First Capital unveils SME-focussed Advisory Services at Scale Up Sri Lanka 2025

First Capital Advisory Services (Pvt) Ltd, a subsidiary of the First Capital Holdings PLC proudly joined the Scale Up 2025 National SME Forum, organised by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, as the official Business Advisory Partner. At this flagship event, First Capital unveiled its newest subsidiary—First Capital Advisory Services—launched with the mission of empowering small […]

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DIMO Agritech Introduces New Solutions to Mitigate Impact of Climate Change on Crops with Advisory Service

During the last decade, despite the considerable number of protected houses established for cultivation, Sri Lanka has not been able to achieve the expected targets through SMART agriculture due to a lack of technological knowledge, improper crop maintenance, and inadequate guidance.   Identifying these challenges the Agricultural arm of DIMO, DIMO Agribusinesses through its DIMO […]

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Huawei Launches Five Solutions to Accelerate Aviation Intelligence

During the Passenger Terminal Expo 2025 in Madrid, Huawei launched five aviation solutions, notably including the Smart Airport Intelligent Operation Center (IOC) to advance intelligent industry upgrades. Huawei executives, including Mr. Dong Fangshuo, Vice President of Huawei’s Smart Transportation BU, Mr. Yang Guojie, Director of Transportation Industry Solution Domain from Huawei’s Data Communication Product Line, […]

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OREL Cloud Secures Sri Lanka’s First ISO/IEC 27017 Certification, an International Gold Standard Benchmark for the Nation

OREL IT has announced a landmark achievement for Sri Lanka’s digital ecosystem: OREL Cloud has become the first local cloud provider in the country to be certified under ISO/IEC 27017. Recognized globally as the gold standard for cloud-specific information security, this milestone represents more than a technical accomplishment, it is a reflection of OREL IT’s […]

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IWS Logistics Boosts Efficiency and Sustainability with KALMAR DCU80 from DIMO

DIMO, a leading diversified conglomerate in Sri Lanka and the authorized distributor for KALMAR equipment in the country, recently delivered the state-of-the-art KALMAR DCU80 Empty Container Handler (ECH) to IWS Logistics (Private) Limited, one of Sri Lanka’s premier private container depot operators. This delivery reflects DIMO’s expanding presence in the country’s container handling and logistics […]

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TIIKM Wins Silver at SLIM SME Development Awards 2025: Celebrated for Global Impact in Knowledge Management and Innovation

The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM), a Sri Lankan-born powerhouse in global knowledge facilitation and academic innovation, has proudly secured the Silver Award in the Service Category at the prestigious SLIM SME Development Awards (SMEDA) 2025, held on recently by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM). This award recognizes TIIKM’s exceptional leadership in […]

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Exploring Potentially Reduced-Risk Alternatives for Smoking

The villanization of vaping seems to be the new hot topic across mainstream and social media. Much of the discourse lacks any nuance, awareness or accuracy and does nothing other than condemn the act of vaping in its entirety. While there may be justified health concerns if a non-smoker was to take up vaping, the […]

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Nations Trust Bank PLC records strong 1Q 2025 Performance

Nations Trust Bank PLC reported strong financial results for the three months ending 31st March 2025, achieving a Profit After Tax (PAT) of LKR 4 Bn, up 8% YoY. Nations Trust Bank, Director & Chief Executive Officer, Hemantha Gunetilleke, stated, “The Bank’s performance for the three months ending 31st March 2025 showcases our continued growth […]

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Hayleys Solar and Mercantile Investments Unite to Enhance Solar Energy Accessibility

Hayleys Solar, the renewable energy arm of Hayleys Fentons Limited, and Mercantile Investments and Finance PLC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on making solar power more accessible and affordable to customers nationwide in Sri Lanka. Through this partnership, the two companies will combine their resources, expertise, and networks to offer long-lasting […]

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