Retail IT Hosts Sri Lanka’s Premier Retail Tech Event, Featuring Industry Experts & Live Demos
Colombo, Sri Lanka – Retail IT (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka’s leading retail technology solutions provider, recently reaffirmed its market leadership by hosting ‘Retail Technology Trends 2025’ at Waters Edge. The event brought together over 150 retail professionals representing the hospitality sector such as hotels and restaurants together with clothing stores, supermarkets, and bookstores, offering a […]
89% of IT Leaders worry GenAI flaws could negatively impact their organization’s cybersecurity strategies: Sophos
Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks today released a new report, “Beyond the Hype: The Businesses Reality of AI for Cybersecurity,” which surveyed 400 IT leaders on their use of AI in security. The survey found that, despite 65% having adopted generative artificial intelligence (GenAI capabilities), 89% of IT leaders […]
Olu Tropical Water Successfully Raise Funds Towards Leopard Conservation
LKR 1 million donated to Wilderness & Wildlife Conservation Trust Pledges to continue its efforts, recognizing the critical need for conservation 2nd March 2025: In a landmark effort to protect Sri Lanka’s precious wildlife and ecosystems, Olu Tropical Water, in partnership with the Wilderness & Wildlife Conservation Trust (WWCT), has donated 1 million rupees to […]
From Hype to Hands-On: Influencers and Samsung Members react to Samsung Galaxy S25 series
Samsung Sri Lanka hosted an unforgettable “Galaxy Unpacked” event on February 11th at the iconic Lotus Tower, unveiling the highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S25 Series. This landmark occasion brought together industry leaders, tech enthusiasts, Samsung Members Stars, and key retail partners, including John Keells Office Automation, Singer, Singhagiri, Damro, Softlogic Retail, Softlogic Mobile Distribution, Dialog, […]
Sampath Bank’s Sustainability Leadership Recognised at ACCA Sri Lanka Awards ‘24
Sampath Bank has been honoured as the Runner-up in the Banking Category at the ACCA Sri Lanka Sustainability Reporting Awards 2024. This recognition highlights the bank’s unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and sustainable business practices. The awards ceremony, organised by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Sri Lanka, was held recently at the Cinnamon […]
Sampath Bank Powers the Battle of the Maroons as Official Banking Partner
Sampath Bank continues to drive sporting excellence in Sri Lanka as the official banking partner for the 95th Battle of the Maroons, set to take place from 28th February to 2nd March at the Singhalese Sports Club (SSC) Grounds in Colombo. At a cheque handover ceremony held recently at Sampath Bank’s Head Office, Mrs. Ayodhya […]
Modern Challenges and Opportunities for the Apparel Industry: JAAF Drives Industry Dialogue
The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), in collaboration with Monash Business School and the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM) successfully hosted the International Conference on the Apparel Industry 2025 recently in Colombo. This was the second time the event was held, following its inaugural edition in 2018, as part of JAAF’s commitment to fostering dialogue […]
Sampath Bank Powers Sri Lanka’s Digital Payment Revolution with WePay
Sampath Bank reaffirmed its commitment to advancing digital financial inclusion in Sri Lanka by actively participating in the Digital Payments Promotion Campaign 2025, an initiative launched by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) to drive cashless transactions and economic growth. The event held recently at the Magam Ruhunupura Administrative Complex in Hambantota under the […]
Ridmi’s Recipe for Success: Passion, Food, and the Power of TikTok
For Ridmi, the creator behind the popular TikTok page Stories of Lash, food is more than just nourishment—it’s a story, a memory, and a connection. Growing up in a household where food brought people together, Ridmi’s early experiences with her mother’s home-cooked meals and family outings to try new restaurants laid the foundation for her […]
JAAF Welcomes Budget 2025, calls for caution on the removal of SVAT
The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) welcomes the new Government’s maiden budget, recognizing its focus on export-driven growth, investment facilitation, and policy consistency. The budget’s commitment to economic stabilization and a competitive business environment marks a positive step forward for Sri Lanka’s textile and apparel sector. The expansion of Sri Lanka’s Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) […]
