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By Santosh Menon, Director, World for Lanka. S/h-Motivates all their global employees and consumers to help Sri Lanka at this time of great need. I was recently checking out the website of a global...

Rotaract in Rotary International District 3220 of Sri Lanka and Maldives has joined hands with Fems, the flagship feminine hygiene care brand of Hemas to help end period poverty in Sri Lanka by further...

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....

Varun Beverages Lanka Pvt. Ltd. (VBLL), a subsidiary of Varun Beverages Ltd., which is the largest bottler of PepsiCo outside U.S., recently held an award ceremony to express their gratitude to employees who have...

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...

Hatch brings to you an all female vendor Christmas Market on Saturday, 3rd of December 2022, 10am onwards at the Arcade (Independence) premises. Meet the female alumni of Hatch incubator and accelerator programs as...

Janashakthi Life has been globally recognised as the ‘Best Life Insurer Sri Lanka 2022’ for the first time in Janashakthi Life’s history. Awarded by the internationally acclaimed Capital Finance International (CFI.co) headquartered in London,...

Regional Container Lines (RCL), a Thai-based Container Shipping Line with 40 years of shipping experience and an abundance of knowledge on feeder services, and Delmege Forsyth & Co. (Shipping) Ltd, a subsidiary of Delmege...

Changpeng Zhao (CZ), Founder and CEO of Binance, the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem, and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, spoke at the Business 20 (B20) Summit in Bali today. The B20 Summit Indonesia 2022 is part...

Women Will, together with Impactr is excited to celebrate Global Entrepreneur Week 2022 (#GEW2022) hosted by the ICTA in Sri Lanka. In celebration of GEW, the two entities are hosting a significant and insightful...

XdotO Concepts, Sri Lanka’s pioneering industry 4.0 solution provider, and Stretchline (Pvt) Ltd., the world’s largest manufacturer of narrow elasticated fabric, have joined forces to unveil Stretchline’s first-ever smart connected factory. The kick-off event...

EY Global Delivery Services (EY GDS) Sri Lanka, part of the global EY network of service delivery centers with a focus on innovation, technology and process improvement, joined hands with the 24th National ICT...

Clogard, one of Sri Lanka’s most trusted oral care brands, has revitalised its Mobile Dental Clinic to promote the importance of oral health in children. The dental clinic and awareness campaign was conducted in...

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...

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...

The Ultra-Broadband Forum 2022 raised its curtain today in Bangkok, with David Wang, Huawei’s Executive Director of the Board and Chairman of the ICT Infrastructure Managing Board, delivering a keynote speech titled Stride to...

A healthy breakfast is thought to be the most vital meal of the day. Based on a study titled ‘Breakfast habits, nutritional status, body weight, and academic performance in children and adolescents’, a healthy...

VMware unveils new and enhanced portfolio offerings, Cross-Cloud services and significant partner announcements at VMware Explore to deliver a faster and smarter path to cloud for digital businesses VMware recently unveiled innovations, new offerings,...

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...

IT Gallery Computers (Pvt) Ltd., the leading distributor of globally renowned ICT products and services in Sri Lanka, was recently honoured as the Top Commercial Champion at the Lenovo FY21/22 Partner Awards Overseas.  The...

Around 300 students from 11 countries completed a three-day on-site Training Camp initiated by the International Collegiate Programming Contest University Commons (ICPCU) on Sunday. Co-hosted by the University of Wrolcaw and Huawei, the camp...

The Sri Lanka Ceramic & Glass Council (SLCGC), the apex body for consensus building among all parties in the ceramic industry, hosted a panel discussion on the quality, affordability, and self-reliance of the Sri...

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...

At the Nussböckgut vineyard, a centuries-old estate in Upper Austria that was first mentioned in a document in 1323, the two companies provided an update on their pioneer project that started last year, and...

Four of the best Athletics schools in Sri Lanka, St. Anthony’s College Kandy, St. Benedict’s College, St. Joseph’s College and St. Peter’s College are meeting again at the Annual Saints’ Quadrangular Athletic championship on...

Axiata Digital Labs is recognized for outstanding work digitally transforming the telecommunications industry TM Forum, the industry association driving digital transformation through collaboration, announced the winners of its 2022 Excellence Awards during the first...

Orient Finance PLC, a member of the Janashakthi Group and a leading financial service provider, has introduced the Orient Minor’s Savings Account in celebration of Children’s Day 2022. The account is designed to encourage...

Under the regular Social Responsibility programs organized by the ISF (Sri Lanka) Inc., held a blood donation campaign on 17th September 2022 from 1000 hrs at the Anderson Flats Recreation Centre at Narahenpita in...

The latest venture of the Industrial Hub of Capital Maharaja Group, Premier Herrero (Pvt) Ltd. opened its inaugural factory in Pannala, Sandalankawa recently. Premier Herrero (Pvt) Ltd. will function as a specialised organisation manufacturing...

Pelwatte Dairy, one of the leading local dairy brands in Sri Lanka that produces a range of dairy goods and saves valuable foreign exchange for the country, has won the hearts of Sri Lankan...

21st September 2022, Colombo: Baby Cheramy, the flagship brand of Hemas Manufacturing and the Most Loved Baby Care brand in Sri Lanka, celebrates 60 years of nurturing generations of babies across communities of our...

Janashakthi Life has been globally recognised as the Domestic Insurer of the Year and Janashakthi Life Mobile App has been awarded as the Mobile App of the Year by Insurance Asia Awards 2022. The...

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...

Gets two new awards for ‘15 Best Workplaces for Millennials™ in Sri Lanka in 2022’ and for “Excellence in Encouraging Opportunities for Innovation” Leading ICT solutions provider Huawei Technologies Lanka has been Great Place...

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...

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...

Axiata Digital Labs announced that they will be partnering with LK Domain Registry to sponsor the BestWeb.lk Awards 2022 as the Exclusive Innovation Partner. In addition, the Chief Executive Officer of Axiata Digital Labs,...

Posting a steady performance, Orient Finance PLC, a member of the Janashakthi Group and a leading financial service provider, recorded a 27% increase in the company’s turnover with LKR 809.8 Mn for the first...

Program to empower fintechs in the country with expertise and payment technology from Visa Visa, the global leader in digital payments, has announced Visa Fintech Initiative: Sri Lanka (VFI) to drive fintech innovation in...

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...

Janashakthi Insurance PLC, one of the key players in Sri Lanka’s insurance industry, announced the appointments of Mr. Sivakrishnarajah Renganathan and Dr. Nishan de Mel as Independent Non-Executive Directors of the organization with effect...

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...

Singer (Sri Lanka) is well-known as a household name for its wide array of consumer essentials, some of which are 100% locally manufactured using the best possible technology at Singer’s very own manufacturing facilities....

Dr. Weerawarana was recognized for outstanding technical innovations in the field of services computing that have had a lasting impact with the IEEE TCSVC Research Innovation Award A leader in digital transformation technology, WSO2,...

One of Sri Lanka’s largest sustainable exporters of baby and kids wear, Norlanka, successfully wrapped-up the ‘Norlanka Vendor Awards’ recently at Shangri-La Colombo.  During this memorable evening, Norlanka’s top performing manufacturing and supply-chain partners...

An operational base inclusive of a warehouse, Call Centre, and a Vehicle fleet  Quickee.lk, Sri Lanka’s favourite online marketplace, integrated with its own delivery fulfillment service, has advanced to its next phase with the...

Sri Lankan Airlines and Kuwait Airways are happy to announce the launch of a new codeshare partnership which came into effect on 20th June 2022 and offers increased connections and ease to customers of...

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...

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...

The 32nd Rotaract District Training Assembly, held on the 2nd of July 2022 at Golden Rose – Boralesgamuwa, marked the official commencement of Rotaract for the Rotary International year of 2022-23. This event served as an...

The Chartered Institute for IT (BCS) unveiled the official website: www.nbqsa.org for the 24th National ICT Awards – NBQSA 2022 during the opening ceremony of the competition. The innovatively designed website details all necessary...

Every new beginning is an opportunity to do better, be better and make a lasting change for the better.   As the Rotary International Year of 2021-22 approaches its resounding conclusion, Rotaractors around the...

Anton, a 100% Sri Lankan manufacturer of household solutions for over 60 years, recently launched the next stage of the ‘Hithawathkamata Multhena’ project. As an extension of support to navigate through the current situation...

University of Moratuwa (UoM) and Dhammika & Priscilla Perera Foundation (DP Foundation) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 2nd of June 2022 to facilitate open online course development and delivery at the Certified...

In light of World Environment Day, the all-new Eko Plasco Material Recovery Facility (MRF) was launched by Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka Ltd (CCBSL) and Eco Spindles Pvt Ltd on the 8th of June 2022...

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....

As the year 2021 ended, Sri Lanka had adapted the ‘new normal’ during the pandemic and post-pandemic periods. However, the need to support local communities who have faced socio-economic challenges during the pandemic and...

Anton, a 100% Sri Lankan manufacturer of household solutions for over 60 years, is committed to catering to the requirements of both local and international customers through unique designs, constant innovation, and by adhering...

Asia Pacific Technology Systems (Pvt) Ltd. (APTS), a multi award-winning Information Technology Solutions provider, recently bagged the prestigious “T2 Partner of the Year: Infrastructure Solutions Group” award from DELL Technologies.  This award is a...

Singer Sri Lanka PLC, the country’s premier consumer durables retailer recently unveiled the first fully-fledged Dahua Concept Store, showcasing Dahua’s latest surveillance product line and smart solutions. Real Vision Pvt (Ltd) has joined hands...

Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing, the apex body for Sri Lankan Marketers, mandated to uplift the Marketing profession in Sri Lanka, empathizes with all Sri Lankans who are bravely facing the present difficulties that...

Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC, one of Sri Lanka’s most diversified companies, has introduced an all-new range of Bose audio products to its mammoth portfolio of multi-branded audio products. Bose is an American audio manufacturing...

Trainocate Lanka, a leading learning and development provider has recently partnered Alethea International School, one of the oldest privately owned schools in the country, to facilitate the all-new RESET programme. This is the first...

The Project Blue Next Generation is a youth-led initiative in Sri Lanka that aims to promote the important role the ocean plays in the world by bringing together different communities including Volunteer Organizations, Environmental...

Amana Takaful PLC (ATI), a fully-fledged insurance company operating in Sri Lanka, has braved the Pandemic and other economic pressures of the year 2021. The organization closes the year 2021, with a significant 23%...

Softlogic Information Technologies (Pvt) Ltd (Softlogic IT), a leading enterprise solutions provider in Sri Lanka, recently won two prestigious awards at the Dell Technologies FY23 Partner Business Conference Asia Emerging Markets Awards ceremony. The...

Starting from April 18th the closure of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) for five business days was a short-term move and was put in place to fix many issues and permit investors to study...

DIMO, a leading diversified conglomerate in Sri Lanka, has established its position at the forefront of Engineering excellence in Sri Lanka by providing world-class end-to-end solutions across multiple domains including Building Management, Fluid Management...

Immediately donates lifesaving medical supplies to Castle Street Hospital Hemas Hospitals responds to a desperate request by the medical fraternity by immediately donating 500 Endotracheal (ET) tubes to the neo-natal unit of the Castle...

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 &...

Spectra Logistics, a leading end-to-end logistics solutions provider in Sri Lanka and a joint venture between McLarens Group and GAC Sri Lanka, celebrated International Women’s Day 2022 with an event dedicated to the empowerment...

HUTCH, the country’s fast growing choice for mobile communication services launched their mega recharge promotion with specially selected giveaways that are very helpful for this challenging economic times.  The promotion titled “Hutch HARIcane’ gives...

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...

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...

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...

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...

A two-year partnership, known as SheWorks Sri Lanka, has led to a 12 percent increase in the number of women employed by 15 of the country’s leading companies, equating to over 12,000 more women...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

V20SE Features 32 MP Super Night Selfie Technology, Magical Sleek Design, and Power-Packed Performance Available for Sale in Sri Lanka, starting 14th November’20 vivo, the leading global smartphone brand today announced the launch of...

At the 2020 Global Mobile Broadband Forum (MBBF), Huawei’s Executive Director and President of the Carrier Business Group Ryan Ding gave his keynote speech “Maximizing Wireless Network Value for a Golden Decade of 5G”....

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...

vivo, a leading global smartphone company celebrates its 3rd anniversary today, marking an achievement in technological innovation with smart features for the young minds in Sri Lanka. The brand, since its entry in the...

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...

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...

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...

Amidst a backdrop of uncertainty, Hatch and London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) SL successfully completed the fourth iteration of the KICKASS Bootcamp, a one-month long development programme designed to address fundamental business development skills...

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...

Huawei launched HUAWEI CLOUD Meeting, its full-scenario, secure and reliable global video conferencing solution in Asia Pacific on Monday. The award-winning device-cloud synergy solution enables effective internal and external meetings for up to 1,000...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

By Krishan Thilakarathne Financial Inclusion is essential for continuous and sustainable economic development, according to IFC. This is no exception for Sri Lanka despite showing strong numbers in bank penetration. According to the World...

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...

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...

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...

Huawei Consumer Business Group (BG) received four accolades from the Good Design Award 2020, the sole comprehensive design evaluation and commendation award system in Japan. HUAWEI Freebuds Pro, HUAWEIP40 Series, HUAWEIVision X65 and HUAWEI...

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...

“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...

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...

Pelwatte Dairy Industries – the manufacturer and distributor of superior quality dairy products in Sri Lanka – has now brought more of its product categories to Sri Lanka’s leading supermarket chains. Widely known for...

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...

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....

HUTCH, Sri Lanka’s preferred choice for mobile broadband services has partnered with the leading telemedicine service provider oDocbringing24/7 online video GP consultation services directly to the mobile of every Hutch subscriber within three minutes...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Big Bad Wolf Online Book Sale Sri Lanka 2020 has been brought forward creating excitement among its Wolf pack and book enthusiasts. The Big Bad Wolf Book Sale also known as the World’s...

World’s Biggest Book Sale goes online from 1st-4th October 2020 Its official, the World’s Biggest Book Sale is back in Sri Lanka! Taking an innovative approach, The Big Bad Wolf Book Sale 2020 will...

Axiata Digital Labs announced recently that they have entered into a partnership with the Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) as a sponsor of the National IT Conference 2020 (NITC 2020). With this partnership,...

World’s leading ICT provider, Huawei has come forward to partner one of Sri Lanka’s flagship ICT events – the National Information Technology Conference (NITC) organized by the Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL). This...

Prime Group – the country’s leading real estate company and the only one in the industry to be ICRA [A] – Stable rated in Sri Lanka – won two prestigious awards at the 10th...

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...

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...

Singer Sri Lanka PLC has been commended for its exceptional sales performances, best sales improvement and their contribution for VRF Inverter Multi system Air Conditioning Solutions of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Singer Sri Lanka has been...

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...

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...

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...

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...

, 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 &...

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...

Photo Caption: Pelwatte’s New Ice Cream ranges 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

G M A de Silva, one of the most trusted jewellers for the consumers in Southern Sri Lanka, will be celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. GMA de Silva (Pvt) Ltd. was Founded in...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Uga Shines big at the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards 2020 The world’s largest travel platform has picked a leading Sri Lankan hotel brand to reward in its latest ‘world’s top...

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...

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...

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 new government has for the first time in 40 years taken the subject of women’s and children’s affairs outside the scope of a Cabinet level Ministry. This subject has been downgraded to a...

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...

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...

Carmart (Pvt) Ltd, the official representative for Peugeot in Sri Lanka, are set to revolutionise the automotive maintenance sector thanks to the introduction of Peugeot parent group’s (PSA) “VIDEOCHECK” platform. VIDEOCHECK allows Peugeot Sri...

You can always count on great food from Mandarina; it’s the place to go if you’re a foodie on a budget! Now, Mandarina has once again innovated a Sri Lankan classic. We all know...

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...

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...

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...

The tech company reveals its long-term plan to bridge the ICT talent gap and calls for a cross-sector collaboration at the Huawei Asia Pacific ICT Talent Forum 2020 Huawei Technologies recently hosted Huawei Asia...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

“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...

Axiata Digital Labs (ADL) is pleased to announce the addition of Sanharsha Jayatissa, Fawaz Ashraff and Niresh Samaranayake to their Senior Leadership Team. ADL, an innovative software service provider, has added three new members...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

, 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...

Wins 2 Gold, 1 Silver and 2 Bronze awards Newton Lanka, an extension of Newton TAC Malaysia proudly bagged five awards at the recently concluded Asian Customer Engagement Forum 2020 (ACEF) showcasing its unmatched,...

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...

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...

Helakuru, Sri Lanka’s number one keyboard and digital services app powered by Bhasha Lanka (Pvt) Ltd is now featured in Huawei AppGallery much to the delight of Huawei smartphone users. If one was lacking...

      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...

the benefit of using a face shield as personal protective gears As Sri Lanka restarted the normal work culture, post the COVID19 lockdown, there has been an ongoing dialogue on the need to wear...

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...

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...

Hatch launched “Open House” a free mentorship program that connects mentors with startup founders to provide guidance and insight to grow their startups. Since the outbreak of the pandemic, Hatch began offering its services...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Pelwatte, the leading local dairy manufacturing company conducted several consumer driven CSR projects which manifested the company’s commitment towards the social upliftment amidst the Covid-19 crisis. Mithuru Mithuro Movement is an organization mainly focused...

Two entry-level smart phones including Huawei Y5p make their appearance Setting a new benchmark for entry-level smartphones, Huawei, the innovative smartphone manufacturer, recently launched two of the most feature-packed entry-level smartphones at the online...

3 days of special discounts from 26th to 28th June SINGER, the country’s premier consumer durables retailer recently launched its new website in order to provide an optimal user experience to its customers through...

The Government imposed quarantine and the challenges therewith,        affected the overall continuity of  curriculum driven education amongst many state and private education institutions in Sri Lanka.  Despite the challenges of the situation, Alethea School...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Hatch the hub for all things startups, recently launched KICKASS, an incubation program to support and empower women in business. The program launched in March already concluded two chapters with the third to be...

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,...

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....

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...

In its bid to further empower local rural farmers, Sri Lanka’s preferred poultry producer Crysbro recently held an informative workshop to educate over 60 new small-scale farmers who signed up with ’Crysbro’s coalition with...

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...

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...

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...

Axiata Digital Labs, the technology hub of AXIATA Group Berhad, Malaysia is expanding its sustainability and CSR initiatives with the launch of ADL Heartbeat, the sustainability arm of ADL. Stepping up to the battle...

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...

Introduces “Huawei Share” enhancing user experience and productivity Huawei, announced the introduction of Huawei MateBook D 15, the latest addition to Huawei’s product portfolio in Sri Lanka. The Huawei MateBook D 15 laptop has...

Coming in at less than 55000.00 LKR, the newly launched HUAWEI nova 7i packs a serious punch. Equipped with a 48MP AI-powered all-scenario quad camera with industry-leading 7nm Kirin 810 chipset, customers can get...

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...

Launches #vivography to create a pool of photographs taken by local ‘vivo-users’ From candid snapshots to sleek ad campaigns and everywhere in between, smartphone photography has advanced rapidly in a few short years. vivo...

GlaxoSmithKline has sold its stake in Unilever’s Indian business for $3.4 billion, marking India’s largest block trade, which will help the British company in its goal of reinvigorating its drug development pipeline. The transaction...

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...

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...

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...

Velona Cuddles, the leading Diaper brand in Sri Lanka has commenced delivering its products through PickMe in order to serve its customers during this COVID 19 emergency. The ongoing curfew period in the country...

The local dairy industry leader, Pelwatte, has pledged to ensure continued exploration towards establishment of self-sufficiency in the local dairy industry. At a meeting con-ducted with the Senior Members of the Government of Sri...

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,...

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...

As the world races to curb the spread of the deadly COVID-19 disease, eMarketingEye (www.emarketingeye.com), the award-winning Digital Marketing Agency has taken progressive steps to assist Sri Lanka’s struggling Hospitality industry by sharing a...

Kala Pola 2020, the 27th edition of Sri Lanka’s annual open-air art fair, turned Green Path in Colombo into a riot of colour, shining a spotlight on local visual artists with a variety of...

Signs partnership to deliver recharge cards island wide 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...

Home delivery during curfew and donations for the front liners Pelwatte, the leading local dairy manufacturer, has initiated several CSR and consumer reach projects that conjuncts the company as a strong stakeholder in the...

The management and employees of Allianz Sri Lanka recently joined hands with University Hospital of Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) to provide a High Performance Real Time Quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) machine worth Rs....

The ceremony to hand over a remote-controlled smart appliance in a bid to treat and test COVID-19 patients to the Neville Fernando Teaching Hospital was presided over by Director Naval Electrical & Electronic Engineering...

5%-30% pay cuts for all staff earning above Rs.50,000 Requests work extra hours with no overtime pay  Cost-saving measures adopted to minimise job losses   Softlogic Holdings PLC has announced salary cuts for all employees...

Global airlines warned that 25 million jobs across the world could be at risk from the coronavirus travel downturn and the industry’s representative body said airline finances were so fragile they could not afford...

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...

‘Supiripola’ (www.supiripola.lk) is launched to ensure seamless delivery of essential items nationwide with immediate effect. The test deliveries will be made within Colombo 1-15 in the first few days and will rapidly expand island...

COVID-19, has bought the world to stand-still. It has also highlighted certain elements that the humans have lapsed with the technological advancement in the recent past. The communities have been advised by the WHO...

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...

The Government will ban or limit all non-essential imports into the country except medicine and fuel as it pushes ahead with an ambitious program to become self-sufficient in agricultural produce and encourage local industry, Co-Cabinet...

SriLankan Airlines yesterday said it was implementing cost-saving measures including mandatory 2.5% to 25% staff salary reductions for a period of three months and freezing all salary increments to be implemented this year. Releasing...

Continuation of milk purchasing ensures safeguarding of local dairy farmer livelihoods Multiple initiatives are under way by Fonterra Brands Sri Lanka, the company behind Anchor, to support the country’s efforts to combat the COVID-19...

Google on Thursday (Apr 2) said it is pumping US$6.5 million into fact-checkers and nonprofits as it ramps up its the battle against coronavirus misinformation. Fact-checking organizations, which often operate on relatively small budgets,...

The Sri Lankan Rupee has further depreciated against the US Dollar, with the speculative behaviour in the market with the spread of COVID-19 outbreak. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) the...

The Chairman and Board of Directors of SriLankan Airlines are ever mindful of their duty to protect the country’s economic interests, livelihoods of the employees of the SriLankan Family and are making every effort...

PickMe says its full fleet of 40,000 vehicles which is ready to be utilised for the delivery of essentials in the country is currently underutilised. “Currently, we have the full strength of cars, three-wheelers,...

In the wake of current COVID -19 outbreak, following the government directive vivo, the global smartphone brand has closed all of its service centers in Sri Lanka until further notice. This strict measure has...

Sri Lankan workers at the frontline of battling the COVID-19 outbreak received close to half a million serves of food and beverage products from Nestlé, worth Rs. 15 million. The products were donated to...

Sri Lanka’s inflation, as measured by the change in the Colombo Consumers’ Price Index (CCPI), declined to 5.4% in March 2020 from 6.2% in February 2020, the Central Bank reported. This was due to...

The coronavirus pandemic is the worst global crisis since World War II, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Tuesday, expressing concern that it could trigger conflicts around the world. Guterres said that the scale of...

The virus that triggered a supply shock in China has now caused a global shock. Developing economies in East Asia and the Pacific (EAP), recovering from trade tensions and struggling with COVID-19, now face the...

Stepping up its efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, Hayleys Group subsidiaries – Haycarb PLC, Dipped Products PLC (DPL) and Eco Solutions delivered Rs. 10.6 million worth of urgently required medical and Personal Protective...

The office of a popular retail website- Kapruka.com- based in Colombo was seized by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) t The website has listed one tin of canned fish at a price of Rs.550, a...