In the world of tea, James Taylor often takes center stage as the pioneer credited with establishing Sri Lanka’s tea industry during British colonial rule at Loolecondera estate. However, a lesser-known fact is that one of the very first experiments in adapting tea to Sri Lankan soil actually commenced at Rothschild Estate by Maurice and…
AIESEC in the University of Kelaniya over 26 years has placed Sri Lankan youth in internships, teaching and volunteer opportunities across India, Malaysia, AIESEC in the University of Kelaniya recently concluded an innovative semi-virtual, Global Expansia 1.0, held at Mahaweli Centre. The event was a resounding success, leaving a lasting impact on the young audience….
Hatton National Bank (HNB) proudly announces a strategic partnership with Access Lifestyle, a leading brand in home and lifestyle solutions. The collaboration aims to enhance customer experiences and drive Home & Personal loan growth by combining HNB’s financial expertise with Access Lifestyle’s innovative product offerings. Access Lifestyle, the sole ex-stock operating entity of the Access…
Advantis Group, the transportation and logistics arm of Hayleys, successfully concluded its ideation initiative, ‘Advantis Ideastorm | Fast Track,’ a unique variation of the Group’s pioneering ideation platform – Advantis Ideastorm. The initiative has delivered a notable boost to the Group’s cashflows through innovative ideas generated by employees. The recurring annual event by Advantis continues…
Sri Lanka’s Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs) have been exploring diversification into coffee cultivation over the past few years. Kahawatte Plantations, part of the Dilmah Group, recently partnered with the Australian Government-funded Market Development Facility (MDF) to build on its current coffee cultivation and invest further in improving its coffee processing capacity. Demand for Sri Lankan…
Second daily flight to Beirut to debut from 1 April Airline will also restore services to Baghdad from 1 February Emirates will restart services to Beirut, Lebanon from 1 February 2025 with a daily flight. The airline will also reinstate daily services to Baghdad in Iraq on the same day. From February, Emirates’ daily flights…
AIA Insurance recently renewed its partnership with the Sri Lanka Cancer Society for the sixth consecutive year, continuing its dedication to supporting cancer awareness, treatment and prevention across the country. With this partnership, AIA has pledged to contribute Rs. 100 on behalf of every new policy sold since 2019, marking a long-standing commitment to helping…
As we reflect on the year gone by, Uber has released its annual highlights report—“How Sri Lanka Ubered”—spotlighting key trends that shaped mobility in the country. Backed by data, the report sheds light on evolving rider preferences, intercity travel patterns, and the growing role of ride-sharing in the island nation’s mobility landscape. Uber remained the…
4Ever Skin Naturals (Pvt) Ltd., a pioneer in Sri Lanka’s herbal beauty industry, has announced a ground-breaking partnership with Emerchemie NB (Ceylon) Limited, the nation’s largest pharmaceutical conglomerate. This strategic alliance aims to redefine herbal beauty by leveraging Ayurveda’s rich heritage alongside cutting-edge cosmetic science, further expanding 4Ever Skin Naturals’ reach across the country. Founded…
The Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) and Deakin University, Australia are strengthening their two-decade partnership to introduce Sri Lanka’s first Australian Bachelor’s Degree in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The pioneering initiative offers students, Deakin University’s first-ever Australian AI degree an offshore completion in Sri Lanka, creating a historic milestone for higher education in the…
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