The cost of hesitation: lessons from Asian national strategies on oil palm
By Lalith Obeyesekere, Secretary General, Planters’ Association of Ceylon In his memoirs, Lee Kuan Yew described Ceylon as Britain’s model Commonwealth country, and took note of the significant lead that then Ceylon had in terms of its resources, infrastructure and institutions when compared to the Singapore he had inherited, or to his immediate neighbours, Malaysia […]
TikTok strengthens AI transparency and safety efforts to help users navigate AI-generated content
TikTok to strengthen AI education, test enhanced detection of AI-generated spam and join the C2PA Steering Committee to advance industry-wide content transparency Sri Lanka, October 08th, 2026 — TikTok today announced a series of new measures designed to help people identify, understand, and engage responsibly with AI-generated content, including expanded AI literacy resources, enhanced detection […]
Deleted Scenes by BBDO Sri Lanka Brings Workplace Harassment into Focus Through Seven Short Films
BBDO Group Sri Lanka premiered Deleted Scenes, a collection of seven short films exploring workplace harassment, at PVR Cinemas at One Galle Face, Colombo, on 6 October 2026. The films depicted workplace situations that can be difficult to recognise or address openly, with the aim of encouraging discussion and reflection. The project began as an […]
150 years of rubber: A milestone worth celebrating
This year, Sri Lanka marks 150 years since rubber was first planted on its soil, a milestone that traces back to 1876, when a shipment of young Hevea brasiliensis seedlings arrived at the Henarathgoda Botanical Gardens in Gampaha. Grown from seeds smuggled out of the Amazon by British botanist Henry Wickham and germinated at Kew […]
Swisstek strengthens integrated building solutions capability for Sri Lanka’s evolving construction sector
As Sri Lanka’s construction sector continues to evolve, demand is increasingly shifting towards solutions that combine quality, technical reliability, performance and long-term value. Against this backdrop, Swisstek is strengthening its position as a diversified building solutions business with capabilities spanning construction materials, aluminium systems, roofing and cladding, and premium flooring. With a heritage dating back […]
99x launches AI-Hub to increase visibility on AI-assisted workflows
New AI Hub strengthens 99x’s AI-first approach, while its agentic AI platform wins the Gold award as the “Best Agentic AI Solution” at the National AI Awards 2026 99x, a global product engineering company headquartered in Norway, has launched AI Hub, an observability platform designed to provide greater visibility into AI-assisted workflows and performance metrics. […]
‘Teardrop Nation’ Brings Sri Lanka’s Post-Independence History to the Screen
Teardrop Nation, a four-part documentary series examining Sri Lanka’s post-independence political and conflict history, was formally launched at Scope Cinemas Multiplex at Colombo City Centre on 8 October, with Bimal Rathnayake attending as Chief Guest. Developed over six years by Project 72, with Sarah Kabir as Project Director, the series brings together historical accounts, expert […]
Labour shortages are pushing Plantation Companies towards machines, data and a different kind of worker
Sri Lanka’s plantation sector is entering a new phase of transformation, as technology and innovation reshape how estates operate, manage resources and sustain productivity. Across the country’s tea estates and other plantations, machines are increasingly complementing skilled workers in tasks once done almost entirely by hand, while software and data bring new precision to decisions […]
A Closer Look at What Samsung’s Mini LED TVs Bring to the Screen
A good television is about more than screen size. Samsung Sri Lanka launched its latest range of Mini LED TVs in September, bringing a combination of advanced display technology and AI-powered features to local consumers. Samsung’s latest Mini LED TVs bring these elements together with a combination of display technology and AI-powered features. At the […]
Sri Lanka’s biggest Oktoberfest returns to City of Dreams Sri Lanka
Running from 21 to 24 October at The Podium, tickets are priced at LKR 9,800 nett and include a sumptuous Bavarian buffet and live entertainment. Colombo has four nights to let loose as Oktoberfest arrives at City of Dreams Sri Lanka, bringing the unmistakable spirit of Bavaria to The Podium from 21st to 24th October […]
