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Ministry of Brands Introduces a New Era of Retail for Sri Lanka with Off-Price

Ministry of Brands (MOB), Sri Lanka’s first off-price retailer, officially opened its doors to the public, marking a new era in the country’s retail landscape. The 10,000 sq. ft. flagship store, located at 28/9, Vajira Road, R.A. De Mel Mawatha, Colombo 4, welcomed guests to an exclusive preview on 15 February 2026, offering a first…

(0)Comments | February 20, 2026 12:23 pm

Emirates and Sydney Symphony Orchestra renew longstanding partnership

Sydney Symphony Orchestra performs at Sydney Airport in front of Emirates’ flagship A380 to celebrate partnership renewal Emirates has renewed its long-standing 23-year partnership with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra until 2028, reinforcing a shared commitment to connecting people through world-class music, culture, and travel experiences. As Emirates’ longest-running non-sports sponsorship globally, the renewed partnership with…

(0)Comments | February 20, 2026 12:19 pm

Luxury Brands ushers in new era of hospitality standards with DIAGEO’s ‘World Class’ Competition in Sri Lanka

Luxury Brands (Private) Limited continues to raise the bar for Sri Lanka’s hospitality sector, introducing World Class by DIAGEO, the world’s most prestigious bartending competition, to the island for the very first time. Celebrated in more than 180 countries as the benchmark in hospitality excellence and cocktail culture, the landmark debut by Luxury Brands elevated…

(0)Comments | February 20, 2026 12:17 pm

St. Anthony’s Launches Blackwood Luxury Engineered Doors to Sri Lanka

St. Anthony’s marked a milestone with the launch of Blackwood – Luxury Engineered Doors, the latest addition to its building-solutions portfolio. The launch event, attended by management, industry partners and distributors, reaffirmed the company’s continued commitment to innovation in Sri Lanka’s building solutions market. Managing Director Mr Praveen Gnanam, together with Director/General Manager Mr Sarath…

(0)Comments | February 20, 2026 11:36 am

H.E.R Foundation powered by Fems and Teejay Lanka to drive change in menstrual health and hygiene advocacy

Building on an ongoing initiative, the H.E.R Foundation powered by Fems, in partnership with Teejay Lanka PLC, recently coordinated a menstrual health and hygiene education programme at Ruwanwella Royal College, Ruwanwella. The programme combined much-needed sanitation infrastructure development with comprehensive menstrual health education, aimed at empowering schoolgirls and normalising conversations around menstrual health. As part…

(0)Comments | February 20, 2026 11:32 am

Hayleys wins Gold for Overall Excellence in Corporate Reporting at CA Sri Lanka’s TAGS Awards 2025 for the fourth consecutive year

21 accolades, including 14 Golds across diverse business sectors Sri Lanka’s most diversified conglomerate, Hayleys PLC, reaffirmed its position as the benchmark for corporate reporting excellence, winning the Gold Award for Overall Excellence in Corporate Reporting at the CA Sri Lanka TAGS Awards 2025 for an unprecedented fourth consecutive year. In total, the Group secured…

(0)Comments | February 20, 2026 11:26 am

Dialog Partners with Xiaomi to Introduce Redmi Note 15 5G Series in Sri Lanka

Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, in collaboration with Xiaomi Sri Lanka, announced the introduction of the Redmi Note 15 5G Series, further expanding access to 5G smartphones supported by Dialog’s 5G Ultra Network. The series includes the Redmi Note 15 5G and the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G, designed to deliver high…

(0)Comments | February 20, 2026 11:15 am

Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC Secures Prestigious TAGS Gold Award for Fifth Time

Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC has once again reaffirmed its leadership in responsible financial stewardship by securing the Gold Award for the fifth time at the prestigious Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka – TAGS Awards 2025. The accolade was presented at the official ceremony held at Shangri-La Colombo on 12th February 2026, under the…

(0)Comments | February 20, 2026 11:14 am

BeWAXed Marks 13 Years of Building a Homegrown, Women-Led Beauty Brand in Sri Lanka

BeWAXed, Sri Lanka’s pioneering salon chain dedicated exclusively to professional waxing and specialised skincare, celebrates its 13th anniversary this year, marking a journey defined by steady growth, women-led entrepreneurship and the enduring strength of local businesses. Founded in 2013 by entrepreneur Durga Kenny, BeWAXed was born from a clear and purposeful vision: to transform waxing…

(0)Comments | February 20, 2026 11:11 am

Celebrating Colombo’s creatives at Open House 2026

Celebrate the city’s vibrant creative population at Open House Colombo. This edition’s theme, Makers’ Spaces and Other Places, invites visitors to step into a range of architectural firms, artists’ studios, and home-based practices rarely open to the public. This event was originally scheduled for December 2025, but was postponed out of respect for those impacted…

(0)Comments | February 20, 2026 11:08 am

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