Allianz Insurance Limited (Allianz Lanka) has entered into an agreement with HSBC Sri Lanka to offer the bank’s affluent customers two world-class insurance products with flexible 0% installment plans, namely Global Health Medical Insurance that provides high quality healthcare services worldwide, and Student Companion to provide insurance solutions for students travelling overseas for education. These…
Uga, a renowned boutique property chain offering luxurious accommodations has been awarded with the highly sought after Travelife Gold certification for its pioneering efforts to promote sustainability in tourism. The five boutique properties owned by Uga: Uga Ulagalla, Uga Bay, Uga Jungle Beach, Uga Residence and Uga Chena Huts are recipients of the Travelife Gold…
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, today announced the achievement of a milestone of 150 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines flown via Dubai, 136 years to the day, July 6, 1885, when Louis Pasteur administered the first attenuated vaccine to a human patient. Over the next 135 years, the development of vaccines for…
CEAT Kelani Holdings has been assigned a National Long-Term rating of ‘AA+ (lka)/Stable’ by Fitch Ratings, reflecting the Company’s market position as the largest manufacturer and distributor of pneumatic vehicle tyres in Sri Lanka. Notifying the Company of the rating, Fitch said CEAT Kelani Holdings has a strong financial profile with low leverage and…
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has deployed all-in-one, Android-powered Point-of-Sale terminals to Durdans Hospital in Colombo to enable customers to make convenient and secure tap-and-go and scan-and-pay payments. With these new devices, Durdans Hospital adopts both QR-based wallet payments under LANKAQR and secure Near Field Communication (NFC) technology at its premises in a single…
In the last decade, Sri Lanka has mismanaged 1.59 million metric tons of plastic waste yearly that ultimately finds its way to the ocean. Seven out of the 12 Indian Ocean rim countries are significant plastic polluters, Sri Lanka included. The recent MV X-Press Pearl container explosion has further amplified issues around marine pollution. Though World…
New advancements enable organizations to transform security strategies, accelerating holistic workplace transformation for the new future of work Collaboration with Zoom enables seamless and more secure experience for Sri Lanka’s anywhere workspaces Leading organizations in Sri Lanka have responded, adapted and accelerated their digital transformation efforts in the past year as they pivoted to…
Extends the joy of gifting to inspire creativity and learning Atlas, the largest local stationery and school supplies brand recently announced the expansion of its online portfolio by adding the perfect solution to inspire young creative minds with a gift that is fun, meaningful and safe: e-gift vouchers. It is the latest addition to the…
The world’s leading smartphone brand, Huawei is well known for disruptive technology innovations that provide a seamless user experience. Among its most popular smartphone innovations, Y series is significant due to several aspects such as affordable price points, value for money features, stylish designs, overall performance and more. Designed to make premium features accessible to…
The partnership between Rakuten Viber and Snap will bring AR Lenses to Viber video messaging and photos; WWF, FC Barcelona, and WHO are among the first with branded Viber Lenses Rakuten Viber, a global leader in cross-platform messaging and voice-based communication, will bring the magic of augmented reality (AR) Lenses to its app through a…
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