Sri Lanka strengthens business confidence through Commercial Mediation
Sri Lanka has taken a significant step towards strengthening business confidence with the establishment of a modern framework for commercial mediation, creating a structured, efficient and internationally aligned mechanism for businesses to resolve disputes while protecting valuable commercial relationships. The milestone was marked at the inaugural Corporate Mediation Pledge Ceremony organised by the International Alternative […]
99x Rebuilds Flood-Damaged IT Labs Restoring Digital Learning for Rural Schools in Mahiyanganaya
Last December, floods across Sri Lanka left many communities having to rebuild their lives. Homes and livelihoods were the immediate focus, but many schools were also impacted. Several lost the facilities that students relied on every day, including IT laboratories where they learnt digital skills, completed practical lessons and, for many in rural communities, had […]
Sunshine Holdings records 16.6% YoY revenue growth in 1QFY27 Consumer expansion and diversified portfolio support top-line growth amid margin pressure
August 7, 2026: Diversified Sri Lankan conglomerate Sunshine Holdings PLC (CSE: SUN) delivered consolidated revenue of LKR 18.5 billion during the first quarter of the 2026/27 financial year (1QFY27), recording growth of 16.6% year-on-year (YoY). The Group’s top-line performance was supported by its diversified portfolio and the consolidation of Joint Agri Products Ceylon (Private) Limited […]
Samsung Sri Lanka Opens Pre-orders for the New Galaxy Z Fold8 Series with Exclusive Launch Offers
Samsung Sri Lanka has officially opened pre-orders for its latest Galaxy Z Fold8 series, giving customers the opportunity to be the first in the country to own Samsung’s newest foldable smartphones and enjoy a range of exclusive pre-order benefits. The new Galaxy Z Fold8 lineup is available in carefully curated colour options designed to complement […]
The Royal College Union, jointly supported by Brandix Lanka and MAS Holdings, launches the landmark Smart School initiative at The Royal College
The Royal College Union (RCU) has announced a major initiative to transform The Royal College, Colombo, into a fully connected Smart School, with the support of MAS Holdings and Brandix Lanka. The 180 Million Rupee project, aims to create a more interactive, accessible and future-focused learning environment for students, while equipping teachers with the technology, […]
Syntetica raises $30M Series A with investment from lululemon to advance solutions for nylon recycling
● Syntetica has developed a proprietary process aiming to address major hurdle to nylon recycling: allowing both Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 to be recycled in a single process ● Backed by global apparel company lululemon and MAS Holdings, one of the world’s largest apparel manufacturers ● The funding will enable the company’s first commercial […]
Geoffrey Bawa Trust Expands Sri Lanka’s Global Design Conversation with LANKATILES
LANKATILES collaborated with the Geoffrey Bawa Trust to support the 23rd Annual Geoffrey Bawa Memorial Lecture, held recently at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, reaffirming its commitment to Sri Lanka’s design community. The lecture was delivered by Japanese architect Junya Ishigami, founder of junya.ishigami+associates. Ishigami is recognised for challenging conventional ideas of architecture and exploring […]
Five Sri Lankan Artists Unite for Artful Echoes at the WelcomGallery, ITC Ratnadipa
ITC Ratnadipa presents ‘Artful Echoes’, a contemporary group exhibition featuring the works of five accomplished Sri Lankan artists, Swarna Abeytunge, Anura Srinath, Samanthi Hemamali, Nilanthi Weerasekara and B. Wimalaratne, from 14 to 30 August 2026. Open for free public viewing, the exhibition presents five unique artistic voices, united through a compelling visual dialogue that celebrates […]
Colombo Dockyard marks 52 years with return to quarterly profitability
Stronger ship repair performance, improved cost efficiencies and lower finance expenses drive first positive quarter following an extended loss-making period August 01, 2026: Colombo Dockyard PLC (CSE: DOCK) has recorded a significant financial turnaround for the three months ended 30 June 2026, returning to quarterly profitability following an extended period of losses. The achievement comes […]
City of Dreams Sri Lanka Marks First Anniversary, Celebrating a Landmark Year of Luxury, Entertainment and Global Recognition
Colombo, Thursday 23 July 2026: One year after opening its doors, City of Dreams Sri Lanka has emerged as a defining milestone in the country’s tourism and hospitality journey, establishing a new benchmark for integrated resorts in South Asia. As Sri Lanka’s largest private sector investment and the country’s first integrated resort of this scale, […]
