The Colombo Toastmasters Club, Sri Lanka’s first Toastmasters Club and the first in South Asia, celebrated its 42nd Presidential Installation held on 2nd August 2025 at Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo. This gala evening witnessed the ceremonial installation of Toastmaster Purnima Gunasekera as the 42nd President of the Club for the 2025/2026 term, taking over leadership from…
CFOs recognise that AI has evolved from an emerging technology to a strategic tool, with only 3% of APAC CFOs still conservative in their AI strategy, down drastically from 63% five years ago Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) in Asia Pacific (APAC) have fundamentally shifted their approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI), according to new research from…
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Sri Lanka (CILT SL), the country’s leading professional body for logistics, supply chain, and transport, has been selected to host the CILT International Convention 2025, the flagship global event of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. This prestigious gathering will take place from 14–17 September 2025 at…
The ‘It’s About Time’ Travelling History Museum opened its doors to the public today at the Colombo Public Library. Since its inception in February 2019, the museum has visited 11 towns across 10 districts and 7 provinces, including Jaffna, Kandy, Kurunegala, Badulla, Batticaloa, Mannar, and Galle. Drawing on feedback from more than 52,000 visitors, it…
Homegrown finance company Siyapatha Finance PLC recently expanded its holistic services to the ancient agricultural hub of Mahiyanganaya, progressing onto the successful opening of its 56th branch. Resonating with the company’s vision to deliver optimum value to its stakeholders, the latest branch offers a wide product portfolio ranging from leasing, fixed deposits, savings, gold financing,…
Former IQ-EQ leader will accelerate Acuity’s global growth, including Sri Lanka Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity), a leading provider of bespoke research, analytics, staffing and technology solutions to the financial services sector, has appointed Emma Crabtree as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Crabtree has more than 25 years of leadership experience in client engagement and commercial strategy,…
Innovate, the premium lifestyle brand of Atlas Axillia, recently launched an exquisite & exciting product – a cinnamon-infused ink aromatic pen. Inspiring today’s youth, “Akuru” represents a fusion of authentic culture and modern creativity, designed to empower creators to embrace their cultural roots while expressing their individuality. Innovate’s “Akuru” Pen offers more than mere functionality….
T-Print (Pvt) Ltd, a subsidiary of the Eswaran Group, has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work®, a globally recognized honor that celebrates workplace cultures built on trust, collaboration, and employee well-being. The certification, awarded by Great Place to Work®, is based on direct employee feedback and reflects T-Print’s commitment to fostering a…
Sampath Bank has once again been recognised as Sri Lanka’s Best Retail Bank and Best Commercial Bank by the UK-based World Finance magazine at the World Finance Banking Awards 2025. This marks the 11th year the Bank has received this prestigious dual honour, a testament to its unwavering commitment to excellence, customer-centric innovation and sustainable…
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon recently participated in a vibrant harvest ceremony in Vavunathivu in Batticaloa, celebrating the latest success in the Bank’s Agri Modernisation Village programme, an initiative that seeks to empower farmers to adopt transformative modern agricultural technology and practices. This village-by-village mission aims to bridge traditional knowledge and modern agricultural technology, helping…
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