigious CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2023, organized by the Institute of Certified Management Accountants (CMA) of Sri Lanka, bagging 04 awards in total. The ‘CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2023’ markedContinue Reading
Emerald’s ‘EVOLUXE’ Redefines Menswear Luxury, Blending Tradition and Innovation
Emerald, Sri Lanka’s leading menswear brand, once again dazzled fashion enthusiasts with their latest AW23 showcase, “EVOLUXE,” a grand fashion spectacle that redefined the essence of luxury and style. Held recently at the opulent Waters Edge, The Grand Ballroom, the event was a testament to Emerald’s commitment to pushing theContinue Reading
AB Cash Management Services Secures Prestigious Gold Award for Best Project in the Banking & Category at National Project Management Excellence Awards 2023
AB Cash Management Services (Pvt) Ltd, a subsidiary of AB Securitas (Pvt) Ltd, proudly announces its Gold Award win at the esteemed National Project Management Excellence Awards 2023. This achievement underscores the company’s steadfast commitment to innovation and excellence in the Banking and Financial Category. The spotlight shines brightly onContinue Reading
Scybers welcomes Jay J. Keller to its Global Advisory Board to help shape the CIO/CTO cybersecurity agenda
With rapid digital transformation, organizations adopt cutting-edge technologies and innovative processes that bring about profound changes in how a business operates and interacts with its customers. At the same time, changes also expose organizations to an increased risk of cyber threats and vulnerabilities. It’s not just about technological advancement; it’sContinue Reading
Huawei Plans to Launch Complete Net5.5G Solutions in 2024, Bringing Net5.5G to Reality
At Ultra-Broadband Forum 2023 (UBBF 2023), Leon Wang, President of Huawei Data Communication Product Line, delivered a keynote speech titled “Bring Net5.5G to Reality, Inspire New Growth.” He noted that in the 5.5G era, new ultra-broadband applications — such as glasses-free 3D, house-wide intelligence, ultra-HD video conferencing, and computing servicesContinue Reading
Hayleys Fentons Supports “9 Province Awareness” Programmes of Blue Green Sri Lanka National Green Building Certification
Hayleys Fentons, recently partnered the inaugural “9 Province Awareness”, an awareness programme under the National Green Building Certification process of Blue Green Sri Lanka. The programme, organized by the Urban Development Authority (UDA), is a significant milestone in sustainable construction as it aims to raise awareness at scale, across theContinue Reading
Marconi Platform Antenna: Faster construction, easier maintenance, higher efficiency, and lower total cost
At the 2023 Global Antenna Technology & Industry Forum, Huawei launched the Marconi platform antenna, the industry’s first antenna with horizontal azimuth obtaining and adjusting capabilities. The Marconi platform antenna aims to help operators improve their network construction and O&M efficiency through tech innovations in antenna form factor, architecture, andContinue Reading
Conifs Global Collaborates with Eco Escape in Mangrove Restoration
Conifs Global, a leading IT services company with its head office in Sri Lanka, recently participated in a Mangrove Restoration Project with the objective of strengthening its Corporate Environment Responsibility (CER). The company partnered with “Eco Escape”, a small venture, making a big impact towards the environment and the communityContinue Reading
Elevating Laundry Care: Diva Unveils Revamped Design and Improved Formula
Diva is proud to introduce refreshed and rejuvenated Diva Fresh, Diva Power, and Diva Soap ranges redefining the landscape of laundry and personal care in Sri Lanka. With a clear focus on enhancing its functional attributes and value proposition, Diva emerges with a renewed brand overhaul, understanding and addressing growingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Retailers Association to Host Prestigious Federation of Asia-Pacific Retailers Association (FAPRA) Executive Committee Meeting
The Sri Lanka Retailers Association (SLRA) is proud to announce its upcoming role as the host nation for the highly anticipated Federation of Asia-Pacific Retailers Association (FAPRA) Head of Delegations Meeting, scheduled to take place at the prestigious Cinnamon Grand Colombo from October 18th to October 20th, 2023. The primaryContinue Reading
Hayleys Energynet launches Riello Master HE UPS System for enhanced energy efficiency and reliability
New UPS Product unveiled in partnership with global UPS solutions leader at Energynet Partners Meet Hayleys Energynet, a subsidiary of Hayleys Fentons, proudly introduced its new Riello Master HE UPS system on September 15th, 2023, in collaboration with Riello UPS (Italy), a global leader in energy-efficient UPS solutions. In anContinue Reading
Massive government investment needed to shift to EV” – EU Ambassador HE Denis Chaibi
The Ceylon Motor Traders Association (CMTA), the senior most automotive association in Sri Lanka, recently held another CMTA Stakeholder Breakfast Forum at the Hilton Colombo Residencies. The event was graced by His Excellency Denis Chaibi, the EU Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives as the guest speaker. Several otherContinue Reading
Reshaping Industries with AI: Huawei Cloud Presents a Vast Range of Models and Applications
At HUAWEI CONNECT 2023 this morning, Mr. Kang Ning, President of Huawei Cloud Global Ecosystem, spoke on how “Partnership Paves the Way for New Value”. In his keynote speech, Mr. Kang shared the latest progress and achievements of the Huawei Cloud ecosystem and announced the release of the Ascend AIContinue Reading
Oak Integrated Systems’ CXO Forum Explores the Role of Identity and Access Management in Digital Trust
Oak Integrated Systems (Pvt) Ltd, in collaboration with ISACA – Sri Lanka Chapter and Senhasegura & EZOREF, successfully hosted a CXO Forum and Panel Discussion centered around the theme of “The Role of Identity and Access Management in Digital Trust.” The event was held at Hilton Residencies Colombo and broughtContinue Reading
The SLGJA presents FACETS Sri Lanka 2024: Celebrating 30 Years of Excellence in Gems and Jewellery
The Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA) in partnership with the National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) and the Export Development Board (EDB) is delighted to announce that FACETS Sri Lanka, Asia’s premier gem and jewellery exhibition will be held at the Atrium Lobby of the Cinnamon Grand fromContinue Reading
Kubota DC-93G: Leading the Paddy Harvesting Revolution to the Northern Province
Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Limited proudly unveiled its latest agricultural harvesting technology, the Kubota DC-93G Combine Harvester. Recently, the company celebrated another milestone as they handed over a machine to a proud customer, Mr. Maheswaran Kapilraj from Kilai, Jaffna, marking the beginning of a new era in harvesting efficiency and performanceContinue Reading
PRovoke Media recognizes PR Wire as Asia-Pacific’s “Best Agency to Work For” for second consecutive year
PR Wire, one of Sri Lanka’s leading Public Relations consulting firms, has earned the prestigious title of “Best Agency to Work For” (Small) for the second consecutive year at PRovoke Media’s “Best Agencies to Work For in Asia-Pacific 2023” rankings. This remarkable achievement underscores PR Wire’s unwavering dedication to cultivatingContinue Reading
DIMO Continues to Lead as One of Sri Lanka’s Premier Workplaces for Over a Decade
DIMO’s recent remarkable 11-year winning streak as a Top Great Place to Work in Sri Lanka under the Large-size Workplace Category and recognition as one of Asia’s Top 100 Workplaces by GPTW, are clear testaments to the strength of its employee value proposition, “making work enjoyable and rewarding.” Speaking onContinue Reading
சட்டவிரோத புலம்பெயர்வினைத் தடுப்பதற்காக முன்னெடுக்கப்பட்ட Zero Chance பாடசாலைகளுக்கு இடையிலான சித்திர மற்றும் கட்டுரைப் போட்டித் தொடர் இனிதே நிறைவுபெற்றது
அவுஸ்திரேலிய மற்றும் இலங்கை அரசாங்கம் இணைந்து வெளியிடும் ஊடக அறிவித்தல் அவுஸ்திரேலிய அரசாங்கம் மற்றும் கல்வி அமைச்சு இணைந்து ஒழுங்குசெய்த Zero Chance (ZR chance) பாடசாலைகளுக்கு இடையிலான சித்திர மற்றும் கட்டுரைப் போட்டியின் வெற்றியாளர்களைப் பாராட்டும் வைபவம் கடந்த தினம் இலங்கை மன்றக் கல்லூரியில் சிறப்பாக நடந்தேறியது. அவுஸ்திரேலியாவுக்கு சட்டவிரோதமாக மேற்கொள்ளப்படும் கடல்வழி புலம்பெயர்வு குறித்து விழிப்புணர்வூட்டுவதும் சட்ட விரோதமாக படகுகள் மூலம் அவுஸ்திரேலியாவுக்குப் பயணிக்க முயற்சிக்கும் வீண்Continue Reading
Solar Giant Expands its Presence in Jaffna
Hayleys Solar, the renewable energy arm of Hayleys Fentons, expands its horizons to make solar energy accessible from the south to north of the nation with its recent strategic launch in Jaffna. The newly established Experience Centre, situated at No 148 -1/1, Palali Road in Jaffna, represents a significant strideContinue Reading
Huawei Kicks Off 2023 Seeds for the Future Program for Global University Students
The eighth ‘Seeds for the Future’ program began in Sri Lanka on September 13, 2023, with four outstanding students from three state universities in Sri Lanka participating this year. The students are from the Universities of Jaffna, Kelaniya, and Colombo. The ceremony was held at the Huawei Sri Lanka localContinue Reading
Bureau Veritas Lanka Awards hSenidBiz with ISO 27017 Certification, the first to be certified in Sri Lanka
Bureau Veritas Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, the authorized certification and auditing organization, is pleased to audit and certify hSenid Business Solutions PLC (hSenidBiz) with ISO/IEC 27017:2015, marking a significant milestone in cloud security practices in Sri Lanka.ISO/IEC 27017:2015, a globally recognized standard tailored for cloud security underscores hSenid’s ongoing dedication toContinue Reading
HUTCH Redefines Mobile Connectivity with Revolutionary eSIM Solution for iPhone, Samsung, and Other Devices
HUTCH, the leading telecom operator in Sri Lanka, is set to redefine mobile connectivity by introducing its revolutionary eSIM for all users of compatible iPhone, Samsung, and various other smartphone brands. An eSIM, also known as an embedded SIM, is a miniature component seamlessly integrated within compatible mobile devices, obviatingContinue Reading
Emerald International Takes Strides in Empowering Sports in Rural Communities and Promoting Youth Development
Emerald, Sri Lanka’s leading menswear brand, is delighted to announce the successful conclusion of its association as the Youth Sports Development Partner for the first-ever Youth Sports Festival organized by the Youth Sports Club. The event, which took place at Nooraniya M.M.V – Uyanwatta, witnessed an overwhelming participation of 900Continue Reading
SLGJA Jewellery Design Competition 2023 Proceeds to the Next Stage!
The Jewellery Design Competition 2023 conducted by the Sri Lanka Gem & Jewellery Association under the theme “Celebrate Sri Lanka”, received an overwhelming number of entrants, with many professional and aspiring jewellery designers submitting a range of creative and attractive designs. Intending to bring together talented jewellery designers from aroundContinue Reading
Inqbaytor’s Ticket Gadget Leads the Way as Sri Lanka’s First Singapore Airlines KrisConnect Direct NDC API Certified Platform
Inqbaytor celebrates a remarkable achievement as Ticket Gadget, Sri Lanka’s largest online travel consolidator super app for travel companies, corporate travel managers and more, recently became the first platform in the country to receive Singapore Airlines KrisConnect Direct NDC API certification. This accomplishment marks a significant leap forward in theContinue Reading
Cambridge Education Conclave in Sri Lanka Marks a Key Milestone in The Continued Educational Development of the Country
–Educational Experts and Leaders Converge to Shape the Future of Learning in Sri Lanka – Cambridge University Press and Assessment hosted a Cambridge Education Conclave in Sri Lanka, which brought together distinguished experts and educators from the field of education from across the island nation, to explore the growth mapContinue Reading
Driven by digital pressures, traditional banks are learning new tricks
One of the world’s most conservative industries is getting a long-overdue upgrade, as competition from fintech start-ups combines with consumer demand for always-on service to push banks toward rapid digitalization. The transformation is akin to “changing a car’s engine and wheels mid-race, without stopping,” according to one of the manyContinue Reading
Tech Brilliance Unveiled as Informatics Powered AYA SOMPO Insurance’s Victory at Insurance Asia Awards 2023
Informatics International Limited (IIL), a leader in IT software, Infrastructure solutions, and services, proudly announced the resounding achievement of its esteemed customer in Myanmar, AYA SOMPO Insurance, at the prestigious Insurance Asia Awards 2023. AYA SOMPO Insurance secured the coveted “Technology Excellence Initiative of the Year – Myanmar” award, aContinue Reading
Alumex PLC selected as Material Sponsor for Sri Lanka’s First Ever Formula Electric Car
Alumex PLC, Sri Lanka’s most trusted aluminium brand and subsidiary of the Hayleys Group, has partnered with the Mechanical Engineering Department of the University of Moratuwa, to champion Sri Lanka’s inaugural formula electric car as the material sponsor at the “EXMO 2023” exhibition which is the University’s flagship engineering exhibition.Continue Reading
Huawei and Ericsson Sign Long-Term Patent Cross-Licensing Agreement
Huawei and Ericsson have signed a long-term global patent cross-licensing agreement that covers patents essential to a wide range of standards such as 3GPP, ITU, IEEE, and IETF standards for 3G, 4G, and 5G cellular technologies. The agreement covers the companies’ respective sales of network infrastructure and consumer devices, grantingContinue Reading
Scybers and Cyber Leadership Institute Partner to Develop the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Leaders
Scybers, a leading cybersecurity firm, today announced a partnership with the Cyber Leadership Institute (CLI), a global leadership training organization focused on developing visionary cybersecurity leaders. The partnership will combine Scybers’ expertise in cybersecurity with CLI’s leadership development programs to create a comprehensive training and mentorship program for the nextContinue Reading
Technomedics International ushers in new members to its Board of Directors
Technomedics International (Pvt) Ltd., a company that has been driving the advancement of Sri Lanka’s healthcare sector for over Twenty seven years and is the market leader in most categories of it’s offerings, has recently appointed Mr. Murali Prakash and Mr. Kalum Katipearachchi as Non-executive Directors to their esteemed leadershipContinue Reading
Dream Music Fest 3.0 Sri Lanka’s Pinnacle Musical Event Returns for an Unforgettable Evening
The Event Management Association of Sri Lanka (EMA), together with 𝙁𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙧é, announces the grand showcase of “Dream Music Fest 3.0,” a phenomenal audio-visual concert experience that promises to redefine entertainment norms. This extraordinary event is scheduled to unfold on the 29th of August 2023, commencing at 6.00 pm, at BMICHContinue Reading
Huawei FusionCube Named One of DCIG’s Top 5 Enterprise HCI Providers
The Data Center Intelligence Group (DCIG), a globally-leading technology analyst firm, has selected Huawei FusionCube as one of the world’s top enterprise hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) providers in their DCIG 2023-24 Top 5 report. Huawei FusionCube was awarded this title for its simplified and intelligent O&M management, diverse computing ecosystems, andContinue Reading
SLIM සන්නාම විශිෂ්ටතා සම්මාන උළෙල 22 වැනි වරටත්! මෙවර තේමාව ‘Logic Behind the Magic’
ශ්රී ලාංකීය අලෙවිකරුවන් සඳහා වන ප්රමුඛතම ආයතනය වන ශ්රී ලංකා අලෙවිකරණ ආයතනය (SLIM) විසින් මෙරට සන්නාමයන්ගේ විශිෂ්ටත්වය ඇගයීමට ලක්කරනු ලබන SLIM Brand Excellence එළිදැක්වීමේ උත්කර්ෂවත් උත්සවය ‘Logic Behind the Magic’ තේමා පාඨය යටතේ පසුගිය දා පවත්වන ලදී. ‘ශක්තිමත් සන්නාමයන් නිර්මාණය කිරීමේදී නවෝත්පාදයන් සමඟ උපායශීලී ක්රමෝපායන් ද යොදා ගැනීමේ වැදගත්කම සමාජයContinue Reading
SPARK 2023 Grand Finale Ignites Entrepreneurial Spirit Among Sri Lanka’s Youth
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and the International Labour Organization join forces to promote youth entrepreneurship in Sri Lanka ‘SPARK’- a national competition for Sri Lanka’s next generation of entrepreneurs celebrated the grand finale on 21st August, coinciding with World Entrepreneurship Day. The much-awaited event saw the country’s most promisingContinue Reading
CMTA Advocates for Balanced Approach to Import Regulations for Commercial Vehicles and Busses
The Ceylon Motor Traders Association (CMTA), the senior most automotive association in South Asia, has addressed the recent announcement regarding the relaxation of import restrictions for commercial vehicles and buses. While the CMTA acknowledges the positive step of easing these restrictions, they emphasize the need for a sustainable approach toContinue Reading
APIIT Achieves Remarkable IT Infrastructure Transformation with Huawei Cloud, Empowered by DMS Software Engineering (Pvt) Ltd
APIIT’s Adoption of Huawei Cloud Marks a New Era of Scalability, Security, and Innovation The Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT), a prestigious educational institution, with a 23 year history in quality higher education has achieved a significant milestone by migrating its IT infrastructure to Huawei Cloud, in collaborationContinue Reading
Huawei FTTR OptiXstar F30 Products Win the 2023 iF and Red Dot Design Awards
Huawei’s FTTR OptiXstar F30 products recently won both the iF and Red Dot Design Awards, two of the most prestigious international awards that recognize industrial design. The products offer innovative design and capabilities — minimalist and compact appearance, innovative Wi-Fi algorithms, ultra-low network latency, and seamless Wi-Fi roaming. Since itsContinue Reading
DIMO Paves the Way for Sustainable Mobility in Sri Lanka with the All-Electric Mercedes-Benz EQ Range
DIMO, a leading diversified conglomerate and the sole Authorized General Distributor for Mercedes-Benz in Sri Lanka has unveiled an exciting leap towards sustainable mobility with the introduction of the all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQ range to the local market. The all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQ Range offered by DIMO includes the impressive line-up ofContinue Reading
Pelwatte Dairy embarks on training program to build farmer capacities
Pelwatte Dairy, the leading local dairy brand in Sri Lanka that produces a range of dairy products and saves valuable foreign exchange, is pioneering a series of farmer training sessions in Sri Lanka that incorporates Artificial Intelligence based farming know-how, a first in Sri Lanka. Aimed at Pelwatte Dairy’s farmerContinue Reading
Softlogic powers up a secure software defined data center at Lanka pay that handles over 200 million interbank digital transactions
LankaPay was established in 2002, under the guidance and supervision of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka as the national payment network. Owned by the Central Bank and all licensed commercial banks in the country, LankaPay is regarded as one of the most successful Public Private Partnerships (PPP) in theContinue Reading
Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Limited launches the (Inotec) Polyethylene Pipe Manufacturing Plant
A new era in agriculture irrigation dawned as Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Limited inaugurated the (Inotec) polyethylene pipe manufacturing plant. Nestled within the Lindel Industrial Zone, Sapugaskanda, this landmark facility will revolutionize Sri Lanka’s agricultural practices, offering advanced irrigation solutions. Distinguished guests, including the chief guest Mr. Gunadasa Samarasinghe, Honorable SecretaryContinue Reading
First Capital Reports Impressive Financial Performance with Profits Soaring to Rs. 2.81 Billion
First Capital Holdings PLC (the Group) announces its outstanding financial performance for the first quarter ended June 30, 2023. The Group reported an impressive Profit after Tax of Rs. 2.81 billion, marking a remarkable leap from Rs. 96 million recorded in the same period last year. Among the key divisions,Continue Reading
Oak Integrated Systems Obtains Globally Recognised ISO 9001: 2015 Certification
Bureau Veritas Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, (BV) and Oak Integrated Systems (Pvt) ltd teams holding the ISO 9001:2015 global certification for Quality management in Sri Lanka. © (Photographer Name) / Oak Integrated Systems (Pvt) ltd /2023 (From L-R) Nirodha Goonawardena (Head of Solution Sales, Oak), Sulochana Kariyawasam (DGM, Head of SalesContinue Reading
Renewed Mobil Delvac Engine Oil: A Powerful Upgrade for Commercial Vehicles
Mobil Delvac, a renowned leader in advanced heavy-duty lubricants, is excited to announce the relaunch of its engine oil lineup with enhanced performance and a brand-new look. This relaunch introduces two exceptional products specifically designed for diesel engines: Delvac Modern and Delvac Legend. Mobil Delvac Modern, featuring Synthetic Technology, andContinue Reading
Hayleys Fentons Receives Merit Award at CIDA National Awards for Construction 20/21
Award in recognition of ground-breaking Electro-Mechanical systems construction Hayleys Fentons, the No. 1 Security and Surveillance, Solar EPC and MEP contractor was honoured with the prestigious Merit Award in the Construction Category at the National Awards for Construction 20/21. Organised by the Construction Industry Development Authority (CIDA) under the MinistryContinue Reading
Velona Cuddles Bamboo Nappies Set to Revolutionize Baby Care in Australia
Threadworks, a leading innovator in baby products, is thrilled to announce the successful launch of its ground-breaking product line – Bamboo Nappies – in Australia. Designed to provide parents with a sustainable, comfortable, and eco-conscious diapering option, the launch marks a significant milestone in the Australian baby care market. VelonaContinue Reading
Recognizing Excellence: Janashakthi Life’s Achievers Shine at Golden Night Event at Lotus Tower, Colombo.
Janashakthi Life, a pioneering life insurance provider in Sri Lanka, recently hosted the ‘Janashakthi Life Achievers Golden Night,’ at the iconic Lotus Tower in Colombo. The event celebrated the outstanding performances of 300 highflyers who excelled in the first half of the year. Esteemed guests, including Janashakthi Life’s Deputy Chairman,Continue Reading
Embracing Leadership and Success: Ruwini Weliwita Takes the Helm as General Manager – Sales at Informatics Pvt Ltd (IPL)
Industry pioneer demonstrates a commitment to recognizing internal talent to continue to drive business growth Informatics Pvt Limited (IPL), a leader in IT Banking and IT Infrastructure Solutions and Managed Services, announced the promotion of Ruwini Weliwita to the prestigious role of General Manager – Sales. This appointment highlights IPL’sContinue Reading
Shan Hussain Crowned Bar Champ 2023 at the Hotel Show in Colombo, Representing Uga Residence
The Hotel Show in Colombo witnessed a thrilling spectacle as Shan Hussain of Uga Residence emerged victorious and claimed the prestigious Bar Champ 2023 title. Shan’s exceptional mixology skills wowed the judges and made his cocktails stand out from the competition. Outshining 84 participants from all corners of the island,Continue Reading
DIMO partners with Israel’s HomeBiogas to turn organic waste into clean renewable energy
DIMO, a leading diversified conglomerate in Sri Lanka, partnered with HomeBiogas, a global leader in developing off-grid biogas systems based in Israel, to introduce a host of HomeBiogas products which enable people and businesses in Sri Lanka to transform their organic waste into self-made clean cooking gas and organic liquidContinue Reading
First Capital Treasuries PLC appoints Sachith Perera as CEO and Dilshan Wirasekara to lead Group’s expansion strategy.
First Capital Treasuries PLC, Sri Lanka’s oldest operating non-bank primary dealer, announced the appointment of Sachith Perera as the company’s Chief Executive Officer with effect from 31st July 2023. Sachith is a financial market professional with a career spanning over 30 years primarily in Treasury and Balance Sheet Management and FinancialContinue Reading
CAPAZITY ENTERS A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH CEYLON XCHANGE TO BUILD A SCALABLE, DATA DRIVEN TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM
Capazity (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lankas pioneering organisation exclusively focusing on the senior citizen segment of Sri Lanka recently sealed a partnership with Ceylon X Corporation (Pvt) Ltd to enable several digitized processes and digital platforms to provide world class, ahead-of-the curve services to its members, island wide merchant partners, trainers/facilitators.Continue Reading
HUTCHISON ANNOUNCES MANAGEMENT CHANGE IN HUTCH SRI LANKA
HUTCH Sri Lanka CEO Thirukumar Nadarasa will retire on 15th September 2023 after 25 years with the Hutchison Group. Since he has accumulated outstanding leave, his last working date with Hutch is 31st July 2023. During his tenure, he worked in different Hutchison Telecommunication subsidiaries in the group. He rejoinedContinue Reading
Huawei Mobile Money Solution: Advancing Financial Inclusion for All
Huawei is committed to working with its global partners to promote financial inclusion and improve lives by bringing equal, effective, comprehensive, and convenient digital financial products and services to every person and organization. Huawei Mobile Money is part of Huawei’s efforts to bridge the digital divide through mobile communications technologiesContinue Reading
Inqbaytor CEO Dr. Harshani Perera Recognized with Two Prestigious Awards for innovation in IT and Travel sectors
Co-founder and CEO of Inqbaytor, the trailblazing travel technology company, Dr. Harshani Perera, has been honoured with two extraordinary awards, acknowledging her exceptional contributions and leadership in the fields of Information Technology and the travel industry. Dr. Perera received the prestigious ‘Woman Technopreneur of the Year 2023’ at the SLASSCOMContinue Reading
FACETS Sri Lanka the International Gem and Jewellery Show to Commence on January 2024
Asia’s premier Gem and Jewellery show is back for the 30th consecutive year. The 2024 FACETS Sri Lanka edition is showcasing to the world the wonders of Sri Lanka, tracing the historic roots of the Island’s gem and jewellery culture. Sri Lanka is renowned across the world for being aContinue Reading
Huawei OceanStor: First-Ever Storage Product to Get DEKRA Product Carbon Footprint Certificate and DEKRA Seal Certificate
Huawei OceanStor Dorado All-Flash Storage is the world’s first data storage product to get a DEKRA Certificate for ISO14067 carbon footprint compliance as well as much-valued DEKRA Seal Certificates that can be affixed on the products. DEKRA is one of the world’s leading expert organizations in the testing, inspection, andContinue Reading
Kubota DC-93G: Leading the Paddy Harvesting Revolution
Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Limited proudly unveiled its latest agricultural harvesting technology- the Kubota DC-93G Combine Harvester. On the 27th of July 2023, the company celebrated a significant milestone as they handed over the first machine to a proud customer, Mr. D Sarath Jayaratne from Polonnaruwa, marking the beginning of aContinue Reading
First Capital Retains Crown as the Most Valuable Consumer Brand in the Investment Banking Sector – Brand Finance Rankings 2023
First Capital, the pioneering investment institution in Sri Lanka, is delighted to announce its triumph as the ‘Most Valuable Consumer Brand in the Investment Banking Sector,’ featured in the esteemed ‘Brands Annual 2023’ edition by Brand Finance. This achievement marks the second consecutive year that First Capital has secured theContinue Reading
Unilever’s Lever Ayush takes centre stage as a Main Partner of the Inaugural Wedaduru Abhiman Presidential Ayurveda Awards ceremony.
Unilever Sri Lanka’s flagship Ayurveda brand, Lever Ayush joined hands with the Department of Ayurveda as a main partner for the recently held “Wedaduru Abhiman, Presidential Ayurveda Award Ceremony” which was organised for the first time in history by the Department of Ayurveda under the Ministry of Health. Wedaduru AbhimanContinue Reading
Prásara Commits to take Hela Osu to the Next Generation with the new Herbarium
Prásara, the Hela Osu infused wellness brand from Hemas Manufacturing, proudly opened its all-new Herbarium on the 5th July 2023 in Dankotuwa. This all-new Herbarium consists over 200 unique Hela Osu plants and was designed to serve as a hub for education and research, welcoming schools and universities to exploreContinue Reading
HUTCH promotes sustainable and organic agriculture at Walpola Engineering Complex
HUTCH, the pioneering telecom operator in Sri Lanka, remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting its workforce amid the prevailing economic challenges. In line with its comprehensive range of initiatives, HUTCH has introduced a highly commendable measure to support its employees by establishing a sustainable vegetable plot at its 8-acreContinue Reading
FHA commemorates 65th Anniversary by planting record number of trees
All 37 members of the Finance Houses Association of Sri Lanka (FHA), collaborated to showcase their commitment to sustainable finance, by initiating the planting of a record breaking 261,196 trees, to commemorate its 65th Anniversary. This is recorded as the highest number of trees ever planted in a single dayContinue Reading
ස්වදේශී කොහොඹ කතරගම කිරි වෙහෙර සහ රුහුණු මහා කතරගම දේවාලය 22වන වරටත් ආලෝකමත් කරයි.
ශාකසාර සබන් සහ ශාකසාර පෞද්ගලික සනීපාරක්ෂක නිෂ්පාදනයේ වෙළඳ පොළ ප්රමුඛයා වන, කඳාන ස්වදේශී කර්මාන්තායතනය ශ්රී ලංකාවේ පූජනීය බෞද්ධ ආගමික සිද්ධස්ථානයන් ලෙස වැදුම් පිදුම් ලබන කතරගම කිරි වෙහෙර සහ රුහුණු මහා කතරගම දේවාලය ආලෝකමත් කරන ලදී. 2023 වසරේ දී 22වන වරට පැවැත් වූ මෙම ආලෝක පූජාව “ස්වදේශී කොහොඹ ආලෝක පූජා සත්කාරය”Continue Reading
First Capital Colombo Investor Symposium Concludes with Great Success
First Capital, the pioneering investment institution and non-bank market leader in primary dealing, successfully concluded the 8th edition of the First Capital Colombo Symposium 2023, one of the largest investor symposiums ever held in Sri Lanka. The event themed “Invest with Impact, Seize Capital Market Opportunities” took place on JulyContinue Reading
Hayleys Fentons ICT and NEC Japan Launch Groundbreaking Event to Drive Hospitality Innovation in Sri Lanka
▪ Aims to revolutionize the way technology drives hospitality experiences ▪ Unveiled “Smart Hospitality” trends, including Smart Check-in ▪ Expected benefits include up to 15% increase in revenue generation for hotels Hayleys Fentons ICT, Sri Lanka’s pioneering PABX (Private Automatic Branch Exchange) communication system service provider, joined forces with NECContinue Reading
UNIDO and Huawei launch the Global alliance on artificial intelligence for industry and manufacturing (AIM Global) at World AI Conference in Shanghai
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Huawei, and other partners officially launched the “Global Alliance on Artificial Intelligence for Industry and Manufacturing” (AIM Global) on 6 July 2023, at the sixth World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC). Led by UNIDO, AIM Global will integrate public and private partners to fosterContinue Reading
Edotco Partners with HUTCH to Launch its First Advertising Panel in It’s Street Furniture Network
Hutchison Telecommunications Lanka (Private) Limited (“Hutch”), and its infrastructure partner Edotco Services Lanka (Private) Limited (“Edotco”) launched the very first advertising LED Panel in Edotco’s smart lamp pole network. Edotco has close to 700 such smart lamp poles in the country in various key strategic locations, and this LED AdvertisementContinue Reading
McLarens Lubricants introduces McMart Chain in Sri Lanka
McLarens Lubricants, a leading player in the Sri Lankan lubricant industry, is proud to announce its partnership with top dealers in Sri Lanka to unveil the groundbreaking McMart concept – an exclusive Oil Mart chain. With the opening of the inaugural outlets in Rathmalana, Kadawatha, Embilipitiya, Horana, and Boralesgamuwa, McLarensContinue Reading
Orion City becomes new home of Atlas Axillia Marketing and Growth Team
Orion City IT Park, welcomes Atlas Axillia Co. (Pvt) Ltd, the leading stationery & learning company in Sri Lanka, who has chosen Orion City as the ideal location for their Marketing and Growth team. Atlas Axillia was founded in 1959 and has evolved into Sri Lanka’s foremost learning company fullyContinue Reading
Unity Systems Unveils a State-of-the-Art Store in Bambalapitya
Unity Systems PVT Ltd, a leading authorized IT and computer retail store in Sri Lanka, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its brand-new store in Bambalapitya. This exciting development comes as a result of the company’s ongoing commitment to providing exceptional products and services to its valued customers.Continue Reading
Hayleys Fentons Elevates Warehouse Security with Cutting-Edge CCTV Solutions for Advantis Logistics City
Hayleys Fentons fortifies Sri Lanka’s largest warehouse under one roof Over 200 High-Definition Cameras Secure 455,000 Sq Ft Warehousing Space in Just 2 Weeks Hayleys Fentons Security and Surveillance Division, a leading provider of cutting-edge security solutions, partnered with Advantis 3PL, the market leader in Third Party Logistics (3PL) solutions,Continue Reading
Huawei Will Launch Full Set of Commercial 5.5G Network Equipment in 2024
Huawei announced they will launch a complete set of commercial 5.5G network equipment in 2024 at the 5G Advanced Forum during MWC Shanghai 2023. Huawei’s Director and President of ICT Products & Solutions Yang Chaobin who made the announcement said the company intends for this launch to mark the beginningContinue Reading
Huawei’s Sabrina Meng: Embracing 5G transformation
At the opening day of MWC Shanghai 2023 today, Sabrina Meng, Huawei’s Rotating Chairwoman and CFO, gave a keynote titled “Embracing 5G transformation”. “5G has been in commercial use around the world for four years now. It’s driving new value creation, and 5.5G is the next step forward,” said Meng.Continue Reading
Hayleys Aventura: Revolutionising Weighing, Material Handling and Storage Solutions in Sri Lanka
Hosts Brand Conclave connecting top tier global industry brands with local businesses Hayleys Aventura, a leading industrial solutions provider, hosted their Brand Conclave on the 27th of June bringing together some of the world’s most reputed industrial brands and their top management, to interact and share insights on their world-classContinue Reading
SINOPEC X series motorcycle lubricants to empower SL riders with enhanced performance.
With a promise of revving up performance for riders, Interocean Lubricants Pvt Ltd, recently introduced a new range of SINOPEC motorcycle lubricants to Sri Lanka. This cutting-edge technology lubricant, Sinopec is to revolutionize the riding experience for motorcycle enthusiasts across Sri Lanka. Imported to Sri Lanka as finished and packedContinue Reading
Crocodile opens its 8th Store in Wattala
Crocodile, the leading fashion brand known for its timeless designs and exceptional quality, is thrilled to announce the opening of its brand-new store in Wattala. This latest addition to Crocodile’s retail portfolio marks the company’s 8th store, further solidifying its position as a key player in the premium fashion industry.Continue Reading
BCS Sri Lanka Section elects new leadership for 2023/2024
BCS The Chartered Institute for IT – Sri Lanka Section (BCSSL) elected its new leadership for the year 2023/2024 at the Annual General Meeting held recently at BMICH. The new leadership team consists of the Executive Committee led by Chairman Mr. Alanzo Doll, Secretary Mr. Sanjeewa Perera and Treasurer Mr.Continue Reading
Unilever Sri Lanka signs MOU with National Youth Services Council
Unilever Sri Lanka, in its commitment to fostering economic growth and empowering young individuals, has joined hands with the National Youth Services Council to launch an island-wide career development program. This initiative aims to create job opportunities and cultivate future-fit careers in Sales & Marketing for the youth, ultimately contributingContinue Reading
Emerald Unveils its Exquisite Men’s Wear Store in Wattala
Emerald, Sri Lanka’s leading menswear brand, expanded its retail footprint with the opening of its latest store. Located on the 4th floor of the Damro Building, Wattala, the new store is a spacious and modern retail space that offers complete menswear solutions, including shirts, trousers, and fashion accessories. The WattalaContinue Reading
CMTA Raises Concerns about Disparities in Import Regulations and Policies
The Ceylon Motor Traders Association (CMTA), one of the longest standing automotive associations in South Asia, has recently raised concerns regarding the fairness of current import regulations, shedding light on the importation of extravagant items such as televisions and mobile phones, while essential necessities such as a motorcycle remains restricted.Continue Reading
DIMO Consolidates Power and Energy Solutions under “DIMO Energy” Brand
DIMO, a leading diversified conglomerate in Sri Lanka, is delighted to announce the realigning of its power and energy operations under the new brand identity: DIMO Energy which operates in three main pillars High Voltage Power Solution, Medium Voltage & Low Voltage Power Solutions and Renewable Energy Solutions. DIMO EnergyContinue Reading
Kumarika continues initiatives to assist pilgrims on their spiritual journey to Mihinthale
Kumarika, the leading local hair care brand in Sri Lanka from Hemas Consumer Brands, embarked on journey over the years to connect with pilgrims who were visiting the Mihinthale Temple. These initiatives were implemented to create meaningful experiences and deepen Kumarika’s bond with its valued consumers. This year, the MihintaleContinue Reading
All Island Dairy Association holds 4th Annual General Meeting
The fourth Annual General Meeting of the All Island Dairy Association (AIDA) was recently held at the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce premises in Colombo. The AIDA which is affiliated with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, and plays a pivotal role in representing the local dairy industry by fostering agreements, aligningContinue Reading
CMTA proposes Sustainable Approach to Vehicle Imports
The Ceylon Motor Traders Association (CMTA) has taken a proactive stance to address recent rumors surrounding the reinstatement of vehicle imports. With a focus on benefiting the economy, meeting mobility needs of masses, and ensuring government revenue, the CMTA has submitted a comprehensive proposal to the relevant authorities. The proposal,Continue Reading
4 Hatch Startups Secure Significant Funding Igniting the Local Startup Ecosystem
Four Hatch startups: Hyperglade, Miris by Islandmom, True by Tina and Feelo have acquired funding to take their businesses to the next level. The most significant of these funding opportunities came from Silicon Valley investor Tim Draper who funded Hyperglade with USD350,000 proving that the local entrepreneurial talent among HatchContinue Reading
Huawei, 3GPP, and International Partners Launch a 5G-Advanced Core Promotion Initiative
The 5G-Advanced Core Industry Forum — hosted by China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) and co-hosted by Huawei — was held at the China National Convention Center during the 31st PT Expo China. One of the most influential ICT industry events in Asia, PT Expo China gathers thoughtContinue Reading
Riyelta Motorcycle and Three-wheeler Batteries, now from Singer Outlets
Singer Sri Lanka PLC, the leading retailer of consumer durables in the country, has partnered with Leader Group of companies to be the official distributor for Riyelta batteries in Sri Lanka. The recently unveiled product lineup caters to both motorcycles and three-wheelers. These batteries, produced in Sri Lanka, using advancedContinue Reading
Raja Jewellers Empowers Environmental Protection with Beach Clean-Up on World Oceans Day
Raja Jewellers, recognized as the undisputed monarch of the gold world in Sri Lanka, reaffirmed its commitment to environmental protection and sustainability through a beach clean-up project conducted in lieu of World Oceans Day. The event, which took place on Sunday at Wadduwa Beach, saw the active participation of RajaContinue Reading
Unmatched Luxury and Wildlife: Uga Chena Huts Named Best Small Hotel in the World – Trip Advisor 2023
Uga Chena Huts, an esteemed property under the renowned Uga hospitality group, proudly announced its remarkable achievement as the recipient of the prestigious Best of the Best Trip Advisor Award 2023. Excelling as the only Sri Lankan hotel to be ranked No. 8 in the small hotels – world category,Continue Reading
Pelwatte Dairy led Chef’s Guild supported Chef Event energises Sri Lanka tourism
Pelwatte Dairy, the leading local dairy brand in Sri Lanka that produces a range of dairy products and saves valuable foreign exchange, recently stepped into promoting a cornerstone in Sri Lanka’s culinary and hospitality sectors, the chefs of Sri Lanka. The Chef Event held at Amagi Aria Hotel, Negombo, andContinue Reading
VIVYA’s new under eye gel and scrub set to transform Sri Lankan skincare routines
Vivya ,Sri Lanka’s first-ever heirloom rice-infused skincare brand recently added two more new products to it’s portfolio; The Vivya Under Eye gel and face scrub were launched to provide more targeted solutions to solve for under eye dark circles and dullness of skin. The Vivya restoring under eye gel andContinue Reading
Changing Communities : AIESEC in Sri Lanka successfully completes Project Youth4SriLanka
As a prominent youth run organization of Sri Lanka, AIESEC in Sri Lanka has successfully completed the large-scale SDG Facilitation project Youth4Sri Lanka. The project that spanned five months covered over 10 districts, engaged over 500 youth, worked with many stakeholders and impacted many communities all around the island. ProjectContinue Reading
USAID-Alliance Finance Partnership to Promote Climate Proofing Investments in Agriculture Value Chains in Sri Lanka
The U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Climate Adaptation Project and Alliance Finance Company PLC have partnered to promote climate-proofing investments in three key value chains in Sri Lanka: tea, cinnamon, and dairy. The initiative will strengthen Alliance Finance’s agri-lending portfolio and support adaptation interventions, such as assessing climate risksContinue Reading
M Power Capital enters a new era of leadership
M Power Capital, a leading financial services company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Jehaan Ismail as the Chairman of the company, with effect from 1 June 2023. This appointment comes as part of the company’s strategic restructuring to enhance its leadership team and drive future growth. Mr.Continue Reading
IFS and Hatch’s Open Innovation Incubator ChallengerX, enables Local tech talent to tackle global challenges
ChallengerX, marked Sri Lanka’s inaugural AI and Machine Learning-focused Incubator Program emerging from a collaboration between IFS and Hatch. The programme came to a close with 2 out of the 6 selected teams winning over LKR 2 million in prizes – a testament to the high calibre of young techContinue Reading
Celebrating Youth Excellence – A2CON’23 Leo District 306 A2
‘Pioneering value- driven leadership among the youth and catalyzing change in Sri Lanka’. For 18 years, Leo District 306 A2 has continued to inspire young individuals to become compassionate leaders cultivating humane qualities and behaviors while promoting moral values, contributing towards a harmonious and caring society. Inspired by the valuesContinue Reading
PRISL’s Convocation Ceremony Highlights Commitment to Quality Education and Career Development
Building Capacity for the Rubber and Plastics Industry: Contributing to Economic Growth and National Prosperity… The Plastics & Rubber Institute of Sri Lanka (PRISL) hosted its glamorous convocation event recently at the BMICH, honoring the achievements of its graduating students. It was a Remarkable occasion, showcasing the institute’s commitment toContinue Reading
Event Management Association Sri Lanka Make Waves at COREA Congress New Delhi: Landmark Treaty Signed
Event Management Association of Sri Lanka (EMA), the only official body in Sri Lanka with an elite membership of over 50 members, is proud to announce its successful participation in the prestigious Congress of Regional Event Associations (COREA), hosted by the Event & Entertainment Management Association (EEMA) held on theContinue Reading
Informatics International appoints Shiraz Lye as CEO Industry pioneer buoyant about next growth phase, leveraging Enterprise 5.0 to accelerate growth and drive innovation
Informatics International Limited (IIL), a leader in IT software, Infrastructure solutions, and services, announced the appointment of Shiraz Lye as the organization’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This strategic move will bolster IIL’s leadership team, augmenting its capabilities to expedite growth and foster innovation, with an emphasis on Enterprise 5.0. ShirazContinue Reading
Toyota Lanka relaunches Toyota Genuine Motor Oil
Toyota Lanka (Private) Limited recently announced the launch of the latest version of Toyota Genuine Motor Oil with all-new updated packaging, at the Shangri-La Resort & Spa, Hambantota. The event was attended by over 300 authorised partners from around the country, who will play a pivotal role in the distributionContinue Reading
First Capital Holdings PLC delivers Extraordinary Financial Performance, setting a New Benchmark in its Four-Decade Legacy.
First Capital Holdings PLC (the Group), a member of the Janashakthi Group, announces its impressive financial results, and a remarkable turnaround from the previous year, marking the year ended 31st March 2023 its most successful in its 40-year history. The Group’s financial results exhibit an impressive feat, with a TotalContinue Reading
Pelwatte Dairy continues its journey of saving valuable foreign exchange to the nation
Pelwatte Dairy, the leading local dairy brand in Sri Lanka that produces a range of dairy products and saves valuable foreign exchange, has unveiled its new corporate office in Colombo 3. Pelwatte Dairy’s new corporate home is located at one of the most central and highly accessible locations along theContinue Reading
ILO Convenes National Policy Symposium in Sri Lanka to Boost a Job Rich Economic Recovery with Investment in Enterprise Development
The International Labour Organization (ILO), in collaboration with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the Office of the Governor of the Northern Province, and the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, successfully organized a national policy symposium focused on promoting youth entrepreneurship and generating greater private sector investments in Sri Lanka. WithContinue Reading
NAITA-HUAWEI ICT Academy Completes Training of 260+ Telecommunication Engineers
NAITA-HUAWEI ICT Academy for Vocational Training successfully trained over 260 individuals in nine sessions by April 2023. This is the number of training youths from August 2021 to April 2023. The active sessions continued throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and the economic downturn. On April 16, 2021, Huawei began collaborating withContinue Reading
The International Learning Academy The first step in meeting your professional aspirations
Managing a business in this VUCA world is fast becoming the most demanded with relevance to skills. Whether an entrepreneur, business leader or any other professional, the skills of business management and critical thinking, will give you the strongest of foundations in order to build a trailblazing professional career. TheContinue Reading
Stafford Motors to conduct island wide inspection campaigns on Honda Motorcycle
Stafford Motors, Sri Lanka’s sole authorised distributor for The Honda Motor Corporation of Japan, is conducting a nationwide inspection campaign for Honda motorcycles. The campaign will be held in conjunction with dealers across the island. The objective of the campaign is to educate customers about the importance of using genuineContinue Reading
Granbell Hotel Colombo Marks One Year Milestone
Granbell Hotel Colombo, a Japanese-owned hotel in the heart of Sri Lanka’s bustling capital city, recently celebrated its first anniversary in style. The hotel commemorated this milestone with a grand press conference, captivating the attention of media personnel and esteemed guests from across the industry. The hotel’s management shared insightsContinue Reading
Huawei Launches Six Partner Alliances at Asia Pacific Partners Conference 2023
Huawei kicked off its Asia Pacific Partners Conference 2023 in Shenzhen today, bringing together over 1,200 of its partners from more than 10 countries and regions to explore ways to seek new growth and win the future. Huawei also hosted an APAC partners alliance launch ceremony during the event. Asia-PacificContinue Reading
Cloud Sovereignty Gains Momentum to Meet Growing Demands for More Secure and Compliant Cloud
VMware adds 19 sovereign cloud providers to its portfolio in APJ over the last 12 months Businesses across Southeast Asia are pivoting towards cloud sovereignty to deal with the increasing complexity of data protection and privacy regulations together with the need to transform at scale for business growth. In responseContinue Reading
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. USA partners with Haychem Bangladesh
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. USA recently partnered up with Haychem Bangladesh Limited (a subsidiary of Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Limited, Sri Lanka). IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. is an American multinational corporation that specializes in the development, manufacture, and distribution of veterinary diagnostic products and services. The company is a pioneer and global leaderContinue Reading
Orion City facilitates the growth of Infomate’s workforce expansion
Orion City IT Park, a commercial and office infrastructure provider, recently welcomed the expansion of Infomate, a company of the John Keells Group with world-class facilities. The company’s expansion is a testament to the unparalleled service provided by Orion City, which is dedicated to supporting the growth of companies suchContinue Reading
Hayleys Agriculture introduces cutting-edge Japanese technology to enhance local grain processing industry.
Hayleys Agriculture, one of Sri Lanka’s leading agricultural solutions providers, partnered with Shizuoka Seiki Japan, which has been manufacturing agricultural machinery for over 40 years and has continuously innovated advancements in grain processing technology, to introduce the all-new Shizuoka Circulation type Grain Dryer, with cutting-edge Japanese technology, in an effortContinue Reading
DIMO honoured with silver trophy at the Presidential Environment Awards
DIMO took home the Silver Trophy in the Vehicle Servicing category at the Presidential Environment Awards 2021-2022, which was held recently. The award was presented to the DIMO Logistics Centre, Weliweriya, for their outstanding contribution towards environmental conservation. DIMO Logistics Centre adopts various conservation practices to minimize its impact onContinue Reading
HyperGlade Secures USD 350,000 from Tim Draper’s Draper Associates, Bolstering Sri Lankan Startup Ecosystem
Sri Lankan Web3 and blockchain firm, HyperGlade, announced it has raised USD 350,000 in funding from Silicon Valley investor Tim Draper’s venture capital firm, Draper Associates, as a part of their seed investment round. The investment reinforces HyperGlade’s innovative Web3 migration solutions for Web2 firms and highlights the potential ofContinue Reading
Unilever reinforces commitment to invest in Sri Lanka; Lays Foundation Stone for its first Malted Beverage Plant in Sapugaskanda
Total Investment of LKR 4 billion in its journey of nourishing a million Sri Lankan lives Reinforcing its commitment to the nation, Unilever Sri Lanka, an organisation that has been deep-rooted in Sri Lanka over the past 85 years, has embarked on a journey to localise the production of itsContinue Reading
SLRA appoints new President and Executive Council at 6th Annual General Meeting
The Sri Lanka Retailer’s Association (SLRA) held its 6th Annual General Meeting at the Colombo on the 25th of April 2023 at Hilton Residencies. The event was attended by members of the SLRA, and Mr. Vish Govindasamy, Chairman Chamber of Commerce and Group Managing Director of Sunshine Holdings PLC asContinue Reading
HUTCH rewards customers with Weekly Unlimited Shopping Sprees
HUTCH, the pioneering mobile telecom operator in Sri Lanka has once again shown its unwavering commitment to the people by introducing a one-of-a-kind customer promotion – the Unlimited Shopping Fiesta. The novel ‘Unlimited Shopping Fiesta’ promotion offers customers from all over the country a unique chance to shop unlimited atContinue Reading
The United Centenary Front, Creating a New Political Culture
Amidst 75 years of political failures and growing public alienation, a new generation of leaders launched the United Centenary Front on Saturday, April 29th, at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, offering a direct solution to Sri Lanka’s current crises. This momentous occasion marks the culmination of a four-year journey traversing allContinue Reading
DIMO Agribusinesses to Enhance Local Agriculture Industry with SMART Micro-Irrigation Solutions
DIMO’s agriculture arm, DIMO Agribusinesses is now fully equipped to enhance the local agriculture sector with modern and SMART technologies, including micro-irrigation solutions and protected cultivation systems, covering every part of the country. DIMO Agribusinesses, partnered with Rivulis and Eurodrip, leading global micro-irrigation solutions providers, to establish SMART micro-irrigation solutionsContinue Reading
GIZ Hosts the Sri Lanka Tourism Resilience Networking and Industry Event
Sri Lanka with its transcendent beaches and beautiful mountain ranges is vastly considered to be one of the world’s top tourist destinations. Tourism contributes a significant % (12.6% in 2018) to Sri Lanka’s GDP, and the businesses across the sector are struggling significant drops in tourist numbers. There has beenContinue Reading
A New Era for Bitcoin?
Bitcoin was the first decentralized cryptocurrency created and is now the most traded and well-known, both among crypto-enthusiasts as well as the general public. Without the creation of Bitcoin, the cryptocurrency space would not be what it is today. This is why we have been conducting research into the futureContinue Reading
Ceylon Motor Traders Association hosts inaugural CMTA Masterminds Quiz Competition
The Ceylon Motor Traders Association (CMTA), the most senior automotive association in South Asia, recently held the inaugural CMTA Masterminds Quiz Competition at Playtrix, Colombo City Centre. The competition was designed and organised by the CMTA HR Forum to promote networking among Member companies and encourage employee engagement which isContinue Reading
Huawei Announces Switch to MetaERP, Redefining Enterprises’ Core Business Systems
Huawei announced that it has replaced the legacy ERP system with its MetaERP system over which it has full control. Today, Huawei hosted the MetaERP Award Ceremony to recognize the individuals and teams who made critical contributions to this project. The event titled “Heroes Fighting to Cross the Dadu River”Continue Reading
Regulatory Harmonization to Drive Crypto Adoption
By Leon Foong, Head of APAC, Binance The events in 2022 served to remind us of the importance of regulatory compliance when it comes to protecting users and maximizing user security and trust in the industry. As we move forward and usher in a new chapter of growth for theContinue Reading
Janashakthi Life revolutionizes the life insurance market with a pioneering savings solution
A pioneering life insurer, Janashakthi Life, announced the launch of ‘Dream Saver’ the newest addition to their insurance portfolio with a novel savings solution offering high-yield savings. This innovative savings solution offers customers the opportunity to invest strategically in medium or long-term investments with high returns. Dream Saver is aContinue Reading
Singer Fashion Academy partners with Lovely Professional University to offer Fashion Design Degree pathway
Singer Fashion Academy has announced its partnership with Lovely Professional University (LPU) of India to offer a degree pathway for its students. The partnership will enable Singer Fashion Academy students to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design from LPU after completing their two half years fashion design program atContinue Reading
Singer Finance PLC expands network with 50th branch in Jaffna
On a mission to continuously empower more Sri Lankans to achieve their financial goals Singer Finance PLC, a subsidiary of Singer Sri Lanka and the Hayleys Group, is set to mark a significant milestone as it celebrates the opening of its 49th and 50th branches in Nelliady and Jaffna respectivelyContinue Reading
April 2023 commences the celebration of ‘Soy Month’ in Sri Lanka: ‘Right To Protein’ invites all to join hands to increase awareness about the benefits of soybeans in improving protein consumption
Celebrating the global annual ‘Soy Month’ to highlight the significance of sustainable food systems and protein-rich diets The dedicated protein education initiative, ‘Right To Protein’, is celebrating ‘Soy Month‘ in April. With the focus on highlighting the role soybeans play in increasing sustainable food systems and protein-rich diets, the initiativeContinue Reading
COYLE urges government to foster an enabling environment for entrepreneurship in New Year Message
The Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) would like to take this opportunity to wish all Sri Lankans here and afar a Happy and Prosperous Sinhala and Tamil New Year. Our current stance on the economy of Sri Lanka is one of optimism but tempered with caution. As the nationContinue Reading
AIESEC in Sri Lanka : Promoting Value Driven Leadership and Creating an Impact in Sri Lanka
For over 25 years, AIESEC in Sri Lanka has been a pioneer in creating value driven leaders and bringing in initiatives that have served to impact Sri Lanka. As an organization driven by youth for youth, AIESEC in Sri Lanka has successfully completed many impactful initiatives and will continue toContinue Reading
Spreading Love and Hope: Axiata Digital Labs’ ADL Heartbeat Initiative Makes a life-changing impact at the Sarvodaya Suwasetha Nutrition Centre
Axiata Digital Labs, the leading provider of innovative digital solutions and services, has once again proved its commitment to corporate social responsibility by contributing to the well-being of children in need through the ADL Heartbeat initiative. Axiata Digital Labs, along with its team members recently made a generous donation ofContinue Reading
M Power Capital appoints new CEO
M Power Capital., one of the leading corporate finance and investment banking firms in the country, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lakmal Jayarathne as its new CEO with effect from April 2023. Lakmal, a qualified management accountant, is a very competent investment banker with over 20 years ofContinue Reading
Japanese Ambassador Guest Speaker at the CMTA Breakfast Forum
The Ceylon Motor Traders Association (CMTA) the most senior automotive association in South Asia, recently concluded another Stakeholder Breakfast Forum, which was held at the Hilton Colombo Residencies. The event was graced by the Ambassador for Japan in Sri Lanka His Excellency Mizukoshi Hideaki as the guest speaker while severalContinue Reading
APIDM Partners with ATHE – UK to Certify Their Highly Acclaimed Digital Marketing Training Courses.
Asia Pacific Institute of Digital Marketing (APIDM) announces the introduction of the Digital Marketing Mastery Program, formerly known as the Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing (PDIDM), for the 24th batch in Sri Lanka. This program, endorsed by ATHE UK, will begin in June 2023 and run for six months. WorkingContinue Reading
Huawei to Build a Smart Talent Ecosystem in South Asia
Huawei plans to develop fifty thousand ICT talents in South Asia in the next five years. The strategy will include various programs like building ICT academies, different ICT and startup competitions, online course enrollment, fresh employee recruitment, etc. The announcement has come in an event titled ‘Building a Smart TalentContinue Reading
SINGER Sri Lanka wins ‘People’s Brand of the Year’ for 17th consecutive year at SLIM-KANTAR PEOPLE’S AWARDS
Singer Sri Lanka PLC, the leading retailer of consumer durables in the country, has been honored with its 17th consecutive ‘People’s Brand of the Year’ Award at the SLIM-KANTAR People’s Awards 2023, organized by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM). This achievement underscores Singer’s supremacy in the consumer durablesContinue Reading
2 Years Strong: Fems Aya’s Dedication to Empowering Women and Girls on the Island
Fems Aya, the nationwide initiative of Fems – a leading Hygiene Care brand of Hemas Consumer Brands, is celebrating its second anniversary of impacting lives and communities by offering awareness on menstrual health and equal access to low-cost, high-quality sanitary napkins. The purposeful initiative was first launched on International Women’sContinue Reading
Lions of Sri Lanka come together for the inauguration of the ‘Protect Child Nutrition’ project.
The Lions and Leos of Multiple District 306 Sri Lanka (MD 306), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, are hosting the inauguration ceremony of the ‘Protect Child Nutrition’ project at the Holy Rosary School, in Colombo 02. The Chief Guest for the event is the Minister of Education, Hon.Continue Reading
Axiata Digital Labs appoints Chandi Dharmaratne as Chief People Officer
Chandi Dharmaratne, a globally renowned Human resource professional, was appointed as the Chief People Officer of Axiata Digital Labs for its operations in Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Indonesia. Chandi is a HR professional who specialises in transforming organizations through integrating HR into its core business and using technology to deliverContinue Reading
Huawei Releases 2022 Annual Report: Steady Operations, Sustainable Survival and Development
Huawei released its 2022 Annual Report today. The company reports steady operations throughout 2022, having generated CNY642.3 billion in revenue and CNY35.6 billion in net profits. Huawei continues to strengthen investment in R&D, with an annual expenditure of CNY161.5 billion in 2022, representing 25.1% of the company’s annual revenue andContinue Reading
Dell from Singer takes center stage as Title Partner for Interflash’23
Singer partners with Interact in Rotary International District 3220 as the Title Partner for the 3rd consecutive year with the DELL Brand in the premier youth musical event of Sri Lanka, Interflash’23. Held annually for over a decade, Interflash is one of the most exciting events in the Interact calendar,Continue Reading
Unilever Voted Sri Lanka’s Number 1 Employer of Choice for the 11th Consecutive Year
Unilever Sri Lanka has been recognized as the No. 01 Employer of Choice among undergraduates in Sri Lanka for the 11th consecutive year. This prestigious award is a reinforcement of the unwavering commitment of the company towards developing Sri Lankan youth as purpose led, future fit leaders of tomorrow. TheContinue Reading
OKLO Receives Accolades at FITIS Digital Excellence Awards 2023
OKLO Private Limited, a leading provider of customer-driven innovative technology solutions, has been honoured with two prestigious awards at the FITIS Digital Excellence Awards, which took place on 28th February 2023 at the Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo. OKLO received an award for ‘Best Consumer Digital Engagement’ and an award forContinue Reading
The JCT concludes exemplary performance over the 2022 financial year.
Jaya Container Terminals Limited (JCT Limited), is a fully owned subsidiary of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA). Since 2008, its primary business has been to store marine fuel, including Low Sulphur Fuel (LSF) and Marine Gas Oil (MGO) for seagoing vessels. The facility spans over 9 acres and initiallyContinue Reading
Spectra Logistics (Pvt) Ltd certified a Great Place to Work
Spectra Logistics (Pvt) Ltd, an end-to-end logistics solutions provider, has been recognised as one of Sri Lanka’s best workplaces for the first time by Great Place to Work® Sri Lanka, the authority on high trust, high performance and positive workplace culture based on independent survey. Commenting on this significant milestone,Continue Reading
Raja Jewellers’ ‘Be Yourself’ campaign empowers women on International Women’s Day 2023
‘Be Yourself’ campaign of Raja Jewellers, the undisputed monarch of the gold world, offers many discounts in celebration of International Women’s Day 2023. The campaign focuses on celebrating the multi-talented women who do what they love and showcase their passion and strength in the jewellery industry. Commenting on the campaign,Continue Reading
‘Soul of a City’ photography exhibition showcasing the soul of Kandy
Soul of a City, a photography exhibition and sale showcasing a selection of black and white photographs taken during the COVID pandemic in the city of Kandy by Nadija Weeraratne, will be held on Sunday, 26th March 2023, from 10 am to 6.30pm at the Harrold Peiris Gallery, Lionel Wendt,Continue Reading
DIMO shines at Jaffna International Trade Fair 2023
DIMO, a leading diversified conglomerate in Sri Lanka, participated at the 13th edition of Jaffna International Trade Fair 2023, exhibiting some of the world’s best engineered brands and several other solutions offered by the company. The fair commenced on 3rd March 2023 at Muttraweli Grounds in Jaffna, attracting a largeContinue Reading
Huawei Cloud’s New Global Offerings to Unleash Digital
Huawei held Product & Solution Launch 2023 at Mobile World Congress (MWC23), and Huawei Cloud is there to release its new global offerings such as Landing Zone and Cloud on Cloud. Jacqueline Shi, President of Huawei Cloud Global Marketing and Sales Service, delivered a keynote speech entitled “Unleash Digital withContinue Reading
Empowering our Community: ADL Heartbeat, the CSR arm of Axiata Digital Labs makes donates essentials to the Social Services Elders Home, Moratuwa
Axiata Digital Labs (ADL), the renowned innovative software solutions provider, highlighted its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) with a valuable donation of dry rations and everyday essentials to the Social Services Elders Home in Moratuwa. This CSR effort was yet another chapter of the ADL Heartbeat initiative, the company’sContinue Reading
The Theme of the 2023 International Women’s Day Celebration – “She is the pride of the nation”
International Women’s Day is observed on annually on March 8th, with numerous events and initiatives taking place worldwide to promote women’s empowerment and well-being. In Sri Lanka, the first Women’s Day celebration was held in 1978, and every year since then, the celebration has cantered around different themes. Despite theContinue Reading
The Inaugural CMTA Challenge Trophy Cricket Tournament
The Ceylon Motor Traders Association (CMTA), the most senior automotive association in South Asia, recently hosted the inaugural CMTA Challenge Shield cricket tournament for Member companies. The tournament saw 23 teams consisting of 184 players competing for the CMTA Challenge Shield at the Mercantile Cricket Association Grounds. The event broughtContinue Reading
Uga Ulagalla launches its first-ever community-based fencing project helping mitigate human-elephant conflict
Uga Ulagalla, the pristine 58-acre property nestled in Thirappane, Anuradhapura, renowned for its unspoiled cultural allure, has partnered with the Center for Conservation and Research (CCR) to launch its first-ever community-based village fencing project in Pittala Konderama and Karambe. The initiative aims to mitigate human-elephant conflicts (HEC) in the area.Continue Reading
AB Securitas together with Amana Bank introduces Brown Label SSD Concept in Sri Lanka
The AB Cash Management services entity which is under AB Securitas (Pvt), the leader in Total Loss Prevention Solutions Provider in the country, recently introduced Total SSD Management in Sri Lanka. This newest add-on to the products and services is the novelty concept of “Brown Label SSD. The project isContinue Reading
THE PATH TO YOUR SUCCESS – VISIT THE EDEX EXPO, 2023
If you’re after A/L’s and wondering what to do next or if you are considering to upgrade your qualifications and looking for a job (at whatever age or stage in your career), or planning to elevate your career to the next level; to know all the choices, options and opportunitiesContinue Reading
Singer launches Smartboards for schools and offices
Singer (Sri Lanka), a company renowned for empowering Sri Lankans with cutting-edge technology, recently launched a brand-new range of all-in-one Flat Panel smartboards to help enhance the learning experience for students and office work within organisations. This latest Smartboard can be used as a computer, projector or electronic whiteboard andContinue Reading
FitsAir launches flights to Chennai, India
FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s first privately owned international airline, is set to increase international flight offerings with the launch of service to Chennai, India. The new direct flight from Colombo to Chennai is set to commence starting 20th February 2023 and will initially fly three times a week. This will beContinue Reading
OSC Achieves Milestone as the First School in Sri Lanka to be awarded the Global Eco-Schools Green Flag
The Overseas School of Colombo is a benchmark institution of academic finesse, specialising in holistic experiential learning. Situated in the Western Province, OSC is the oldest international education institution established in 1957, and the only IB World School in Sri Lanka. A pristine campus that has stayed true to its mottoContinue Reading
Judging process of the most anticipated National Sales Awards by SLIM has begun
The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), the national body for marketing in Sri Lanka, announces that judging for the SLIM National Sales Awards 2021 has commenced and will conclude shortly. The event, formerly known as the SLIM NASCO Awards, is the most anticipated event of the year for salesContinue Reading
“WeCan” by the Rotaract Club of IIT “Bright girls are bold and confident. They’re not ashamed or scared of their period or their body.” – Demi Spaccavento
The Rotaract Club of Informatics Institute of Technology (RACIIT) is recognized for its initiatives aligned with Rotary International’s 7 focus areas and the UN’s 17 SDG goals. “WeCan” is a project by RACIIT to raise awareness about menstrual health and hygiene, which earned the club the Bronze award at theContinue Reading
HUTCH offers relief to all Sri Lankans marking 75th Independence with ‘Katha Nidahasa’
HUTCH, the pioneer mobile telecom operator which completed over 25 years of presence in Sri Lanka has yet again shown that it is with the people of the country by introducing a very special calling package to help people manage in the prevailing tough economic climate. The new package providesContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s ICT sector receives high honours at Asia Pacific ICT Awards 2022
Every year, the Chartered Institute for IT (BCS) nominates the National ICT Awards – NBQSA winners, to represent the nation at the Asia Pacific ICT Awards, organized by the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA). This year, the Asia Pacific ICT Awards was held in Islamabad, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka wasContinue Reading
Hatch partners with HDFC Bank to provide an exclusive credit facility for its community of startups
In a one of a kind collaboration; Hatch, the award winning co-working space, start-up incubator and accelerator is partnering with HDFC Bank as their official banker, to give its community of startups access to an exclusive loan facility, the benefits of which will support these startups in strategically growing theirContinue Reading
Groundnut threshing made easier with the “Agrotech” Groundnut Thresher from Hayleys Agriculture
Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Ltd., the country’s leading Agricultural machinery and equipment supplier, has been in the forefront of introducing modern agri solutions to facilitate local farmers and enhance productivity. Hayleys Agriculture recently launched the Agrotech groundnut thresher that utilizes innovative technology to remove groundnut pods. The product is manufactured inContinue Reading
Unilever crowned Best Corporate in Sri Lanka for fostering Employee Relations at Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards 2022
Unilever Sri Lanka took home the category award for Best Performance in fostering Employee Relations at the recent Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards 2022. The award was conferred on Unilever by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce in recognition of the company’s best-in-class Employee Agenda and People Practices in employee engagement,Continue Reading
Huawei places in CDP’s A-list for its transparency and performance on climate change
Huawei has earned a top rank from CDP for its actions on climate change and transparency of disclosures. The international environmental non-profit organisation placed the company among its Climate change “A List”, the only firm from mainland China to get the accolade. CDP also granted Huawei an “Excellent Environmental LeadershipContinue Reading
E-consulate and TASA partnership to grow Sri Lanka BPO and IT industry
TASA Solutions Sri Lanka recently opened their all-new office at the Colombo Innovation Tower as part of their global market strategy. The Malaysian-based company identifies, deploys, and delivers experienced-based solutions that adhere to international standards. Upon entering the Sri Lankan market last year, TASA solutions partnered with the E-Consulate Group,Continue Reading
IUCN and Huawei Explore How Technology Helps Repopulate the Critically Endangered Hainan Gibbon
The Green In-sites for Nature Conservation event took place in China’s Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park, bringing together experts and the media to raise awareness of how technology can safeguard biodiversity, including efforts to repopulate the Hainan gibbon – just 36 of which remain in existence. As the world’s rarestContinue Reading
Together with Brazilian Media the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Brazil Networks to Promote Sri Lankan Tourism, Cuisine and Ceylon Tea
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Brazil had a networking session with Brasilia-based Printed and Electronic Media Journalists to promote Sri Lankan Tourism, Food and Ceylon Tea as part of the Trade and Tourism promotion initiatives of the Embassy, at its establishment on the 21st of December, 2022. In hisContinue Reading
Hayleys Fentons ranked amongst the best B2B Brands at SLIM Brand Excellence Awards
Wins Bronze Award – B2B Brand of the Year at SLIM Brand Excellence Awards Hayleys Fentons recently marked a milestone achievement in the company’s history by winning the Bronze Award in the B2B Brand of the Year Category at the recently-concluded SLIM Brand Excellence Awards. One of the most trustedContinue Reading
Quickee Shines as Online Brand of the Year at SLIM Brand Excellence 2022
Quickee, Sri Lanka’s favourite digital marketplace, was awarded Gold in the Online Brand of the Year category at the SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2022 held recently. This win is attributable to the way the brand transformed itself through Covid-19 amidst many challenges faced to offer an unmatched online shopping experienceContinue Reading
PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit 2022 calls for responsible innovation and adaptive reinvention
Sustainability advocates and diversity champions lead thought-provoking conversations on inclusivity and smart solutions PropertyGuru Group’s enterprise solutions, PropertyGuru for Business, launches at ARES PropertyGuru Group (NYSE: PGRU), Southeast Asia’s leading property technology company, has returned its thought leadership platform, the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit (ARES), to the physical stage,Continue Reading
Asia-Potash International Investment Joins Hands with Huawei to Build Southeast Asia’s First Smart Potash Mine in Laos, Streamlining Underground Communication and Industrial Networks
WeChat video call 300 meters underground, supporting real-time communication in emergencies On December 15, the 4G industrial ring network that can be upgraded to 5G was officially launched in the smart mining area of Asia-Potash International Investment in Khammouane province, 350 km away from Vientiane, Laos’ national capital. A minerContinue Reading
BRINGING IN CHRISTMAS CHEER, PEPSI® UNVEILS ITS NEW FILM AND FESTIVE-EDITION PACKS
The festive campaign embodies Pepsi®’s SWAG philosophy and celebrates the holiday spirit Ringing in the festive cheer with a Christmas special campaign, Pepsi® today unveiled its new TVC. The cheery film perfectly captures how Pepsi® is a drink for all seasons, especially the celebrations, and perfectly captures the joyous timeContinue Reading
Rotary Club of Colombo Mid Town completes a Basic Education and Literacy project in Sevanagala
The Rotary Club of Colombo Mid Town, along with the “Ex HNB Friends” and the Rotaract Clubs of Colombo Mid Town, Colombo University Faculty of Management and Finance and Achievers Lanka Business School, recently donated multimedia equipment and furniture required for the English Lab of Somadevi Maha Vidyalaya in Sevanagala.Continue Reading
Diva Power shines big at SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2022
Diva Power from the leading household laundry brand Diva clinched Bronze award for the Best New Entrant Brand of the Year at the Slim Brand Excellence Awards 2022. Diva Power secured this award after beating strong competition from popular brands in Sri Lanka. Launched in 2020, Diva Power was soonContinue Reading
Digibrush, the most Awarded Independent Agency at SLIM DIGIS
Digibrush, a leading independent digital agency in Sri Lanka, established its position in the industry once again at the SLIM DIGIS 2.2 Awards, landing among the most awarded agencies at the event for the second consecutive year. The SLIM DIGIS 2.2, hosted by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM),Continue Reading
The best of the best real estate developers, projects prevail at 17th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final
Award-Winning Pool of Accomplished Developers Gather In Bangkok for Full Return of Awards Series Finale PropertyGuru Group (NYSE: PGRU), Southeast Asia’s leading property technology company, today announced the regional winners representing the Best in Asia at the 17th Annual PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, presented by Kohler and supportedContinue Reading
Orient Finance’s Alternative Finance Business Unit celebrates a year of excellence
Orient Finance PLC, a member of the Janashakthi Group and a leading financial service provider, celebrates a year of excellence since launching its dedicated Alternative Finance Business Unit. The Alternative Finance Business Unit of Orient Finance strives to take Alternative Financing to greater heights by offering innovative Islamic Financial SolutionsContinue Reading
G17 UAC advancing the SDGs on Campus and Beyond welcomes you to their SDG Summit
The G17 University Ambassadors Consortium (G17UAC), the brainchild of the Sri Lankan youth-led, voluntary organization and the recipient of the United Nations SDG Action Award 2018 “The Road to Rights”, is a global undergraduate programme that engages the youth in making Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) a reality. This undergraduate programmeContinue Reading
Empowering women leaders; SLIM successfully concludes 2nd Episode of the Leading Liyo – Leadership Development Programme
The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) recently conducted the certification ceremony of the Leading Liyo programme followed by an Experience Sharing Forum for the aspiring women who successfully completed the Leading Liyo; Leadership Development Programme – Episode 2, an initiative under the UNSDG Goal number 05 – Gender Equality. Continue Reading
With Emirates Celebrate the 51st UAE National Day
Commemorating the 51st UAE National Day on 2nd December, Emirates is celebrating the occasion with a variety of activities, from new design patterns and lighting schemes in its aircraft cabins to customary Arabic sweets offered onboard and in the Emirates Lounges in Dubai, to an exclusive UAE celebration watch forContinue Reading
SLIM extends the entry deadlines for National Sales Awards 2022
The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), the national body for marketing in Sri Lanka, announces the extension of the deadline for entries for SLIM National Sales Awards, until the 16th of December 2022. This prestigious event has been held for 20 consecutive years and was devised to reward highContinue Reading
META and HUTCH partner to help Sri Lankans stay connected with text-only Facebook and Discover
Meta, formerly known as the Facebook company, and Hutch have collaborated to allow all Hutch subscribers to access Facebook in ‘text-only’ mode without any data charges thereby enabling them to stay connected even when there is a delay in renewing their FB pack or they are out of balance. AContinue Reading
Anton expands to Maldives; steps foot in the Maldivian market taking Sri Lanka to the world
Anton, a leading manufacturer in the Sri Lankan PVC industry, water tanks and roofing amongst industrial and consumer sectors, recently made history by introducing its vast product range to the Maldives. Since its establishment in 1958, Anton has pioneered, invented and made large-scale investments in the local industry, thereby vastlyContinue Reading
Effie Awards SL 2022 to recognize best marketing efforts during turbulent times
The Effie Awards Sri Lanka, the world-renowned international awards program, organized by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), the apex body of marketing profession, is a coveted event that is highly anticipated and celebrated by advertising agencies and marketers, both locally and globally, as the most distinguished honour inContinue Reading
HUAWEI ICT COMPETITION SRI LANKA 2022-2023
Huawei Sri Lanka, together with Sri Lanka Inventors Commission, will host its annual “Huawei ICT competition 2022-2023” under the theme of “Connection-Glory-Future” to enhance the students’ ICT knowledge as well as practical and application skills and, ultimately, inspire innovation which will be mandatory in the ICT industry. This is theContinue Reading
To Advocate Policy on Horticulture, Serendib Horticulture Hosts Seminar
Serendib Horticulture Technologies, a leading company in plant biotechnology observed 23 years in plant business with a policy talk titled, “FLORICULTURE INDUSTRY TAKING THE NATION FORWARD”. Guest speakers arrived from the Export Development Board, Ministry of Finance, Sri Lanka Council for Agriculture Research, National Botanical Gardens and the University ofContinue Reading
In the Mercantile Netball Open Mix Division Tournament Fairfirst Insurance wins the Championship, making winning a forte
Team Fairfirst once again showed their capability in extracurriculars by winning their latest championship in Netball at the 2022 Mercantile League Netball Tournament – Open Mix Division. As finalists, Team Fairfirst met Team Citizens Development Business Finance (CDB) at St. Joseph’s College Indoor Stadium in Colombo, where the final scoreboardContinue Reading
The CMTA hosts forum for Ministry officials, Stakeholders and motor industry leaders for the betterment of the industry
The Ceylon Motor Traders Association (CMTA), the senior most automotive association in Sri Lanka, recently hosted the CMTA Stakeholder Breakfast Forum at the Movenpick Hotel on the 26th of October. The event was attended by a host of representatives from Ministries, Government Institutions, NGOs, and a host of other stakeholderContinue Reading
5G+AI to assist smart, safe mining
Since the beginning of the year, the eruption of energy crises in certain parts of the world have gained global traction. To offset energy shortages, increases in coal consumption has been consecutive and considerable. Many analysts believe that coal-generated power may well be on course to creating all-time highs forContinue Reading
DIMO to boost Marine Engineering solutions in the Maldives
DIMO, a leading diversified conglomerate in Sri Lanka, is outlining plans to continue to enhance its marine solutions in the Maldives. As the Authorized Service Dealer for MTU, DDC marine engines in both Sri Lanka and the Maldives, DIMO is set to focus more on foreign vessels, super luxury yachtsContinue Reading
Pelwatte Dairy the leading local dairy brand launches the new Chilli Butter Range, with new portion Ceylon butter packs
Pelwatte Dairy, one of the leading local dairy brands in Sri Lanka that produces a range of dairy goods, is launching its latest Pelwatte Chilli Butter Range for dairy lovers. It is the first time a Chilli Butter being introduced to the Sri Lankan market as a value-added dairy product.Continue Reading
New Diriya Washing Powder from Diva to support consumers during current economic challenges
The leading laundry brand Diva has always been closer to the hearts of Sri Lankans consumers, catering to their laundry needs with affordable and high-quality laundry solutions. The brand continues to understand consumers’ needs and the challenges faced by consumers at present during a time of economic hardships. In itsContinue Reading
Huawei: Advanced Connectivity, Boost Growth
During UBBF 2022, Mr. Simon Lin, Senior Vice President of Huawei and President of Huawei Asia-Pacific Region, delivered a keynote speech entitled “Advanced Connectivity, Boost Growth”. In the speech, he set out a roadmap for how operators can unleash the full value of connections in home and enterprise scenarios andContinue Reading
Diwali ball 2022 to be held on November 19th 2022 Much awaited annual party back in Colombo
COLIND (Colombo Indians) in association with ICF (Indian CEO Forum) announced that the much awaited annual Diwali celebrations are all set for resumption. The Gala celebrations will take place on November 19th at the Grand Marquee, Taj Samudra. The Festival of Lights- Diwali will be celebrated with gusto this yearContinue Reading
Crocodile launches an exclusive store for Women at the One Galle Face Mall
Crocodile, a renowned and respected brand in the global fashion industry, launched its inaugural women’s collection at a brand-new, exquisitely designed store at the One Galle Face Mall. The brand has achieved immense recognition and preference and continues to provide its customers with unique choices for a luxury lifestyle. TheContinue Reading
Axiata Digital Labs sponsors NBQSA 2022 as the Exclusive Digital Transformation Partner
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT Sri Lanka Section, announced today that Axiata Digital Labs (ADL), a leading software solutions provider has partnered with the National ICT Awards NBQSA 2022 as the Exclusive Digital Transformation Partner. ADL, a subsidiary of Axiata Group Berhad, is a long-standing partner of the ceremonyContinue Reading
“BLIND WALK 2022” held in Colombo
The Rotary Club of Colombo Midtown, together with the Rotaract Clubs of Colombo Midtown, Australian College of Business and Technology, University of Colombo Faculty of Management and Finance, and Achievers Lanka Business School, organized their annual signature fundraiser project, “BLIND WALK” in Colombo. Themed as ‘Walk for Light, in Sight’,Continue Reading
For Sri Lankan Youth USAID and Pizza Hut Open the First of 28 Commercial Training Kitchens
Unlatching new chances for youth in the developing fast-food sector, Sri Lanka launched its initial vocational training kitchen on October 14th at the Technical College in Kuliyapitiya. USAID will start a new curriculum lined with worldwide best practices and train vocational trainers and assessors for the program. Financed by aContinue Reading
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce organizers the Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2022 to Explore the Roadmap to SOE Reform
The Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2022 organized by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will survey several areas of economic reform as Sri Lanka looks to commence on a path of economic revival, with Session 2 of the Summit committed to ‘Implementing the Roadmap to SOE Reform – Opportunities for theContinue Reading
Lifebuoy partners with Sri Lanka Scout Association to advocate good hand hygiene Celebrates Global Handwashing Day 2022
As part of its continuous commitment to inculcate long-lasting hygiene behaviours amongst communities, Unilever Sri Lanka’s flagship hygiene soap brand, Lifebuoy, commemorated Global Handwashing Day in partnership with the Sri Lanka Scouts Association to reiterate the importance of handwashing amongst the children at the 13th National Cuboree 2022 held atContinue Reading
Sonduru Diriyawanthi Wig Donation National Campaign Celebrates One Year
Sonduru Diriyawanthi celebrated one year of donating and uplifting the lives of women diagnosed with cancer, through the national wig donation program. Kumarika, the leading hair care brand of Hemas Manufacturing together with the Indira Cancer Trust, Lions Clubs of Aluthgama Bentota and Galkissa, Sri Lanka College of Oncologists andContinue Reading
“Swadeshi Khomba Praja Sathkaraya” at Kandana
The Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC the pioneer herbal personal care product manufacturer donates essential needs to the families in Kandana, Kandewatte Grama Niladhari Division and Kandana, Nagoda Morawatte Grama Niladhari Division. This donation was carried out under the theme, “Swadeshi Khomba Praja Sathkaraya”, for the families in need during thisContinue Reading
A Global Partnership with Aramco is Announced by ICC
The international Cricket Council (ICC), today announced a global partnership with Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemical companies. The partnership will consist of Aramco’s sponsorship of all leading men’s and women’s ICC events scheduled until the end of 2023, including the ICC Men’s T20 World CupContinue Reading
Enhancing synergy with HNB General Insurance through an MoU HNB FINANCE PLC enters into a partnership
Sri Lanka’s leading integrated financial services provider, HNB FINANCE PLC, has entered into a partnership with HNB General Insurance Ltd (HNBGI), making it remarkably simpler and quicker for HNB FINANCE customers to receive the general insurance policies needed for many of the offerings from the company. A Memorandum of UnderstandingContinue Reading
On the JCM for Low Carbon Growth Partnership Japan and Sri Lanka sign Memorandum of Cooperation
Japan and Sri Lanka signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) for Low Carbon Growth Partnership this afternoon (10) at the Presidential Secretariat. The Memorandum of Cooperation on the JCM was signed by Dr. Anil Jasinghe, Secretary to the Ministry of Environment, and Mr. Misukoshi Hideki,Continue Reading
The University of Kelaniya and DP Education join together to build a knowledge economy in Sri Lanka through a free online program in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
University of Kelaniya (UoK) and Dhammika & Priscilla Perera Foundation (DP Education) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the 4th of October 2022 to facilitate open online course development and delivery in certificate-level Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). The objective of this initiative is to provide opportunities to learn freeContinue Reading
Using blockchain technology in real-life problems
By Rohit Wad, Chief Technology Officer at Binance Bitcoin was the first well-known application of blockchain technology in 2008, but it is now widely used across a variety of industries. 1 By 2030, it’s anticipated that about 30% of all customers would be using blockchain as a form of technology.Continue Reading
DIMO attains coveted Great Place To Work Legends status
DIMO, a leading diversified conglomerate in Sri Lanka, received the coveted Great Place To Work Legends status, following its 10th consecutive win at the Great Place To Work (GPTW) awards held recently. DIMO has once again demonstrated its commitment towards maintaining a healthy culture and a supportive workplace with inclusivity,Continue Reading
Huawei launches latest Smart Customs and Port Solutions to Help Build World-class Trade Infrastructure
Huawei launched its latest solutions for customs and ports at HUAWEI CONNECT 2022, held in Bangkok during recently. This marks the company’s latest tactical move to help the digital transformation of ports and customs after it established its Customs and Port Team last October. The debut of the Customs andContinue Reading
Raja Jewellers introduces women’s “Opera” Work Wear jewellery collection
Raja Jewellers, the undisputed monarch of the gold world, introduces its latest “Opera” Work Wear jewellery collection specially designed for women. This exclusive collection will be launched with new exquisite items and will be available in colour stones, sapphires, and diamonds. The “Opera” Work Wear collection is the perfect fitContinue Reading
Binance Boosts its Global Law Enforcement Training Program to Meet Growing Demand
Initiative helps combat crypto crimes and is Binance’s continuing efforts to assist law enforcement and regulators Binance, the global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, today formally announced its Global Law Enforcement Training Program which has grown exponentially since the expansion of the investigations teamContinue Reading
Power World Gyms expands its presence with the opening of the Ethul Kotte branch
Power World Gyms, Sri Lanka’s pioneering fitness arena and the largest fitness training chain, recently opened its full-fledged fitness center at Ethul Kotte. The new 6000sqft gym offers a variety of convenient health and fitness options for the community. Equipped with state-of-the-art fitness equipment, the Gym features spacious training areasContinue Reading
Swadeshi Khomba illuminates Devundara Uthpalawarna Sri Vishnu Maha Devalaya for the 14th consecutive year along with “Mahanuwara Sri Maha Vishnu Devalaya”
The Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC the pioneer herbal – personal care products manufacturer once again illuminated the Devundara Uthpalawarna Sri Vishnu Maha Devalayaalong with Mahanuwara Sri Maha Visnu Devalaya. The “Aloka Pooja” was carried out under the theme, “Swadeshi Khomba Aloka Puja Sathkaraya”, during the annual Esala festival. Mahanuwara SriContinue Reading
Huawei’s Dr. Wen Tong: 5.5G Is Necessary for Bridging 5G to 6G
At the Industry Conference & Exhibition (IC&E) 2022 hosted by the Next Generation Mobile Networks (NGMN) Alliance, Dr. Wen Tong, Huawei Fellow and CTO of Huawei Wireless, delivered a keynote speech titled “Bridging 5G to 6G”. In his speech, Dr. Tong explained the driving forces and plans that can helpContinue Reading
Sajeev Rajaputhra; born an Artist – succeeds as an Entrepreneur
Sajeev Rajaputhra, President and Chief Executive Officer of the SAS3 Trading Company, was born in Sri Lanka and moved to Japan along with his parents and two younger sisters at the tender age of 7. He has been living in Japan for over 30 years and attended international schools toContinue Reading
Condor strengthens its footprint in the South Asian region by adding Sri Lanka and The Maldives
Condor is a renowned German leisure carrier that operates scheduled services to holiday destinations worldwide. This includes routes from the Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Egypt, Morocco, the Americas (North America from Alaska to the East Coast, Central America and the Caribbean), Africa (Eastern and Southern Africa) and the Indian Ocean. TheContinue Reading
Ahead of Asia and World Cup 2022 Rakuten Viber’s Cricket Fiesta Makes a Comeback
Cricket fans can anticipate a complete roster of activities from Rakuten Viber in the following months like the Cricket Asia Cup Quiz, Cricket Vibes Channel takeovers, special Cricket Talks episodes, and the launch of the long-awaited Cricket Superbot! Rakuten Viber continues to offer Cricket fans a one-of-a-kind experience with aContinue Reading
S-lon’s Plastic Pipe testing laboratory now ISO 17025 certified
The S-lon Lanka (Pvt) Ltd was recently recognised with the accreditation from the Sri Lanka Accreditation Board (SLAB) against ISO 17025 standards for plastic pipe testing for its Mechanical Quality Assurance (QA) Laboratory. Continuing its streak of industry firsts, the S-lon QA Laboratory is the first and only laboratory inContinue Reading
Baby Cheramy provides expert advice for parents with the aim of creating a safer world for babies
In celebration of its 60th Anniversary, Baby Cheramy, the leading and most loved baby care brand in Sri Lanka has launched the ‘Safer world for our babies’ educational and parental clinic programme with the aim of protecting and creating a safer world filled with love and care for babies, byContinue Reading
Careers360 launched by Azend Technologies, revolutionizing digital recruitment in Sri Lanka
Careers360, Sri Lanka’s latest and most innovative job seeking site, launched its online platform to the public, connecting job seekers and employers by offering a transparent, easy-to-use solution for finding new careers and new candidates, respectively. The platform, proudly built by Azend Technologies (Pvt) Ltd, leverages the latest technologies inContinue Reading
Rocell unveils its 75th Concept Centre
Rocell, a local giant in surface coverings and high-quality Bathware, unveiled its newest Concept Centre in Kalmunai, adding elegant interiors to a rich heritage of the East Coast of Sri Lanka. Supported by an extensive island-wide showroom network and dealerships around the world, the flagship brand of Royal Ceramics LankaContinue Reading
Huawei launches its largest-ever regional Seeds for the Future Program, inspiring digital talents to shape the future
Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand and Secretary-General of ASEAN delivered congratulatory remarks during the digital skills program kickoff. [Bangkok, Thailand, August 19, 2022] Today, Huawei launched Asia Pacific Seeds for the Future 2022 in collaboration with ASEAN Foundation and Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). From August 19 to 27, theContinue Reading
Singer (Sri Lanka) advances in local manufacturing to provide high quality furniture and water pumps to the local market
Singer (Sri Lanka), a premier retail company, has been manufacturing high quality furniture and water pumps since 1993 to cater to the ever-growing consumer needs. Singer’s local manufacturing strength is one that differentiates the company from the rest in the industry, while the company has clearly identified the local consumers’Continue Reading
Maximizing the Impact of 5G in Sri Lanka – with Broader Industry Eco system Participation
1 Introduction The 5th Generation of mobile networks is on the horizon and promises to deliver a connectivity that will take on a much larger role than previous generation technologies such as 3G and 4G LTE. It is a technology with unique capabilities that will not only interconnect people, butContinue Reading
S-lon relocates its Jaffna re-distribution centre to provide better service
S-lon Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, the market leader in the thermoplastic pipes & fittings industry, recently relocated their re-distribution centre in Jaffna to an all-new location with the objective of further enhancing convenience and quality of service for their valued customers and supporting their retail partners. The new re-distribution centre furtherContinue Reading
Swadeshi Khomba illuminates Kiri Vehera & Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya at Kataragama for the 21st consecutive year
The 2022 Esala festivals of the Kataragama Kiri Vehera and the Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya, two important places of worship in Sri Lanka, are being illuminated by The Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC the pioneer herbal – personal care products manufacturer. The illumination is done under the theme of “Swadeshi KhombaContinue Reading
Hemas Consumer Brands and Cleantech partner in plastic collection & recycling project
In its commitment to ensure the responsible disposal of plastic waste, Hemas Consumer Brands, a leader in Sri Lanka’s FMCG sector, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cleantech Pvt. Ltd., on 18th July 2022. As part of the project, plastic litter left behind at public events and public spacesContinue Reading
மேம்பட்ட பாவனையாளர் அனுபவத்திற்காக இலங்கை முழுவதும் வாடிக்கையாளருக்கு முதலிடம் வழங்கும் சேவை வசதிகளை வழங்கும் vivo
உலகளாவிய ஸ்மார்ட்போன் வர்த்தகநாமமான vivo, இலங்கையில் உயர்தரமான வாடிக்கையாளர் சேவையினை வழங்கும் பொருட்டு தனது ஒன்லைன் சேவையை விரிவுபடுத்தியுள்ளது. அதன் விற்பனைக்குப் பின்னரான சேவைகள் மூலம், நிறுவனம் அதன் அண்மைய தயாரிப்புகள் மற்றும் அம்சங்களைப் பற்றி உள்ளூர் நுகர்வோருக்குத் தெரியப்படுத்துவதை நோக்கமாகக் கொண்டுள்ளதுடன், பெறுமதி சேர்க்கப்பட்ட முயற்சிகளுடன் இடைவிடாமல் நுகர்வோருக்கு உதவ பயனுள்ள தகவல்களை வழங்குகிறது. vivo தனது பாவனையாளர்கள் சிறந்த தெரிவுகளை மேற்கொள்ளும் பொருட்டு தேவையான சேவைகளை வழங்கContinue Reading
Deepak Senthil succeeds outgoing Managing Director of CCBSL, Mayank Arora
Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka (CCBSL) recently bade farewell to outgoing Managing Director Mayank Arora, who will be proceeding as General Manager to Coca-Cola’s Bangladesh office with effect from 1st July 2022. During his successful stint in Sri Lanka for the past five-and-a-half years, Mayank was able to establish and strengthenContinue Reading
Huawei Joins ‘Manudam Mehewara’ to Extend Emergency Relief to Vulnerable Communities
Huawei Sri Lanka as a responsible corporate citizen in the country, recently committed and pledged emergency relief to vulnerable communities affected and impacted due to ongoing economic challenges faced by the country through the ‘Manudam Mehewara’ initiative. This multi-corporation humanitarian alliance was initiated by Dialog Axiata PLC, MAS Holdings PvtContinue Reading
Catering to the growing demand for washing powder, Diva launches all new 700g pack
Top variants of Diva Fresh, including the Rose & Lime variant were recently launched in a 700g pack giving its consumers a wide range of products which best suits their household needs. With a rich history of providing superior laundry care solutions, Diva has always understood the pulse of itsContinue Reading
සිලෝන් මෝටර් ට්රේඩර්ස් සංගමය (CMTA) 102 වන වාර්ෂික මහා සභා රැස්වීම පවත්වයි
සිලෝන් මෝටර් ට්රේඩර්ස් සංගමය (CMTA), ආසියානු කලාපයේ ජ්යෙෂ්ඨතම රථ වාහන වෙළෙද සංගමය වන අතර, ශ්රී ලංකා වාණිජ මණ්ඩලයට ද අනුබද්ධිතය. ගෝලීය මෝටර් රථ නිෂ්පාදකයින්ගේ බලයලත් ඒජන්තවරුන්ගෙන් සමන්විත සාමාජිකත්වයක් ඇති මෙම සංගමයෙ හි 102 වෙනි වාර්ෂික මහා සභා රැස්වීම පසු ගිය දා පවත්වන ලදි. සී / ස ස්ටැෆර්ඩ් මෝටර්ස් පෞද්ගලික සමාගමේContinue Reading
Asia Pacific Technology Systems introduces the fully enhanced MAMMATUS cloud platform to provide affordable cloud services to Sri Lankan industries
Technology maverick Asia Pacific Technology Systems recently introduced MAMMATUS, a highly versatile public cloud platform with an offering on par to that of the much more expensive global counterparts. The development, a testament to local talent and commitment is introduced to the market at a most fitting time when affordabilityContinue Reading
Community Kitchen hosted by the Rotary Club of Colombo Mid Town and Meal Care
The Rotary Club of Colombo Mid Town, together with Meal Care, recently distributed 400 lunch packs amongst the community in Rajaguru Sri Subuthi Road and Veluwanarama Road in Wellawatta. Beneficiaries of the project included economically deprived families who are affected by the current economic crisis. Rotarians and their families fromContinue Reading
5th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Sri Lanka) programme opens call to honour outstanding developers
Search Begins for The Finest Real Estate Companies And Projects In South Asia’s Dynamic Island Markets Fifth edition of the Awards now open to entries from eligible companies from Sri Lanka until 2 September 2022 Exclusive gala celebration set for October alongside the third edition of the PropertyGuru Asia PropertyContinue Reading
The American Chamber of Commerce, Teejay Lanka PLC and Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka join hands to uplift sanitation facilities at local schools
The Helping Hands project, a three-year partnership between the American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka and Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka, recently completed its first phase with the support of Teejay Lanka PLC, our reputed corporate partner. Positively impacting over 3000 students, the project involved the provision ofContinue Reading
Orient FD Plus, a special Fixed Deposit scheme with a Life insurance and a Critical Illness Cover
Orient Finance PLC, a member of the Janashakthi Group and a leading financial service provider, recently launched a special fixed deposit scheme which is an investment product that offers a fixed deposit with a life insurance and a critical illness cover. Furthermore, to educate the community and raise awareness onContinue Reading
The Ceylon Motor Traders Association holds 102nd Annual General Meeting
The Ceylon Motor Trader’s Association (CMTA) affiliated to the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and one of the oldest automotive trade associations in South Asia comprising of companies who are franchise holders of global automobile manufacturers, held its 102nd Annual General Meeting on 29th June 2022 as a virtual event, dueContinue Reading
Power cut duration increased
The PUCSL has approved power cuts of 3 hours per day from 27th June to 3rd July. Groups ABCDEFGHIJKLPQRSTUVW – 1hour and 40minutes during daytime & 1hour and 20minutes during night. Group CC – 2 hours from 6.00am to 8.00am (Except 2nd & 3rd July) Groups MNOXYZ – 3 hoursContinue Reading
Lanka Accelerator launched in Sri Lanka
Kaleidoscope (Pvt) Ltd. announced the launch of Lanka Accelerator brand in Sri Lanka today. Lanka Accelerator is powered by India Accelerator (iA) which was adjudged the Best Accelerator in India by Start Up India. Lanka Accelerator’s agreement with India Accelerator is to help support its design, development and success. IndiaContinue Reading
BCS launches to boost local ICT industry with 24th National ICT Awards – NBQSA 2022
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT Sri Lanka Section is proud to launch the 24th edition of the National ICT Awards– NBQSA 2022. NBQSA is the most prestigious competition in Sri Lanka’s ICT industry and recognises outstanding achievements by individuals and organisations who develop ICT products and services. The competitionContinue Reading
HUAWEI CLOUD becomes the fastest growing cloud provider in the region, HUAWEI CLOUD Region to be introduced in Indonesia this year
On May 19, the Asia-Pacific Digital Innovation Congress 2022 opened in Singapore. Huawei, together with the ASEAN Foundation, worked with customers, experts, scholars, and analysts to discuss new scenarios and directions for digital economy and industry innovation. At the “cloud service” industry forum, Jacqueline Shi, President of Global Marketing andContinue Reading
Online platform to get fuel availability updates to be launched
The Ministry of Energy has planned to introduce an online platform to share information on the availability of fuel stocks and distribution schedules at fuel stations island wide. This online platform is being created by the Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA). This new platform will beContinue Reading
G7 to support Sri Lanka’s debt relief efforts
The Group of Seven economic powers support efforts to provide debt relief for Sri Lanka, G7 finance chiefs said on Thursday in a draft communique from a meeting in Germany after the country defaulted on its sovereign debt, Reuters reported. “G7 countries said in their statement they were committed toContinue Reading
Update on CBSL official rates
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) official rates indicate that the US Dollar remains unchanged for the second consecutive day. The selling rate of the US Dollar as at today is Rs. 364.63. However, the rupee has depreciated against the Euro and the Sterling Pounds.
Indonesia extends humanitarian support to Sri Lanka
Indonesia has announced their support to Sri Lanka by donating a humanitarian aid of essential medicines and medical equipment. The donation worth US$1.6mn has been offered to Sri Lanka to help combat the severe medicine shortage Sri Lanka is facing. The total volume of the aid is 3.1 tons andContinue Reading
Cement price increased
The price of a 50kg cement bag has been increased by Rs. 400. Accordingly, the new price of a 50kg cement bag is listed as Rs. 2750. Earlier in March, the price of a 50kg cement bag was at Rs. 1350. Image source – news.lk
Expected fuel stocks to end long queues at filling stations
The fuel stocks expected to arrive within the next three days will gradually end the long queues at filling stations around the country, the Ministry of Power and Energy said. The newly appointed Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekara has taken steps to establish an operation center consisting ofContinue Reading
Granbell Hotel Colombo to introduce a mix of Sri Lankan and Japanese hospitality
Granbell Hotel Colombo the first 4-star hotel in Colombo uniting the Sri Lankan and Japanese design philosophies will open on the 27th of April 2022. The sister property of Le Grand Galle and proudly situated on the Western coast, Granbell Hotel Colombo welcomes all to an eventful experience in theContinue Reading
Investment professionals concerned over stock market closure
A majority of investment professionals have raised concerned over the prolonged closure of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), according to a recent survey conducted by CFA Sri Lanka. The survey reveals that a good majority is of the view that the decision to close the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) fromContinue Reading
Prices of Bread and bakery products increased
Bakery Owners’ Association has decided to increase the prices of bread and bakery products with effect from midnight today. Accordingly, the price of a loaf of bread has been increased by Rs.30 and the new price is Rs.140. In addition, other bakery products too have been increased by Rs. 10.
Toyota Lanka felicitates business partners at 14th National Toyota Dealer Convention 2022
Toyota Lanka (Private) Limited, the sole authorized dealer of Toyota vehicles and spare parts in Sri Lanka, recently held its 14th Annual Dealer Convention at the Araliya Beach Resort & Spa, Unawatuna. The annual event felicitated 235 authorized partners of Toyota Lanka from across the country who partnering us inContinue Reading
Wheat flour price up again
Wheat flour price has been increased by Prima Ceylon (Pvt) Ltd. The company said that the price of 1kg wheat flour has been increased by Rs. 40 with effective from today. Earlier, there were price hikes of Rs. 17.50 for 1kg of wheat flour in November 2021 and Rs. 40Continue Reading
vivo announces ‘Avurudu Wasi Campaign’ with exciting gifts and vouchers
This festive season – from 6th April’22 to 14th April’22 – vivo brings a series of exciting engagement activities for fans and a chance to win attractive exclusive items and valuable gift vouchers vivo, a leading technology brand best known for its innovation, is a highly preferable brand in SriContinue Reading
Sri Lanka looking for donations on essential medical items
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has requested from diplomatic mission and International Organizations based in Colombo to donate essential medical supplies. Accordingly, the ministry has shared a list of medical items as per the requirements from hospitals. The list shared includes pharmaceuticals, oncology items for 6 months and medical suppliesContinue Reading
The British Council Hosts Premier Networking Event with Representatives from Top Universities in the United Kingdom
The British Council Sri Lanka hosted a premier networking event with around 15 higher education institutions from the United Kingdom (UK), with the aim of showcasing the UK’s world-class higher education system and foster collaboration with local stakeholders. The event was well received, and it many of the British Council’sContinue Reading
Doctors warn of medicine shortage
Sri Lanka’s doctors warn of essential life saving medicine shortage due to the severe economic crisis the country is facing. The Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) said that all hospitals in the country no longer have access to imported medical tools and vital drugs. Moreover, the dollar shortage has leftContinue Reading
No power cuts on April 13th and 14th: PUCSL
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has stated that there will most likely be no power cuts during the 13th and 14th April New year festival. The commission further said that adequate fuel is available for power generation and duration of power cuts will also be reduced duringContinue Reading
SL receives 36,000 MT petrol and 40,000 MT diesel
A shipment worth 36,000 MT petrol and 40,000 MT diesel has been delivered to Sri Lanka within the last 24 hours under the Indian Credit Line. As at present, total supply of fuel under the Indian credit line is more than 270,000 MT. Image Source – News Wire
STATEMENT BY THE ICT AND STARTUP COMMUNITY IN SRI LANKA
We represent the product, services, and startup companies of the ICT ecosystem in Sri Lanka. This community is a free and an independent group of industry leaders who deeply value our civil liberties. Sri Lanka’s digital economy represents approximately 4.37% of GDP and this is positioned to grow exponentially inContinue Reading
Power cuts affect internet speeds
Extended power cuts have caused internet speeds in Sri Lanka to slow down. Several mobile service providers claim that 3G and 4G transmission networks face interferences due to long hours of power cuts and shortage of fuel. Source – News Wire
PEPSI® WELCOMES SUMMERS WITH A NEW CAMPAIGN TO REITERATE ITS SWAG PHILOSOPHY
~The new campaign celebrates the confidence and self-belief of the Sri Lankan youth~ One Word. Four Letters. A million believers – SWAG. This summer, Pepsi® is all set to inspire the youth of Sri Lanka with its new campaign that reiterates its SWAG philosophy. The youth has never been moreContinue Reading
10-hour power cuts to be expected next week
Lack of fuel has disrupted operations at several power plants in Sri Lanka leading to an extension of power cuts. According to sources, there could be a possibility of extending power cuts up to 10 hours per day from next week.
Longer power cuts in Southern province
A default in the electricity transmission line has forced authorities to impose longer power cuts in the Southern province. According to sources, this default has resulted in not being able to generate power in Colombo and transmit to the Southern province. The authorities are taking necessary measures to rectify theContinue Reading
EDEX Expo Returns Post Pandemic as EDEX Hybrid Expo 2022.
EDEX Expo, Sri Lanka’s Premier and Largest Education Exhibition and Job Fair, returns after a break due to the pandemic, in a new and contemporary format, as a Hybrid Expo, on the 26th & 27th of March 2022 at the Royal MAS Arena, Colombo 07 and online, as a VirtualContinue Reading
Diva unleashes its newest variant, Diva Fresh Araliya
Diva, has always looked to create products with an authentic local flavor, especially in terms of fragrance. The newly introduced Diva Fresh Araliya detergent is no different. Diva Fresh Araliya comes with a one-of-a-kind authentic Sri Lankan fragrance and is manufactured to give clothes a superior freshness and cleanliness. AllContinue Reading
Western province school exams to be postponed due to paper shortage
A paper shortage in cash-strapped Sri Lanka has led to final term tests for grades 9, 10 and 11 in Western province schools being postponed until after the April holidays, while the exams for grades 6, 7 and 8 to be held at the school level. Western province Provincial DirectorContinue Reading
Automakers including Toyota cut vehicle production in Russian plants due to chip shortage
Toyota, Volkswagen and other automakers have stopped production at their Russian plants due to supply chain disruptions after the country invaded Ukraine. Days after the Japanese automaker, Toyota Motor Corp, reduced its domestic production target by as much as 20 percent for the April-June quarter, on March 15 it announcedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s economic crisis urges building back better
We are only a month away from Sinhala and Tamil New year celebrations and the country’s economic outlook seems grim at the moment. It is as if we are in the midst of a rare economic crisis. As for the country’s present situation, there would have been a number ofContinue Reading
Mediation Boards Commission launches convenient dispute intake system for public
The Mediation Boards Commission (MBC) of Sri Lanka, together with the Ministry of Justice, launched a convenient dispute intake system for the public by introducing a dispute intake box at the Divisional Secretariat level. This is expanding the Community Mediation Boards’ (CMB) Chairperson’s jurisdiction and making it easier for CMBsContinue Reading
Hatch Makerstudio Launch: creating a community workspace bringing ideas to life
The newly launched Hatch Makerstudio is a community workspace designed for innovators, providing access to state-of-the-art digital fabrication technology and equipment for startups and individuals to prototype and test their innovations. It is an ideal platform for creative thinkers to collaborate and drive innovation in product development and manufacturing aimingContinue Reading
EY Webinar on Personal Data Protection examines why companies need to be prepared for the Sri Lanka Data Protection Act
The Personal Data Privacy Act will apply to any entity processing personal data wholly or partly in Sri Lanka, and/or processing or monitoring personal data of data subjects in Sri Lanka. Appointment of Data Protection Officers will be mandatory for companies processing high volumes of personal data and good practiceContinue Reading
Sri Lanka restricts import of 367 non-essential items
A Gazette Extraordinary has been issued by the Department of Import and Export Control limiting the import of 367 non-essential goods to Sri Lanka. Accordingly, the Imports and Exports Control Regulation No 05 of 2022; Imposing requirement of Import Control License (ICL) on selected items comes into effect at midnightContinue Reading
Diva Power Washing Wiplawaya creates opportunity to win washing machines
Diva, the leading household laundry brand from Hemas Consumer Brands, recently concluded the highly anticipated Diva Power Washing Wiplawaya initiative. The objective of this initiative was to provide an opportunity for people to participate and win a 7.5kg, fully automatic washing machine which would be helpful in doing their dailyContinue Reading
APIDM Released 272 More Digital Marketing Professionals to the Industry
The Asia Pacific Institute of Digital Marketing (APIDM), the leading institute for Digital Marketing Education & Skill Training in Sri Lanka, held their Certificate Ceremony for Students who attained the Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing and Certificate in Digital Marketing. The Ceremony was held on the 3rd of March 2022, atContinue Reading
Fems AYA Celebrates the first year of its journey of eradicating period poverty
Fems Aya, the nationwide initiative of Fems, the feminine Sanitary Care brand of Hemas Consumer Brands celebrates its first anniversary of impacting lives and communities by offering awareness on menstrual health and equal access to low-cost high quality sanitary napkins. Fems launched its purposeful initiative ‘Fems AYA’ on the InternationalContinue Reading
BCS Sri Lanka Section elects new leadership for 2022/23
The British Computer Society (BCS) – The Chartered Institute for IT (Sri Lanka Section) elected its new leadership for the year 2022/23 at the Annual General Meeting held virtually recently. The new Sri Lanka leadership team consists of the Executive Committee led by Chairman Mr. Vajeendra S Kandegamage. SecretaryContinue Reading
Pelwatte Dairy’s Most Creative Dish Competition ignites the Spirit of Christmas!
Pelwatte Dairy Industries, a name known to every Sri Lankan as a leading home grown dairy producer conducted a Christmas themed competition titled “Most Creative Dish” to celebrate and give its loyal customers a joyful, colourful and flavourful Christmas during the Month of December. The competition kicked off on theContinue Reading
Clogard Chooty wins Silver for ‘Best New Entrant Brand of the Year’ at SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2021
‘Clogard Chooty’, a leading kid’s oral care brand, won the Silver award for the ‘Best New Entrant Brand of the Year’ at the SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2021 recently. Since its launch, Clogard Chooty has become every mother’s preferred choice of toothpaste to which she entrusts her child’s oral hygiene.Continue Reading
Pelwatte Dairy embarks on full cold supply-chain analysis to drive sustainable improvement in milk quality
Pelwatte Dairy, one of the leading local dairy brands in Sri Lanka that produces a range of dairy products and saves valuable foreign exchange for the country, has made significant investments to upgrade its milk preservation technologies to cater to the rising demand and to ensure its milk is ofContinue Reading
DIMO and Komatsu mark 50 years of transforming Sri Lanka through world-class Heavy Machinery
DIMO, one of the leading conglomerates in Sri Lanka, is celebrating its partnership of 50 years with the world-renowned heavy machinery giant Komatsu in Sri Lanka at the same time that Komatsu is marking 100 years of its business operations. Over the years, Komatsu’s diverse product portfolio has helped toContinue Reading
SEO & Coronavirus: Your SEO approach in the New Normal
The coronavirus crisis has indicated a major twist in the approaches utilized by the corporate work setting all around the globe. Instead of visiting the office regularly and engaging in fieldwork, we have resorted to working from home and going digital. Before we dive deeper into the SEO approach, let’sContinue Reading
oDoc – HUTCH Suwa Sarana to support the pandemic response by providing free telemedicine services to all Sri Lankans
In a pioneering initiative to support the health care sector, HUTCH has joined forces with the leading telemedicine provider oDoc to launch the oDoc-HUTCH Suwa Sarana initiative to offer telemedicine services free of charge, to all Sri Lankans during the present travel restrictions. Through this CSR initiative, all Sri LankansContinue Reading
Reasons that make Huawei Y7a the most desirable mid-range smartphone
Huawei Y7a is the latest mid-range smartphone in the popular Y series with top of the line flagship specifications. It also packs a much larger screen competing head to head with its rivals. Even though Y7a is positioned in the mid-range category, it is equipped with flagship smartphone features andContinue Reading
Transform your kitchen with Singer’s elegant array of built-in appliances
As we continue to witness the rise of luxury residences and apartments, modern living has become a familiar concept highlighting the need for design functionality and efficiency in our fast-paced lives. The goal is to reduce the small moments that take time out of our days and this is anContinue Reading
Experience HUTCH at your finger Tips, with the new advanced HUTCH Self Care App
HUTCH, Sri Lanka’s preferred choice for mobile broadband services has unveiled the newest version of the popular HUTCH Self Care app to offer HUTCH subscribers with an enhanced, all-inclusive digital experience. With a host of services,HUTCH usersno longer need to worry of manually topping up as the app comes withContinue Reading
Singer and ASUS introduce 11th Generation Laptops to Sri Lanka for the first time
The strong partnership between Singer Sri Lanka and ASUS has resulted in the advent of 11th generation laptops for the first time ever in Sri Lanka. Singer’s latest introduction of the ASUS laptops with 11th Gen Intel processors come with a two-year global warranty. The new 11th Gen lineup offersContinue Reading
Thailand leads in race for ASEAN Digital Hub with upgraded ICT infrastructure
Thailand, which leads ASEAN in 5G rollout, is eyeing the pole position in the race for ASEAN digital hub with its initiative to boost the ICT infrastructure and ecosystem, government officials revealed at the Powering Digital Thailand 2021: Huawei Cloud & Connect event in Bangkok. “Thailand is one of theContinue Reading
Ocean Lanka Enters into Partnership with Cotton made in Africa (CmiA)
Ocean Lanka Pvt Ltd, Sri Lanka’s largest weft knitted fabric manufacturer, announced that it has entered into a partnership with Cotton made in Africa (CmiA), one of the world’s leading standards for sustainably produced cotton. The recent partnership will see Ocean Lanka further increasing its sustainable cotton portion, which isContinue Reading
ABS Courier awarded ‘3PL of the year 2020’ at Daraz Seller Summit
Wins first place in recognition of its high standards in delivery ABS Courier – established in 2006 as the courier wing of AB Securitas (Private) Limited – recently won the ‘Daraz 3PL of the year’ award at the Daraz Seller Summit 2020. The event, which took place at the Shangri-LaContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s INIVOS and UK’s Muzulu in milestone partnership to offer full-scope Enterprise solutions
INIVOS Consulting, the fully fledged Sri Lankan Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions provider announced its partnership with Muzulu, the UK based provider of industry leading ERP business solutions. The partnership aims to support a wider base of customers globally, with an initial focus on Sri Lanka and Europe. Both INIVOS,Continue Reading
48 MP Quad AI Camera, 5000mAh battery, 4GB Ram + 128GB Rom packed Huawei Y7a up for grabs in Sri Lanka
Huawei, the global smartphone brand recently launched Y7a – a mid-range smartphone with one of the largest screens that would undoubtedly be craved by heavy social media users and mobile gamers in Sri Lanka. Huawei Y7a is the latest in the mid-range smartphones to enter the market with unprecedented valueContinue Reading
Hatch’s KICKASS Series 4 empowers a new batch of women entrepreneurs together with London Stock Exchange Group Sri Lanka
Despite the current uncertainties we have managed to successfully complete the fourth iteration of KICKASS Bootcamp, empowering a whole new batch of future women leaders in business. Series 4 of the KICKASS Bootcamp was conducted in partnership with LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) Sri Lanka and TNL Radio and wasContinue Reading
VMware Empowers Customers to Build their Multi-Cloud Future
VMware’s Multi-Cloud Strategy Unlocks the Value From Any Cloud While Delivering Better Security and Simplified Operations VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW) announced new innovations to help customers build, run, manage, connect, and protect any app on any cloud. Today, more than 15 million enterprise workloads run on VMware in the cloud,Continue Reading
Pelwatte Dairy embarks on yet another Sustainable Project
Working towards healthier food production and sustainable waste management Pelwatte Dairy Industries, the industry leader in local dairy produce has been known for enriching lives – not just by providing nutrition through its dairy products but also through the consecutive training and support that it extends to farmers and theirContinue Reading
Swadeshi Khomba Baby Hoda Purudu celebrates World Children’s Day with “Hoda Purudu ” educational campaign
The Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC launched a novel hygiene awareness campaign for Sri Lanka’s primary school children to coincide with the World Children’s Day celebrations. Titled “Swadeshi Khomba Baby Hoda Purudu” the event saw grade 3 school children at Sapugaskanda Sobhitha Vidyalaya (Primary) taking part in awareness-led activities inculcating “HodaContinue Reading
HUTCH signs up Gayathri Shan as new Brand Ambassador
Sri Lanka’s preferred choice for mobile broadband services, HUTCH has appointed popular social media influencer and a movie star Gayathri Shan as a new brand ambassador. With this appointment, HUTCH aims to actively engage a wider base of Sri Lanka’s Tamil speaking community that is ready to avail HUTCH offerings.Continue Reading
Singer Finance leads Tier Two Rankings by K Seeds Investments
In the latest national rankings of ‘Listed Finance Companies of Sri Lanka’ Report by K Seed Investments, Singer Finance (Lanka) has seized the best performing Finance Company rank among Tier 2 finance companies in Sri Lanka. The Report, issued by K Seeds Investments (Pvt) Ltd has identified Singer Finance (Lanka)Continue Reading
Five reasons why Huawei Nova 7 SE is the smartphone you should switch to
Huawei Nova 7 SE is the latest 5G smartphone to arrive in Sri Lanka featuring top of the line specifications and a game-changing design. With Nova 7 SE, Huawei revolutionizes the 5G mid-range smartphone markets everywhere, bringing premium level 5G capability at mid-range prices but not compromising on offerings andContinue Reading
First-ever virtual IIT Cutting Edge showcases innovative IT and business solutions of students
Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT), the pioneer in British higher education in Sri Lanka and the country’s premier IT and Business campus, successfully concluded its first-ever virtual IIT Cutting Edge 2020 where the latest collection of ground-breaking IT and business solutions of IIT students were showcased. Cutting Edge is primarilyContinue Reading
Gear up for 5G with Huawei Nova 7 SE, the first-ever mid-range 5G smartphone
The age of 5G has dawned. Huawei, a pioneer in 5G technology and the global smartphone manufacturer recently unveiled the first ever mid-range 5G smartphone. Huawei Nova 7 SE is fully equipped to deliver an unrivalled performance for smartphone users who have been yearning for the novel 5G experience. NovaContinue Reading
5GDNA Joins the 3GPP Family
3GPP recently announced that the 5G Deterministic Networking Alliance (5GDNA) has become its Market Representation Partner (MRP), making it the third organization member from 5G vertical industry after 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) and 5G Alliance for Connected Industries and Automation (5G-ACIA). This partnership shows the rise of 5GDNA’s influence inContinue Reading
Pyxle International and Trabeya announce merger
Combined entity will have the leadership, resources and scale to successfully capitalize on opportunities in the fast-growing data industry. Merged capabilities will create a single comprehensive and fully integrated platform, from digital strategy, software engineering, data management and integration, to deep analytics with artificial intelligence tools, ensuring a completeContinue Reading
HP Printers now available at Singer
Singer Sri Lanka PLC, country’s premier consumer durables retailer has partnered with Trident Corporation, a leading distributor of IT hardware, software and printing solutions in Sri Lanka to serve globally renowned HP Printer range in the Sri Lankan market. This partnership opens Singer Sri Lanka’s customers across the island toContinue Reading
VMware Unveils 5G and Edge Advancements, Driving Sri Lanka Towards New Chapter of Innovation-Led Growth
Strengthened 5G Telco Cloud Portfolio with Cloud Native Support enables businesses to better harness emerging technologies in Sri Lanka’s cloud and mobile first economy VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW) recently announced its 5G Telco Cloud Platform, empowering Communication Service Providers (CSPs) to better meet the growing demands for 5G-powered innovations inContinue Reading
‘Rani Sandalwood’ tributes loyal consumers with gold necklaces and household items worth Rs. 1 Million
Win a gold necklace and many more exciting gifts every week! The Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC has launched yet another exciting promotion for the loyal consumers of Rani Sandalwood soap with weekly offers including an attractive 22 Carat gold necklace and many more valuable gifts items. Consumers who post twoContinue Reading
Huawei revenue in Q3 2020 at a 9.9% growth
Huawei recently announced its business results for the first three quarters of 2020. During this period, Huawei generated CNYv671.3 billion in revenue, an increase of 9.9% over the same period last year. The company’s net profit margin in this period was 8.0%. Throughout the first three quarters of 2020, Huawei’sContinue Reading
Top ICT Students to Represent Asia Pacific in Huawei ICT Competition Finals
The 2019-2020 Huawei Asia Pacific ICT Competition, under the theme of “Connection, Glory, Future,” successfully concluded on Wednesday. Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) from Indonesia won champions of both the Network and Cloud tracks in this regional finals, and will represent the Asia Pacific region in the global finals. This year,Continue Reading
Adapting to a new Reality with Enterprise Software
The COVID-19 pandemic is still raging on, threatening businesses as well as economies as it has brought unprecedented challenges that the world must grapple with in the coming years. The pandemic brought with it the need for organisations to relook at business models for business continuity, safeguard employees and ensureContinue Reading
Ideal Motors and Ideal First Choice breaks new ground in Sri Lanka offering industry-first free insurance cover
Ideal Motors Pvt Ltd and its subsidiary Ideal First Choice Pvt Ltd (part of the Ideal Group of Companies) have pioneered an insurance reward scheme free of charge, an industry first for vehicle owners who continue to avail services from both Ideal Motors and Ideal First Choice workshops. The IdealContinue Reading
Huawei releases Sustainability Progress Report
Enriching lives with technology Huawei Consumer Business Group (BG) recently published its Sustainability Progress Report. The report highlights the company’s sustainability achievements over the past decade, covering four major areas including information accessibility, education and health, environmental protection, and corporate responsibility. This marks the first time that Huawei Consumer BGContinue Reading
HUTCH Danumai Miliyanayai quiz winners rewarded
HUTCH, Sri Lanka’s preferred choice for mobile broadband services recently rewarded the winners of HUTCH Danumai Miliyanayai in a grand prize-giving ceremony held at the Hutch Head Office, Colombo. Danumai Miliyanayai, which ran for a six-month period is a general knowledge quiz competition. BeyondM, a subsidiary of the hSenid SoftwareContinue Reading
Seamless Work From Home and Learn From Home possibilities with Huawei devices
Huawei, the global smartphone brand has ensured that its devices meet the benchmarks needed to provide a seamless Work From Home (WFH) and Learn From Home (LFH) experience. WFH and LFH have been embraced by many and continue to be the norm in this day and age. Many companies areContinue Reading
VMware Delivers Intrinsic Security to Sri Lanka’s Digital Infrastructure, Fast Tracking Business Innovation and Resilience
Focus on intrinsic security enables organizations to build future-ready businesses to thrive in the age of the distributed workforce Cutting edge solutions provide CISOs with unprecedented visibility into the enterprise workplace to respond, adapt and accelerate businesses for the new normal VMware, Inc., a leading innovator in enterprise software, recentlyContinue Reading
DIMO Southern Warriors clinch inaugural Army Commander’s T20 league 2020 Trophy
The inaugural Sri Lanka Army Commander’s T20 League tournament concluded on the 17th October 2020 at the SLAOC Grounds, Dombagoda with DIMO Southern Warriors emerging victorious. DIMO Southern Warriors beat Super Fashion Northern Warriors by 9 runs in an exciting game which swung in favor of both sides throughout theContinue Reading
Huawei Launches All-scenario Intelligent Connectivity Solutions
the UN Broadband Commission and Huawei held the sixth Ultra-Broadband Forum (UBBF 2020) online in Beijing. With the theme of “Intelligent Connectivity, New Value Together”, this year’s UBBF discussed the challenges and opportunities facing the connectivity industry in the intelligent era. At the event, David Wang, Huawei Executive Director andContinue Reading
Huawei Launches ADN Solution for Enterprises, Bringing Intelligent Connectivity Within Reach
At HUAWEI CONNECT 2020, Huawei officially released its Autonomous Driving Network (ADN) solution for the enterprise market. This future-proof solution brings intelligence to networks and completely integrates artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities at the network element (NE), network, and cloud layers. As such, it drives enterprise networks towards the autonomous drivingContinue Reading
DIMO to Enter Agro Tourism with its Agri Techno Park in Dambulla
“DIMO Agribusinesses”, the agriculture arm of DIMO, has selected its Agri Techno Park located in Dambulla (mid-country) to embark on its journey in Agro Tourism. “DIMO Agribusinesses” owns three Agri Techno Parks which are located in Dambulla (mid-country), Nikaweratiya (low country) and Lindula (up-country wet zone). They operate with theContinue Reading
Water-pumping solutions pioneer – AGROMAX partners with Abans to better serve consumer water requirements
Agromax, a leading water-pumping solutions provider joined forces with Abans, a premier consumer durables retailer to fulfill the water requirements of every Sri Lankan providing excellent quality water pumps at affordable prices. The monumental partnership enables Agromax to leverage on the island wide Abans showroom network to distribute its rangeContinue Reading
Jamie’s Magical Adventures in Floffinville debuts in a virtual book launch
First time author, A. A. Moses recently launched her novel, Jamie’s Magical Adventures in Floffinville in a virtual event in September engaging viewers in fun quizzes and a captivating book reading. The novel which was published by The Jam Fruit Tree Publications encompasses a spray of magic on every pageContinue Reading
AI AND AUTOMATION POWER LATEST RELEASE OF IFS CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT, DRIVING IMPROVED CUSTOMER EXPERIENCES
Highly configurable, integrated and fully branded omnichannel hub lets customers book services and get accurate information online, through social or over the phone IFS, the global enterprise applications company, announces the availability of new and enhanced capabilities in its customer engagement software empowering companies to overcome challenges faced when workingContinue Reading
Singer awarded ‘Retail Brand of the Year – Sri Lanka 2020’ by Global Banking and Finance Review
Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC, the country’s premier consumer durables retailer has been honored with first ever Sri Lanka’s Retail Brand of the Year tribute from one of the most keenly awaited global awards, the British based ‘Global Banking and Financial Awards. The awards, announced annually by the British based GlobalContinue Reading
7 promising Sri Lankan startups graduate from Sri Lanka’s first virtual fintech accelerator
HatchX, Sri Lanka’s first fintech startup accelerator programme, recently concluded its demo day with its first cohort of 7 promising local fintech startups graduating from the programme and getting connected with several industry stakeholders. The goal of HatchX is to help local fintech startups find success by offering them theContinue Reading
Huawei launches FreeBuds 3i in Sri Lanka bringing intelligent noise cancellation to the forefront
Huawei FreeBuds 3i is the latest addition to Huawei’s FreeBuds 3 series. The Huawei FreeBuds 3i unleashes the power of noise cancellation and True Wireless Stereo (TWS) technology that pave the way to a seamless connection with the digital audio world. Wireless earphones are the order of the day andContinue Reading
The Big Bad Wolf Online Book Sale to howl until October 8 by popular demand
Ensures a smoother experience through essential technical advisory The World’s Biggest Book Sale, returning via www.bigbadwolfbooks.lk this year will be extended beyond the scheduled closure date, initially from 4th October, to 11.59pm on 8th October. This update comes as a result of the considerable number of fans and book buffsContinue Reading
Technomedics Corporate Announces New MD
Technomedics, Sri Lanka’s leading medical equipment and turnkey solutions provider which partners with many Fortune 500 companies, is pleased to announce Linus Jeganathan as its new Managing Director to spearhead its long term growth objectives. Jeganathan , a senior management professional counting over 20 years of experience in multiple sectorsContinue Reading
Axiata Digital Labs becomes the Exclusive Innovation Partner for National ICT Awards 2020
Axiata Digital Labs (ADL) entered into a partnership with the local chapter of the UK based Chartered Institute for IT professionals BCS Sri Lanka, to sponsor National ICT Awards (NBQSA) 2020 as the Exclusive Innovation Partner, the company announced today. “For the last 22 years, NBQSA has bestowed their highestContinue Reading
‘Compfie’ set to change Sri Lanka’s Compliance Landscape
Aparajitha Corporate Services Private Limited, India’s no.1 company for Compliance, today announced the introduction of its Global E-Governance and Compliance Platform – ‘Compfie’ in Sri Lanka in association with Colombo headquartered 3W Consulting. This move to position ‘Compfie’ in Sri Lanka’s compliance market marks the first major development for theContinue Reading
Huawei: Creating New Value with Synergy Across Five Tech Domains
HUAWEI CONNECT 2020 opened was held recently in Shanghai. HUAWEI CONNECT is an annual flagship event hosted by Huawei for the global ICT industry. It is a platform where Huawei discloses its major strategies. In 2016, Huawei envisioned an intelligent world and called upon its partners worldwide to build aContinue Reading
Pradeep Edward Elected as the Chairman TMC- Colombo
The Management Club (TMC) Colombo conducted its 15th Annual General Meeting at Hotel Galadari, Colombo with the participation of a large amount of members and founder members of TMC. The Management Club (TMC) formed in 2001 under the auspices of the Chartered Management Institute – UK Sri Lanka. The BranchContinue Reading
Pelwatte Dairy Backs President’s Pledge to Meet Domestic Liquid Milk Demand
Pelwatte Dairy Industries, Sri Lanka’s leading local dairy producer, is on a renewed mission to meet the domestic milk demand and uplift the socio-economic status of local dairy farmers. This comes in support of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s recent pledge to empower the local dairy industry and increase the domestic liquidContinue Reading
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State Minister of Money and Capital Market and Public Enterprise Reforms Nivard Cabraal Cabraal tells Parliament foreigners keen to return to SL as local interest drives share market up Says a lot of excitement about Port City Country targeting economic growth of 1% by end of the year Requests banks andContinue Reading
VIVO TO LAUNCH Y20 WITH LONG LASTING BATTERY AND AI MACRO TRIPLE CAMERA
~ vivo Y20 to be powered by massive 5000 mAh battery ~ vivo Y20 to carry a rear AI Triple Macro Camera setup (13MP+2MP+2MP) ~User friendly features such as Side-mounted fingerprint scanner that unlock your phone in less than a second are special additions to the handset vivo, the leadingContinue Reading
Driving Value through mastering Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP) post pandemic
By Rajith Perera, Partner/Principal, Financial Accounting Advisory Services, Ernst & Young, Sri Lanka COVID-19 pandemic represents the biggest test of the financial stability to the financial services sector. Pandemic constitutes unprecedented local as well as global macro-economic stress leading to slowed down economic conditions. Financial system in the country facesContinue Reading
Huawei Announces New Developer Technologies Capable of Smarter All-Scenario Experiences
Huawei Developer Conference 2020 (Together) was held today at Songshan Lake. In the keynote speech, Huawei announced major upcoming updates for HarmonyOS 2.0, EMUI 11, HMS(Huawei Mobile Services), HUAWEI HiLink, and HUAWEI Research. These improvements will empower global developers and ecosystem partners to provide enhanced and innovative user experiences forContinue Reading
Pelwatte Dairy Partners with Leading Supermarket Chains to Offer New Product Deals
Pelwatte Dairy transforms the shopping experience with value-for-money dairy deals Pelwatte Dairy Industries – Sri Lanka’s renowned dairy producer – has extended some exciting value-for-money deals that can be availed at Sri Lanka’s leading supermarket chains this September. The home-grown company is celebrated for its healthy, fresh and delicious rangeContinue Reading
Path breaking Huawei Golf Tournament teed off in Sri Lanka
Huawei, the leading global technology solutions provider, recently hosted the “Huawei Golf Tournament 2020” in Sri Lanka, ushering a monumental partnership with the country’s golf game. In its latest foray into sports inclusion in Sri Lanka, Huawei ran the two-day Golf Tournament at Sri Lanka’s historic golf venue-the Royal ColomboContinue Reading
Ocean Lanka recognises sixty-three long-serving employees
Ocean Lanka Pvt Ltd, Sri Lanka’s largest weft knitted fabric manufacturer, recognised and rewarded a large cohort of long-serving employees at the ‘Sewa Abhiman 2020’ Loyalty Awards, where gold coins were presented to 63 employees, who completed 10 years of service at the company. Addressing the staff, Managing Director ofContinue Reading
Innovative Microwave Solutions Proposed at Huawei 5G Microwave Asia-Pacific Conference for Heavy-Rain Regions
The Huawei 5G Microwave Asia-Pacific Conference was held online recently, bringing together more than 130 guests to share insights into 5G microwave applications and to discuss how microwave solutions contribute to accelerating 5G development in the Asia-Pacific region. At the conference, Huawei proposed an innovative solution to solve transmission capacityContinue Reading
FUTURE OF THE SMARTPHONE MARKET IN SRI LANKA by Kevin Jiang
As the world integrates the ‘New Normal’ in the ecosystem, Sri Lanka’s digital framework is pacing with fresh energy and has bold plans for the future. The ‘New Normal’ has given rise to several ‘behavioral changes’ in the Sri Lankan consumer, and the need to be digitally connected is oneContinue Reading
“It’s not a fairy tale anymore – The Big Bad Wolf Book Sale to give access to three times more titles this year”- Andrew Yap
, Book lovers across Sri Lanka, it’s time to get ready for the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale. The Sale is coming to Sri Lanka for the 4th consecutive year, along with its popular 50%-90% discounts. What is intriguing this year is that the Sale is venturing to an onlineContinue Reading
Huawei P40 Pro hailed as the latest aesthetic showpiece
Huawei P40 Pro is the latest addition to Huawei’s array of smartphones unveiled in 2020. Categorically a flagship device, P40 Pro’s design resembles the beauty and form of flowing water and its quad-curve overflow display is designed to dissolve the barriers of vision and imagination on every edge. Its innovativeContinue Reading
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP report suggests need for strategic investments in re-designing anti money laundering (AML) compliance programmes in banking and financial services sectors
Banks are facing increased challenges in meeting heightened regulatory expectations AML compliance is a board level issue with continuing operational challenges and investments not bearing fruit Banks are following a risk-based approach for AML compliance, but more needs to be done to extend it to the enterprise level Transactions monitoring,Continue Reading
Huawei P40 Pro sets a new benchmark in smartphone photography
Huawei P40 Pro is the latest flagship smartphone rolled out in Sri Lanka by Huawei, the innovative smartphone manufacturer. The all-new Huawei P40 Pro is expected to revolutionize the smartphone photography with its Ultra Vision Leica Quad Camera setup. Camera has become a key aspect which receives much attention overContinue Reading
Flexibility within limits – The underlying premise driving the NBFI sector
By Niroshan Udage As an integral part of the Country’s financial system, Licensed Finance Companies (LFCs) and registered leasing companies play a vital role in the development of the national economy. Collectively known as the Non-Bank financial (NBFI) sector, they offer a gamut of financial solutions to cater to individuals,Continue Reading
Axiata Digital Labs partners with LK Domain Registry for Sri Lanka’s only web competition
Axiata Digital Labs announced that they have entered into a partnership with LK Domain Registry to sponsor the BestWeb.lk Awards 2020. The partnership results in Axiata Digital Labs being crowned as the Exclusive Technological Partner of the 2020 Awards. The Awards, originally commenced in 2009, is considered as Sri Lanka’sContinue Reading
JOHN KEELLS FOUNDATION PILOTS SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION AWARENESS IN HIKKADUWA!
Use of drugs by school children in both urban and rural areas of Sri Lanka has been a significant concern for well over a decade particularly because it is a sensitive age where such use can lead to long-term addictions and resulting health and social issues. Many children who haveContinue Reading
INIVOS Consulting on a role to equip Sri Lanka’s enterprise sector with ERP solutions
INIVOS Consulting, the fully-fledged Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions provider has launched its assortment of solutions to Sri Lanka’s enterprise sector in a bid to provide end-to-end solutions, earmarked to make progress in the business sphere. INIVOS, an authorized partner of global ERP solutions provider IFS, has to-date served aContinue Reading
Singer partners with Malaysia’s Signature Group to introduce world’s leading Kitchen solutions to Sri Lanka
Singer, Sri Lanka’s premier consumer durables retailer, has partnered with Signature Group, Malaysia’s largest Kitchen Cabinet and Wardrobe manufacturer. With this new partnership, Singer aims to begin manufacturing Signature Kitchen systems and products in Sri Lanka. This collaboration is expected to reinforce Signature brand’s presence in Sri Lanka which treatsContinue Reading
Statutes and Regulations associated with Regulated Finance Companies
By Shiranthi Gunawardana – Attorney at Law and Legal Consultant to the Finance Houses Association Regulated Finance Companies (RFCs) are major financial intermediaries which are duly regulated and governed by the laws of Sri Lanka. RFCs are strictly governed by virtue of statutes and Acts such as Finance Business ActContinue Reading
Huawei’s Postal Repair Service boosts customer convenience
Huawei, the innovative smartphone manufacturer has introduced an all-new Postal Repair Service in a bid to support the Huawei device holders. With this latest initiative, which is available 24/7 and 365 days, customers avail a free pickup and delivery service that facilitates convenient smartphone repairs. This convenient courier service intendsContinue Reading
Singer, SLIM join forces to boost sales team stature
Aims to provide a world-class customer experience Singer (Sri Lanka), the premier consumer durables retailer has collaborated with Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), the apex body for marketers, to launch an Advanced Certificate in Retail Services Marketing in a bid to equip Singer sales force with the best practicesContinue Reading
HUAWEI Assistant · TODAY Wins World-Renowned Red Dot Award 2020
Dubbed the “Oscars” of the design industry, the Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design was recently awarded to HUAWEI Assistant · TODAY. Based on Red Dot’s motto of “In search of good design and creativity”, this award is a testament to Huawei’s efforts in continuous innovation to provide aContinue Reading
Ocean Lanka Knits a Classy Silver Jubilee in Fabric Manufacturing
Since its inception, Ocean Lanka has established itself as Sri Lanka’s largest weft knitted fabric manufacturer, overseeing all four phases of fabric production from knitting to dyeing, printing and finishing. As Ocean Lanka, Sri Lanka’s largest weft knitted fabric manufacturer, steps into its 25th glorious year, it is an idealContinue Reading
Huawei co-sponsors ICTA for “e-Swabhimani 2020” Digital Social Impact Awards
World’s leading ICT provider, Huawei co-sponsors Information & Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) for e-Swabhimani 2020 – Digital Social Impact Awards programme that recognizes the excellence of the use of Information & Communication Technology tools and applications for social wellbeing. e-Swabhimani is an initiative of ICTA, the apexContinue Reading
Pelwatte Products hailed for its rich, creamy flavour amongst the culinary experts
Pelwatte Dairy, the renowned dairy producer of Sri Lanka has been commended by the bakery and culinary industry experts who commends its rich flavour and creamy texture. The flavour and texture of Pelwatte Products both enhance the taste of the bakery products of the premier bakery product ranges. “The FabContinue Reading
Pelwatte launches alluring new ice cream flavours; Faluda and Ginger Biscuit
The local diary giant Pelwatte introduced two brand new flavours to their ice cream palette. The unique Faluda and Ginger Biscuit flavours will allure more ice cream enthusiasts to go beyond the traditional flavours and enjoy the signature smooth, creamy texture of the Pelwatte ice creams. “The Sri Lankan iceContinue Reading
Ideal Motors pledges an unmatched after sales service with every “Mahindra Powerol” Generator purchase
Ideal Motors, a fully owned subsidiary of the Ideal Group and the authorized distributor for Mahindra motor vehicles, motor cycles and utility products in Sri Lanka, has gained market dominance within a short time span backed by its unique after sales service. In 2017, Ideal Motors was awarded sole distributorshipContinue Reading
Sri Lanka ‘Women-led Startups’ braving C19 now vie for next level
How good is betting on a South Asian startup incubator dojo aimed at would-be-entrepreneur females with only a burning passion for their crafts and launched in the smack middle of the gloomy pandemic? Wagered by Hatch Works, the knowledge and growth hub for Sri Lanka’s nascent startups, a “business developmentContinue Reading
Huawei wins Two EISA awards for “Best Smartphone Camera” with the HUAWEI P40 Pro and “Best Smartwatch” for HUAWEI WATCH GT 2
Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) recently received two awards from the European Image and Sound Association (EISA), a group comprising 55 of the world’s most respected consumer electronics magazines. HUAWEI’s P40 Pro was named “EISA Smartphone Camera 2020-2021” by the Association, alongside the HUAWEI WATCH GT 2, which won theContinue Reading
Singer Fashion Academy’s Certificate in Fashion Designing program calls for enrollments
The Singer Fashion Academy, being in operation for over 60 years, has called for new enrollments to its Certificate in Fashion Designing – a highly sought-after qualification in Sri Lanka’s Fashion industry, a qualification which is also validated by the Chartered Society of Designers (CSD), UK. The Academy has commencedContinue Reading
Key reforms in consolidating NBFI sector comes under the spotlight
By Sanjeewa Bandaranayake Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFI) sector has evolved over the past years to be a stronger force in the finance industry in Sri Lanka. Unfortunately, the public only remembers NBFIs in light of unethical practices of Non-regulated finance companies. But NBFIs account for many heart-touching, unsung narratives whileContinue Reading
Writings and statements of Sri Lanka’s most internationally recognized Ambassador now in a single volume
Sri Lanka Unites is the honored custodian of this comprehensive compilation of Ambassador Jayantha Dhanapala’s work December 15, 2019 saw the launch of a long awaited book sharing the life story of an internationally recognized Sri Lankan personality who was praised by President John F Kennedy, and who represented theContinue Reading
Huawei P40 Pro released in Sri Lanka with a pack of incredible features
Huawei, the innovative smartphone manufacturer recently launched the feature packed Huawei P40 Pro in Sri Lanka taking the smartphone photography a step further. This powerhouse has a refractive matte finish to it and a 6.58-inches OLED full view display that reveals elegance in every minute detail. Huawei P40 Pro yetContinue Reading
Velona Protect antiviral masks endowed with maximum safety and comfort
HeiQ Viroblock technology proven to be effective against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19)* Velona, a leading brand in the hygiene and clothing segment in Sri Lanka recently introduced the Velona Protect antiviral mask manufactured with HeiQ Viroblock NPJ03 technology which is among the first technologies in the world to be proven effective againstContinue Reading
Commercial Leasing & Finance PLC records a breakout performance in 2019/20
Increases PAT by 29% and retains industry-best NPLs ‘A’ Stable rating reaffirmed by ICRA Rated amongst Top 50 Brands for 2019/20 by LMD Commercial Leasing and Finance PLC (CLC) concluded FY2019/20 on an impressive note, consistently performing well year on year despite the extremely challenging events that marked the financialContinue Reading
IIT’s first Virtual Careers Day 2020 brings together IIT students and Sri Lanka’s top companies
Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT), the pioneer in British higher education in Sri Lanka and the country’s premier IT and Business campus, successfully conducted the IIT Careers Day 2020 on an online platform for the first time in its history. The transition to the online platform was in keeping withContinue Reading
VMware Strengthens Technology Ecosystem in Sri Lanka and Maldives with Appointment of New Country Sales Manager
VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW), a leading innovator in enterprise software, today announced the appointment of Devendra Manuvel to the company’s leadership team as Country Sales Manager for Sri Lanka and the Maldives. In his new role, Devandra will oversee the delivery of VMware’s industry-leading innovations to the region, enabling organizationsContinue Reading
Mobitel apps are now available on Huawei AppGallery
Reiterating its customer centricity, Mobitel, one of Sri Lanka’s leading mobile service providers, has constantly addressed the needs of mobile consumers with innovative products and services. In its latest venture, Mobitel has come forward to fulfill the needs of Huawei smartphone users by integrating its cutting-edge Mobitel Selfcare app, MobitelContinue Reading
The FHA pioneers in treating Sri Lanka towards financial inclusion
By Roshan Abeygoonewardena The Finance Houses Association of Sri Lanka (FHA), as the apex body of 39 Regulated Finance Companies registered with Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), plays an important role in the finance and banking sector of Sri Lanka. The association acts as the mediator to the Non-BankingContinue Reading
zMessenger and HUTCH rewards winners of BID2WIN competition
BID2WIN bidding competition organized by zMessenger in collaboration with HUTCH was concluded recently with an awards ceremony that rewarded the winners of several promotions conducted this year. Ashane Imantha Gunesena from Kaduwela emerged as the winner of Wagon R Car Promotion which was held from 1st Feb to 31st MarchContinue Reading
කාන්තාවන් සහ දරුවන් සඳහා සුරක්ෂිත දැයක් නිර්මාණය කිරීමට සහය දෙන්න – විද්වතුන් පිරිසක් ජනාධිපති තුමන්ගෙන් ඉල්ලීමක් සිදු කරයි
කාන්තා හා ළමා කටයුතු සඳහා කැබිනට් අමාත්යංශයක් ස්ථාපිත කරන ලෙස සිදු කරන ඉල්ලීම රටේ ප්රගතිය හා සංවර්ධනය වෙනුවෙන් කටයුතු කිරීම සඳහා ජනතාවගෙන් ආකර්ෂණීය ජනවරමක් ලැබී ඇති ශ්රී ලංකා රජයට අපි සුබ පතන්නෙමු. අප සියලු දෙනා පුදුමයට පත් කරමින් 40 වසරක ඉතිහාසයේ ප්රථම වතාවට නව රජයක් විසින් කාන්තා හා ළමා කටයුතුContinue Reading
IFS named a Leader in the Gartner 2020 Magic Quadrant for Field Service Management
IFS, the global enterprise applications company was duly recognized as a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Field Service Management (FSM). IFS achieved the highest overall position for its ability to execute in the 2020 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Field Service Management which is a testament to its long-termContinue Reading
SIEMENS – DIMO Consortium continues to enhance National Power Supply with CEB
SIEMENS – DIMO consortium recently signed agreement with the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to embark on the Medium Voltage distribution sub project package 05 of the “National Transmission and Distribution Network Development and Efficiency Improvement Project” aimed at enhancing national power supply. The package 04 of the above project wasContinue Reading
HUTCH launches Unlimited Social Media plans for both 3G and 4G subscribers
Hutch, Sri Lanka’s preferred choice for mobile broadband services, has unveiled Unlimited Social Media plans including Facebook, Messenger and WhatsApp in yet another customer-oriented service offering. The customers can avail Facebook, Messenger and WhatsApp in all-inclusive packs, which are offered at affordable prices on monthly and weekly basis. The UnlimitedContinue Reading
Huawei Nova 7i launched in fresh Skyline Grey color
Perfect fit coming in with exciting colorway Huawei, the innovative smartphone manufacturer, recently introduced the Skyline Grey edition of Huawei Nova 7i in Sri Lanka extending the color choices for Nova 7i lovers. When Huawei first launched Nova 7i, it took the world by storm with its vibrant colors refreshingContinue Reading
Häcker launches a wide Range of Kitchen Units at the year round Exhibition
Focusing “All about the family” The Häcker family keeps growing as the German-based company introduced a total of 35 new kitchens from two product lines: Classic and Systemat to their existing product options. Finco Trading, the exclusive partner for Häcker kitchens in Sri Lanka, proudly presents this innovative product rangeContinue Reading
Auto Industry and Thousands of Jobs in Peril, says CMTA
The Ceylon Motor Traders Association (CMTA), the only trade association in Sri Lanka that represents automotive manufacturers through their local importers, urged the Government to provide a clear direction on the period of the vehicle import suspension and emphasized the need to regulate automotive imports to legitimate importers that haveContinue Reading
Industrial Asphalts (Ceylon) PLC gets shareholders’ nod to new capital infusion
Pioneer Sri Lankan owned entity to produce specialist bituminous products in the post independent era, Colombo Stock Exchange listed Industrial Asphalts (Ceylon) PLC – IAC (Stock Code ASPH.N) got company’s shareholders’ approval to the capital raising exercise to raise over Rs. 149 million to strengthen company’s future expansion via theContinue Reading
New Huawei and Arthur D. Little report highlights that “one size does not fit all” when it comes to digital policies and national digital transformation”
Huawei announced recently the release of a global digital economy policy study titled “Think digital. Think archetype. Your digital economy model.” The report provides a novel approach to digital transformation and provides detailed policy guidance applicable to all countries. Huawei and Arthur D. Little have collaborated on this research reportContinue Reading
SLASSCOM boosts Start-ups with OIW Accelerate 2020 program
The Sri Lanka Association for Software Services Companies (SLASSCOM), which is the national chamber for the IT/BPM industry in Sri Lanka, under the patronage of the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Sri Lanka, is hosting Oslo Innovation Week Accelerate 2020 (OIW Accelerate 2020) – a competition to promote Sri Lankan TechContinue Reading
#JUSTSAYNO Mega Citizens’ Forum to End Child Cruelty a Mega Success
“There is no keener revelation than a society’s soul than which it treats its children” – Nelson Mandela Stop Child Cruelty Trust (www.stopchildcruelty.com ), an organization committed to ending cruelty to children launched the #JUSTSAYNO National campaign with the first Citizens’ Forum live Zoom discussion via Fac