For the first time in Sri Lanka, one lucky winner will have the opportunity to own an authentic 2026 Argentina jersey personally signed by football icon Lionel Messi, an invaluable collector’s item that captures the legacy of a player celebrated by millions around the world as The GOAT. As excitement builds around the FIFA World…
Following its bespoke Wimbledon menu, Emirates is extending the celebration of the British summer with the return of the popular seasonal strawberry menu, available on flights between Dubai and the UK from 13 to 31 July. A quintessential highlight of the British summer, strawberries are at the heart of many beloved seasonal dishes, from strawberries…
Short Circuit has announced a new group leadership structure, appointing five senior leaders across its portfolio companies. The appointments span Surge Global and Calcey Technologies, the group’s services arm; Payable, its payments business; and SurgeOS, its product division. The appointments mark a deliberate step in the group’s evolution, moving from a founder-driven model towards a…
Logical, an AI startup founded by two Sri Lankan engineers, has been accepted into Y Combinator, the prestigious Silicon Valley startup accelerator known for backing companies such as Airbnb, Dropbox, Stripe and Reddit. Logical is believed to be the first fully Sri Lankan founding team to be accepted into Y Combinator. The company has also…
As Vietjet prepares to launch direct flights between Colombo and Ho Chi Minh City, the airline’s people-first culture is earning fresh international recognition. Vietjet has been named again as one of the Best Companies to Work For in Asia at the HR Asia Awards 2026, marking its sixth consecutive year on the list, and has…
Exceptional international and Sri Lankan leaders to examine how boards must move from compliance to sustainable growth The world is changing faster than ever before, and the responsibility placed on corporate boards has never been greater. Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries. Cybersecurity threats continue to escalate. Geopolitical uncertainty, economic volatility and supply chain disruptions are…
The fourth annual Zero Chance ‘Norewatemu Nowaradimu’ art and essay competition culminated in a grand awards ceremony on July 11, 2026, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH). The event celebrates the creative achievements of Sri Lankan students while underscoring a vital message: attempting to reach Australia by boat is an unwise and dangerous…
Janathakshan GTE Ltd, with funding support from The Coca-Cola Foundation, has successfully concluded the project “Strengthening Women and Youth Engagement in Informal Waste Management in Sri Lanka (SWYFT)”. Running from August 2024 to May 2026 across the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Matale, and Kurunegala districts, this multi-district initiative significantly strengthened plastic waste management systems and championed…
Signature, Sri Lanka’s most admired menswear brand, has taken another significant step in its retail expansion with the opening of its newest showroom in Gampaha. Located at 128/1, Colombo Road, Gampaha, this new branch marks a milestone as the brand’s 11th showroom, further strengthening its retail footprint across Sri Lanka. The grand opening ceremony was…
Reinforcing its commitment to powering Sri Lanka’s digital economy through innovative connectivity solutions, SLT‑MOBITEL Mobile has partnered with HelaGo, the country’s emerging ride‑hailing platform, to introduce exclusive mobile packages designed to enhance the connectivity needs of HelaGo drivers nationwide. The collaboration was formalised at an event held recently at the Mobitel Headquarters in the presence…
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