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…
During the holiday season, HNB PLC, in collaboration with Visa, brought to life the true spirit of giving with its transformative ‘Santa Brigade’ campaign. The initiative provided hearing aids to children with hearing impairments, offering them the invaluable gift of sound and an opportunity to engage with the world around them. “Christmas embodies the spirit…
The International ADR Center (IADRC) Sri Lanka will hold its annual Symposium on Mediation for Commercial Dispute Resolution on January 29, 2025. The event is conducted under the Support to Justice Sector Project (JURE) funded by the European Union (EU), and jointly implemented by UNDP and UNICEF Sri Lanka, facilitated by the Ministry of Justice….
Hayleys Fentons Limited has announced a landmark achievement in its sustainability journey with the successful calculation and third-party verification of its Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions statement, certified by the Sri Lanka Climate Fund. The certification was formally presented by Mr B.K. Prabath Chandrakeerthi, Chairman of the Sri Lanka Climate Fund, alongside the Secretary of the…
Aitken Spence Hotels won seven prestigious awards at the recently held Sri Lanka Tourism Awards 2024 organized by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). The ceremony celebrated the remarkable accomplishments of organizations and individuals who have shown exceptional dedication to elevating the tourism experience. Aitken Spence Hotels triumphed with seven accolades, securing the highest…
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