Asiri Health partners with the Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) to support and accelerate the growth of HealthTech startups, marking a significant step in strengthening Sri Lankaโs innovation-led healthcare ecosystem. This strategic collaboration was unveiled during โGlobal Entrepreneurship Week 2025โ, at a HealthTech startup pitching sessionContinue Reading
FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 was officially inaugurated at Cinnamon Life – The City of Dreams, marking a significant milestone for Asiaโs premier gem and jewellery exhibition. Now in its 33rd edition, the exhibition opens with a bold, future-focused vision that celebrates Sri Lankaโs rich gem heritage while positioning the industryContinue Reading
Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC (SDF), in collaboration with Fintechnology Asia Pacific Lanka Pvt Ltd (FINAP), has officially launched CIXOR PayDay, a next-generation digital WageTech platform that enables employees to access a portion of their earned wages in real time, while giving employers a structured and capital-efficient way to offer thisContinue Reading
As geopolitical upheavals increasingly shape business outcomes, IQ Global has partnered with the Centre for Law & Security Studies (CLASS) to launch the region’s first “GeoStrategy ร Business Design” programme, an initiative that aims to redefine how senior leaders prepare for a world where disruption has become the norm. FromContinue Reading
Under the nationwide initiative to introduce innovative digital solutions, the Ministry of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development yesterday (01) launched a new program for Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses. Implemented with guidance from the Ministry of Digital Economy, the initiative is intended to further strengthen transport services under theContinue Reading
Colombo recently witnessed a refined celebration of Italian coffee culture with the successful conclusion of La Dolce Tazza โ The Art of Italian Coffee, an exclusive masterclass presented through a prestigious collaboration between the Embassy of Italy in Sri Lanka and Colombo Coffee Company.The event marked a significant milestone inContinue Reading
Ashraff Associates Appoints New Creative Director Ashraff Associates, one of Sri Lankaโs leading boutique creative agencies has appointed Yasaanth Krishnamoorthy as its Creative Director effective 1st January 2026. A qualified architect with a Masterโs Degree from the City School of Architecture at the University of West England, Krishnamoorthyโs foray intoContinue Reading
This year, Emirates moved 55.6 million customers, circled Earth 29,290 times on nearly 180,580 flights, and placed orders for 73 new aircraft. The airline celebrated its 40th year of operations in October, but the real story of 2025 goes beyond that anniversary milestone, as Emirates plots what the future of flyingContinue Reading
The Sri Lankan rupee depreciated by 5.6% against the US dollar during 2025, according to data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). This marks a reversal from the previous two years, during which the rupee recorded notable gains. The currency had appreciated by 12.1% in 2023 andContinue Reading
John Keells Foundation (JKF) and Rajawella Holdingโs Victoria Golf Resort (VGR) vested the Nithulemada Model Pre-School in the Medadumbara Pradeshiya Sabha with the aim of improving access to early childhood education for children aged 3โ5 years in the Medadumbara Pradeshiya Sabha of the Kandy District. For over two decades, childrenContinue Reading