Berendina awarded Lanka’s first micro-financing license from CBSL

Berendina Micro Investments Company (BMIC), the micro-finance arm of Berendina in Sri Lanka was recently granted a license to operate micro-financing by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), a first in the industry under the Microfinance Act No.6 of 2016.

Sysco LABS conducts workshop on Machine Learning

The R&D Team of Sysco LABS Sri Lanka conducted a special session on Machine Learning for the students of the University of Colombo School of Computing.

Uber puts safety at heart of driver experience

Uber, the world’s largest on-demand ride-sharing company, launched its ‘Driver Safety Toolkit’ - a comprehensive set of in-app safety features for driver partners - in Sri Lanka recently.

DFCC Bank credit cards make Avurudu 10 times more special

Committed to spreading joy this Avurudu season, DFCC Bank is offering customers the opportunity to enjoy ‘10 times the rewards’ to make this holiday period truly special.

DFCC Bank supports national initiative of tree planting celebrating the Sinhala and Tamil New Year

MillionSpaces set to launch in Singapore

MillionSpaces, a novel platform that lets users discover and book hundreds of unique spaces online, is now being expanded to Singapore in an exciting development.

Comprehensive facilities for cancer care at Durdans Hospital

With rising incidents of cancer the demand for better cancer care facilities has become urgent.

AIA Centennial Walk reaches Nuwara Eliya

AIA’s centennial celebrations continued in the cool and lush hillside of Nuwara Eliya with over 500 customers, employees and wealth planners from regional branches in the Central and Uva Provinces uniting to celebrate AIA’s 100-year journey.

‘Samahan Avurudhu Sangrahaya’ provides relief to commuters headed home for New Year

Link Samahan launched a CSR campaign titled, ‘Samahan Avurudhu Sangrahaya’ to provide freshly prepared cups of Samahan herbal drinks at the central bus station in Pettah.

SLT Broadband announces Buy 1 Get 1 Free Extra GB offer

SLT Broadband announces the Buy 1 Get 1 Free Extra GB offer especially for the forthcoming New Year festive season in order to provide an infinite, carefree browsing experience to all its trusted customers.

Karadiyana: How a signature national project has come to a standstill

ICC and Coca-Cola to celebrate cricket through global partnership

The International Cricket Council (ICC) and Coca-Cola recently announced that they have entered into a global strategic partnership to celebrate one of the world’s most popular sports - cricket and its premier events.

SLKC Karting Wasanthaya 2019 kicks off in Nuwara Eliya

SLKC Karting Wasanthaya, the first ever karting experience to hit the hill country kicked off with great celebrations at Car Park 04, Upper Lake Road, Nuwara Eliya.

A unique fashion experience by Vision Care: ‘Fashion Frames’

Vision Care, the island’s leading eye care solutions provider recently launched its latest sub-brand ‘Fashion Frames’ at Colombo Fashion Week (CFW).

DFCC Bank supports tree planting initiative for Sinhala and Tamil New Year

With the vision of the President, to plant trees islandwide, a new ‘tree planting auspicious time’ has been introduced to this year’s Sinhala and Tamil New Year rituals, which falls on April 15, 2019, at 11:17a.m..

AFC gains Merit at ADFIAP Outstanding Development Projects Awards 2019

Alliance Finance Company PLC - Sri Lanka (AFC) has been recognised with a Merit award at the ADFIAP Outstanding Development Projects Awards 2019, organised by the Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP), headquartered in the Philippines.

Sri Lanka a soft target for cybercriminals: Microsoft

As Sri Lanka embarks on ambitious tech projects, more companies are likely to be exposed to attacks than the global average, according to Microsoft.

Omnicom Media Group Sri Lanka wins at first ever SLIM Digis

Omnicom Media Group Sri Lanka’s digital arm, OMG Digital was recognised as a Finalist at the inaugural SLIM Digis, the recent digital awards organised by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing.

Why is Karadiyana waste project yet at a standstill?

Public concern is on the rise again regarding the Karadiyana mass scale waste project and the government’s inability to proceed despite the private developer, Fairway Holdings’ Fairway Waste Management (Pvt.) Ltd having completed all necessary regulatory matters up to now.

Hirdaramani Group partners Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Make Fashion Circular initiative

Hirdaramani Group recently strengthened its sustainability pledge by joining the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Make Fashion Circular initiative.

Mobitel showcases South Asia’s first 5G deployment over mobile network

Mobitel (Pvt.) Ltd successfully showcased South Asia’s first 5G deployment over a mobile network on April 5, 2019.

DFCC CEO on bank’s latest rights issue

Softlogic Glomark unveils Glomark Essentials at Asiri Hospitals

Softlogic Glomark, Sri Lanka’s first inspirational global market, launches Glomark Essentials, the mini format of Softlogic Glomark.

SLT partners ICC as digital services provider for Oceanfront Condos in Galle

Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) signed an agreement with the International Construction Consortium as the digital services provider for Oceanfront Condos, the new pinnacle in luxury beach front residential getaway in the beach capital of the country, Galle.

PAYable commences regional expansion with Bangladesh presence

PAYable, Sri Lanka’s breakthrough mobile commerce platform, announced that it has now officially launched its presence in Bangladesh.

AIA brings down Spurs coaches and partners with TAFA for football camp

AIA Insurance brought down two of the famous English Premier League team Tottenham Hotspur’s coaches to Sri Lanka, to conduct a football workshop in Colombo.

Leo Burnett Sri Lanka gears up for year ahead with annual kick-off

Leo Burnett Sri Lanka, the local office of the global advertising network Leo Burnett Worldwide recently conducted its kick-off, in an effort to celebrate the agency’s achievements and milestones in 2018 and map out its plans for 2019.

SLKC Karting Wasanthaya 2019 to kick off in Nuwara Eliya

David Pieris Racing and Leisure (Pvt.) Ltd, is giving motor sports enthusiasts and visitors to Nuwara Eliya an opportunity try out the thrilling experience of karting at ‘SLKC Karting Wasanthaya 2019.’

SLT signs MoU with University of Moratuwa to carry out collaborative research

Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) signed a landmark agreement with the University of Moratuwa, to carry out collaborative research in the areas of electrical, electronics and telecommunication that is anticipated to have major scientific, technological and economic impacts on the entire island.

Mobitel partners Ceylon Motor Sports Club to host 85th Mahagastotte Hill Climb Race

Mobitel is facilitating this year’s legendary Mahagastotte Hill Climb Race at Mahagastotte Hill, Nuwara Eliya yet again this year, by partnering with the Ceylon Motor Sports Club.