Scality, a global leader in reliable, secure and sustainable data storage software, has partnered with Colombo-based value-added distributor Plexus to deliver cyber-resilient, scalable storage....

Hayleys Fentons, the No. 1 Solar EPC and MEP contractor with over a decade of experience in providing engineering services in Sri Lanka, has been honoured with the Platinum Award in the category....

Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka for the first 20 days of August totalled 98,831.

AIA Insurance launched an industry leading and trendsetting health insurance cover that gives Sri Lankas access to the best healthcare both locally and globally. Launched with a glamourous event at the Cinnamon Lakeside recently, with AIA’s Executi

Sri Lanka Agripreneurs’ Forum, the premier forum for agribusiness in Sri Lanka successfully held its AGM on August 16th at the Institute of Engineers, Colombo 07. The AGM saw the participation of key stakeholders of the agri sector including privat

The foreboding specter of Circular Spot Leaf Disease (CSLD) looms ominously over our cherished rubber industry, casting a shadow of uncertainty. Identified by the vigilant eyes of the Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka (RRISL), the lack of prompt

he Ceylon Cinnamon GI Association, a prominent advocate for preserving the authenticity and heritage of Ceylon Cinnamon, convened its inaugural Annual General Meeting (AGM) on August 4th. The event took place at The Kingsbury Hotel and was attended b

People’s Bank has yet again come forward to sponsor the historical Kandy Esala Perahera. The sponsorship cheque of the People’s bank was handed over to Pradeep Nilanga Dela, Diyawadane Nilame of Sri Dalada Maligawa by Nalin Potthewela- Kandy Regi

‘Big Bosa’, the largest exercise equipment provider in the country, recently opened its newest showroom in Colombo 04. Founded by Sri Lanka’s number one fitness equipment marketer with over 15 years of trust, Big Bosa is now an extensive leader

Link Natural, a subsidiary of CIC Holdings, has expanded its presence in the Middle East by launching in Qatar. The launch of Link Samahan in Doha, Qatar, marks an important milestone for Link Natural in its ongoing journey to broaden its global foot

The Capital Maharaja Group (CMG) has appointed Shameer Rasooldeen to its Main Board as a Group Director. At 37 years of age, he is the youngest sitting member of CMG’s Main Board. Prior to his appointment to the Board, Shameer was Director/CEO at A

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) in collaboration with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) will hold an exclusive session for sharing and engaging on the recent global and regional developments of sustainability reporting on 24th August, from 3.00

Prof. Rohana Kuruppu was invited as a speaker at the Textile Institute World Conference (TIWC) held in July 2023 at the University of Huddersfield, UK. His title was, ‘Designing a curriculum to develop a sustainable workforce for the textile/clothi

SriLankan Airlines has relaunched direct flights from Colombo to Jeddah, with a thrice weekly service every Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday. SriLankan Airlines is currently the only carrier to offer a non-stop flight schedule between the two cities, o

BBC: China’s central bank has cut one of its key interest rates for the second time in three months as the world’s second-largest economy struggles to bounce back from the pandemic. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) lowered its one-year loan pr

Sri Lanka’s rubber production remains under pressure due to the persistent wet weather conditions and emergence of the new leaf fall disease Pesta, both of which are contributing to reduced output. As a result, stronger demand was seen in the month

BBC: A cargo ship fitted with giant, British-designed special wind-powered sails has set out on its maiden voyage. Shipping firm Cargill, which has chartered the vessel, hopes the technology will help the industry chart a course towards a greener fut

Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera has instructed the Agriculture Department to provide an immediate report regarding big onion cultivation in Sri Lanka. Amaraweera noted that big onion cultivation in Sri Lanka was successfully done many years

REUTERS: An expansion of the BRICS bloc under consideration at a summit this week has attracted a motley crew of potential candidates - from Iran to Argentina - with one thing in common: a desire to level a global playing field many consider rigged a

Sri Lanka has repaid US $ 50 million as the first instalment of the US $ 200 million it borrowed from Bangladesh in 2021, under a currency swap deal. “Out of the US $ 200 million loan given to Sri Lanka, we have received an instalment of US $ 50 mi

The sixth monetary policy for this year will be announced on Thursday, August 24, the Central Bank said.

Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA), the apex body for the gem and jewellery industry said, with the right policies....

Leading export manufacturer of hand protection solutions and member of the Hayleys Group, Dipped Products PLC (DPL), recently announced...

Minister of Power and Energy, Kanchana Wijesekera, over the weekend engaged in discussions with the Managing Director of India’s Surana....

India will impose with immediate effect a 40 percent export duty on onions up to December 31 in an attempt to improve domestic availability ....

The Lamborghini Lanzador is only a concept car for now, but the Italian supercar maker says it offers a preview of the brand’s very....

Chicken prices are expected to come down in about two weeks as the government last week slashed the import tax on maize by 60 percent, which will help reduce the cost of poultry feed significantly, The All-Island Poultry Farmers’ Association said.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) last week announced that entries are now accepted for its prestigious....

The Educate Sri Lanka Colombo Expo 2023, organized by Evolution Events and Corporate Services (EECS), is a significant higher education...