Sri Lanka Apparel achieves 5% export growth in 2024, Eyes in-country verticality to enable growth

Sri Lanka’s export earnings from apparel in 2024 reached USD 4.7 billion, recording a year-on-year growth of nearly 5%, according to the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF). Adding the country’s direct exports of textiles takes the overall export value to just over USD 5 billion. This underscores the resilience of the country’s textile and apparel […]
Softlogic Life to introduce AI powered Health, with Face Recognition Health Score

Softlogic Life Insurance PLC that has achieved numerous accolades and established first mover positions across a number of frontiers of the insurance industry is excited to introduce AI powered Health, with Face Recognition Health Score. The Company which believes that improvements which can be developed in business are Infinite, has proclaimed Year 2025 to be […]
JAAF supports ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative to build a cleaner, greener future

The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), the apex body representing Sri Lanka’s apparel industry, welcomes the launch of the Clean Sri Lanka programme, spearheaded by H. E. President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, and the government. With sustainability as a core principle, the Sri Lankan apparel sector is uniquely positioned to complement this nationwide movement for environmental, […]
Inovartic Leads UAE-Sri Lanka Breakthrough in Nano Technology Commercialisation

Aligned with Sri Lanka’s ‘National Initiative for R&D Commercialization’ launched by H.E President of Sri Lanka and the UAE’s ‘Make it in the Emirates’ strategy, the partnership sets a global precedent for sustainability and innovation. Colombo, Sri Lanka, January 2025 – Inovartic Investment Lanka, a joint venture between Inovartic Investment LLC and Apex Asia Holdings, […]
IFS Foundation takes on the Pekoe Trail Challenge 2025 to transform lives in rural Sri Lanka

Colombo, Sri Lanka — January 15, 2025: The IFS Foundation announced its participation in the Pekoe Trail Challenge 2025, an extraordinary 300KM+ journey that combines breathtaking natural beauty with a mission to transform lives. The challenge is being supported by IFS, an enterprise software vendor and the largest IT employer in Sri Lanka, as well […]
Kaushala Amarasekara wins prestigious Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) Professional Award – Asia Pacific from AICPA & CIMA

16 January 2025, Colombo, Sri Lanka – AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, announced Kaushala Amarasekara, (ACMA, CGMA), AGM – Brand & Marketing Communication at Hutchison Telecommunication Lanka (Pvt) Ltd Sri Lanka as the winner of the Digital Transformation Award of AICPA & CIMA’s inaugural CGMA Professional Awards – […]
Eva and Sri Lanka Red Cross Launch Nationwide Menstrual Health Campaign for Schools

Eva, Sri Lanka’s market leader in high-quality feminine care products, joined forces with the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRC) to launch an island-wide Menstrual Health and Hygiene Awareness Programme. Aimed at reaching schools across the island during 2025, this initiative seeks to equip students with vital knowledge while addressing stigmas surrounding menstruation. The launch […]
Coca-Cola Sri Lanka launches Marvel-inspired Limited-edition packs with AR experience

Colombo, October 30th 2024— In an exciting new collaboration, Coca-Cola Sri Lanka is bringing fans of the Marvel Universe closer to their favorite heroes with the launch of exclusive, limited-edition bottles featuring beloved Marvel characters. As part of the global Coca-Cola x Marvel campaign, this initiative celebrates Sri Lanka’s Marvel fans, combining the magic of […]
The 99x Group Emerges as a New Tech Powerhouse

The 99x Group has emerged as a leading force in the global tech landscape, with seven companies from Norway, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Brazil, and Portugal uniting to strengthen its position in product engineering services, IT consulting, and web solutions. Bringing together more than 600 employees worldwide, the group includes Seeds, LeanOn, Nextly, Cleverti, Incrementi, Clave, […]
Kaspersky expands Kids Cyber Resilience Project in APAC, Middle East and CIS

Kaspersky is announcing the expansion of its Kaspersky Kids Cyber Resilience Project to Vietnam, in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, and is launching it in the Middle East and CIS countries. This initiative is designed to equip children and teenagers with essential cybersecurity skills, fostering a safer digital experience for the younger generation in an increasingly […]