Through the Lens of TikTok, the World Sees the United, Beautiful Land of Sri Lanka
For 77 years, this island has stood as a testament to resilience, diversity, and heritage. Across generations, traditions have been preserved, cultures have intertwined, and identities have been shaped by the rhythms of the land and the voices of its people. Today, in an era defined by technology, Sri Lanka’s story is being told in […]
Amandha Amarasekera: Redefining Masculinity and Raising Awareness for Men’s Mental Health
In today’s fast-paced world, mental health discussions have evolved from hushed whispers to open dialogues in public spaces. Yet, despite growing awareness, a significant gap remains in addressing mental health challenges, especially among men. For generations, men have been told to “tough it out” or “man up,” with emotions and vulnerability often seen as signs […]
Industry veteran Saifuddin Jafferjee re-elected Chairman of JAAF at AGM
The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) held its 21st Annual General Meeting on 27th January in Colombo. Speaking at the event the reappointed Chairperson, Saifuddin Jafferjee, reflected on the achievements of the past year while emphasizing the work needed to navigate upcoming challenges in the apparel industry. “I am deeply honored to serve this incredible […]
Sampath Bank and Union Assurance Set to Revolutionise Sri Lanka’s Financial Services Landscape with Exclusive Bancassurance Partnership
Sampath Bank has yet again reinforced its position as a premier financial services institution by entering a strategic partnership with Union Assurance, Sri Lanka’s number one Bancassurance service provider, to deliver one-stop-shop financial and protection solutions to its customers. Through this partnership, a comprehensive range of exclusive life insurance solutions of Union Assurance will complement […]
Softlogic Finance posts stable results, pursues tech-driven journey
January 27, 2025: Softlogic Finance PLC recorded stable results whilst returning to moderate profitability for the nine months ended 31st December 2024 whilst commencing a drive to pursue a tech driven approach in its future journey. The company, a subsidiary of Softlogic Capital PLC, posted profit of 42.2 Million for the period and is committed […]
MullenLowe Group appoints Nishant Mehta as Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer
The MullenLowe Group (MLG) Sri Lanka announced the senior appointment of Mr. Nishant Mehta as VP & Chief Strategy Officer from 1 January 2025. The announcement signals the group’s intention to further strengthen its Strategic Offering by appointing a senior brand strategist. The depth and diversity of Nishant’s experience complement MLG’s large and diverse portfolio […]
Global Expansia 1.0: AIESEC Kelaniya Empowers Young Minds
● AIESEC in the University of Kelaniya over 26 years has placed Sri Lankan youth in internships, teaching and volunteer opportunities across India, Malaysia, ● AIESEC in the University of Kelaniya recently concluded an innovative semi-virtual, Global Expansia 1.0, held at Mahaweli Centre. The event was a resounding success, leaving a lasting impact on the […]
Renowned Global Experts to Inspire at 99x’s ProductXperience Conference
As the countdown begins for 99x’s ProductXperience Conference 2025 on January 28th at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo, all eyes are on the remarkable lineup of global speakers set to share their expertise at the event. Representing multiple industries and organisations across Europe, these thought leaders will deliver transformative insights useful for any organisation reaching consumers […]
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 […]
