The MAS Athlete Training Academy (MATA) announced a significant step forward in strengthening holistic athlete development with the formalizing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SLIIT. The agreement will establish the institution as MATA’s Higher Education Partner in a strategic collaboration that reinforces the belief that education and elite sport must progress hand […]
Sunshine Holdings PLC joins S&P Sri Lanka 20 Index
Diversified conglomerate Sunshine Holdings PLC (CSE: SUN) has been included in the S&P Sri Lanka 20 Index, following the 2025 year-end index rebalance announced by the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and S&P Dow Jones Indices. The inclusion takes effect from 22 December 2025, after market closing on 19 December 2025. The S&P Sri Lanka 20 […]
The next frontier in education: Digital trust as the new literacy
By Dr. Dayan Rajapakse Education has continually evolved with technology. From chalkboards to smartboards, from libraries to search engines, each innovation has changed how we access and share knowledge. But today, the challenge is no longer about access. It is about trust. In a world where information travels faster than our humane abilities to verify […]
Sri Lanka’s apparel sector records 5.42% growth for January-November 2025: November slight dip
Sri Lanka’s apparel industry delivered a robust performance during the first eleven months of 2025, with cumulative exports reaching US$4,571.99 million marking a 5.42% increase over the same period last year, according to data released today by the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF). Sri Lanka’s total apparel exports for November 2025 reached US$367.60 million, representing […]
DSI Samson Group Partners with MEPA to Strengthen Sri Lanka’s Coastal Resilience Through Mangrove Restoration
Colombo, Sri Lanka, December 2025 – DSI Samson Group today formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) to launch a nationwide mangrove conservation initiative. The agreement outlines how the two [02] organisations will collaborate to restore and protect critical mangrove ecosystems, why this investment is essential to Sri […]
Keells and Enfection Win the Meta Reels Impact Award for AI-Driven Innovation
Keells Supermarkets and Enfection have clinched the top prize for ‘Best of Innovation & Generative AI in Reels’, at the Meta Reels Impact Awards for the South East Asia region. They beat submissions from Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam and the wider emerging markets. Facilitated locally by Roar AdX, the win positions Sri […]
Huawei and Partners Win 2025 Glotel Awards
Huawei has won three major awards at the 2025 Global Telecoms (Glotel) Awards for its AI-driven solutions developed in partnership with international operators. Huawei, together with Safaricom Kenya, won the BSS/OSS Modernization Excellence Award. With Telkomsel, Huawei won the Delighting the Customer Award. Huawei and China Mobile received Highly Commended status for Security Solution of […]
South Africa Builds New National High-Speed Internet Highway in Partnership with Huawei
Broadband Infraco (BBI), South Africa’s state-owned national broadband infrastructure provider, has selected Huawei as its technology partner to deploy a new intelligent all-optical backbone network across the country. The upgraded national backbone will function as the primary high-capacity internet highway, delivering faster, more reliable and lower-cost broadband services to urban and rural communities alike. The […]
Sunshine Holdings marks World Diabetes Day with ‘Unmask Diabetes 2025’ Provides free screenings and awareness across 10 Healthguard outlets in Colombo
Sunshine Holdings PLC, through its community health arm Sunshine Foundation for Good, marked World Diabetes Day with a large-scale free public health initiative titled “Unmask Diabetes 2025.” The activities were conducted across multiple Healthguard outlets in Colombo on 14 and 15 November. The two-day programme focused on increasing awareness on diabetes, promoting early detection, and […]
Lion Brewery (Ceylon) PLC Reaffirms Commitment to Flood Resilience and Community Support in Biyagama
Colombo, Sri Lanka – 14 December 2025 — Lion Brewery (Ceylon) PLC (Lion) reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening community partnerships through its flood response efforts and ongoing work to build long-term flood resilience and community support in Biyagama, home to the Company’s core operations. During the recent floods along the Kelani River, Lion supported the […]
