Two New Division Directors Added to Support the Region Sarvesh Suri is named IFC’s Regional Vice President for Asia and the Pacific, bringing 25 years of global investment and development expertise as well as a proven track record of fostering public-private collaborations. In making the announcement, IFC confirmed that SuriContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Manufacturing (PMI – Manufacturing) recorded an index value of 60.9 in December 2025, indicating a continued expansion in manufacturing activities. All sub-indices contributed positively to this increase, mainly supported by seasonal demand, despite adverse weather-related disruptions experienced at the beginning of the month. SriContinue Reading
Reuters – U.S. stock futures slid on Monday after President Donald Trump threatened to slap extra tariffs on eight European nations until the U.S. is allowed to buy Greenland, pushing the dollar down on the safe-haven yen and Swiss franc. Gold and silver both jumped to all-time highs, while oil slipped on concerns aboutContinue Reading
Sophisticated inspection instruments now enable the early detection of loose electrical connections, identify heat loss from buildings, and locate individuals obscured by smoke during emergencies. These capabilities are made possible through thermal imaging cameras, which have become essential in modern safety and inspection practices. Unlike conventional cameras, thermal imaging camerasContinue Reading
DoubleTree by Hilton Weerawila Rajawarna Resort invites families to step away from the everyday and reconnect with the natural world through A Staycation with Nature, a thoughtfully curated escape where discovery, learning, and relaxation unfold side by side. Designed to inspire curiosity and adventure, this experience encourages children and parentsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s commercial capital Colombo has been featured in Agoda’s month-by-month travel guide for 2026, with the global digital travel platform recommending the city as a top destination for May, coinciding with the Vesak festival. Agoda said visitors travelling to Colombo during this period can experience vibrant lantern displays, templeContinue Reading
JAT Holdings PLC marked a significant milestone with the successful conclusion of the 6th JAT Pintharu Abhiman Convocation, recognising more than 800 painters who have earned their NVQ Level 3 qualification, an internationally recognised professional certification delivered in partnership with the National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA). JAT PintharuContinue Reading
SLT‑MOBITEL Mobile, in collaboration with Fintelex (Pvt) Ltd, has launched ‘Yaya Agro’, an exclusive all‑in‑one smart agriculture app designed to empower Sri Lankan farmers with the tools they need to grow smarter, safer, and more sustainably. Yaya Agro represents a new era of digital farming in Sri Lanka combining technology,Continue Reading
As Sri Lanka Cricket prepares for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Moose Clothing Company, the Official Clothing Partner of Sri Lanka Cricket, marked a major milestone with the launch of Sri Lanka’s Official ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Jersey, alongside the unveiling of the Moose Fan AppContinue Reading
NEXT Ventures Lanka (PVT) LTD., along with its global branches NEXT Bangladesh and NEXT Malaysia, has been certified with the prestigious 2025 Great Place To Work Certification™, a globally recognised benchmark that honours companies with exceptional workplace culture and people practices. This distinction highlights NEXT’s consistent commitment to building aContinue Reading