57th Anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Maldives

On the joyous occasion of the 57th Anniversary of Independence, I would like to convey warm greetings and my best wishes to all Maldivians, especially to Maldivians residing in Sri Lanka. Our anniversary of independence also coincides with the 57th anniversary of formally establishing diplomatic relations between the Maldives and Sri Lanka.

Kick-off of 2022 China International Travel Mart

The 2022 China International Travel Mart (CITM) will be held from July 22 to 24 in Kunming. Exhibitors from 71 countries and regions, including Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, etc. are attending the event online or offline, to negotiate and seek cooperation.

Message by H.E. Maged Mosleh Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Egyptian Revolution of 23 July 1952

On 23rd July every year, the Arab Republic of Egypt proudly commemorates its National Day. The 1952 Revolution and its principles enabled Egypt to assume its righteous role as an active player internationally, and advocate of peace, political and economic independence, and international justice across the world.

In Memory of A Forgotten Thespian - Sudesh Oswald Gunaratne

In 1982, Sri Lanka’s Film and Music Industry lost a much loved and versatile actor and singer. His name was Sudesh Gunaratne.

Message from the High Commissioner of Canada on the Occasion of Canada Day

Good Black Tea across Mountains and Seas the fusion of various elements

Tea is a cornerstone of communication between China and Sri Lanka in ancient times. Diverse regional customs have created the same miracle of tea culture that shocked the world.

Good Black Tea across Mountains and Seas kung fu

A cup of modern tea is a combination of fashion and tradition, inheriting the master spirit , digging kung fu tea, combining oriental culture with the inheritance and innovation of tea, thus a simple cup of tea bursts out different tastes.

Good Black Tea across Mountains and Seas exploration

A cup of good tea can send the fragrance over mountains and wilderness to the lips, and can transmit the energy of sunshine, rain and dew to your body.

Good Black Tea across Mountains and Seas Tai Chi

3,200 years ago, a tea tree took root in Yunnan, the southwestern border of China, witnessing Chinese tea heading to South Asia and the world along the Silk Road.

Lassana Launches “La Treats” Range of Cookies

Lassana Group of Companies, Sri Lankas premier florist and gifting services provider, has announced the launch of a delicious and innovative range of exclusive cookies to the Sri Lankan

Good Black Tea across Mountains and Seas the home of tea

Do you know how many ways to make a cup of tea? In China and Sri Lanka, people create new experiences and flavors from the traditional tea ceremony, or from an innovative combination of tea and other products.

Union Assurance & Nawaloka Hospitals Partner to Keep Your Baby’s Future Secure

In a unique move to encourage financial security for newborns, Union Assurance and Nawaloka Hospitals have opened the way for parents to plan for the most important aspects

SLASSCOM holds webinar to foster entrepeneurship abilities amongst students in the Uva Wellassa region

Fostering students with an entrepreneurial mindset and directing their notable brain power towards building solutions for a sustainable future by launching innovative companies that meet the needs of the future market landscape, was the focus of a recent educational webinar held for university students of the Uva Wellassa area by Sri Lanka Association of Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM).

Nippon Paint Lanka Opens New Outlet in Deraniyagala

Nippon Paint Lanka (Pvt) Limited opened its newest outlet in Deraniyagala recently. Located conveniently at Asiri Enterprises, Dehiowita Road, Deraniyagala, the new outlet offers the full range of Nippon Paint products to consumers in Deraniyagala and the surrounding areas.

Solid Q1 Performance Bolsters Union Assurance

Union Assurance PLC has begun 2022 with yet another strong performance, achieving impressive financial growth.

WTECH via the SLASSCOM Foundation to offer funding to support women technopreneurs

The Sri Lanka Association for Software Services Companies (SLASSCOM), the key catalyst for the country’s IT/BPM industry, who launched the SLASSCOM Foundation last year with the aim of establishing technology inclusivity and technology-enabled growth and development across the country, is embarking on several value driven projects to fuel more female-led tech startups during 2022.

All female sustainability team set up to champion diversity & inclusion at Taprobane Seafoods

Taprobane Seafoods, Sri Lanka’s largest and most integrated seafood company became the first Sri Lankan seafood company to establish a Sustainability Team to enhance its performance in areas such as Diversity & Inclusion (D&I).

P.M. David Silva & Sons celebrates the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee as an exclusive supplier to the Royals

The month of June this year marks the joyous platinum jubilee celebrations of the Queen of England’s 70-year reign. As a Commonwealth country, Sri Lanka has close ties with Britain

Reckitt’s Commitment to Building a Healthier, Cleaner Sri Lanka

Hygiene, health, and nutrition are essential for everyone’s wellbeing, happiness, and longevity. For over 60 years, Reckitt has provided millions of Sri Lankans across the country with a range of solutions that enhance these three aspects.

Ekata.lk: A Free New Service Providing Real-Time Power Cut Schedules for Sri Lankans

The power cuts most unfortunately seem to continue unabated. For many people, this means having to scramble to find out when the electricity will be back on – or off, and it’s not easy to get accurate information.

Daraz Cares introduces ‘Buy one Give One’ initiative to support families in vulnerable communities

The unfolding economic crisis in the country has presented Sri Lankans with unprecedented challenges, including scarcity of essentials, escalating living expenses and deteriorating living standards. The impacts of the crisis are graver and more ominous for those in vulnerable communities,

Daraz Cares introduces ‘Buy one Give One’ initiative to support families in vulnerable communities

As part of its commitment to give back to the community, Daraz Cares has come forward with a social initiative that pledges support for families in vulnerable communities. The initiative themed ‘Buy One, Give One’ will support Sri Lankan families faced with financial challenges with a pack of selected daily essentials.

Nippon Paint Lanka accredited by Great Place to Work®

Nippon Paint Lanka (Pvt) Limited has been certified as one of the best workplaces in the country. The Japanese coatings company in Sri Lanka has received this recognition in the manufacturing and production industry category by the globally famed Great Place to Work®.

SLASSCOM Academy launches the Cloud Engineering Bootcamp

Cloud computing is no longer just a buzzword – it’s an industry with a global market value of $371 billion (and growing).

The Halal Accreditation Council recognized for enabling US Dollar earnings through exports with Halal certification

The Halal Accreditation Council (HAC) has received two prestigious awards and a global certification on workplace culture for the year 2021.

Sri Lanka Insurance posts a record profit of Rs. 11.7 billion before taxation for the year 2021

The national insurer Sri Lanka Insurance yet again recorded stellar performance in the year 2021 to record a profit before taxation of Rs. 11.7 billion for the year 2021

Statement from Softlogic

There is an unprecedented movement in the history of our country with all sections of the community coming together in peaceful protest, demanding a solution to the economic problems besetting their families and their wellbeing.

The darker side of wild boar curry

However, like many other wildlife-rich countries, this isle is no stranger to the plagues of poaching, hunting, and the illicit wildlife trade. Becoming increasingly popular, the poaching of bushmeat has brought with it ecological imbalance, torturous and inhumane methods of capture, high frequencies of unintended bycatch and severe threats to the country’s charismatic wildlife such as the Sri Lankan leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya) and the Sri L

EY Global Delivery Services opens at the World Trade Center, Colombo

EY Global Delivery Services (EY GDS), a dynamic and truly global delivery network, opens its new facility at the World Trade Center, Colombo.

‘Hack like a Girl’ a unique women-only hackathon by SLASSCOM in partnership with IFC

Sri Lanka’s national chamber for the IT/BPM industry, SLASSCOM- through its Women Technopreneurs Forum -in partnership with IFC and the Government of Japan, recently organized a unique hackathon focused on women technopreneurs, with the aim of breaking stereotypes and empowering women in the tech industry.