The Indian Cultural Association (ICA) announces the successful conclusion of its inaugural International Half-Marathon, which took place on Sunday, September 1st, 2024. Sponsored by Continental Sri Lanka, the event saw 1,400 athletes from 20 countries gather at the historic Galle Face Green, Colombo, to participate in this landmark event. The marathon began at the crack…
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Sri Lanka Association of Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM) have launched a joint initiative to enhance the Finance, Accounting, and Business Process Management (BPM) sectors in Sri Lanka through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that seeks to leverage the strengths of both organizations…
With over 30 years of experience in customs brokerage, Scanwell is now poised to expand its services beyond traditional customs activities, such as special equipment transport, unloading & consultation and in enhancing their service offerings and broadening its market reach by reinforcing the core operations in port, customs, and BOI activities, while also securing key…
A supply chain attack can potentially impact the global economy and bring it to a crashing halt. What happened with Crowdstrike, XZ Utils project and mitigation strategies for organisations to address supply chain attacks Globalisation and digitalisation have made many aspects of the world economy heavily reliant on technology such as smartphones and notebooks which…
On the 22nd of August, NDB Bank marked a significant milestone—the 10th anniversary of its Kandy City Centre (KCC) Branch. This special day was commemorated with a traditional Pirith ceremony, reflecting the bank’s commitment to cultural values and its deep respect for the community it serves. Over the past decade, the KCC Branch has been…
TikTok recently concluded its eagerly awaited workshop in Colombo, aimed at empowering Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) in Sri Lanka. The #GrowWithTikTok Masterclass brought together a diverse group of SMB owners, marketers, and entrepreneurs, all eager to learn how to harness the power of TikTok to grow their businesses on the platform. Over the day,…
Orient Finance has achieved a significant turnaround in its financial performance for the year 2023/24, recording a Profit after Tax of LKR 348.53 million—an impressive growth of 584% compared to the previous year’s loss of LKR 72 million. Total assets increased by 17% to LKR 20,477 million, reflecting accelerated growth that has surpassed industry average…
People’s Leasing & Finance PLC, a leader in Sri Lanka’s non-banking financial sector, has once again been recognised for excellence in digital innovation with two prestigious accolades at the 14th edition of the BestWeb.LK Awards, organized by the LK Domain Registry. This year, People’s Leasing & Finance clinched the coveted Gold Award for Best Mobile…
Sri Lanka is introduced to the signature HOS open sandwich melt HOS opens first Sandwich-inspired fast-food outlet in Sri Lanka Bite Bliss Delight Pvt Ltd announced the recent launch of its latest culinary venture, House of Sandwich | Colombo (HOSC), located at No. 9, Station Road, Bambalpitiya for dine-in and takeaway. Customers can also order…
The Overseas School of Colombo (OSC) has achieved a remarkable milestone by winning the global Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE) Award for 2024. Competing against entries from 46 countries, OSC’s Young Geckos secured the top spot in the 11-14-year-old article grouping, marking a significant achievement in the International Schools category. This victory is a…
Video Story
