Hatch, Sri Lanka’s leading startup ecosystem, has introduced the Startup Nation Initiative, a revolutionary effort to elevate the country’s entrepreneurial ecosystem to the next level. Building on its rapid growth—from having only 18 startups in 2018 to 700+ startups and 800 seats today—Hatch is growing to 3,000 seats, solidifying itsContinue Reading
The Ministry of Environment, UNDP and WFP in Sri Lanka collaboratively encourage mainstreaming the use of traditional underutilised crops. The ‘Lesser-Known Foods of Sri Lanka’ campaign – an advocacy initiative launched by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Food Programme (WFP) in Sri Lanka together with theContinue Reading
Emerald, Sri Lanka’s leading menswear brand, proudly announces the grand opening of its flagship store at No. 345, R.A. De Mel Mawatha, Colombo 03—marking a significant milestone in the brand’s journey. This latest addition to Emerald’s retail network underscores its commitment to quality, innovation, and timeless elegance. The grand openingContinue Reading
“The question is not whether AI will be a fixture in education. The question is how we should adapt.” With this powerful statement, the TechEdu 2025 Summit set the stage for a groundbreaking discussion on the future of education. Held at the Lotus Ballroom, Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo, the summit broughtContinue Reading
Alumex PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading aluminium solutions provider, was recognised as the Best National Industry Brand in the Metal, Die, Mold, Machinery Tools and Allied Industry Sector (Large-Scale Category) at the 2024 National Industry Brand Excellence (NIBE) Awards. This prestigious accolade, presented by the Ministry of Industry & Entrepreneurship DevelopmentContinue Reading
First Capital Treasuries PLC and Lanka Rating Agency Ltd (LRA) are pleased to jointly announce the upgrade of First Capital Treasuries PLC’s credit rating to ‘A+’ from ‘A’, reflecting the company’s strengthened financial position, robust risk management practices, and continued excellence in Sri Lanka’s capital markets. The rating upgrade comesContinue Reading
WNS Global Services, a leading provider of Business Process Management (BPM) solutions, announced that it will be expanding its operations significantly in Orion City, Colombo 9. Since its establishment in 2013, WNS has expanded to occupy more than 21,000 square feet in the Anton Building, one of Orion City’s mostContinue Reading
In a groundbreaking achievement for Sri Lanka’s IT and electronics manufacturing industry, EWIS Colombo Ltd, the country’s first and only local computer manufacturer, has successfully exported its first consignment of locally built laptops to Zimbabwe. This landmark event not only positions Sri Lanka as an emerging force in global ITContinue Reading
Toyota Lanka (Pvt) Ltd., a leading name in the automotive industry, celebrated the exceptional efforts of its dealer network in distributing Toyota Genuine Motor Oil, Toyota Genuine Spare Parts, PIRELLI, Accelera, and Otani Tyres by hosting its 17th Annual Dealer Convention held at Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, Colombo.Continue Reading
Sign Partnership for Marine Propulsion and Power Solutions Hayleys Power Limited, a subsidiary of Sri Lanka’s largest and most diversified conglomerate Hayleys, has entered into a partnership with world-leading Japanese multinational group, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, becoming the authorised distributor for Mitsubishi marine engines in Sri Lanka. This collaboration marks aContinue Reading