Lessons from Italy’s Growing Love Affair with Sri Lankan Apparel

By Felix A. Fernando – Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Omega Line Ltd and Deputy Chairman Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) In the face of global economic challenges, the apparel industry has struggled to maintain its footing. Yet, within this turbulent landscape, Italy has proven to be a significant export destination in the […]
Softlogic Stockbrokers and Softlogic Invest triumph at CFA Capital Market Awards 2024

Best Sector Research Report’ Silver for Softlogic Stockbrokers while Softlogic Invest was recognised as one of the best unit trust funds in SL June 27, 2024: A flagship event in the CFA Society Sri Lanka calendar, this year’s CFA Capital Market Awards was held under the theme of ‘The Power of Public-Private Partnerships’, focusing on […]
Evolution of the Galaxy Buds Series: A Journey of Listening Innovation

Samsung Electronics, a global titan in technology, has always been at the forefront of innovation. The evolution of its Galaxy Buds series stands as a testament to this legacy, marking significant strides in the realm of wireless audio. From their inception in 2019 to the latest advancements, Galaxy Buds have continuously redefined how we experience […]
Colombo chosen as a telecast centre for the Dawoodi Bohras’ Ashara Mubaraka congregations

COLOMBO: The Dawoodi Bohra complex in Colombo is a hive of activity as the city has been chosen as a venue for live broadcast of the Ashara Mubaraka 2024 congregations being held in Karachi, Pakistan this year. Every Dawoodi Bohra community center across the world marks the occasion with a series of congregations over ten […]
Atlas unveils brand-new pastel series to inspire SL’s next generation with creativity and imagination

July 06, 2024: Atlas, the flagship stationery brand of Atlas Axillia under Hemas Holdings PLC, launched its new pastel series under its sub-brand ‘Atlas Colour Sparx’. These pastels are designed to fuel children’s imagination and creativity, offering a unique and interactive artistic experience. The latest collection was unveiled at a special event at Havelock City […]
TikTok releases Q1 2024 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report

Sri Lanka, July 4, 2024 – TikTok has published its latest Q1 2024 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, highlighting significant new data points and trends from the first quarter of 2024 and showcasing the platform’s dedication to fostering a safe environment for its global community. In Q1 2024, TikTok removed 166,997,307 videos worldwide, representing about 0.9% […]
Sri Lanka takes major step forward in combating malnutrition by launching locally-produced fortified rice kernels

Colombo, Sri Lanka – July 06, 2024 – The Government of Sri Lanka announced that Sri Lanka has now gained the capacity to produce fortified rice kernels. The Kernels are enriched with Folic Acid and Iron through an extrusion process creating nutrient rich grains that will be blended with regular rice to produce fortified rice. […]
Local threats haunt businesses in Sri Lanka: Kaspersky

Colombo, Sri Lanka: 2023 witnessed local threats targeting organisations in Sri Lanka. This is according to the latest data from global cybersecurity company, Kaspersky. Business solutions from Kaspersky blocked a total of 1,000,000 local infections during the period of January to December last year. Statistics on local infections of user computers are an important indicator […]
Nawaloka Hospitals felicitates Sri Lanka’s Nephrology trailblazers on reaching new milestone with 500 successful kidney transplant surgeries

As the pioneer of Tertiary Health Care in Sri Lanka, Nawaloka Hospitals PLC is honored to felicitate the pioneers in the field of Nephrology in Sri Lanka and announce the successful completion of 500 kidney transplant surgeries to date. A lifesaving procedure, kidney transplant surgery is the process of transplanting a healthy kidney from a […]
Hayleys Plantations company Kelani Valley Plantations PLC represents Sri Lanka at 10th World Water Forum in Bali

Head of the Hayleys Plantations Sector and Managing Director of Kelani Valley Plantations PLC (KVPL) Dr. Roshan Rajadurai represented Sri Lanka at the recently concluded 10th World Water Forum held in Bali. During the esteemed Side Event – Executive Roundtable Dialogue titled ‘Flowing Forward Faster: Best Practices in Corporate Water Stewardship’, Dr. Rajadurai shared KVPL’s […]