National Chamber to host webinar on managing shipping costs

The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka is organising a webinar on managing shipping costs, amidst the current crisis situation (how Sri Lanka can absorb the HIT), on Friday, October 29, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. onwards.

PB presents laptop to differently-abled student for outstanding O/L results

Dewmi Ransara, a differently-abled student from Rathmale Bambaranda Saddharma Maha Vidyalaya, who passed the G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) examination with flying colours by achieving 9 A passes, was presented with a laptop and other education-related equipment by People’s Bank to further her educational aspirations.

Uber launches ‘Entrepreneurship Challenge’ with Youth & Sports Ministry

Uber Sri Lanka, in partnership with the Ministry of Youth and Sports announced the launch of the Uber Entrepreneurship Challenge 2021, an initiative giving Uber merchant partners, driver partners and couriers the chance to showcase entrepreneurial spirit and innovation.

LSEG Foundation extends pandemic support with essential medical equipment

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) Foundation announced the donation of medical equipment valued at approximately Rs. 18 million (GBP 63,500) to the Ministry of Health (MoH) in Sri Lanka.

INSEE donates COVID consumables to technical officers

INSEE Cement, the company behind household names such as Sanstha Cement recently donated COVID consumables towards the national fight against COVID.

GRI plants 450 rubber trees launching ‘Greening Our Planet’ initiative 

GRI has always prioritized social and environmental sustainability and takes the long view, looking beyond the obvious horizon.

MAS makes SL’s T-20 World Cup jersey using recycled plastic waste

MAS Holdings continued its commitment to value enhance plastic waste by disrupting the pollution cycle and manufacturing Sri Lanka’s ICC T-20 World Cup jersey using fugitive plastics collected from around the island.

CDB concludes first digital art competition

Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) launched ‘CDB Rankati Siththam Roo 2021’ in commemoration of World Children’s Day with the aim of inspiring young minds to express themselves and create.

We can face future epidemics

The situation seems to be deteriorating as many Sri Lankans are now returning to their usual free and irresponsible lives, believing that they have been able to successfully control the Covid-19 or Corona pandemic that has terrorized the entire world, not just Sri Lanka. In the past, despite the threat of epidemics,

Prime Lands begins decorating Negombo’s most happening place with Amber Skye

Leading property developer Prime Lands Residencies PLC recently celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for Amber Skye Negombo, marking the commencement of constructions of Negombo’s prime, luxury oceanfront real estate complex.

Swisstek makes history as first tile adhesive and tile grout brand to obtain SLS

Renowned Sri Lankan brand offering world-class finishing solutions since 1967, Swisstek Ceylon PLC recently obtained Sri Lanka Standards Institute Certification (SLS) for five of its market-leading products.

Design specialists R.M. Perera receives ISO 9001:2015 certification

R.M. Perera (Pvt.) Ltd, one of Sri Lanka’s reputed wooden furniture manufactures and interior design specialists, has been awarded ISO 9001:2015 certification.

Can Port City solve Sri Lanka’s dollar problem whilst reviving our construction industry?

The Sri Lankan construction industry still operates on outdated and redundant methods and procedures. Our building technologies,

GroupM and Adstudio.cloud team up to create industry-defining partnership

An exclusive partnership with Adstudio.cloud, one of the leading programmatic advertising ecosystems in Sri Lanka coupled with GroupM’s global programmatic platforms allows GroupM Sri Lanka to offer an unmatched programmatic offering to its client portfolio which is the largest portfolio of media clients in the country.

The Siren refreshes direction and repositions for next growth phase

The Siren has unveiled its new direction as a marketing outsourcing company to blend its position as a forward-thinking business. The organization which was launched in 2009 hasundertaken an extensive strategy reset that will power the company’s next phase of growth.

Antyra Solutions announces appointment to director board

Antyra Solutions announced the appointment of Naveen Marasinghe to its Board of Directors, effective 01st July 2021. Having joined the organization at its inception in 2015, Naveen brings extensive knowledge, insight and experience of over 14 years to the Board. He will continue to serve Antyra in the capacity of Chief Operating Officer in addition to this appointment.

Good PR celebrates 2nd anniversary launching Good Media

Good PR is turning two in style by launching its newest venture – Good Media.

Samsung Sri Lanka brings exciting new offers this T20 season

Samsung, Sri Lanka’s Most Loved Electronics Brand and the Global No.1 TV Manufacturer for 15 consecutive years recently announced exciting offers this cricket season for its consumer electronics range.

Hameedia’s Envoy London puts SL on global fashion map with ‘Mr England’ partnership

Envoy London, Sri Lanka’s international brand and the premier brand of Hameedia that is synonymous with style and quality, collaborated with ‘ England 2021’ as the ‘Official Clothing Partner’.

New Nokia T20 tablet ensures long-lasting battery life with versatility

The brand-new tablet brings the classic Nokia phone quality to the big screen, with a range of versatile features along with a long-lasting powerful 8200mAh battery that helps to excel at work and relax when it’s time to play.

Digital entertainment brand ‘Evoke International’ turns 13

Sri Lanka’s foremost entertainment brand Evoke International Limited recently turned 13. Evoke primarily concentrates on offering Value Added Services (VAS) to telecommunication providers.

Hayleys Group launches ‘Kirulu’ to lead biodiversity conservation efforts

Hayleys PLC announced the successful completion of Phase I in its flagship biodiversity conservation initiative ‘Kirulu’, focused on restoring biological ecosystems and preserving natural habitats within High Conservation Value Areas (HCVAs).

Maga Engineering and YouLead extend partnership to support youth development

Maga Engineering and the U. S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) youth employment and business startup project – YouLead, have cemented their partnership under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work towards better outcomes and opportunities for Sri Lankan youth.

Hela Clothing empowers and uplifts employees through ‘Hela Diriliya’ initiative

Hela Clothing has launched the ‘Hela Diriliya’ initiative to empower the Company’s team members and helpuplift their lives.

Lanka Hospitals donates Rs. 10 mnn to ‘Itukama’ Covid-19 fund

Lanka Hospitals made a generous donation of Rs. 10 million to the ‘Itukama’ Covid-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund recently.

INSEE further cements commitment to environment with mangrove restoration project

Continuing with its efforts to protect and restore our environment, INSEE Cement recently kicked off its latest Mangrove Restoration Project.

Homelands Group donates towards construction of new hospital building in Tangalle

Chairman of Home Lands Group, Nalin Herath has donated to the tune of Rs 7.5 million to the Base Hospital – Tangalle to Dr. Dilka Saranasinghe - Medical superintendent, Base Hospital – Tangalle, who received the cheque on behalf of the hospital.

JKELSP helps young scholars to reach new horizons

While the pandemic has adversely affected many, the 12 school children who participated in the finals of the online speech competition conducted under John Keells English Language Scholarship Programme (JKELSP) held on August 17th impressed their virtual audience with how to remain positive, continue learning and cultivate new skills, even during challenging times.

Huawei partners CSA to promote cyber security awareness among local enterprises

The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) launched its new SG Cyber Safe Partnership Programme at the Singapore International Cyber Week (SICW) 2021 where leading global ICT provider Huawei is one of the ‘Advocate’ partners.

MillenniumIT ESP partners with Pure Storage to deliver modern data experience to customers

MillenniumIT ESP announced it became a certified member of the Pure Storage Partner Programme and will now provide Pure Storage’s All-flash Enterprise Storage solutions to its customers in Sri Lanka.