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
𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐭. 𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩, 𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝟏% 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐛𝐲 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫’𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐝
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 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/stopchildcruelty on 25thContinue Reading
Enterprise Analytics ties up with Acumatica to equip SMEs with ERP Solutions
Enterprise Analytics, a leading provider of pioneering technology-based business solutions, recently partnered with Acumatica (www.acumatica.com), a leading Cloud ERP platform, to extend Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions to the growing SME sector in Sri Lanka. Both Enterprise Analytics and Acumatica are driven by the shared vision to empower SMEs withContinue Reading
FASTFIX App to facilitate easy home repairs
FASTFIX, one of Sri Lanka’s first apps to facilitate easy home repairs from plumbing to electrical is launched today in a bid to connect end users with service providers. FASTFIX has partnered with Anton, a fully owned subsidiary of St. Anthony’s Industries Group to extend the services provided by theContinue Reading
Sahana Package from Mahindra and Ideal Finance enables affordable vehicle purchasing
Mahindra Finance, India’s leading Non-Banking Finance Company together with Ideal Finance Ltd, the finance arm of the Ideal Group, recently introduced a special COVID Sahana package to facilitate buyers of Mahindra personal and light commercial vehicles with affordable hire purchase plans. Mahindra Finance previously entered into a joint venture withContinue Reading
Save the Waves together with MEPA takes a step further
Sponsors five beach caretakers Save the Waves foundation, a beach cleaning initiative funded and raised by Dell Technologies recently signed a MOU with Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) to sponsor five beach caretakers from low-income families. The MOU was signed between Ruwan Gamage, Marketing Manager of Dell Technologies, Dharshani Lahandapura,Continue Reading
Huawei Y6p offering a Visionary Photography Experience
Huawei, the innovative smartphone manufacturer, recently launched the Huawei Y6p in Sri Lanka featuring an innovative triple camera set up that revolutionizes smartphone photography, promising more stable and detailed images. Camera is a key aspect in today’s smartphones and smartphone manufacturers of late have focused on equipping cutting-edge camera innovationsContinue Reading
HUTCH upgrades Colombo Customer Service Point to provide a better experience
As part of its efforts to deliver a better experience to its customers, HUTCH, Sri Lanka’s fastest growing mobile broadband service provider, recently upgraded its primary customer service point at its Bambalapitiya offices in the heart of Colombo. The ceremonious opening was graced by Mrs. Yogalathagini Thirukumar, as Chief GuestContinue Reading
Dell Technologies helping users navigate the new normalcy
Unique student offers to assist the new Learn From Home model in Sri Lanka Introduces Dell Inspiron 15 5593 laptop and Dell Inspiron 14 5491 laptop and tablet mode powered with a 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processor and range of new accessories Dell Technologies listens to what consumers want andContinue Reading
Simplebooks on a journey of simplifying businesses and offering unmatched services
From setting up businesses to managing finances and everything in between, Simplebooks, a leading company registrar has revolutionized the business landscape of Sri Lanka as a one-stop destination for all the finance, HR and legal needs, since its inception in 2016. Simplebooks has already registered over 1500 companies from variousContinue Reading
The Big Bad Wolf Book Sale Howls Online for the First Time
Looks like it’s time for Sri Lanka to howl along with their favourite Wolf. That’s right, – the Wolf will be back in Sri Lanka for the 4th consecutive year with a twist from the 1st – 4th of October 2020. Book lovers and avid readers all around the islandContinue Reading
Tile and Sanitaryware Temporary Import Suspension and its adverse impact on Consumers and Country’s Revenue
The Tile & Sanitaryware Importers Association (TSIA), Sri Lanka’s main body established to address the grievances of tile and sanitaryware importers, has raised serious concerns about the Government’s import ban on their products and clarified how such a move is detrimental to the Government’s efforts to reduce foreign exchange outflow.Continue Reading
VS ONE Bangladesh Partners with IFS to implement IFS Applications 10 to IFAD Autos Limited in Bangladesh
, IFS, the global enterprise applications company, announces that IFAD Autos Limited, a leading automobile distributor in Bangladesh with strong growth in commercial vehicle market, will deploy IFS Applications™ 10 as its ERP backbone for business processes such as Finance, Supply Chain, Credit management & Recovery across its business. TheContinue Reading
No National Security in the absence of Child Protection
Stop Child Cruelty Trust (www.stopchildcruelty.com), an organization committed to ending cruelty to children has launched the #JUSTSAYNO National campaign of awareness videos, petition and first public live Zoom discussion via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/stopchildcruelty will be held on 25th July 2020 from 7pm onwards. This public debate will be attended by AjithContinue Reading
DIMO accelerates to a Digital Age of Customer Experience
Reassuring its commitment towards providing the Best Customer Experience, DIMO recently implemented several projects to elevate the customer experience by introducing numerous digital platforms. “DIMO made a strategic decision to enhance the company’s investment in digital transformation so that customers can access a large number of DIMO products and servicesContinue Reading
முன்மொழியப்பட்ட நிதி மற்றும் நுண் நிதிச் சட்டத்தை அமுல்படுத்த FHA நடவடிக்கை எடுத்து வருகிறது
The Finance Houses Association of Sri Lanka (FHA) சங்கமானது, நெறிமுறையை பின்பற்றும் நிதி நடைமுறைகளுடன் தேசத்தை தொடர்ந்து வலுவூட்டுவதுடன், வங்கி சாராத நிதித்துறையின் மத்தியஸ்தராக செயற்படுவதாக அறிவித்துள்ளது. இச் சங்கமானது, 1958 ஆம் ஆண்டு அதன் தொடக்கத்திலிருந்து, ஒழுங்குபடுத்தப்படாத நிதி நிறுவனங்களின் ஊழல் மிகுந்த நடைமுறைகளிலிருந்து பொது மக்களைப் பாதுகாப்பதிலும், நாட்டின் வங்கி சாரா நிதித் துறையின் அபிவிருத்திக்கு பங்களிப்பு செய்வதிலும் முக்கிய பங்கை ஆற்றியுள்ளது. இச்Continue Reading
ICTA announces e-Swabhimani 2020
Applications close on 31st July Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) the premier government institution driving the nation towards digital inclusivity, calls for applications for the e-Swabhimani 2020, the Digital Social Impact Awards, to be held for the 10th consecutive year in recognition of the digitalContinue Reading
FHA pioneers 62 years of excellence in Non-Banking Finance Sector
Calls for positive reforms strengthening legal enforcement and industry cooperation The Finance Houses Association of Sri Lanka (FHA) announced that it will continue to empower the nation with ethical finance practices while acting as the mediator to the non-banking financial industry. Since its inception in 1958, the association has playedContinue Reading
vivo launches two next generation smart budget phones in Sri Lanka
Y50 Big Battery and strong performance and Y30 with advance gaming mode and 4 rear cameras vivo Mobile Lanka launched two next generation smart budget phones in Sri Lanka. Y50 and Y30 devices address the online presence of the young audiences and to fuel their creative drive in content generation asContinue Reading
4GB RAM + 64GB storage, Huawei Y6P powered with 5000mAh long-lasting battery
Offering an uninterrupted smartphone experience Huawei, the innovative smartphone manufacturer, recently unveiled the all-new Huawei Y6p featuring a 5000mAh long-lasting battery that helps users get through their everyday tasks without any interruption. This resourceful addition to the entry-level Y6p proves to be highly effective and comes in as a surpriseContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s first NMRA Certified reusable mask from Celcius Solutions
Celcius Health Mask® is the latest addition to the innovative product range of Celcius Solutions (Pvt) Ltd., the leading manufacturer and supplier of bedding products in Sri Lanka. This personal protective mask is Sri Lanka’s first National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) certified reusable mask for non-medical use (NMRA/MDR/P-8/01/2020) which hasContinue Reading
“Our aim is to provide a better 4G experience” – Thirukumar Nadarasa, HUTCH CEO
With the completion of its bigger and better island wide 4G network in February this year, HUTCH is on course to enhance its brand presence and further establish itself as one of Sri Lanka’s premier telco operators with its larger 2G, 3G and 4G network coverage and the widest rangeContinue Reading
Huawei 2020 First Half revenue up 13.1% to US $ 64 Bn
Huawei announced its business results for the first half of 2020 today. The company generated over US $ 64.2 billion (CNY 454 billion) in revenue during this period, a 13.1% increase year-on-year, with a net profit margin of 9.2%. Huawei’s carrier, enterprise, and consumer businesses achieved US $ 22.58 billionContinue Reading
Huawei MateBook D15 and MateBook 13 optimize productivity with a pack of innovative features
By Vidura Prabhath Huawei, the innovative smartphone manufacturer, recently marked its footprint in the laptop arena with the launch of Huawei MateBook D15 and Matebook 13. Both the laptops are not just aesthetically designed showpieces; they offer many more to admire including the innovative features that optimize productivity and efficiency.Continue Reading
DIMO Agri Machinery Division together with Mahindra Tractors supports “Waga Saubhagya” and youth-led Barren Land Recultivation
With its aim to assist in the process of reviving the country’s economy, the Agri Machinery Division of DIMO together with its partner Mahindra tractors came to the fore in supporting the country’s national initiative to recultivate barren paddy lands across the island. The government has identified the need toContinue Reading
Autogroup International steers into 25 years in conversion and re-manufacture of high-value American vehicles
People around the world cherish US manufactured SUV’s and Pick-up trucks for their premium look and features coupled with the ample spaciousness which is a key for travelling purposes. But most of these vehicles are unfortunately designed for left-hand driving which does not pertain with rules and regulations in mostContinue Reading
IFS recognized as a Top Export Corporate Brand by Brands Annual
IFS, the global enterprise applications company, was recently recognized in the top five Export Corporate Brands for IT Services in the latest edition of the Brands Annual magazine. IFS secured this achievement on the back of outstanding financial performance and delivering best-in-class ERP solutions to both local and international customers.Continue Reading
Axiata Digital Labs Leads TM Forum Collaborative Catalyst Project Transforms How CSPs Collaborate
Axiata Digital Labs (ADL) today announced its participation in TM Forum’s renowned collaborative proof-of-concept Catalyst program focused on co-creating innovative solutions to important industry challenges leveraging key TM Forum best practices and standards. ADL is participating in the App Trading Marketplace: a framework for CSP collaboration – Phase II, whichContinue Reading
HUAWEI Y6p coming at 30,499.00 LKR with 4GB RAM + 64GB Large Storage
Setting a new benchmark for entry-level smartphones, Huawei, the innovative smartphone manufacturer, recently launched Huawei Y6p featuring 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM. Huawei Y6p is considered as the benchmark of smartphone in its price range to offer a standard 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM in the current smartphone market. It’sContinue Reading
Newton Lanka assists Domino’s with Safe Shoppers program to set up Zero Contact Dine In
Newton Lanka, an extension of Newton TAC Malaysia recently provided Safe Shoppers tool kit for Domino’s in a bid to strengthen the Zero Contact experience for Dine-In. The campaign was launched as part of the Newton’s Safe Shoppers program considering the reluctance shown by customers to dine at restaurants andContinue Reading
vivo Sri Lanka announces Y50 for mid July
Ultra large 5000mAH battery with 8GB + 128GB of RAM & ROM The innovative smartphone manufacturer, vivo Mobile is set to release their mid range mobile device Y50, to Sri Lankan market in later this month. The device is expected to cater towards many consumer requirements on extended battery powerContinue Reading
Huawei ranks #6 among world’s most innovative companies 2020
Global leading ICT infrastructure provider Huawei has ranked No. 6 in BCG’s recent released list of the 50 Most Innovative Companies in 2020, moved up by 42 places. This is the highest ranking for the tech giant since it first made the list in 2012. According to the report byContinue Reading
Huawei soars in brand value, goes up in BrandZ World’s Most Valuable Brands rankings
Underpinned by an unrelenting drive for innovation, Huawei makes the top 50 for the fifth consecutive year Huawei is steadfast in its commitment to innovation and driving value for global consumers. In the latest BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Brands study, published by WPP and Kantar, Huawei is ranked 45th,Continue Reading
HUAWEI’S FIND APPS SEARCH WIDGET IS YOUR GATEWAY TO A MILLION APPS
New search tool powered by the Petal Search engine has been created in partnership with global search engine leaders to offer Huawei users an innovative and diverse search experience Huawei, the global leading technology company, have announced the availability of the Find Apps search widget, which is already available forContinue Reading
Ocean Lanka Prepares to Combat COVID-19 with Its All Natural Anti-bacterial Face Mask
Ocean Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd., Sri Lanka’s largest weft knitted fabric manufacturer is currently conducting third party trials for its very own all natural anti-bacterial face mask. The company has announced that it is adjusting its manufacturing process to help alleviate the shortage of face masks caused by the ongoing COVID-19Continue Reading
Huawei launches multiple smart devices in Sri Lanka at mega online launch
Including the most awaited Y6p with 4 GB RAM + 64GB storage Huawei, the innovative smartphone manufacturer recently launched multiple smart devices namely Huawei Y6p, Y5p, Huawei MatePad T 8, Huawei MateBook 13 and MateBook D 15 at the first ever mega online launch on 24th June 2020 with aContinue Reading
“The Role of Mobile Services in Shaping the Telco Industry’- Yasiru Abeygunawardana
Mobile-telco industry is a vastly evolving field with new technologies emerging to challenge the ongoing trends. Mobile network providers have a key role to play in aligning with new technologies to deliver value added service offerings. In terms of voice, internet, VAS services and roaming, there were noticeable improvements inContinue Reading
නිවසේ සිට ආරක්ෂිතව ඉගෙනුම් කටයුතු වල නිරත වීමට සිංගර් ෆැෂන් ඇකඩමිය විසින් E-learning පහසුකම් හඳුන්වා දෙයි
දේශීය විලාසිතා නිර්මාණකරණ ක්ෂේත්රය තුළ වූ කුසලතා වර්ධනය කිරීම උදෙසා කැපවෙමින් ක්රියා කරන සිංගර් හි අනුබද්ධිත ආයතනයක් වන සිංගර් ෆැෂන් ඇකඩමිය වසර 60 කට අධික ප්රෞඪ ඉතිහාසයකට උරුමකම් කියන කීර්තිමත් ආයතනයකි. ශ්රී ලංකාවේ විලාසිතා නිර්මාණකරණ අධ්යාපනයේ නවොත්පාදකයා ලෙස නම් දරා ඇති සිංගර් ෆැෂන් ඇකඩමිය විසින් Covid-19 වසංගතයෙන් සමස්ත ලෝකයටම දැඩිContinue Reading
Exquisite Handcrafted certified jewelry from Ark Gems Ceylon
Offering sophisticated jewelry solutions to meet international standards Ark Gems Ceylon, a unique handcrafted jewelry store was launched in Sri Lanka offering customized jewelry solutions to the local and international markets. Inspired by the passion to create attractive and timeless jewelry that evoke glamour and pride to wear, Ark GemsContinue Reading
Huawei Ken Hu: Driving Equity and Quality in Education with Technology
Huawei’s Deputy Chairman Ken Hu outlined its vision and action plan for education under its digital inclusion initiative TECH4ALL at the Global Education Webinar entitled “Driving Equity and Quality with Technology”, emphasizing that “connecting schools and skills development are two key ways for Huawei to improve equitable and quality education.”Continue Reading
Rooster Jobs launched to help Sri Lankan businesses steer recruitment during Covid-19
A recruitment platform built to help businesses navigate the ‘new normal’ in the pandemic-struck economy Rooster Jobs is a free of charge end-to-end recruitment platform and Applicant Tracking System (ATS) designed to help businesses source suitable candidates. The platform was launched on 11th of May with the motive to assist businesses navigate hiring efficiencyContinue Reading
Huawei to launch Huawei Y6p in Sri Lanka featuring 4GB RAM + 64GB of storage
By Vidura Prabhath Huawei, the innovative smartphone manufacturer, will be rolling out the all-new Huawei Y6p in Sri Lanka this month. This entry-level smartphone is speculated to come with a flagship rivalling 4GB RAM + 64GB of storage. With features such as triple camera setup, 5000mAh battery, enhanced storage andContinue Reading
Ocean Lanka Joins Government’s Fight Against COVID-19
Ocean Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd., Sri Lanka’s largest weft knitted fabric manufacturer donated Rs. 1 million to the ‘Itukama’ COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund at the Presidential Secretariat recently. Further, 5,000 yardsof protective face mask material and 9,000 yards of single jersey fabric material will be donated to the PresidentialContinue Reading
Huawei’s mega online event to feature launch of Huawei Y6p with 4GB RAM + 64GB storage
Tune in to Huawei Online Launch and win amazing gifts Five Huawei devices are set for their debut in Sri Lanka at one of the biggest online launch events of the year, in June 2020. Huawei, the innovative smartphone manufacturer will be live streaming the online event through Huawei SriContinue Reading
Hutch cliQ now on 4G !
Hutch Telecommunications, Sri Lanka’s preferred choice for mobile broadband services has enhanced its popular cliQ app enabling all its 078 & 072 subscribers to enjoy unlimited Internet experience on its nationwide Bigger and Better 4G network. 072 subscribers have been enjoying cliQ 3G since 2017 and post the take-over ofContinue Reading
Huawei Nova 7i and Huawei FreeBuds 3 combination offers more space for Entertainment and Productivity
Huawei, the innovative smartphone manufacturer, constantly equips its product portfolio with highly efficient and productive devices. Huawei Nova 7i and Huawei FreeBuds 3 are two such devices which revolutionized the Sri Lankan market recently. Nova 7i is a stylish mid-ranger to hit the market for an affordable price while FreeBudsContinue Reading
Singer Fashion Academy introduces E-learning platform riding on the new normalcy
Encourages valued participants to continue learning in the safety of their homes Towering 60 years of service excellence in the field of fashion, Singer Fashion Academy over the years has bestowed a world of opportunities for individuals to turn their passion into a profession through its range of innovative courses. Continue Reading
EFIC Celebrates 40 years of pioneering Multi-lingual Education in Sri Lanka
September 2020 intake to be announced by the French International School of Colombo École Française Internationale De Colombo (EFIC), also known as the French International School of Colombo celebrated a milestone of 40 years in providing exceptional education opportunities in Sri Lanka recently. The Multi-lingual Education School will be callingContinue Reading
Kids unleash their creative coding skills at the SLASSCOM TechKids first ever online coding competition
Coding is a form of creative expression. The recently held SLASSCOM TechKids Online Coding competition is a prime example of that. Since the start of the lockdown, more and more kids have been hooked to their digital devices, not for playing games or watching movies, but to put their logicalContinue Reading
Durdans Eye Care Unit Equipped with latest Technology of ZEISS OPMI Lumera 700
Continuing its journey of introducing latest technologies to the local healthcare sector, DIMO Medical Engineering team successfully completed installation of world-class ZEISS OPMI Lumera 700 surgical microscope at Durdans Hospital Colombo, to further strengthen facilities at the eye care unit of the hospital. ZEISS OPMI Lumera 700 is a surgicalContinue Reading
FHA Sri Lanka condemns the murder of Three Wheel Association Chairman Late Sunil Jayawardena
The Finance Houses Association of Sri Lanka (FHA) in its capacity as the apex association of 41 Registered licensed Finance companies of Sri Lanka, deeply condemns the alleged murder of the late Sunil Jayawardena, the Chairman of the Lanka Self Employed Professional’s Three Wheel Association, which has taken place onContinue Reading
Truly Ceylon Tea Partners with John Keells Logistics for innovative logistics solutions
Truly Ceylon Tea (Pvt) Ltd – a premium Ceylon tea brand, enters into a strategic partnership with John Keells Logistics (Pvt) Ltd, a fully owned subsidiary of John Keells Holdings PLC providing third party Logistics Solutions, catering to multiple industry verticals. Truly Ceylon is a company that strives to enhanceContinue Reading
Engineering Association of 92/93 of University of Moratuwa donates a building worth of 30Mn to IDH
–Engineering graduates of 92/93 Batch supported by Sri Lanka Navy constructed the facility within 50 days – Responding at a time of crisis, the Engineering Association of Group 92/93 of the University of Moratuwa (UoM) having identified the need of the hour, managed to raise sufficient funds to construct aContinue Reading
Engineering Association of 92/93 of University of Moratuwa donates a building worth of 30Mn to IDH
Engineering graduates of 92/93 Batch supported by Sri Lanka Navy constructed the facility within 50 days Responding at a time of crisis, the Engineering Association of Group 92/93 of the University of Moratuwa (UoM) having identified the need of the hour, managed to raise sufficient funds to construct a newContinue Reading
Business Confidence stabilises – Sentiment steadies as businesses look to reopen following an easing of lockdown
Sri Lanka’s corporates would have breathed a collective sigh of relief in May as the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) opened for trading following an extended shutdown in the face of the COVID-19 outbreak and imposition of curfew. The move came at a time when businesses were looking to get backContinue Reading
Reducing Health Costs and Increasing Government Revenue beyond COVID-19: A Case for Raising Cigarette Taxes in Sri Lanka
The susceptibility of smokers to contract COVID-19 has been recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other medical authorities. In Sri Lanka, concerned parties have called for a temporary ban of cigarette sales as a measure to contain the spread of the virus – a commendable move. However, beyond the pandemic, it isContinue Reading
ප්රයිම් සමූහය Prime Grand, Ward Place ගොඩනැගිලි ව්යුහය නිම කිරීම (Topping Off) සමරයි.
සියලු සෞඛ්යාරක්ෂිත ක්රමවේදයන්ට අනුගත වෙමින් මීළහ අදියරයේ (Finishing Stage) ඉදිකිරීම් යළි ඇරඹේ. ශ්රී ලංකාවේ ප්රමුඛතම දේපල වෙළඳාම් සමාගමක් වන ප්රයිම් සමූහ ව්යාපාරයේ නවතම සුඛෝපභෝගී සහාධිපත්ය ව්යාපෘතිය (Luxury Condominium Project) වන කොළඹ 07, Ward Place හි මහල් 37 කින් යුතුව ඉදිවන Prime Grand ව්යාපෘතියෙහි ඉදිකිරීම් කටයුතු, ශ්රී ලංකා රජය විසින් ප්රකාශයටContinue Reading
බහු- භාෂා අධ්යාපනයෙහි 40 වස සමරන, ප්රංශ ජාත්යන්තර පාසලට නවක සිසුන් බඳවා ගැනේ
ශ්රී ලංකාව තුළ විශිෂ්ටතම බහු-භාෂා අධ්යාපාන අවස්ථාවන් පිරිනමන අධ්යාපන ආයතන අතර ප්රමුඛතම ආයතනයක් වන ප්රංශ ජාත්යන්තර පාසල ලෙසින් ප්රකට, École Française Internationale De Colombo (EFIC), පසුගියදා සිය 40 වැනි සංවත්සරය සැමරීය. හැව්ලොක් පාරට,් පයිෆ් පාරට සමීපව හා බේස්ලයින් පාරට සමීපව කොළඹ 05, පාර්ක් පාරෙහි පිහිටා ඇති ප්රංශ ජාත්යන්තර පාසල 1979 වසරේContinue Reading
COVID 19 க்கு எதிரான இலங்கையின் போருக்கு ஜோன் கீல்ஸ் குழு ஆதரவு அளிக்கிறது
ஜோன் கீல்ஸ் குழு அதன் சமூகங்கள் மற்றும் பிற பங்குதாரர்களுக்கான பொறுப்பை தொடர்ச்சியாக தடையின்றி நிறைவேற்றுவதோடு, இலங்கையில் COVID-19 சர்வதேச பரவல் ஆரம்பித்ததிலிருந்து அதை எதிர்த்துப் போராடுவதிலும் ஒரு முக்கிய பங்கை வகிக்கின்றது. இந்த சர்வதேச நோய் தீவிரமாக பரவியதிலிருந்து இலங்கையின் மிகப்பெரிய கூட்டு நிறுவனமும் குழுவின் வெவ்வேறு கம்பெனிகளும், தனது CSR ஜோன் கீல்ஸ் அறக்கட்டளை மற்றும் குழு வணிகங்கள் மூலம் பாதிக்கப்பட்ட சமூகங்களுக்கு முக்கியமான உள்கட்டமைப்பு மேம்பாடு,Continue Reading
COVID-19 මෙරටින් තුරන් කිරීමේ සටනට ජෝන් කීල්ස් සමූහයේ සහය
ප්රජාවන් සහ අනෙකුත් පාර්ශවකරුවන් කෙරෙහි ඇති කැපවීම සහ ආයතනික වගකීම ඉටු කිරීමට, ජෝන් කීල්ස් සමූහය එහි ආයතනික සමාජ වගකීම් අංශය ඔස්සේ, ශ්රී ලංකාවෙන් COVID-19 තුරන් කිරීමේ වැඩපිළිවෙළෙහි ක්රියාකාරී සාමාජිකයෙක් වශයෙන් කටයුතු කරන ලදී. වසංගතයේ ව්යාප්තියත් සමග, ශ්රී ලංකාවේ විශාලතම පෞද්ගලික ආයතනය වන ජෝන් කීල්ස් සමූහයේ, සමාජ සත්කාරක අංශය වන ජෝන්Continue Reading
Huawei Service Mid-year Fiesta launched with superior offers
Huawei, the innovative smartphone manufacturer, launched ‘’Huawei Service Mid-year Fiesta’’ to be held from 1st June till 31st July 2020. Huawei offers special discounts for smartphone repairs and also complimentary gifts throughout the fiesta to encourage users who are eagerly waiting to get their smart devices repaired. A 20% discountContinue Reading
Huawei introduces AI technology to help Sri Lankan Medical Professionals to Better Fight against COVID-19 Pandemic
Huawei the leading global ICT solutions provider, has further extended the support to Sri Lanka’s fight against COVID-19 pandemic via launching AI-Assisted Automatic and Quick Diagnosis technology platform to frontline medical professionals. This AI-assisted system empowered by Huawei’s Cloud technology, is deployed at Colombo North Teaching Hospital in Ragama integratingContinue Reading
Pelwatte strives to cater local consumer demand for dairy products despite Covid-19 challenges
Despite the challenges of the Covid-19 in terms of the consumer demand management, the local dairy industry leader, Pelwatte, has taken measures to ensure that the local consumers are provided with uninterrupted access to the brand, through an established delivery framework, in the curfew instilled districts. In the Sri LankanContinue Reading
IT Gallery assists BIA in COVID 19 prevention efforts
IT Gallery Computers Private Limited, Sri Lanka together with Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co. Ltd, China, recently donated a Hikvision Temperature Screening Thermographic camera to the Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd in an effort to help identify people with abnormal body temperatures. The donation took place at theContinue Reading
අන්තර්ජාලය නිසා කුඩා ව්යාපාරිකයන්ට දැවැන්ත අලෙවියක්
COVID–19 සමග ගතවූ පසුගිය මාස 2 ක සිට නිර්මාණය වූ අනපේක්ෂිත ගැටළුකාරී වාතාවරණය හමුවේ දැවැන්ත සුපිරි වෙළෙඳසැල් ජාලයන් මෙන්ම සුළු හා මධ්ය පරිමාණ ව්යසායකයන් රැසකට සිය සුපුරුදු ව්යාපාරික ක්රමවේදයන්ගෙන් බැහැරවෙමින් අන්තර්ජාලගත ඇනවුම් විකුණුම් සංස්කෘතියකට හුරුවන්නට සිදුවිය. ඒ නිසාම ඇඳිරි නීති සමයට පෙර 1% ක්ව පැවැති මෙරට අන්තර්ජාලගත විකුණුම් සංස්කෘතිය අදවනවිටContinue Reading
vivo hopes for an upward market trend post Covid-19 recovery in Sri Lanka
Aims to tap untapped market of Sri Lanka through innovation and understanding consumer’s need vivo, the innovative global smartphone brand is gearing up to look beyond the impact of COVID-19 in Sri Lanka and to ensure that they join the battle to win against the global pandemic and its economicContinue Reading
Huawei Launches ASEAN Academy to Empower Digital Talent and Nurture Digital Ecosystem
Huawei Malaysia introduced the Huawei ASEAN Academy, a dedicated training module set to empower digital talent in the region. In its commitment, Huawei aims to nurture 50,000 talents over the next five years, spread across various businesses and technology sectors. The academy will provide more than 3,000 ICT courses involvingContinue Reading
Huawei: A Year and Beyond
Huawei held its 17th annual Global Analyst Summit in Shenzhen, both onsite and online. At the event, Huawei was joined by over 2,000 analysts, key opinion leaders, and media representatives from a range of industries, including telecoms, the Internet, and finance. Together, they discussed how the industry can work togetherContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s IT-BPM Industry: A Beacon of Resilience in the Face of COVID-19
“Drifting the curve” is the SLASSCOM industry strategy for building momentum to come out of the “corner” (current situation) stronger. When race car drivers approach a bend on the track, unlike ordinary drivers who slow down, they accelerate. This is known as “drifting the curve.” It’s all about how muchContinue Reading
Saaraketha Lifestyle, the hailing of a new world order post COVID – 19
When Sri Lanka entered a sudden lockdown, in response to the global COVID – 19 pandemic, Saaraketha, Sri Lanka’s largest retailer and exporter of certified fresh organic produce and ethically sourced sustainables, was one of the very first to respond to the overnight national need for delivered food. Unlike otherContinue Reading
Gearing up for the New Working Environment
No one could have predicted the COVID-19 crisis or the measures that would be necessary to effectively combat such a threat. Fortunately, due to its very nature, the IT-BPM sector already had some WFH protocols in place making it easier for the sector to adapt with approximate 90% of companiesContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s first virtual fintech accelerator by ‘HatchX’
Despite the volatile condition in the country and the world due to the pandemic, Sri Lanka’s first fintech accelerator program launched virtually on April 23rd 2020. This is also the first virtual accelerator to be launched in the South Asian region overall during COVID-19. HatchX fintech chapter is executed inContinue Reading
Huawei Media Pad T5 and Free Buds 3 Facilitate Work from Home Plus Seamless Entertainment
Huawei, the innovative smartphone manufacturer, exhibits an innovative product portfolio from smartphones to Media Pads, Wearables, Earbuds, software and tools that cater to multi-faceted needs of the modern era. Huawei Media Pad T5 and Free Buds 3 are two of Huawei’s recently introduced feature-packed tech devices that deliver one ofContinue Reading
Stafford and Inventive Polymers donates Face Shields to PHI Union & IDH
The sole authorized distributor of Honda in Sri Lanka; Stafford Motors has joined with its subsidiary, Inventive Polymers Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, to donate face shields to support the national initiative to overcome the Covid-19 crisis. Stafford Group, as a well respected local entity is steadfast in their vision that theirContinue Reading
HUTCH launches Digital Vesak Deemana offering Free Data, SMS and Talk time for the 6th year
Encourages all Sri Lankan’s to reflect and engage in religious observances from home Committing to ‘giving’ in its true spirit, HUTCH will be launching its trademark Digital “Vesak Deemana” for the 6th consecutive year in light of the Vesak festival from 7th to 9th May 2020. HUTCH customers can nowContinue Reading
Huawei pledges ICT support for Sri Lanka to fight against COVID-19
Huawei, the global leading ICT solution provider, stepped up efforts and pledged support to Sri Lanka to fight against the Corona Virus epidemic through a donation of a range of cutting-edge ICT solutions. Accordingly, 5 Sets of Huawei high definition video conference systems were provided to help government sector toContinue Reading
Huawei Facilitates End-Users Through ‘’Together 2020 Warm Action’’
Timely Service Offerings to Ensure Continuity of Smartphone Repairs Huawei, the innovative smartphone manufacturer, recently launched ‘’Together 2020 Warm Action’’ campaign that commenced on 17th March 2020 and continues till 31st May 2020. Setting up key after sales services and offers such as free warranty extension, free postal repair serviceContinue Reading
‘Honda Dawase Lakshapathi’; 20 prize winners takes home Rs.100,000.00 each
Twenty lucky winners from different corners of Sri Lanka took home prize money worth Rs.100,00 each at the culmination of the first batch of Honda’s famed consumer promotion ‘Honda Dawase Lakshapathi’. The winners were handed their cash awards on every Saturdays, starting from 1st February, 2020 at the Stafford MotorsContinue Reading
IIT’s online seminars in ICT help O/L and A/L students continue their exam preparations
In view of the ongoing lockdown in Sri Lanka caused by the COVID-19 threat, Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT), the pioneer in British higher education in Sri Lanka and the country’s premier IT and Business campus, has increased its ongoing series of online support seminars in ICT, that help prepareContinue Reading
HUTCH together with Department of Posts Sri Lanka extends support during COVID 19
In collaboration with the Ministry of Information and Mass Media and Ministry of Higher Education, Technology and Innovation on a special request made by the Presidential Task Force established to combat COVID – 19 in Sri Lanka, HUTCH has joined hands with the Department of Posts Sri Lanka (DPSL) inContinue Reading
Huawei Tech Devices: Perfect Companions for Business Professionals
Huawei, the innovative smartphone manufacturer, is known for rolling out feature packed devices, be it smartphones, tablets or other tech gadgets. Huawei yet again proves its competence in delivering an unmatched user experience with its innovative additions: Huawei Media Pad T5, Huawei Nova 7i and Huawei Free buds 3, allContinue Reading
Huawei’s AI-Assisted Technology Services Help Combat COVID-19 in Asia Pacific
As part of its action plan to help customers to fight COVID-19, Huawei is providing technological services in artificial intelligence (AI), video conferencing, wireless network coverage and smartphones to nations across Asia Pacific. Huawei has joined hands with countries like Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Bangladesh and others to addressContinue Reading
Oil prices fall sharply to $31.48 a barrel as top producers hold key talks
Oil prices fell sharply Friday as top producers attempted to finalize a crucial agreement on output cuts in a bid to counter a collapse in demand due to the coronavirus pandemic. US benchmark West Texas Intermediate was down 9.3 percent at $22.76 a barrel in morning Asian trade while Brent,Continue Reading
Experience how Huawei Tech Devices pave way for a Healthy Life
Huawei, the innovative smartphone manufacturer, recently unveiled an array of Health and Fitness products ensuring a more convenient and comprehensive way of looking after health and fitness. Huawei Watch GT2, Huawei Band 4 and Huawei Band 4E help simplify life, track workouts and assist in everyday activities at the sameContinue Reading
vivo donates LKR 1 million worth surgical masks to the Sri Lankan Ministry of Health
In response to the current COVID-19 outbreak, vivo, the global smartphone brand donated LKR 1 million worth surgical masks to the Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka. The donation which is a part of the vivo’s CSR initiative #vivocares, included 15,000 surgical masks that would be utilized by front line medicalContinue Reading
2020 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Sri Lanka) gala night in Colombo will take place in November
NOMINATIONS ARE EXTENDED TO AUGUST DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC Online submissions of entries are open until Friday, 21 August 2020 Precautionary health measures to be conducted before and during awards night In light of the ongoing global health crisis, the organisers of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards have made theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka successfully conducts first- ever tea auction via digital platform
In the light of recent developments caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, following consensus among the stakeholders of the tea industry and with the support of the Chairmen of the Sri Lanka Tea Board, the Colombo Tea Traders’ Association successfully concluded the weekly tea auction on March 18th and 19th, atContinue Reading
Hutch Pays Heed to Customer Feedback offering 100% Anytime Data without Night Time Quotas
In a significant announcement made today, Hutch has started offering its subscribers 100% Anytime Data packages without any night time quotas. Customers will no longer have to wait till midnight to access their night time quotas and be worried of running out of quotas to use during the day time.Continue Reading
Coronavirus: Jaguar and Land Rover Deploy Global Fleet to Support Emergency Response Partners
Jaguar and Land Rover have deployed more than 160 vehicles globally to support emergency response organisations during the coronavirus crisis. A total of 57 vehicles including 27 New Defenders have been issued to the British Red Cross to deliver medicine and food vulnerable people across the UK who now needContinue Reading
World Bank Fast-Tracks $128 Million COVID-19 Support for Sri Lanka
WASHINGTON, — The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors Thursday (02) approved the $128.6 million Sri Lanka COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness Project to help the country prevent, detect, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthen its public health preparedness. The new fast track package will benefitContinue Reading
Aquafresh partners with Eco-spindles to fortify commitment to sustainability
Introduces the Aquafresh Corporate Sustainable Responsibility (ACSR) Program to reduce, recycle and reuse plastic waste Sri Lanka’s preferred bottled water brand, Aquafresh – a product of Access Natural Waters, announced a benchmark partnership with Eco-spindles, a leading local monofilament producer, in a concerted effort to reduce, recycle and reuse theContinue Reading
Sri Lankan government and Uber Eats partner to deliver essential supplies
Groceries now available through Uber Eats App The government of Sri Lanka and Uber are joining forces to deliver essential supplies as part of efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the country. Uber Eats will enable people to receive essential food items and support the government’s guidelines byContinue Reading
Huawei revenue up 19.1% year-on-year to US $ 123 Bn in 2019
Huawei announces solid business performance and commitment to creating greater value for customers and society Huawei released its 2019 Annual Report today, detailing a solid business performance. The company’s global sales revenue in 2019 rounded off at US $ 123 billion (CNY 858.8 billion), up 19.1% year-on-year; its net profitContinue Reading
HUAWEI P40 Series Marks the Age of Visionary Photography
HUAWEI, the innovative smartphone manufacturer recently launched HUAWEI P40 Pro+, HUAWEI P40 Pro and HUAWEI P40 globally. HUAWEI’s long-standing customer base in Sri Lanka is eagerly waiting for the new HUAWEI P40 Series flagship smartphones featuring cutting-edge designs with ground-breaking camera innovations that radically expand mobile photography and video captureContinue Reading
Elegant Design Meets Powerful Performance with Huawei Nova 7i
Huawei is renowned for unveiling powerfully designed smartphones at affordable prices. The recently unveiled Nova 7i further raises the bar in terms of design and performance, and proves to be the latest mid-range innovation equipped with flagship features. It presents a whole lot of features that need to be admiredContinue Reading
A Whitepaper on Power of Digital Transformation
TM Forum and Huawei Technologies holding a live webinar on 26th March 2020 titled “Whitepaper Launch – Unleash the Power of Digital Transformation”. The webinar reverts on Digital Transformation of Telco’s two key business processes based on eTOM model: (1) SIP-Strategy, Infrastructure, and Products (producing products/services) (2) OPS-Operations (obtaining usersContinue Reading
Nova 7i’s AI Quad Cameras Help Unleash Your Inner Photographer
Huawei recently introduced Nova 7i, the mid-range smartphone that incorporates flagship features in a robust design. Nova 7i became an instant hit among Sri Lankan consumers due to its outstanding features offered at an unbelievable price. Among the myriad of its attractive features is the quad AI camera set upContinue Reading
Hutch offers free daily relief reload of Rs. 15 to all its subscribers to help in mitigating the COVID 19 risk
Keeping true to its long devotion to the best interests of their customers, HUTCH has today introduced another key initiative ensuring continuity and access to telecommunication services at a time when the country is grappling with the COVID -19 crisis. The newly announced initiative offers a free daily relief reloadContinue Reading
CB announces relief measures to assist individuals and businesses impacted by COVID-19
In line with the decision taken by the Cabinet of Ministers at the Cabinet meeting held on 20.03.2020 on the Direction issued by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to provide relief measures to assist businesses and individuals who are adversely affected by the prevailing Covid-19 outbreak, the Governor of the Central Bank of SriContinue Reading
Sri Lanka has enough food for several months to fight Coronavirus say agri ministry, count 97
Sri Lanka has enough food for several months, the Ministry of Agriculture said, while urging people not to crowd around shops when curfew imposed to combat Coronavirus is lifted as the Indian Ocean Island’s coronavirus count went to 97 overnight. e Sri Lanka’s Health Ministry said 19 persons were confirmedContinue Reading
WhatsApp launches Coronavirus Information Hub
WhatsApp has announced the launch of two initiatives in support of the global fight against the Coronavirus pandemic: the global launch of the WhatsApp Coronavirus Information Hub in partnership with the World Health Organization and UNDP as well as a $1m donation to the Poynter Institute’s International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN).Continue Reading
Billionaire Dhammika Perera donates Rs.70mn to combat COVID-19
As the number of confirmed COVID-19 coronavirus cases continues to rise, something else is starting to happen around the world – entrepreneurs, businesses and multimillionaire philanthropists are pledging their support. Sri Lankan Billionaire Dhammika Perera has also joined this battle against preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the country, withContinue Reading
HUTCH supports the Government in Encouraging Work from Home introducing a number of Special Initiatives
The Government has recognized the importance of isolating the population to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus by driving Work from Home initiatives. In a special statement made today Hutch is pleased to announce that it has joined in supporting the Government’s efforts by rapidly rolling out a numberContinue Reading
APAC Banking Outlooks Negative as Coronavirus Heightens Risks – Fitch Ratings
Fitch Ratings has revised the outlook for a further 10 APAC banking systems to negative, meaning that all 17 banking systems in the region are now assessed as having a negative sector outlook. This highlights our expectation that the global coronavirus pandemic will have wide-ranging effects on the region thatContinue Reading
“Online Shopping to Thrive Under Huawei AppGallery’’, Kavan Marambe – Daraz
Online shopping has become a global trend and an integral part of many people’s lives. Both sellers and customers have identified it to be very convenient, as it provides the luxury of ordering items to one’s doorstep and running an e-commerce store at home. Online shopping has moved beyond merelyContinue Reading
The new benchmark in midrange smartphones: Nova 7i now in Sri Lanka
Huawei, the innovative smartphone manufacturer, recently introduced Huawei Nova 7i adding yet another feature packed device to the Nova line of smartphones that offer more value for a convenient price. Like all other Nova smartphones, Nova 7i is stunning to the eye with its matte looking aluminum frame which isContinue Reading
Huawei, Deloitte collaborate on whitepaper for combating COVID-19 with 5G
In collaboration with Huawei, Deloitte has published a new whitepaper discussing how key features of 5G can synergize with other technologies to enhance the effectiveness of pandemic prevention and treatment, as well as drive the digital transformation of healthcare systems in response to major public emergencies. The whitepaper, titled “CombatingContinue Reading
SIEMENS – DIMO Consortium to Enhance National Power Supply with CEB
DIMO together with SIEMENS, a global technological and electrical solutions provider, recently signed a contract with Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to embark the package 04 Lot A phase of the “National Transmission and Distribution Network Development and Efficiency Improvement Project” for enhancing national power supply. The package 04 Lot AContinue Reading
HUTCH gears up to “Be. Anywhere.” offering inclusive connectivity island wide
HUTCH organized an engaging event to unveil its fresh value proposition “Be. Anywhere.” before its staff recently. The fully fledged – coverage campaign translated on how HUTCH has now emerged as a Bigger and Better network provider offering inclusive connectivity across the country. Post the successful completion of an expandedContinue Reading
Velona Cuddles Wins Big at SLT Zero One Awards
Velona Cuddles, the leading Diaper brand in Sri Lanka, won the ‘Best use of Mobile Award’ in the retail sector at the recently concluded SLT Zero One Awards. In addition, Velona Cuddles also won the 1st runner-up award for the ‘Best Website / Microsite’ in the retail sector. Organized byContinue Reading
Seylan Bank, Official Banking Partner for Lanka Property Show 2020
Seylan Bank came on board as the Official Banking Partner for the Lanka Property Show 2020– Sri Lanka’s largest property show which was recently held at the Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo. The show was organized and hosted by LankaPropertyWeb; Sri Lanka’s leading Real Estate website for the 4th consecutive year. TheContinue Reading
eMarketingEye dominates SLT Zero One Awards by winning top awards including “Overall Best Digital Media Agency”
eMarketingEye (www.emarketingeye.com), the award-winning Digital Marketing Agency and a pioneer in the Asian region specializing in the Hospitality industry, took home most of the top awards including the coveted “Overall Best Digital Media Agency”, “Best Digital Media Agency for Travel/Leisure sector”, “Best Digital-Enabled Product” and “Best Digital-Integrated Campaign” for theContinue Reading
“SINGER” Peoples No. 1 Brand of the Year for 14th consecutive year
Also wins the Consumer Durables Brand of the year The people of Sri Lanka have once again voted for the country’s premier consumer durables retailer “Singer”, as the “Peoples Brand of the Year” for the 14th consecutive time at the recently concluded SLIM Nielson Peoples awards ceremony held at WatersContinue Reading
4th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Sri Lanka) searches for the best of South Asia’s island markets
A Triumphant Return of The Region’s Most Prestigious Real Estate Awards in Colombo Long awaited black-tie event and awards ceremony to be held in Colombo on 17 July 2020, with public nominations open until 1 May New edition will also recognise the Best Residential Development in Maldives and its capitalContinue Reading
A “Slow Boat” around Sri Lanka launches
In an all new, exciting edition of the Slow Boat series, Chandan Lahiri from India and Timm Kruse from Germany will paddle their watercraft around the coast of Sri Lanka. The expedition will begin on the 8th March 2020 from Mount Lavinia and paddle till 17th April through one ofContinue Reading
Google’s Women Will to host ‘SheLeads’ for the second consecutive year
As part of a broader mission to promote Gender Equality; Google’s Women Will Program and Google Business Community – Sri Lanka (GBG Colombo), together with Hatch Works, is hosting ‘’SheLeads’’, an event celebrating the International Women’s Day on 21st March at Hatch Works, No. 14 Sir Baron Jayatilaka Mawatha, ColomboContinue Reading
HUTCH Introduces First Trilingual Self-Care App: Promises a Seamless Digital Experience
With the roll out completion of a nationwide 4G network and 2G/3G network merger with Etisalat, HUTCH is now enabling a trulydigital experience with the launch of its Self-Care App for both 078 and 072 mobile number users. Among the many value based services to its customers, Hutch is proudContinue Reading
Huawei Y7P brings Unmatched Superiority in Mid-range Smartphones
Huawei, innovative smartphone manufacturer, recently unveiled their novel addition to the much acclaimed Y series, the Huawei Y7P, to general enthusiasm. Alongside the flagship features with an outstanding camera quality, impressive storage capabilities and an ethereal design, Huawei Y7P has fascinated its users while being available at an extremely affordableContinue Reading
Power Woman – All Set for Sri Lanka’s largest Women’s Day Celebration in 2020
Festival at Avenra Garden Hotel on 8th March 2020 from 10 a.m. onwards She could be your mom, sister, girlfriend, fiancé, wife, boss, peer, friend, or any combination of the above. International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8th with a mission to help forge a gender-equal world, and thisContinue Reading
Singer Fashion Academy initiates student intake for the Certificate in Fashion Designing in 2020
Singer Fashion Academy, a part of one of Sri Lanka’s largest conglomerates, Singer PLC, has been in operation in all corners of the island for over 60 years. For the year 2020, Singer Fashion Academy is prepared to commence its student intake for the Certificate in Fashion Designing from theContinue Reading
DIMO facilitates Ettampitiya Safe Water Supply Project
Industrial Engineering Team of DIMO facilitated the Ettampitiya safe Water supply project by executing the entire Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) scope of work for providing safe drinking water to the people living in Badulla district. This is one of the largest water supply projects facilitated by DIMO. The ceremonial commissioningContinue Reading
Velona Cuddles Launches Sri Lanka’s First Diaper Subscription App
Velona Cuddles, the leading baby diaper brand in Sri Lanka, recently introduced their all new diaper subscription app. This app was released to the valuable clientele as a solution for a problem that many parents with infants and toddlers face. While a new parent provides a baby with undivided care,Continue Reading
Huawei signs MOU with Sri Lanka’s Moratuwa University to enhance ICT Knowledge Transfer
Huawei Sri Lanka and University of Moratuwa (UOM) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enable the educated and talented youth in Sri Lanka to further enhance their skills in the ICT domain and to be competitive in the ever growing ICT industry, as part of Huawei’s long-term digitalContinue Reading
‘Top Thai Brands’ trade fair and business matching from 6-8 March
Thai Trade Center Chennai and the Department of International Trade Promotion, Ministry of Commerce, Thailand along with the Royal Thai Embassy Colombo will organise the business event ‘Top Thai Brands’ trade fair and business matching during 6-8 March at the Western car park, BMICH. On the success of Thailand WeekContinue Reading
Huawei Offers Superior Services through Its Nationwide Services Centers for Huawei Y7P
Huawei, innovative smartphone manufacturer, recently unveiled its all-new introduction to the array of Huawei Y series smartphones, the Huawei Y7P. An instant success, Huawei Y7P has been recognized by professionals as being an innovative, aesthetically pleasing and high performance device that is more than suitable for all your daily smartphoneContinue Reading
Strokes, colours and curvatures galore! An impression on this year’s Kala Pola.
By Dilshan Boange A kind invitation to this year’s ‘Kala Pola’, sent to me by Ashan Kumar, Managing Director of award winning public relations agency – PR Wire Sri Lanka, turned last Sunday the 23rd into quite a vibrant and colourful day for me! Ananda Coomarsawamy Mawatha in Colombo 07,Continue Reading
ASEAN digital innovation ecosystem welcomes all market players: AEC Deputy Secretary-General at Huawei conference
The success of ASEAN’s digital transformation need the support of the private sector and market players like Huawei in building an innovation ecosystem and addressing issues related to big idea and data privacy, said Dr. Aladdin D. Rillo, Deputy Secretary-General for ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), at an online Industrial DigitalContinue Reading
Why We Drink Our Own Champagne By Sal Laher, Chief Digital & Information Officer, IFS
Both service providers as well as their customers rely on technology to help their operations and business growth. Technology can be used to break down regional barriers, and to enhance the ability to operate as one global team. Many service providers have acknowledged the need to modernize business operations andContinue Reading