Alliance Finance crowned at ADFIAP Awards 2021 for sustainability drive

Alliance Finance Co. PLC (AFC) has clinched two awards in recognition of its commitment towards socially and environmentally sustainable practices, at the Association of Development Finance Institutions of Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP) 2021 Awards ceremony.

LSEG Foundation and Leonard Cheshire join hands to empower disabled Northern women

The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Foundation announced a Rs. 13.6 million (GBP 50,000) initiative to help support, up skill and provide meaningful employment to disabled women in Northern Sri Lanka.

SLICCA Annual Exhibition to kick off on Jan. 29

The Sri Lanka Institute of Confectionery & Culinary Arts (SLICCA), previously known as Finest Bakes Institute, will be hosting the annual exhibition on January 29 and 30, at Hotel Galadari.

DIMO showcases ancient Sri Lanka in 2022 calendar

DIMO introduced the 2022 corporate calendar depicting some of Sri Lanka’s most historic and significant achievements. As a means by which to be proud, while remembering the country’s rich and vibrant past, the DIMO 2022 corporate calendar is a pictorial recreation of some of Sri Lanka’s ancient moments of glory.

Vision Care’s Crescat branch brings the latest ‘Emporio Armani’

Vision Care has unveiled its most comprehensive Emporio Armani eyewear collection at the newly-refurbished Crescat Boulevard branch, thereby making it the must-visit store for customers seeking the latest eyewear from the world-famous Italian fashion house.

Lanka Ice Group launches ‘Clements Chilaw’ restaurant

Lanka Ice Group of Companies, a leading player in the fisheries industry in the North Western province has entered into hotel and restaurant business by launching ‘Clements Chilaw’.

Samsung foldables define future of smartphone innovation

When Samsung Electronics revealed its first prototype of a flexible display back in 2011, few people realized they were witnessing a glimpse into the mobile industry’s future. Now, a decade later, Samsung has shipped 4 times more foldable devices in 2021 than in 2020, exceeding the three-fold market growth that analysts expected.

Dialog National Netball Championship 2021

Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, Dialog Axiata PLC, continuing its promise of uplifting Sri Lanka sports has come forth once again for the third consecutive year to power the Dialog National Netball Championship 2021, which will be played from 22nd to 23rd January at the Digana Ground, Kandy.

HNB-Indra Traders offer leasing solutions for unregistered vehicles, freezers and pre-owned vehicles

Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank HNB PLC partnered with local automotive giant Indra Traders to provide the customers with exclusive leasing solutions for unregistered and pre-owned vehicles and freezers.

Voll Lanka now open in Kothalawala, Kaduwela

Voll Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd, the newest member of one of the leading businesses in the field of transport and supply in the island, Navil Group of Companies, is now open at No. 329/1C, New Kandy Road,

Fairfirst settles claims in five minutes with AI

Fairfirst Insurance delivers another Sri Lankan first by fuelling its innovative Click2Claim platform with artificial intelligence (AI)-powered claim settlements.

KIA-Evoke partner to launch cutting-edge customer experience app

KIA Motors, the sole distributers of KIA in Sri Lanka, recently launched the all-new KIA Sri Lanka mobile app in partnership with Evoke International.

DPMC nurtures skill development at Borella German Tech

The first batch of trainees at the Ceylon German Technical Training Institute (CGTTI), Borella, sponsored by David Pieris Motor Company (Pvt.) Ltd (DPMC), passed out recently while the second batch was recruited simultaneously.

CEAT tyres chosen as original equipment for Lanka Ashok Leyland commercial vehicles

CEAT Kelani Holdings has moved into the new year with the added impetus of its appointment as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for a range of heavy-duty trucks, tippers and light commercial vehicles assembled in Sri Lanka by Lanka Ashok Leyland PLC (LAL), a joint venture company of Ashok Leyland India.

DIMO Certified guarantees peace of mind for vehicle owners seeking a luxury upgrade

DIMO, one of the leading conglomerates in Sri Lanka, is providing the customers who are planning to buy pre-owned luxury vehicles, with speedy, hassle-free, trusted service, through its pre-owned vehicle sales arm ‘DIMO Certified’.

Women from SL and Maldives shine at ‘Top50’ Professional and Career Women Awards

Inspiring female professionals in Sri Lanka and Maldives came under the spotlight this week at the ‘Top50’ Professional and Career Women Awards 2021 where they were honoured for contributing to their respective fields.

US supports free online mentoring platform

The U. S. government’s Agency for International Development (USAID) launched a free online mentoring platform recently to connect emerging entrepreneurs with experienced business experts.

All-time record price for Aislaby Estate

Aislaby Estate located in Bandarawela, renowned for producing high quality teas established an all-time record priceat the tea auction held on 18th January, by securing an attractive price of Rs.1,040 per kg for a FBOPF1 grade, in the Uva High Category. This line of tea was purchased by Inter Teas (Pvt) Ltd.

JASTECA to commence webinar series in Sinhala medium

Considering the success of many online webinars held during the last two years, the Japan Sri Lanka Technical & Cultural Association, (JASTECA) will embark on a series of Sinhala medium webinars.

All-time record price for Kenilworth Estate

Kenilworth Estate located in Ginigathhena which is renowned for producing high quality teas established an all-time record price at the tea auction held on18thJanuary 2022,

CTBUH Sri Lanka conference concludes successfully

The CTBUH Sri Lanka conference on ‘Future Cities: Addressing Carbon, Climate and societal Crises’ was held recently at Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall.

ICC’s Oceanfront Condominiums Galle crowned platinum at GBCSL Awards

International Construction Consortium (Pvt) Ltd (ICC) emerged as a key driver of environment-friendly structures in the country with the Green Building Council of Sri Lanka (GBCSL) awarding their newest property, Oceanfront Condominiums (OFC) Galle the ‘Platinum’ status.

LINDEL takes home Bronze at Annual Report Awards for 2020/21

DFCC Group subsidiary, Lanka Industrial Estates Ltd (LINDEL), was recently awarded the ‘Bronze award’ for their Annual Report for financial year 2020/21 themed ‘From Resilience to Progress’, in the ‘Land and Property’ sector at 56th Annual Report Awards organized by CA Sri Lanka.

Dialog Axiata joins GSMA Assistive Tech Programme to drive digital inclusion

Reiterating its commitment to enabling greater digital inclusion for all Sri Lankans, regardless of their level of ability, Dialog Axiata PLC joined the GSMA Assistive Tech Programme to drive greater access and use of mobile technologies for persons with disabilities and maximise opportunities for social and economic inclusion.

NCINGA-Google Cloud accelerate digital adoption for enterprises and SMBs in Sri Lanka

NCINGA, one of Sri Lanka’s leading IT solution providers, recently announced its partnership with Google Cloud that will serve the emerging digital transformation needs of Sri Lankan small businesses and enterprises.

Oppo Inno Day 2021 wins FOTD Award

Recently, the Oppo Inno Day 2021 website won the FOTD (FWA of the Day) Award by the FWA (Favourite Website Awards).

ICTA Cluster Development unit launches CRI

The launch of the Cluster Readiness Index (CRI) developed by the Regional Cluster Development unit of Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) of Sri Lanka was held recently.

SLASSCOM networking event connects local start-ups with start-up ecosystem

Driven by the goals of fostering and nurturing Sri Lankan start-ups and helping transform young disruptors to become successful entrepreneurs, both locally and internationally, SLASSCOM has been a key enabler in strengthening and creating a cohesive ecosystem to support the start-up lifecycle in the country.

SLT-Mobitel to integrate Amazon Alexa for Home Broadband customers

SLT-Mobitel, the national ICT solutions provider, scores another first as the only telecommunication company in the country to fully integrate Amazon Alexa services for all Home Broadband customers, offering exciting new intelligent built experiences and digital lifestyles.

Tokyo Cement Fountain of Life drinking water project reaches Veheragala and Dachchidamana

Two farming communities in Veheragala in the Rambawa Divisional Secretariat and Dachchidamana in Medawachchiya were the beneficiaries of the most recent leg of Tokyo Cement Group’s Fountain of Life purified drinking water project.