Sri Lanka is getting older, fast. By 2042, one in four Sri Lankans will be above the age of 60. That is not a distant projection. It is sixteen years away. And by most measures, this country is unprepared for what it means, not at a policy level, and certainly not at the level of…
KOKO, Sri Lanka’s premier BNPL platform and fintech innovator, won the Overall Gold Award for Excellence in Digital Payments together with three category Gold Awards at the Grand Finale of the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026, marking a standout result in the company’s first year of participation. The event was attended by key leaders from Sri…
As Sri Lanka’s banking sector navigates an increasingly complex economic and regulatory landscape, industry platforms that enable thoughtful dialogue have become more important than ever. At the 36th Anniversary Convention of the Association of Professional Bankers, Sri Lanka (APB), DFCC Bank emerged as a central presence, contributing to the industry conversation through leadership participation, professional stewardship, and…
Running from 27 March at 8.00 p.m. to 8 April, the campaign brings vouchers worth Rs. 50 million, free delivery, discounts of up to 85% off, and special deals from 60 brands during Brand Rush Hour Daraz Sri Lanka, the country’s leading e-commerce platform, has launched its much-awaited Avurudu Wasi campaign, bringing together festive savings,…
Global Harvest (Pvt) Ltd, a Sri Lankan company, has been appointed as the sole importer and distributor for Tropical Link of Canada to distribute their popular “Snow Farms” brand of Canadian dried cherries, including cranberries, blueberries, and tart cherries, in the Sri Lankan market. Snow Farms berries are sourced from the crisp, pristine northern soils…
Born To Win Relationships has introduced a new educational approach aimed at enhancing children’s learning processes through scientific methods, presenting a fresh perspective on why children differ in their learning speed and ability to understand. This variation is not determined solely by intelligence, but largely by how children perceive information. Based on the Feature Integration…
The International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS) has entered into a strategic partnership with the National Savings Bank (NSB) to enhance access to globally recognized healthcare education for Sri Lankan students. The collaboration was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), under which NSB will provide accessible student loan facilities to support students enrolling in…
Sands Active Private Limited, a conglomerate of Melwa, took part in the 15th edition of the Medicare International Healthcare Exhibition 2026 held at the BMICH in Colombo, where the company showcased a range of its pharmaceutical products to visitors from across the country. During the exhibition, company representatives also conducted awareness sessions to educate the…
Cap Snap Lanka Pvt. Ltd., a member of the CSL Group, has received six internationally recognised certifications, including the Food Safety System Certification (FSSC 22000), at a ceremony held recently in Colombo. The achievement is particularly noteworthy as all six certifications were secured within just six months, reflecting the company’s strong commitment to quality, safety,…
Sri Lankan-born entrepreneur Eshan Jayamanne has raised $9 million in funding for his San Francisco–based construction technology startup, Krane—an AI-native platform transforming construction supply chain management. The round was co-led by Glasswing Ventures and Link Ventures, with participation from Tunitas Ventures, Rosecliff Ventures, New Normal Ventures, and a group of strategic angel investors. Founded and…
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