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Colombo Fashion Week Summer Edition presented by Mastercard Planned for 1-4 April

CFW partners with BRICS International Fashion Federation to present the BRICS Fashion Showcase South Asian Edition Batik Collective Launch Announced for Emerging Designers Colombo Fashion Week (CFW), the South Asian Fashion platform in its 23rd year, presented by Mastercard is planned for 1–4 April at the City of Dreams Sri Lanka, Colombo. Established in 2003,…

(0)Comments | March 12, 2026 1:36 pm

SDB bank Signs MoU with SARP to Strengthen Rural Agribusiness

SDB bank has entered into a strategic partnership with the Smallholder Agribusiness and Resilience Project (SARP) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reinforcing its commitment to sustainable agricultural development and financial inclusion in Sri Lanka. SARP is a six-year initiative (2022–2027) jointly funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the…

(0)Comments | March 12, 2026 12:26 pm

Synogen Launches Sri Lanka’s First Comprehensive EV Charging Hub at Independence Arcade

In a landmark moment for Sri Lanka’s clean mobility transition, Synogen today unveiled Synogen Evo, the country’s first comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) charging station designed to power four-wheelers, three-wheelers, and two-wheelers (Motorbikes) at a single location. Strategically located at Independence Arcade, the flagship station marks a major milestone in building accessible, scalable, and intelligent EV…

(0)Comments | March 12, 2026 12:23 pm

Huawei Unveils Three Key Values of 5G-A Mobile Transport to Solidify the Foundation for 6G Evolution

During MWC Barcelona 2026, Huawei will comprehensively upgrade to its mobile transport solutions. The upgrade focuses on green ultra-broadband, suppression awareness, and network autonomy to adapt to the new requirements posed by new service scenarios as networks evolve from 5G to 5G-A and 6G. Currently, more than 20 countries worldwide have allocated the U6G spectrum…

(0)Comments | March 11, 2026 3:26 pm

Private Healthcare Leaders, Policymakers and Experts Convene at APHNH Healthcare Leadership Summit 2026

The Association of Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes (APHNH) successfully concluded its 1st Healthcare Leadership Summit 2026 on 9 March 2026 at Waters Edge, Colombo, bringing together hospital leaders, policymakers, regulators, insurers, investors, and international experts to discuss practical, implementable priorities for Sri Lanka’s healthcare sector. The APHNH, established in 1972, is the recognised representative…

(0)Comments | March 11, 2026 3:24 pm

Nanaska Strengthens Board and Leadership Team with Key Appointments

Nanaska, one of Sri Lanka’s leading professional education institutes specialising in the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification, has strengthened its governance structure with the appointment of two new Non-Executive Directors alongside a reconstituted executive leadership team. Mr. Arj Wignaraja and Mr. Niranjan Wijesekera have joined the Board as Non-Executive Directors, bringing extensive experience…

(0)Comments | March 11, 2026 3:17 pm

Bitget Targets 40% of Tokenized Stock Trading by 2030, Boosts TradFi with One-Click Access

Traditional finance was built for a different era: fixed trading hours, multiple intermediaries, slow settlement cycles, and geographic restrictions. Blockchain infrastructure is now modernizing those rails. Instead of replacing Wall Street, Web3 is upgrading it. Here are five familiar financial instruments getting a blockchain makeover and what that means for global markets. Tokenized Stocks Equities…

(0)Comments | March 11, 2026 2:05 pm

Ways of Knowing: why we need spaces for thought, interaction, and creativity  

When did you last visit a museum or gallery? Last weekend, last year, last decade? Perhaps it was for an art exhibition, or to learn about a specific time period or place. Cultural institutions exist to share, educate, and invite questioning. They are important public spaces that offer people the chance to connect and learn,…

(0)Comments | March 11, 2026 1:51 pm

Russel’s Wellness launches mentoring initiative to develop young entrepreneurs

Russel’s Wellness has launched a new mentoring initiative aimed at transforming young professionals within its organization into aspiring entrepreneurs, reinforcing its commitment to leadership development and business empowerment. The program, led by the Founder of Russel’s Wellness, was designed to guide selected team members from Russel’s Private Limited beyond traditional employment roles and into the…

(0)Comments | March 11, 2026 1:45 pm

St. Anthony’s Service Launches New Digital Platforms to Strengthen Customer Convenience and Service Excellence

St. Anthony’s Service, a subsidiary of St. Anthony’s Hardware (Pvt) Ltd, has officially launched its dedicated website and social media platforms, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing digital transformation journey. The website, www.stanthonysservice.lk, was ceremonially launched by Mr Sarath Ganamage, Director / General Manager of St. Anthony’s Hardware (Pvt) Ltd, together with Mr…

(0)Comments | March 11, 2026 1:30 pm

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