Offering students pathways to global healthcare careers, the Asiri Academy of Health Sciences (AAHS), as the education arm of leading healthcare provider Asiri Health, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently with MI College Maldives, a reputed educational institute empowering the younger generation. The partnership will facilitate training for Maldivian healthcare professionals and…
Unilever Sri Lanka and the Industrial Development Board (IDB) signed a three-year memorandum of understanding to uplift SMEs in Sri Lanka. This is a public private partnership between Unilever and the IDB to jointly support the growth and development of 20 Micro Small & Medium Scale entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka every year through the Industrial…
Sampath Bank PLC is proud to announce its strategic collaboration with Visa, the global leader in payments, to introduce a groundbreaking addition to its Corporate Cards portfolio — the Sampath Visa Purchasing Card. This innovative Card is designed to revolutionise the management of integrated operating expenses within organisations. Mr. Shiran Kossinna, Assistant General Manager –…
99x, a global product engineering company installed an Ocean Strainer to address the issue of ocean plastic pollution as part of the company’s sustainability initiatives focusing on the environment. This 80-foot strainer was installed in the Lunawa Lagoon in Moratuwa, in collaboration with the MAS Foundation for Change. The Ocean Strainer is a floating trap…
Sri Lankan racing sensation Eshan Pieris is geared up for a remarkable 2024 racing season, kicking off with the highly anticipated 12 Hours of Sepang, followed by the GT World Challenge Asia 2024 in April. As a key member of the Absolute Racing family, Eshan Pieris, along with teammates Anderson Haryanto and Dorian Boccolacci, is…
Consolidating its efforts in environmental stewardship, Sri Lanka’s largest textile manufacturer and a subsidiary of Hayleys Group, Hayleys Fabric, partnered with the University of Sri Jayawardenapura to research pollutants in the Kelani River basin. The environmental study, the first to assess antibiotic resistance in running water resources utilized for human consumption in the Kelan River…
The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) has an exciting lineup of public programmes for March 2024, inviting visitors to engage with art and culture in unique and immersive ways. From curated tours to workshops and discussions, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Explore our current exhibition ‘88 Acres:…
In a historic moment for sports enthusiasts in Sri Lanka, the country proudly unveils its first-ever pickleball club recently. Located at 670 Galle Road in Moratuwa, the Pipinya Pickleball Sri Lanka Club, with a state-of-the-art facility, is set to mark the beginning of a new era in athletic pursuits and community engagement. Pickleball, a unique…
Ritzbury – Sir Henry Steele Olcott Schools Relay Carnival 2024 concluded on a high note recently at the Kotawila Sports Stadium in Matara, showcasing the athletic talents of leading schools from across the island. The event, jointly organized by the Old Boys Association of Rahula College Matara, the Sports Club of Rahula College Old Boys’…
Asia Asset Finance PLC Joins Ranks of Sri Lanka’s Most Trusted Financial Institutions with A+ (Stable) Rating from Fitch Asia Asset Finance PLC Receives Coveted A+ (Stable) Rating from Fitch Ratings Fitch Ratings Lanka recently upgraded Asia Asset Finance PLC’s (AAF) credit rating to A+ (Stable) from A- (Stable). This reaffirms AAF’s position as one…
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