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 Emirates orders 5 additional 777 freighters, brings freighter fleet to 21 units by end 2026

Latest order adds capacity to meet strong customer demand amidst Dubai’s growing prominence as a preferred global logistics hub Emirates has placed a firm order for five more Boeing 777 freighters to be delivered from 2025/2026. Together with its previous orders, Emirates now has 14 Boeing 777Fs pending delivery from Boeing from now until end…

(0)Comments | October 22, 2024 1:59 pm

Lanka Corrugated Industries enters new era with major machinery upgrades and strategic partnership

Lanka Corrugated Industries Ltd. (LCI), a long-standing player in Sri Lanka’s packaging sector, is entering a new phase of growth with a substantial upgrade in capacity and technology. A BOI-approved venture, LCI has provided reliable, high-quality packaging solutions for over two decades. Originally founded by entrepreneur Sydney Gajanayake, the company is now gearing up to…

(0)Comments | October 22, 2024 1:48 pm

Greenpeace South Asia releases new report on climate and oceans, on the opening day of UN Biodiversity Conference

As the 16th Conference of the Parties for the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP 16) opens in Cali, Colombia, a new Greenpeace report, “In Hotter Water: How the Global Ocean Treaty can boost climate action“, presents compelling evidence of the climate crisis’ disastrous impacts on the ocean and coastal communities, as well as solutions…

(0)Comments | October 22, 2024 1:30 pm

Dialog Axiata Unveils iPhone 16 Series

The first in South Asia to offer eSIM Quick Transfer on iPhones Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, proudly announces the launch of the highly anticipated, 5G-ready iPhone 16 series, reaffirming its commitment to innovation and delivering cutting-edge technology to Sri Lankan consumers. The launch event, held on 21st October 2024 at the…

(0)Comments | October 22, 2024 1:20 pm

R M Perera (Pvt) Ltd: 40 Years of Excellence in Innovation and Mastery in Interior Design

For four decades, R M Perera (Pvt) Ltd has stood as a cornerstone of Sri Lanka’s interior design and furniture industry. From its humble beginnings in 1984, the company has evolved into one of the country’s leading interior design and furniture production houses. With the industry becoming increasingly competitive, now more than ever, the company…

(0)Comments | October 22, 2024 12:59 pm

DFCC Bank Recognised for Strategic Excellence and Growth at Indian Chamber of Commerce Emerging Asia Banking Awards 2024

DFCC Bank was recently honoured with dual accolades at the 2nd ICC Emerging Asia Banking Conclave and Awards 2024, hosted by the Indian Chamber of Commerce in New Delhi, India. This prestigious event, which recognises excellence in the banking sector across the region, witnessed DFCC Bank receiving the “Best Performance of Growth” and “Best Performance…

(0)Comments | October 22, 2024 12:40 pm

MMCA Sri Lanka Brings Together Supporters of the Arts

The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) is the country’s first public initiative dedicated to the collection, research, conservation, and display of modern and contemporary art. The museum strives to make its exhibitions and public programmes more accessible for visitors by being free and offering all information in Sinhala, Tamil,…

(0)Comments | October 22, 2024 12:19 pm

Neptune Recyclers joins USAID to combat plastic pollution in Sri Lanka

Neptune Recyclers, a forerunner in Sri Lanka’s sustainability landscape, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking collaboration with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), under USAID’s Oceans Plastics Reduction Activity. This partnership will improve waste collection systems, enhance recycling capabilities, and foster collaboration between public and private sectors in support of USAID’s broader efforts…

(0)Comments | October 22, 2024 12:15 pm

HNB General Insurance Honours Top Sales Performers at Sales Convention 2024

HNB General Insurance proudly celebrated the exceptional achievements of its sales force at the 2023 Sales Convention, held at Hotel Grandeeza, Negombo. The event was graced by Mr. Stuart Chapman, Chairman of HNB General Insurance Ltd (HNBGI) & HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA), along with the Board of Directors, CEOs of HNBGI & HNBA, EXCO Members,…

(0)Comments | October 22, 2024 12:03 pm

Green Fix Consultancy: Advocating eco-conscious public-private collaborations driving carbon neutrality

Green fix to support SL tourism with carbon-neutral solutions ⁠Carbon-neutral solutions to elevate SL on the Global Sustainable Tourism front Green Fix Consultancy (Pvt) Ltd, focuses on developing sustainable strategies and solutions to reduce carbon emissions and promote environmental sustainability in Sri Lanka. By offering expertise in carbon offsetting, green energy, and sustainable business practices,…

(0)Comments | October 22, 2024 11:56 am

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