Pesta Leaf Fall Disease Challenges Rubber Production in Sri Lanka, says stakeholders

11th November 2023: The Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA) called for urgent and broader collaboration across domestic and regional stakeholders to develop new solutions to combat the unabated outbreak of Pesta Circular Leaf Spot disease that is decimating the Sri Lankan rubber industry. While Regional Plantation Companies and the Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka […]

NCHS-Swinburne University of Technology graduation ceremony 2023 at BMICH*

The Nawaloka College of Higher Studies (NCHS) together with the Swinburne University of Technology celebrated its 2023 graduation on November 1, 2023, with a glittering awards ceremony at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH). The event was graced by Health Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana, who expressed that “the pursuit of knowledge is a noble […]

Sampath Bank gears up for the future amidst economic challenges

Financial Performance Sampath Bank registered profit before tax (PBT) of Rs 22.0 Bn and profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 12.3 Bn for the nine months ended 30th September 2023, recording a growth of 136.4% and 71.5% respectively against the subdued financial figures reported during the corresponding period in 2022. Key highlights for the period […]

Setting Boundaries Without Building Walls: Why Choice Means Stronger Security

By Dr. Seungwon Shin (EVP & Head of Security Team, Mobile eXperience Business, Samsung Electronics) One UI 6 is here. It boosts Galaxy’s customizability and the freedom to choose how your device works. With smartphones now looking after more aspects of our lives than ever, being and feeling in control is an essential part of […]

Nawaloka Hospitals commences 10th annual Christmas cake mixing

“A Merry Season’s Greetings from our Irresistible Hospital: The Apple of Everyone’s Eye, Yet Our Roots Remain Firmly Planted. Unyielding to Any Buyer’s Tie!” Nawaloka Hospitals PLC recently embarked on its 10th annual Christmas cake mixing ceremony at the hospital’s banquet hall, a cherished tradition that marks the beginning of the festive season. The event […]

99x expands global presence with acquisitions in Portugal and Brazil

99x continues to expand its global presence with two new acquisitions in Portugal and Brazil. The acquisitions of Cleverti – Portugal and LeanOn Systems – Brazil were formally concluded by 99X Investment AS, Norway in October. Cleverti is a nearshore software services provider based in Portugal with over 90 dedicated staff members offering the full […]

Coca-Cola Sri Lanka Launches Exciting Cricket Magic Campaign for the 2023 World Cup

November 09th, 2023, Colombo: Coca-Cola Sri Lanka is delighted to unveil its newest and most thrilling campaign – the Coca-Cola Cricket Magic – in celebration of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. This campaign will be available for enthusiastic cricket fans, promising a wave of excitement, active engagement and gifts for cricket enthusiasts across […]