INSEE Cement signs MoU for skills development programme

With the intention of implementing its highly successful skills development programme for technical officers (TOs) and engineers across the nation, INSEE Cement Sri Lanka signed two memorandum of understandings (MoUs) with the Southern Provincial Council.

Condo market continues to recover as single projects remain favourites among buyers

Sri Lanka’s condominium market added more strength in the final quarter in 2021, continuing from the recovery seen from the third quarter, as people continued to choose vertical living in the city and its outskirts for increased convenience.

Tokyo Cement salutes top performers of 2021 at annual gala dealer convention

Tokyo Cement Group celebrated top-performing dealers of 2021, at the Annual Dealer Convention held recently, at Cinnamon Bentota Beach Hotel.

Colombo office space market rebounds in 2021 presenting robust outlook for this year: JLL

Despite a record increase in supply last year, Colombo’s office space saw its net absorption levels falling below pre-pandemic levels, marking a strong rebound in 2021, with a robust outlook for this year as office staff gradually return to pre-pandemic work routines, according to leading real estate consultancy Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL).

Lankem Robbialac launches Imperial White collection

Lankem Robbialac, a pioneer manufacturer of paints and coatings in Sri Lanka, launched its Imperial White collection, offering its customer 10 unique shades of whites - namely Lily, Soft, Snow, Linen, Divine, Coniston, Apple, Whisper, Orchid and Dove to choose from.

Zone24x7 pioneers Sri Lanka’s first-ever Quality Engineering Academy

With most organizations undergoing digital transformation, we have seen an unprecedented demand for the delivery of quality products at rapid speeds.

Mahela Jayawardene co-founds Dygisec with tech industry veterans

Thinking big on the growing cloud security industry, ICC Hall of Famer, global cricket consultant and serial venture capitalist Mahela Jayawardene has co-founded Dygisec, a next-gen technology company focused on cloud security compliance.

Oppo wins Disruptive Device Innovation at GLOMO Awards 2022

Oppo was presented with the Disruptive Device Innovation Award at the 2022 Global Mobile (GLOMO) Awards, at MWC22 Barcelona.

SLASSCOM and Daraz sign MoU to boost e-commerce data in SL

The Sri Lanka Association for Software Services Companies (SLASSCOM) and Daraz Sri Lanka recently signed a much-anticipated memorandum of understanding (MoU) to improve e-commerce-related data in Sri Lanka.

Dúté Island – world’s first asset-backed NFT marketplace for gem and mining industry

Momentro and The R-Factory in partnership to create the first asset-backed NFT platform for the gem and mining industry.

Sanfer-Veeam to strengthen modern data protection in SL

Sanfer Technologies (Pvt.) Ltd, a subsidiary of South Asian Technologies (Pvt.) Ltd (SAT), the leading distributor of high-end, best-of-breed ICT solutions in Sri Lanka, has partnered with Veeam Software, the leader in backup, recovery and data management solutions that delivers modern data protection, to bring its full range of data management solutions to the Sri Lankan market.

Oracle Cloud infrastructure introduces new services and capabilities giving customers even more flexibility

Already, leading global organisations, including Vodafone and Samsung Securities, rely on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) to run all types of workloads, from microservices to AI. To bring users more value from their cloud investments, Oracle announced that it is expanding its OCI service portfolio to provide customers with truly flexible core infrastructure services to help optimise resources to meet requirements and significantly reduce costs

Hutch launches HARICane promo with HARI prizes

Hutch, the country’s fast-growing choice for mobile communication services launched its mega recharge promotion with specially selected giveaways that are very helpful for this challenging economic times.

Dilmah and NIPM introduce teaching module on history of Ceylon Tea

Family tea company Dilmah initiated a collaboration with the National Institute of Plantation Management (NIPM) to develop and produce a teaching module based on the history of Ceylon Tea.

New Anthoney’s Farms e-commerce platform brings fresh chicken to consumers’ doorstep

With the view of constantly evolving with the ever-changing consumer landscape, New Anthoney’s Farms (Private) Ltd, a name that continues to capture hearts and minds when it comes to quality fresh poultry, unveiled a whole new experience of ordering chicken and getting it delivered for free islandwide through its ‘Dorakadapaliya’ e-commerce platform.

Macksons supports toxin-free sustainable agriculture in Sri Lanka

Macksons, the manufacturer of Sri Lankan Heritage brand Multilac Paints and Macktiles floor tiles, has launched an innovative new corporate social responsibility (CSR) project. In collaboration with the University of Colombo, the Macksons group is offering a certificate course in organic agriculture, aimed at supporting toxin-free agriculture.

Webinar hosted to discuss role of plantation industry to strengthen Lankan economy

The Alumni Association of the National Institute of Plantation Management (NIPM) held a webinar recently to discuss the ‘Role of the Plantation Industry to Strengthen Sri Lanka’s Economy’.

Melstacorp estates clinch record prices under Uva Medium category

Glen Alpin Estate, Badulla achieved a record price of Rs.4850 per kg for its FBOPF EX SP grade in the premium tea catalogue. Additionally, Pettiagalla Estate, Balangoda established an all-time record price of Rs.1180 per kg, for a grade of FBOPF 1 this week at the Colombo Tea Auction, Sale No 11.

HNB renews partnership with UMG Lanka for offers on Matador machinery

Sri Lanka’s premier private sector bank HNB PLC partnered with leading agricultural and construction equipment provider United Mercury Group (UMG) Lanka once again to offer exclusive discounts and attractive benefits on Matador construction and harvesting machinery.

Samsung brings Galaxy S22 series to Sri Lanka

Samsung unveiled its most premium flagships Galaxy S22 series in Sri Lanka at an exclusive media event recently.

AUDICI music platform ready to take on the world

Award-winning global music platform AUDICI, is ready to take on the world with its impressive features.

Hameedia relocates Kandy showroom to offer greater customer convenience

Hameedia, Sri Lanka’s leading menswear brand that is synonymous with style and quality, has relocated its Kandy showroom to No. 398, Peradeniya Road, Kandy.

Eser Marketing Fitness opens largest fitness and gym equipment outlet

Eser Marketing Fitness recently opened the largest fitness equipment outlet in Sri Lanka and the largest and premier retail outlet of the Eser Marketing Fitness showroom network.

Brandix releases short film titled ‘Enriching the fabric of community’ with BBC StoryWorks

Brandix recently released a short film titled ‘Enriching the fabric of community’ produced by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions.

CEAT rolls out road safety programme for schools across Sri Lanka

CEAT Kelani Holdings resumed the rolling out of its ‘Schools Road Safety’ programme, the company’s flagship community initiative in Sri Lanka, with the distribution of road safety equipment to 25 schools in several districts of the country.

Allianz Lanka completes second sustainability initiative in Mahiyanganaya

Global insurance brand, Allianz Lanka announced the successful completion and handover of its second major sustainability initiative in the Mahiyanganaya area.

People’s Leasing and Finance uplifts Mahiyanganaya children’s park

People’s Leasing and Finance PLC recently renovated the children’s park in Mahiyanganaya in a child-friendly manner based on the request received from Mahiyanganaya Pradeshiya Sabha.

Fems AYA marks 1-year milestone in initiating awareness scheme on menstrual health

Fems AYA, the nationwide initiative of Fems, the feminine sanitary care brand of Hemas Consumer Brands marks its first year of impacting lives and communities by offering awareness on menstrual health and equal access to low-cost high quality sanitary napkins.

ComBank supports VTA’s Apparel Technician Course

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon recently donated new computers and accessories such as UPS units and speakers to the Vocational Training Authority of Sri Lanka (VTA), to support the conduct of courses for the Apparel Design Technician (NVQ Level 4) qualification.

Ceylinco Life invites applications for 21st ‘Pranama’ scholarships programme

Ceylinco Life is on the lookout for the next batch of 160 young Sri Lankans who will be rewarded with scholarships that amounts for more than Rs 11 million under the 21st edition of the company’s ‘Pranama’ scholarships programme.