The Southern Delights dinner buffet at Mandarina Colombo was a culinary extravaganza that delighted guests on the 11th and 12th of October, 2024. Hosted at the elegant Mandarina Colombo, the buffet showcased an array of delectable dishes inspired by

In today’s constantly evolving and fast-paced world, staying abreast with the latest trends in education is of vital importance. Once primary and secondary education is complete, many students now look for the most competitive, affordable and globa

Temenos announced that it has signed a Multi-Country Model Bank development agreement with Bahwan CyberTek (BCT), a global digital transformation company. Temenos Country Model Banks offer financial institutions a faster go-live experience with Teme

Curtin Colombo, the global partner of Curtin University Australia provides a vibrant environment for future leaders to excel in multiple arenas. Recognised as a transformative educational hub, Curtin Colombo is nurturing a new generation of leaders w

Sri Lanka’s labour market has seen an unexpected shift with unemployment rates decreasing slightly over the years despite the country undergoing a series of crises since 2019, according to research conducted by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS)

Sri Lanka’s tea production saw a significant increase in September 2024, with total output reaching 24.13 million kilograms, a rise of 5.23 million kilograms compared to the 18.90 million kilograms produced in the same month last year, according to

Foreign investor sentiment towards Sri Lanka’s money and capital markets remains cautious, leading to subdued investment inflows, according to the Central Bank’s Financial Stability Review 2024.

REUTERS - Oil prices were broadly flat yesterday as investors waited on developments in the Middle East, the release of official U.S. oil inventory data and details on China’s stimulus plans.

The British High Commission in Colombo in collaboration with the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the Export Development Board (EDB) has organised a five-day trade mission aimed at promoting Sri Lankan women-led businesses in the UK market.

It is certainly encouraging and augurs well that the government has brought in top professionals of high integrity to be Chairpersons of SOEs. However, the government should pay greater attention to the caliber of CEOs in the State-Owned Enterprises

Rootcode, a Sri Lankan-owned global software product engineering firm, is aiming to expand its business tenfold over the next decade, following its first ten years of growth, particularly in European and North American markets. The company, which cel

DIMO, a leading diversified conglomerate in Sri Lanka, has recently partnered with Sarvodaya Development Finance (SDF) to provide accessibility to high-quality agricultural equipment for small and medium-scale farmers. The objective of this partnersh

Radisson Hotel Kandy joins Radisson Blu Resort Galle and Radisson Hotel Colombo in achieving the prestigious Safehotels certification.

The tomato outgrower project, launched in November 2023 by Kist, in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) CATALYZE Sri Lanka Private Sector Development Activity, has made significant progress.

Hutch, one of Sri Lanka’s leading mobile network service providers, continues to strengthen its position as the preferred and most affordable choice for outbound data roaming services, with its extensive global coverage. Offering flexible plans, H

Ceylinco General Insurance recently organised an islandwide beach clean-up programme along the coastline of Sri Lanka, covering over 100 kilometres, with the participation of its staff from its islandwide branches and the head office.

Riococo, a true Sri Lankan company and leader in sustainable coir-based horticulture solutions, celebrated a major milestone at the 21st annual International Business Awards, also known as the Stevie Awards, held recently at InterContinental Hotel in

David Pieris Automobiles (Private) Limited (DPA) successfully delivered the first set of BAIC X55 II SUVs to its customers.

Standard Chartered Sri Lanka has announced a milestone achievement, obtaining the EDGE Move certification for the second consecutive time, in its commitment to nurture gender equality in the workplace.

The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID) is set to host the highly anticipated International Director Conference on October 29, 2024, at Oak Room, Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

On the National Pensioners’ Day celebrated on October 8, National Development Bank PLC (NDB) extended its heartfelt gratitude and admiration to all the pensioners across Sri Lanka for their tireless dedication and contribution to our motherland.

Siyapatha Finance PLC recently opened its 51st branch in Matugama, advancing on its efforts to extend the company’s reach across the island nation.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) recently paid tribute to three distinguished Chartered Accountants for their remarkable contributions to the corporate, society and country spanning many decades.

The Peliyagoda branch of RDB Bank relocated its premises to a more convenient location, with more facilities to its customers, in the Maning market area, on October 14, 2024.

The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for both manufacturing and services activities pointed to persistent expansion in the economic activities in the respective sectors through September 2024, albeit there has been some softening in both from a mon

Sri Lanka welcomed 63,491 tourists in the first half of October, in continuing with the slowdown in tourist arrivals, ahead of the winter season, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) data showed.

The newly appointed Export Development Board (EDB) Chairman and CEO Mangala Wijesinghe yesterday urged the country to broaden its export base by targeting high-tech sectors, as part of a broader strategy to boost export revenue.

Three U.S.-based academics won the 2024 Nobel economics prize on Monday for research that explored the aftermath of colonisation to understand why global inequality persists today, especially in countries dogged by corruption and dictatorship.

Nawaloka Hospitals PLC, South Asia’s pioneer in AI-driven healthcare, achieved remarkable financial success for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024.