Why Sri Lanka needs to address its policy on Vaping

By – Jithendra Antonio The recent conversation at Sri Lanka’s Committee on Public Finance (‘COPF’) meeting on 11 March is a topic hotter than the coils in the ‘vapes’ that so many remain misinformed about. The reported snippets of the meeting, however, highlight the confusion among some policymakers regarding the legality and regulation of these […]

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Hayleys Fentons Honoured for Projects and Engineering and Digital Literacy at 2025 Best Management Practices Awards

Hayleys Fentons Limited demonstrated its leadership by securing top honours at the Best Management Practices Company Awards 2025. Held at Monarch Imperial and organised by the Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka (CPM Sri Lanka), the company won the Category Award in Projects and Engineering and the Merit Award in the Digital Literacy […]

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Hayleys Solar Introduces Exclusive Interest-Free Installment Plans for HNB Cardholders

Hayleys Solar, the renewable energy arm of Hayleys Fentons Limited, is offering exclusive interest-free installment plans for Hatton National Bank (HNB) credit cardholders, making solar energy more accessible and affordable. Under this limited-time offer, HNB credit cardholders can convert their solar purchases into interest-free installments of up to 60 months, providing a cost-effective path to […]

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Nations Trust Bank strengthens Board of Directors appointing new Independent Non-Executive Directors

Nations Trust Bank PLC has announced the appointment of three Independent Non-Executive Directors to its Board, welcoming Mr. Arjuna Kumar Wignaraja, Dr. Roshan Anne Perera, and Ms. Coralie Pietersz as its newest Directors. Mr. Arjuna Kumar Wignaraja is a seasoned professional with expertise in business strategy, private equity, and governance. He started his career at […]

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Rough Clothing: Pioneering Style and Substance for 27 Years

Rough Clothing proudly celebrates 27 years as a trailblazer in Sri Lanka’s fashion industry—and three impactful years in the dynamic retail landscape of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Since 1998, Rough has been synonymous with premium craftsmanship, comfort, and innovation. As the first Sri Lankan brand to introduce internationally styled polo shirts, Rough quickly became […]

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Sri Lanka Marks Milestone in Vocational Education Digitalization with Career Platform Handover Ceremony

in Sri Lanka’s journey toward digitalization. ‘Career One’ is Sri Lanka’s first national career platform for the Technical and Vocational Education sector.  The event featured the formal signing of the career platform handover documents by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC), and the Ministry of Education, Higher Education, […]

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Segafredo opens its newest Café outlet at OGF

Segafredo, the popular Italian café chain, recently opened its second branch in Sri Lanka at One Galle Face (OGF) in Colombo, following the success of its first café at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) Departure Lounge. For those seeking an authentic and premium Italian coffee experience—whether it’s staples like cappuccino and espresso, trendier frappes, specialty […]

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IceWarp Expands into Sri Lanka, Fostering European Innovation in Collaboration with FentonsIT

IceWarp, a global leader in business communication solutions, has officially launched its cutting-edge platform in Sri Lanka, bringing European expertise in email and collaboration solutions to support the country’s evolving business landscape. This expansion is driven by a strategic partnership with Fentons Information Technology (FIT), the Information Technology arm of Hayleys Fentons Limited. The grand […]

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Technomedics International Pvt Ltd. wins big at Best Management Practices Awards 2025

Technomedics International Pvt Ltd., a company that has contributed to the advancement of Sri Lanka’s healthcare sector for 30 years, has been recognised yet again for its outstanding service and contribution to the medical industry. The company shined with two prestigious awards at the recently held CPM International Management Conference. The Best Management Practices Awards […]

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