Sampath Bank PLC Appoints Dilip de S Wijeyeratne as Deputy Chairman
Sampath Bank PLC announced the appointment of Mr. Dilip de S Wijeyeratne as Deputy Chairman, effective 10th September 2026, further strengthening the Bank’s leadership as it advances its strategic priorities and continues to evolve as a purpose-led, technology-enabled financial institution. Mr. Wijeyeratne brings extensive experience across banking, finance, risk management and compliance, investment banking and […]
Beyond Revival: How a Public-Private Partnership Turned an Abandoned Sugar Factory Into a Regional Lifeline
The story of Gal Oya Plantations is not simply about restarting a factory — it is about what disciplined private-sector professionalism can do when it is trusted with a national asset and a community’s future. For nearly a decade, the Hingurana Sugar Factory in Ampara stood as a monument to lost potential. Built in 1959 […]
Have You Noticed the Democratisation of STEM Knowledge Happening on TikTok?
By Minuk Weerakoon For most of human history, knowledge had gatekeepers. What we knew depended on who could afford an education, access a library, enter a university or find an expert willing to teach them. The internet changed that equation, putting an extraordinary amount of knowledge within reach of almost anyone. But making knowledge available […]
Barista Reaches 100 Outlets, Bringing World-Class Coffee Experience Closer Across Sri Lanka
Colombo, Monday 31 August 2026: Barista Coffee Lanka marked a significant milestone in its journey on 31 August 2026 with the grand opening of its 100th outlet, Barista Baseline, further strengthening the brand’s presence across the country. With 100 outlets now operating across 19 districts, the milestone represents an important step in Barista’s continued growth […]
FHIIT Gets Kids Moving: A New Generation of Stronger Minds and Bodies Starts Here
Colombo, Tuesday 15 September 2026: What if fitness was something children looked forward to, rather than something they were told they needed to do? FHIIT is putting a playful spin on that question with the launch of FHIIT Kids Club, a dedicated programme designed to help children discover movement, build confidence and develop healthy relationships […]
Sampath Bank Named Sri Lanka’s Best Bank for Corporate Responsibility at Euromoney Awards 2026
Sampath Bank PLC has been recognised as Sri Lanka’s Best Bank for Corporate Responsibility at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, reaffirming its position as the leader in responsible banking and creating a sustainable impact on the community and environment. The prestigious award was presented at the Asia-Pacific regional awards ceremony held in Singapore recently. […]
Ma Fierté and Isle of Rataa bring craftsmanship and contemporary luxury together with Duality
Colombo, Monday 14 September 2026: Ma Fierté, the lifestyle brand rooted in craftsmanship and considered design, has partnered with Isle of Rataa to present Duality, its latest collection of handcrafted leather and hand-painted artisanal teak pieces. The collaboration marks a natural meeting of two design-led brands that share an appreciation for quality, individuality and the […]
Gather Around the Table: Hot Pot at City of Dreams Sri Lanka
Hot Pot has long been a much-loved dining tradition across Asia, bringing people together around a simmering pot of broth, fresh ingredients and shared conversation. At Spice 8, City of Dreams Sri Lanka introduces this interactive style of dining in a refined setting, available 24 hours a day. For many people across China and other […]
MAS Holdings, Official Clothing Sponsor of Team Sri Lanka, Unveils Kits for Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Asian Games
MAS Holdings, the official clothing sponsor for Team Sri Lanka, today unveiled and handed over the national contingent’s official kit ahead of the 20th Asian Games, Aichi–Nagoya 2026. The Games will be held from 19 September to 4 October 2026 in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya, Japan. Developed in partnership with the National Olympic Committee of […]
Singer partners with Mintpay to make every upgrade more flexible and rewarding
Singer, one of Sri Lanka’s largest and most trusted consumer durables retailers, has partnered with Mintpay, Sri Lanka’s premier payments platform, to give customers a more flexible and rewarding way to pay across its network. With this collaboration, Singer customers can now split the cost into three interest-free instalments with Pay Later or pay upfront […]
