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Comprehensive collaboration between Huawei and ITU embarks on a promising journey of digital development for the region. In a collective move to fortify the digital skills pipeline, Huawei, the ASEAN Foundation, and the Southeast Asia Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) hosted the Seeds for the Future Summit 2023 on September 19, 2023. Under the theme […]

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Cleantech (Pvt) Ltd., Sri Lanka’s foremost provider of integrated waste management solutions is proud to announce the opening of their new e-waste and recyclables collection center, Sampath Piyasa, in Rajagiriya. Aligned with Cleantech’s principles of minimizing environmental impact, the center will collect electronic waste (e-waste) and recyclables, providing a convenient and environmentally responsible disposal solution […]

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The eighth ‘Seeds for the Future’ program began in Sri Lanka on September 13, 2023, with four outstanding students from three state universities in Sri Lanka participating this year. The students are from the Universities of Jaffna, Kelaniya, and Colombo. The ceremony was held at the Huawei Sri Lanka local office in Colombo 1 with […]

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Softlogic Information Technologies (Pvt) Ltd (SITL) celebrated its 30th year of partnership with Dell technologies Inc., at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo, last week, to honor both DELL and its esteemed customers. Representatives from over 100 organizations were present, including small, medium, and large companies and multinational corporations. The gathering provided a unique rostrum for the attendees […]

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Emerald, Sri Lanka’s leading menswear brand, is delighted to announce the successful conclusion of its association as the Youth Sports Development Partner for the first-ever Youth Sports Festival organized by the Youth Sports Club. The event, which took place at Nooraniya M.M.V – Uyanwatta, witnessed an overwhelming participation of 900 students from the local community, […]

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Clogard, the trusted oral care brand from Hemas Consumer Brands, has long championed the social mission to build a cavity-free nation, conducting a long-running programme over the past few years which has educated thousands of school children on good oral hygiene over the years. Clogard has a 30-year history as one of the leading and […]

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Informatics International Limited (IIL), a leader in IT software, Infrastructure solutions, and services, proudly announced the resounding achievement of its esteemed customer in Myanmar, AYA SOMPO Insurance, at the prestigious Insurance Asia Awards 2023. AYA SOMPO Insurance secured the coveted “Technology Excellence Initiative of the Year – Myanmar” award, a testament to the outstanding strength […]

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A significant stride towards revitalizing Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery industry was taken as the Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA) and the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura joined hands through a momentous Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) signing ceremony. This transformative event unfolded within the distinguished premises of the University’s […]

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Huawei and Ericsson have signed a long-term global patent cross-licensing agreement that covers patents essential to a wide range of standards such as 3GPP, ITU, IEEE, and IETF standards for 3G, 4G, and 5G cellular technologies. The agreement covers the companies’ respective sales of network infrastructure and consumer devices, granting both parties global access to […]

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02 Gold Awards for Best Managed Project in ‘Construction / Infrastructure Development’ and ‘Green Outcomes’ as well as 02 Silver Awards for Best Managed Project in ‘Power and Energy Sector’ and ‘Technology and IT Sector’ Hayleys Fentons, with over a century of excellence in engineering and project management, proudly walked away with four accolades at […]

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• Partnership to empower Sri Lankan youth by establishing cutting-edge training centres • Fully updated curriculum to align with global fabrication benchmarks Alumex PLC, a subsidiary of Hayleys and a trailblazing aluminium manufacturer in Sri Lanka, has inked an MoU with the Department of Technical Education & Training (DTET), to create opportunities for the youth, […]

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The Data Center Intelligence Group (DCIG), a globally-leading technology analyst firm, has selected Huawei FusionCube as one of the world’s top enterprise hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) providers in their DCIG 2023-24 Top 5 report. Huawei FusionCube was awarded this title for its simplified and intelligent O&M management, diverse computing ecosystems, and high density and flexible hardware […]

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Raja Jewellers, recognized as the undisputed monarch of the gold world in Sri Lanka, recently unveiled an exquisite online product segment, exclusively designed to capture the hearts of the youth. With an enduring legacy spanning over 95 years in the industry, Raja Jewellers proudly introduced a captivating collection that speaks to the dynamic tastes of […]

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APIIT’s Adoption of Huawei Cloud Marks a New Era of Scalability, Security, and Innovation The Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT), a prestigious educational institution, with a 23 year history in quality higher education has achieved a significant milestone by migrating its IT infrastructure to Huawei Cloud, in collaboration with DMS Software Engineering. This […]

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DIMO, a leading diversified conglomerate and the sole Authorized General Distributor for Mercedes-Benz in Sri Lanka has unveiled an exciting leap towards sustainable mobility with the introduction of the all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQ range to the local market.  The all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQ Range offered by DIMO includes the impressive line-up of Mercedes-Benz EQA, EQB, EQE, EQE […]

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First Capital Holdings PLC (the Group) announces its outstanding financial performance for the first quarter ended June 30, 2023. The Group reported an impressive Profit after Tax of Rs. 2.81 billion, marking a remarkable leap from Rs. 96 million recorded in the same period last year. Among the key divisions, the Primary Dealer segment demonstrated […]

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Award in recognition of ground-breaking Electro-Mechanical systems construction Hayleys Fentons, the No. 1 Security and Surveillance, Solar EPC and MEP contractor was honoured with the prestigious Merit Award in the Construction Category at the National Awards for Construction 20/21. Organised by the Construction Industry Development Authority (CIDA) under the Ministry of Urban Development and Housing, […]

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Huawei announced its business results for the first half of 2023 today. Overall performance was in line with forecast. In 2023 H1, Huawei generated CNY310.9 billion in revenue, with a year-on-year increase of 3.1% and a net profit margin of 15.0%. The company’s ICT infrastructure business contributed CNY167.2 billion, its consumer business CNY103.5 billion, its […]

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The Hotel Show in Colombo witnessed a thrilling spectacle as Shan Hussain of Uga Residence emerged victorious and claimed the prestigious Bar Champ 2023 title. Shan’s exceptional mixology skills wowed the judges and made his cocktails stand out from the competition. Outshining 84 participants from all corners of the island, Shan secured a place in […]

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Hayleys Solar, the renewable energy arm of Hayleys Fentons, is proud to announce its partnership with Dipped Products PLC (DPL), on a groundbreaking corporate sustainability initiative. Commencing on June 21st, 2023, the installation of a cutting-edge 1MW system at DPL’s Premier Gloves Manufacturing complex within the Biyagama Industrial Zone marked a key milestone in DPL’s […]

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Capazity (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lankas pioneering organisation exclusively focusing on the senior citizen segment of Sri Lanka recently sealed a partnership with Ceylon X Corporation (Pvt) Ltd to enable several digitized processes and digital platforms to provide world class, ahead-of-the curve services to its members, island wide merchant partners, trainers/facilitators. Capazity is an organisation that […]

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Huawei is committed to working with its global partners to promote financial inclusion and improve lives by bringing equal, effective, comprehensive, and convenient digital financial products and services to every person and organization. Huawei Mobile Money is part of Huawei’s efforts to bridge the digital divide through mobile communications technologies and digital payment platforms. This […]

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Alumex PLC, the leading aluminium manufacturer in Sri Lanka, announced the conclusion of a successful programme for its Lumin Certified Fabricators Club – an exclusive community recognising the most skilled and certified fabricators for Lumin products. With an unwavering commitment to supporting the local fabricator community since 1986, Alumex has revolutionised the aluminium sector and […]

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DIMO, a leading diversified conglomerate in Sri Lanka, elevated the country’s residential landscape with “Enta Villa,” the revolutionary home elevator solutions from TKE. In 2018 DIMO was appointed as the sole distributor, installer, and service provider in Sri Lanka and Maldives for TKE a global leader in elevators and escalators from Germany. Today DIMO has […]

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Demonstrating its continuous commitment to collecting plastic and tackling marine plastic pollution, Hemas FMCG joined hands with Clean Ocean Force for an extensive beach cleanup on 22nd July 2023, at Crow Island Beach, with the enthusiastic participation of its employees, interns from the MAS-Dialog-Hemas Summer Interns Programme, Rotaract Club of Colombo Regent and Universal College […]

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First Capital, the pioneering investment institution in Sri Lanka, is delighted to announce its triumph as the ‘Most Valuable Consumer Brand in the Investment Banking Sector,’ featured in the esteemed ‘Brands Annual 2023’ edition by Brand Finance. This achievement marks the second consecutive year that First Capital has secured the top spot, affirming its position […]

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The Digital Marketing Association of Sri Lanka (DMASL), the professional body for digital marketers in Sri Lanka along with Dialog Axiata PLC, will be hosting The Sri Lanka Digital Marketing Summit 2023 on the 4th of July. It will be held at the Taj Samudra Colombo. The theme for this year will be ‘The Lankan […]

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Ocean Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, the esteemed joint venture between Fountain Set (Holdings) Limited, Brandix Lanka Limited, and Hirdaramani Group, proudly inaugurated its new office premises recently. The momentous occasion was celebrated with a grand ceremony and a captivating cocktail event, symbolizing a significant milestone in the collaboration between these esteemed organizations. The welcome note was […]

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In a powerful display of collective commitment to address climate change and promote sustainable practices, Hayleys Solar, the leading renewable energy arm of Hayleys Fentons and the country’s No.1 solar provider, joins forces with Crystal Martin Ceylon Group to embark on the second phase of a groundbreaking solar installation project. With a total project investment […]

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The Scale-Up Shop, an initiative aimed at fostering innovation in the Sri Lankan manufacturing and export sector, is thrilled to announce the opening of applications for its transformative program. The Scale-Up Shop is carried out as part of the ‘Support to Small and Medium Enterprises in the Organic Agriculture Sector’ Programme jointly co-financed by the […]

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Keeping abreast with the advancements in the digital era and its pioneering spirit, the premier transnational higher education provider in Sri Lanka, Universal College Lanka (UCL) launches the only British MSc Digital Marketing Communications programme in Sri Lanka in partnership with the prestigious University of Central Lancashire, UK. This initiative is set to empower local […]

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The 2023 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 Khomba Aloka Puja Sathkaraya” The on-going […]

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▪ Aims to revolutionize the way technology drives hospitality experiences ▪ Unveiled “Smart Hospitality” trends, including Smart Check-in  ▪ Expected benefits include up to 15% increase in revenue generation for hotels  Hayleys Fentons ICT, Sri Lanka’s pioneering PABX (Private Automatic Branch Exchange) communication system service provider, joined forces with NEC Japan, a multinational technology and […]

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Hutchison Telecommunications Lanka (Private) Limited (“Hutch”), and its infrastructure partner Edotco Services Lanka (Private) Limited (“Edotco”) launched the very first advertising LED Panel in Edotco’s smart lamp pole network.      Edotco has close to 700 such smart lamp poles in the country in various key strategic locations, and this LED Advertisement is the very first commercial […]

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Unity Systems PVT Ltd, a leading authorized IT and computer retail store in Sri Lanka, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its brand-new store in Bambalapitya. This exciting development comes as a result of the company’s ongoing commitment to providing exceptional products and services to its valued customers. The new store, previously located […]

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Huawei announced they will launch a complete set of commercial 5.5G network equipment in 2024 at the 5G Advanced Forum during MWC Shanghai 2023. Huawei’s Director and President of ICT Products & Solutions Yang Chaobin who made the announcement said the company intends for this launch to mark the beginning of the 5.5G era for […]

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The Overseas School of Colombo is a benchmark institution of academic finesse, renowned for progressive, holistic experiential learning. OSC has to its merit the status as the oldest international education institution established in 1957, to being the only IB World School in Sri Lanka. OSC is a learning hub composed of over 40 nationalities, maintaining […]

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Bags Prestigious Overall Winner – Silver Award Runner-up in the Extra-Large Sector Winner for Local Market Reach Winner for Infrastructure and Utilities Sector Total 18 National Business Excellence Awards won by the Hayleys Group Hayleys Fentons achieved a significant milestone at the National Business Excellence Awards 2023 by winning four major awards in their inaugural […]

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BCS The Chartered Institute for IT – Sri Lanka Section (BCSSL) elected its new leadership for the year 2023/2024 at the Annual General Meeting held recently at BMICH. The new leadership team consists of the Executive Committee led by Chairman Mr. Alanzo Doll, Secretary Mr. Sanjeewa Perera and Treasurer Mr. Sampath Senadeera, while Mr. Vajeendra […]

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The Ceylon Motor Traders Association (CMTA), one of the longest standing automotive associations in South Asia, has recently raised concerns regarding the fairness of current import regulations, shedding light on the importation of extravagant items such as televisions and mobile phones, while essential necessities such as a motorcycle remains restricted. The CMTA emphasizes the need […]

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Kumarika, the leading local hair care brand in Sri Lanka from Hemas Consumer Brands, embarked on journey over the years to connect with pilgrims who were visiting the Mihinthale Temple. These initiatives were implemented to create meaningful experiences and deepen Kumarika’s bond with its valued consumers. This year, the Mihintale initiative kicked off with a […]

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The fourth Annual General Meeting of the All Island Dairy Association (AIDA) was recently held at the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce premises in Colombo. The AIDA which is affiliated with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, and plays a pivotal role in representing the local dairy industry by fostering agreements, aligning goals, and mobilising the industry. […]

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Four Hatch startups: Hyperglade, Miris by Islandmom, True by Tina and Feelo have acquired funding to take their businesses to the next level. The most significant of these funding opportunities came  from Silicon Valley investor Tim Draper who funded Hyperglade with  USD350,000 proving that the local entrepreneurial talent among Hatch startups are capable of making […]

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Hayleys Solar, the renewable energy arm of Hayleys Fentons, has completed phase 1 of the grid-tied rooftop solar PV system for Emjay International (Pvt) Ltd, a leading apparel manufacturer. This project covered Emjay’s manufacturing facilities located at Karandagolla, Kurunegala, and Panwila, Kandy. The project is part of Emjay’s ‘Mihiliya’ sustainability initiative to create energy-efficient and […]

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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. With a regional and sectoral focus, […]

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Island Climate Initiative in partnership with the National Innovation Agency, John Keells X and MAS Foundation for Change and the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Clean Cities, Blue Ocean program, is supporting innovators to find creative new solutions to combat plastic waste with a recently launched Plastic Innovation Challenge.  Around the world 11 […]

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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 genuine parts and how to identify […]

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In the recent Huawei Asia Pacific Partners Congress，Simon Zou, Vice President of Huawei EBG Global Public Sector, shed light on Huawei’s expanding partnership network and its role in advancing digital transformation in government, education, and healthcare industries. In the Asia Pacific region, the company’s sales increased by 65% year-on-year. In addition, the proportion of revenue […]

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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 effort to enhance the country’s grain […]

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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 response to the growing demands, VMware, […]

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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 leader in veterinary diagnostics. As a […]

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Dandex, a leading haircare brand from Hemas Consumer Brands, introduces Dandex – Head & Hair, an all-new range of haircare solutions especially formulated for women. Dandex- Head & Hair will be available island wide in a variety of value pack sizes and is backed by 30 years of haircare expertise. Dandex – Head & Hair […]

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Staying true to its purpose of empowering women to be economically  independent, Diva, a proudly Sri Lankan laundry care brand, recently organised several Avurudu pola, where female entrepreneurs who had undergone Diva’s entrepreneurial skills development programme earlier were given the opportunity to sell their products directly to consumers. Hemas paved the way for Diva to […]

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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 of the Sri Lankan startup ecosystem. […]

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7UP®, recently launched its super-duper refreshing summer campaign featuring brand ambassador and superstar Rashmika Mandanna. The film showcases Rashmika’ s experience with 7UP® as it brings alive the brand’s new positioning ‘Super Duper Refresher’ across Sri Lanka. Opening on a sunny, sweltering day, the new film features Rashmika requesting a shopkeeper for a 7UP®. The […]

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Cleantech (Pvt) Ltd., Sri Lanka’s leading provider of integrated waste management solutions was recently accredited with the prestigious ISO 14001:2015 certification for its commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable waste management practices. The Company is engaged in provision of recycling, E waste handling, build environmental maintenance, solid waste, hygiene and sanitation services. This certification demonstrates […]

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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 all 25 districts of our nation, […]

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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 been a <70% drop in the […]

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International Distillers Limited (IDL) is proud to announce that it has received the coveted ‘Great Place to Work’ certification, a recognition that acknowledges the company’s commitment to providing an exceptional workplace culture. As one of Sri Lanka’s leading corporates, and a manufacturer and importer of quality spirits, this certification further solidifies IDL’s position as an […]

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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 the crypto industry, regulatory harmonization will […]

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Axiata Digital Labs, the leading provider of innovative software solutions, has announced the launch of a new website aimed at promoting online safety for kids, giving parents a platform to learn and explore the different methods of keeping their children safe. The launch of kidssafe.lk is a significant step forward in the fight against cyberbullying, […]

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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 of varied and comprehensive experience in […]

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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 several senior officials from Ministries, Government […]

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3rd April 2023, Colombo Sri Lanka: Luxury brand Aaraa & Aati is bringing back the essence of the ancient trading method with its unique auction event “Mini Ratnapura Market”. The event is set to take place at their flagship store located on the first floor of Crescat Boulevard, and customers can acquire top-quality sapphires and […]

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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 Talent Ecosystem, In South Asia, For […]

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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’s Day – March 8th, 2021. […]

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DIMO Academy for Technical Skills (DATS) recently held its 31st Convocation ceremony at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall to honour the graduates of the year 2022. The ceremony was a proud moment for the institute as it produced yet another batch of globally recognized Automobile Mechatronics technicians for the country. The students who successfully […]

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The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) recently hosted the annual 2023 panel discussion in celebration of the International Women’s Day at Hilton Colombo Residences, for the fourth consecutive year. This year’s topic for the forum was Women’s Leadership in Crisis, Change and Transformation, and the keynote address was based on Unlocking Women’s Leadership Potential […]

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The Sri Lanka Association of Racing Drivers & Riders (SLARDAR), the premier Motor Racing Club in Sri Lanka and Asian Motor Racing Club (AMRC), launch the ‘Sri Lanka Super Series 2023’ in partnership with Principal Sponsor Nippon Paints, Official Tyre Partner, Maxxis Tyres and Official Lubricant Partner Mobil. This is the first of such racing […]

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The Overseas School of Colombo (OSC) will organize an Open Day on Saturday, the 25th of March 2023, at the school premises in Pelawatte, Battaramulla from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Did you know The Overseas School of Colombo (OSC) is truly a world-class educational institution? With its origins dating back to 1957 OSC has […]

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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 for ‘Best Use of Data & […]

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A pristine campus that has stayed true to its motto ‘Unity in Diversity’ in the eons, since its inception in 1957, The Overseas School of Colombo (OSC) is committed to benchmarks that define and exemplify excellence. The Overseas School of Colombo (OSC) is truly a hallmark institution of academic finesse, multi-cultural diversity, specializing in progressive […]

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Image Captions – “Meet the amazing women behind Raja Jewellers – masters of multiple trades, from manufacturing, crafting and designing to sales and customer care, they are the driving force behind every aspect of the jewellery business.” ‘Be Yourself’ campaign of Raja Jewellers, the undisputed monarch of the gold world, offers many discounts in celebration […]

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With an increased focus on women-focused education, mentorship and scholarships, crypto exchange aims to level its industry’s gender gap Ahead of International Women’s Day, Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is renewing its commitment to increase the number of women active and employed in Web3. Through women-focused education and mentorship initiatives, Binance to date has […]

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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’s dedicated CSR arm that demonstrates […]

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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. The inauguration of the project […]

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HUTCH, the pioneering mobile telecom operator in Sri Lanka, has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to the people of the country during these trying economic times. The latest initiative focuses on three products, enabling customers to access the most affordable fixed-price options, eliminating the worry of excessive usage and spend. The packages look to […]

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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 is operated under AB Cash Management […]

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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 opportunities you have at your disposal, […]

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It is that time of the year when everyone wants to fall in love and show affection for their lovers., Binance, the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, takes a look at crypto’s role in romance thanks to a global survey of 2,600 people. The survey findings are compelling and show that having […]

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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 the 31st Rotaract District Assembly and […]

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Huawei Sri Lanka together with Ministry of Education, Ministry of Technologies, Board of Investment, ICTA, Dialog Innovation Foundry, AIESEC Sri Lanka, Leo Club of University of Moratuwa, launch the award ceremony for the second Huawei ICT Competition in Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo. The twenty winners were from eight different universities, and the first prize of each […]

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Binance Charity, the philanthropic arm of Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency and blockchain infrastructure provider, reveals applications to study Web3 education have reached ~ 82,200 in just six months. Over $2.2 million in BUSD was donated during 2022 with projects spanning France, Senegal, Nigeria, Australia, Germany, Cyprus, Ukraine, South Africa and Brazil, offering students the […]

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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 was represented by a large number […]

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The Digital Media Association of Sri Lanka (DMASL) is excited to announce the first Digital Marketing Summit in Sri Lanka, which is scheduled for March this year. The conference will bring together industry leaders from some of the biggest and most influential companies in the world, alongside some of the experts in Sri Lanka in […]

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The Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC, the pioneer and the market leader in herbal personal care products in one of its community support initiatives recently sponsored the “Aloka Poojawa” of the historic Keragala Raja Maha Viharaya. Organized for the 9th consecutive year on the Duruthu Full Moon Poya day, “Swadeshi Khomba Aloka Puja Sathkaraya” is a […]

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DIMO, a leading diversified conglomerate in Sri Lanka, together with TATA Motors, is hosting the ‘DIMO – TATA Mega Campaign’ from the 9th to the 21st of January 2023 at 16 DIMO – TATA Workshops and 32 onsite locations across the island. The campaign offers all TATA commercial vehicle customers, an opportunity to ensure their […]

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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, a software provider that specialises […]

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Pelwatte Dairy, one of the leading local brands in Sri Lanka that produces a range of dairy goods, recently debuted new products for consumer testing such as the 200g Pelwatte Chilli Butter, the 8 and 30-portion Pelwatte Ceylon Butter, and the Pelwatte Ghee 500g tin. The testing event was held at BMICH in the presence […]

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U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung, Secretary to the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Somaratne Vidanapathirana, Director General of Central Cultural Fund Professor Gamini Ranasinghe, and Senior Archaeology Officer Rasika Muthucumarana commemorated the announcement of a U.S. grant of $82,192 to document and preserve the Godawaya shipwreck and its artifacts. The grant to Sri Lanka’s […]

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Huawei announced that it was named a Leader in the 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure, the only non-North American vendor positioned in the Leaders Quadrant. Huawei takes it as a milestone and believes it is yet another testament to the global recognition of Huawei’s full lineup of network offerings. […]

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EFL 3PL, the leading 3PL company in Sri Lanka, bagged Gold for the second consecutive year in the B2B Brand of the Year category at the recently held SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2022. This recognition is a testament to the outstanding initiatives undertaken by the company amidst all the challenges in these unprecedented times to […]

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Event Management Association of Sri Lanka (EMA) celebrated a momentous occasion recently and signed a landmark bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the first of its kind, with Event and Entertainment Management Association India agreeing to immensely strengthen the position of the industry both regionally and locally. This MoU was signed in the presence of the  […]

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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, drawing the most brilliant minds […]

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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 miner made the first WeChat video […]

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Boutique Agency Network was recently honored at the prestigious Agency of the Year Awards held by Campaign for 2022. Winning the Bronze Award under the category, ‘South Asia Boutique Agency of the Year’, Boutique Agency Network succeeded in becoming the only Sri Lankan agency to win an award in a South Asian category. This award […]

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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), recognizes and awards the most […]

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In support of the Ministry of Environment’s policy on plastic waste reduction, the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) partner, Island Climate Initiative (ICI) under USAID’s global Clean Cities Blue Ocean Program, is calling on innovators around the world to design solutions to help Sri Lanka’s leading consumer goods companies reduce their plastic footprint. […]

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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 in the industry. Celebrating and inspiring […]

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AIA Insurance partnered Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) recently. The partnership contained AIA as a Gold Sponsor for WCIC PRATHIBHABHISHEKA – Women Entrepreneur Awards 2022, organized by the Women’s Chamber of Commerce (WCIC) and for WCIC’s strategic events to promote women’s entrepreneurship in Sri Lanka for 2022 – 2023. As a company that […]

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National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA) in collaboration with leading ICT solutions provider Huawei, has just awarded certificates to first batch of 240 students, who participated the advanced technology in telecommunication, through a join initiative named NAITA-Huawei Asia-Pacific Academy. NAITA-Huawei Asia-Pacific Academy is a substantial development initiative for ICT talents focusing on vocational students, […]

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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 Awards – NBQSA 2022 held recently to recognize outstanding achievements in Sri Lanka’s ICT (Information and Communications Technology) sector. Commenting on […]

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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. The Pelwatte Chilli Butter is […]

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IceWarp, a global messaging and collaboration solutions provider, is delighted to announce that its services are now available throughout Asia-Pacific (APAC) including Sri Lanka, Singapore, Thailand, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Cambodia, using the technology of Huawei Cloud which allows to launch demanding cloud applications in minutes, using technologically advanced cloud infrastructure with strong local presence in […]

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At the end of last year, port congestion caused severe disruptions in global supply chains,, and most stores were out of stock during the Black Friday and Christmas, the peak selling season. However, the practice of automation and intelligence innovation from the ports in China is expected to solve this dilemma. On the port’s visitor […]

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Over the last year, Kumarika, the leading local hair care brand in Sri Lanka from Hemas Consumer Brands, launched multiple initiatives in the North and North-western provinces to engage with and be part of the pilgrims journey whilst valuing the communities that took part in religious activities. The first of two initiatives were launched on […]

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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 ceremony having sponsored NBQSA for three […]

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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 aims to provide top-notch programming training for college-aged enthusiasts of mathematical modeling, algorithms, programming and data structure. Ready, steady, go! From […]

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DIMO, a leading diversified conglomerate in Sri Lanka, recently launched ‘Powerfully You’, a novel initiative developed in-house to further strengthen its focus on women empowerment at DIMO. The initiative focused on Women’s Leadership Development, targeting women in junior and middle management levels at DIMO. The initiative was implemented in partnership with Ms. Senela Jayasuriya, an […]

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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 and the Ministry of Health launched […]

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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 a US$ 1.3 million contribution from […]

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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, Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka. […]

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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. Additionally, blockchain will be beneficial […]

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During the Asia Pacific ISP Summit, Huawei put forward its latest strategy of “Diving into the Asia Pacific, Shaping an All-Optical, Intelligent Internet”, bolstering the ISP industry as the critical foundation of the Intelligent World 2030. The summit, joined by business leaders and partners, also featured discussions on Asia-Pacific’s all-optical trend and progress of home […]

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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 collaboration with the National Blood Bank. Over 100 donors from Member Companies and others actively participated by donating blood during the […]

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Singer (Sri Lanka) is a key player in the local manufacturing segment with a legacy of more than 6 decades. Singer claims the honors for introducing the world-renowned Singer sewing machines back in 1960s in their own factory at Ratmalana.  Since then, Singer has gone from strength to strength in the local manufacturing segment with […]

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During the session of “Accelerate the Digital Journey of Education” at HUAWEI CONNECT 2022 Bangkok, Huawei released the White Paper on Opportunities for Digital Transformation of Education, which explores the intelligent education maturity assessment model for the first time. Huawei also proposed to leverage all-scenario education solutions to innovate teaching modes, promote inclusive education resources, […]

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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 dairy consumers thanks to its continued offer of Sri Lankan goodness to its dairy consumers. Pelwatte also is reputed to make […]

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Axiata Digital Labs (ADL), one of Asia’s fastest growing and most innovative software and IT service providers, announced today that the organization is now an ISO-certified entity, receiving its certifications for ISO 27001 and ISO/IEC 27701. ISO 27001 is an internationally recognized specification for an Information Security Management System (ISMS) while ISO 27701 enables ADL […]

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Ceylinco Life recently held its 21st yearly ‘Pranama Scholarships’ program through a virtual ceremony during which 147 young Sri Lankans who had shined at public exams and extracurricular activities were awarded scholarships surpassing Rs 11.1 million in value. The commemoration which was live-streamed through Zoom for the second straight year saw the involvement of around […]

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The Rotary Club of Colombo Mid Town recently supported  50 pregnant and lactating mothers in Navinna with the provison of dry ration packs. The Rotaract Clubs of Achievers Lanka Business School and University of Colombo – Faculty of Management and Finance also collaborated with this initiative and it was  organized under the Rotary Area of […]

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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, the program will bring together 120 […]

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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 further cements the commitment of S-lon […]

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Indira Cancer Trust has once again teamed up with Ramani Fernando Salons to re-launch the much awaited Hair Donation programme in Sri Lanka on 20 July 2022, exactly 5 years after it was first launched on the 20 July 2017. To date there have been 121,267 persons donating their hair which enabled us to produce […]

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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, today announced that Dr, Sanjiva Weerawarana, the founder and CEO of WSO2, is a recipient of the 2022 IEEE TCSVC Research […]

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Baby Cheramy, the leading baby care brand in Sri Lanka has always aligned its actions with their brand values by continuously encouraging inclusive parenting among Sri Lankan parents. A few months ago, Baby Cheramy came forward with a commitment to support the parents of the sextuplets, who were the first-ever sextuplets to have been born […]

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BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT Sri Lanka Section announces that applications for the National ICT Awards – NBQSA 2022 will be open till 15th July. This year, the most awaited awards event in its 24th edition, will yet again recognize the outstanding achievements in terms of ICT related products and services developed by individuals […]

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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 of three (03) toilet units each […]

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Axiata Digital Labs (ADL) strengthens their partnership today with the Sri Lanka Association for Software Services Companies (SLASSCOM), the national chamber for the IT/BPM industry in Sri Lanka. ADL will act as a Platinum Sponsor for the 2022 National Ingenuity Awards. ADL is a leading innovative software service provider, offering telco-focused digital and IT services and solutions, advancing the digital […]

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Raja Jewellers, recognized as the undisputed monarch of the gold world introduces its latest men’s jewellery collection ‘Persona’ – a particular type of character that a person seems to have and that is often different from their real or private character – along with a promotion in celebration of Father’s Day. Raja Jewellers identified that […]

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With the recent successful completion of the nation’s first comprehensive grid tied renewable energy microgrid project at the University of Moratuwa (UOM), DIMO, a leading diversified conglomerate in Sri Lanka, is now well equipped to implement microgrid systems for the local industries to ensure an uninterrupted power supply. DIMO will also provide microgrid services to the Maldives and […]

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The 8th Asia-Pacific Spectrum Management Conference is held in Bangkok from 26 to 27 April 2022. It is jointly hosted by Forum Global and Thailand NBTC, supported by ITU and APT. Global 84 countries with more than 630 participants join the conference on site and in virtual. Speakers include regulators from Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Republic […]

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Reasserting its leadership in Telecommunication and Technology, SLT-MOBITEL mobile was awarded the distinguished global award for the ‘Best Innovation in Telecommunication’, at the World Innovation Congress hosted in Mumbai, India on the 24th of March 2022.  The award is a testament to SLT-MOBITEL’s distribution of the advanced Sub-1GHz band LTE network solution, created to further […]

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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 the heart of the capital city […]

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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 in the coming years. We represent […]

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The newly arrived U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, HE Julie J. Chung, met with the Board of Directors of the American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka (AmCham Sri Lanka) on the 16th of March 2022.   Ambassador Chung was welcomed by the Office Bearers and visited the AmCham Secretariat located at the Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo, […]

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To promote Sri Lanka’s education sector amid international students, a talk was held between the senior representatives of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and the Australian Commission in Sri Lanka on the 2nd of March to share strategies and ideas. At the meeting, EDB Chairman Suresh D. De Mel showed that the government […]

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The British Council is now taking registrations for their Skills Plus English course specially designed for students who have completed their A-Level exams. The course has been customised to help students build confidence and develop their English language skills. It is supplemented by life skills aimed at young adults who are making important life choices […]

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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 the 15th of December with participants […]

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Asia Securities champions financial inclusion in Sri Lanka with a free, trilingual, short video-based Financial Literacy initiative First-ever comprehensive private sector initiative to promote Financial Literacy in Sri Lanka Asia Securities, a leading investment firm in Sri Lanka, launched DhanaMaga (ධනමග / தன மார்க்கம்) a trilingual financial literacy program aimed at helping Sri Lankans take […]

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Kumarika, a leading hair care brand in Sri Lanka has stepped forward with a purpose driven campaign to address the increasing need for natural hair wigs for women who are diagnosed with cancer. The launch of “Sonduru Diriyawanthi” – a national campaign to help support cancer patients, marked the onset of yet another timely initiative […]

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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 Lankans regardless of their mobile network […]

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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 with a built in top up/recharge […]

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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 the first countries in ASEAN that […]

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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-La Hotel on 30th September, witnessed […]

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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 value for money due to its […]

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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”. Ding said that the coming decade will be a golden age for 5G’s progress around the world, and that the whole […]

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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 their families, thereby empowering them, the […]

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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. A well-known and a popular […]

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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 and its famed design innovations. Nova […]

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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 primarily an annual exhibition organised by […]

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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 two empty cartons of any Rani […]

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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 Ideal Motors main workshop located in […]

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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 BG shares its sustainability progress on […]

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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, recently announced new advancements to its […]

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One of the largest Tier 1 automotive companies, Bosch Gmbh has acquired 26% stake in Bengaluru based battery service provider, Sun Mobility. Bosch through its investment arm, Robert Bosch Investment Nederland B.V. invested an undisclosed amount for the stake. This investment comes as part of Bosch focusing on growth pillars in mobility sector, which includes […]

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Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers decided to allow importation of special bamboo sticks for incense stick production with tax relief citing shortages in sourcing these bamboo sticks locally. The proposal was presented by the Minister of Industries, Wimal Weerawansa to solve current issues in the industry. Accordingly, importation of the required quantity of special bamboo […]

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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 working with traditional call centers to […]

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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 the necessary support to grow and […]

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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 sectors including, sales, FMCG, healthcare and […]

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Reframe your fitness, health and style with the latest smart sports watch from Huawei Huawei recently announced the launch of its latest fitness watch, HUAWEI WATCH FIT. Huawei’s first ever smart sports watch with a rounded rectangular face, the HUAWEI WATCH FIT encourages users to get into new forms of exercise through a variety of […]

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Lanka Electricity Company (LECO) together with the University of Moratuwa (UOM) launched a pioneering pilot project on Microgrid with a grant assistance of $ 1.8 million (approximately Rs. 325 million) from Asian Development Bank (ADB). DIMO, together with the German specialist DHYBRID, has been selected for the supply of comprehensive Renewable Energy Microgrid consisting of […]

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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 Branch was established to uplift management […]

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World’s thinnest 13.3″ and 14″ laptops with full I/O ports, powered by 10th Gen Intel Core CPUs and featuring edge-to-edge keyboards and four-sided NanoEdge displays ASUS brings to Sri Lanka ZenBook 13 (UX325) and ZenBook 14 (UX425) – two new-generation 13.3-inch and 14-inch ultraportable laptops in the ZenBook Classic series. Both models are extremely light, […]

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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 range of dairy products that include […]

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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 a partner of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air Conditioner sales in Sri Lanka since 2015. The global integrated business enterprise Mitsubishi is […]

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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 of Ocean Lanka, Dr. Austin Au, […]

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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 one of them. While we are […]

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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 innovative design is backed by the […]

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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 over other specifications and the evolution […]

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Photo Captions 1. CEO of Axiata Digital Labs, Thushera Kawdawatta 2.  CEO of LK Domain Registry Professor Gihan Dias 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 […]

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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 a multitude of local and international […]

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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 Act No. 42 of 2011. The […]

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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 a smart consumer experience. The brand […]

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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 apex ICT institution of the Government, […]

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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 ice cream context is diversified with […]

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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 development program” series called “Kickass Bootcamp” […]

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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 commenced accepting applications for the September […]

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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 the island nation at the United […]

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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 financial year. As a further testimonial […]

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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 organizations to access next-generation technologies to […]

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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, Mobitel mCash app and Datamart app […]

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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 March 2020 while P. A. J. […]

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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-term product investment strategy and singular […]

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