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Solo travellers are getting older and are increasingly drawn to Asian destinations – with Sri Lanka securing the most popular spot for 2025, says new data from Flash Pack. Olivia Palamountain reports Flash Pack‘s latest trends report reveals Sri Lanka has claimed the top spot for solo travel in 2025, advancing from fourth place in…
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Sampath Bank proudly announces that its Managing Director, Ayodhya Iddawela Perera, has been awarded the Gold Award at the 14th Top50 Professional & Career Women Global Awards 2024, recognising her outstanding contributions to Sri Lanka’s finance and banking sector. Presented recently during the awards ceremony at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, this…
Two-Day Course Aims to Empower Professionals in Solar Energy Optimization EnerG Sustainables, the leading renewable energy consulting firm, announced its specialized training course aimed at equipping professionals with advanced skills in solar system design and implementation. The two-day course, scheduled for December 7th and 14th, 2024, will be held at the Centre for Housing Planning…
Altered Experience (ALT X), Sri Lanka’s international award-winning business solutions company, has launched eCom 360—a game-changing service designed to redefine how businesses manage their eCommerce operations. This milestone also marks ALT X’s relocation to a new, state-of-the-art office in Colombo 08, underscoring the company’s growth and commitment to innovation in the eCommerce and technology sectors….
AIA Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka’s most loved insurer in the corporate brands category, is proud to announce a remarkable achievement, having secured three esteemed awards in recognition of its commitment to customer wellbeing and social responsibility. These accolades solidify AIA’s position as a frontrunner in the Sri Lankan insurance industry, constantly innovating to provide exceptional products and services while positively…
AIA Insurance has once again fortified its position as a leading brand in Sri Lanka’s life insurance landscape having been certified as Sri Lanka’s Best Brand at the Brand Leadership Awards 2024. The prestigious award conferred by CMO Asia underscores AIA Sri Lanka’s unwavering commitment to building a purpose driven brand through innovation, customer service…
For the fifth consecutive year, Sri Lanka’s largest and the most preferred café chain Barista will collaborate with the SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka to spread the true meaning of joy during the holiday season to children from underprivileged backgrounds. For a nominal fee of 300 rupees, visitors to any of Barista’s 45 outlets across…
Janashakthi Life is excited to announce exceptional success of ‘Nidahas Adahas,’ a groundbreaking initiative that captured the imagination of young artists across the island. With an impressive 12,000 art submissions received, this programme highlights the extraordinary creativity and enthusiasm of youth while providing a powerful platform for emerging talent to shine. By celebrating the diverse…
The year 2024 marked a monumental chapter in the history of Royal College Water Polo. Commanding dominance in the Sri Lankan schools’ water polo arena, the Tuskers swept all five major titles at the U19 level, capped by their crowning achievement—the Dr. R.L. Hayman Trophy—at the 31st encounter with S. Thomas’ College. This historic season…
Industry Leaders from Hospital de Sant Pau and Huawei today outlined a vision of how digital technology can make hospitals more efficient and improve patients’ lives. Speaking at an event held at the Sant Pau Art Nouveau, Dr. Alfons Torrego, Medical Director at Sant Pau Hospital, outlined the current context of digital transformation in the…
In a world where skin and hair care are often the main focus, maintaining a consistent body care routine is just as important—not only for looking good, but for overall wellbeing. That’s where The Body Shop Bath & Body Range comes in, offering everything you need to nourish and pamper your skin from head to…
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Sri Lanka Embassy in Brussels participated at the European Parliament ‘Fair-Trade Breakfast-2024’, on 13th November 2024, highlighting Sri Lanka as one of the best ethical and sustainable sourcing destinations in the world. The event was organized by the ‘Fair Trade Advocacy’ Office in Belgium and hosted by the European Parliament’s ‘Fair Trade Working Group’ and…
Sri Lankan banks’ operating environment (OE) assessment and overall credit profiles will be supported by any improvement in the sovereign’s credit profile (Long-Term Foreign-Currency IDR: RD, Long-Term Local-Currency IDR: CCC-) following a completed debt restructuring, says Fitch Ratings. This is due to the strong link between sovereign financial health and banks’ operating conditions. We believe…
Jetstar Asia (3K) celebrated the launch of its direct flights between Singapore and Colombo today, as the Singapore carrier becomes the only low-cost airline to operate the route. Flight 3K333, departed from Singapore’s Changi Airport this morning, heralding the start of more affordable and convenient options for travellers wanting to explore Sri Lanka’s vibrant and…
SriLankan Airlines has won the prestigious 2025 APEX Best Entertainment Award in Central/Southern Asia at the FTE APEX Asia Expo, held on 20 November 2024 in Singapore. The APEX Awards are entirely based on certified passenger feedback, with over a million flights across 600 airlines rated on experience metrics such as seat comfort, cabin service,…
The Sri Lanka Business Council of the Maldives (SLBCM) was officially launched on November 12, 2024, at Hotel Jen Male’. The event was attended by Ministers, High Commissioners, the Ambassadors, prominent Sri Lankan and Maldivian business leaders, government officials, and dignitaries. This initiative, conceptualized and spearheaded by Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to the Maldives Ranga…
Galadari Hotels (Lanka) PLC has entered into a landmark Restaurant Management Agreement with Soho Hospitality Corporate Service Provider – FZCO, a prominent restaurant operator based in Dubai, UAE. This strategic partnership was confirmed following a decision by the Galadari Hotels Board on November 11, 2024. The agreement, formalized on November 18, 2024, paves the way…
The Embassy of Switzerland, in collaboration with the Government of Sri Lanka and the International Labour Organization (ILO), hosted the hand-over ceremony of the Safe Labour Migration Programme (SLMP) at Cinnamon Life, Colombo. This event marked the formal conclusion of a 14-year partnership that significantly advanced the safe and regular labour migration landscape in Sri…
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Ankara promoted Sri Lanka’s rich cultural heritage, stunning natural landscapes, and diverse travel offerings at Travel EXPO 2024, which took place from 14 to 17 November at the ATO Congresium in Ankara. The Travel EXPO, one of Türkiye’s premier tourism events, featured participants from 30 countries, 14 cities, with…
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More public awareness, stronger infection prevention control, better control of antibiotic use, and access to microbiology are important measures to address AMR For the last two weeks, Said Dawood has been stuck alone in an isolation room in the Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Kunduz Trauma Centre, still trying to recover from an injury sustained eight…
Now that the United States (US) election has concluded, what direction will the US’s trade policy be headed? This is one of the burning questions that many of its trading partners are asking in the aftermath of the presidential election. A costly trade war was the outcome of the tariff hikes in 2018 – under the…
Leaders from African nations including Uganda while attending the China Africa summit in Beijing recently agreed that ‘blossoms in spring turn into fruits in autumn & a bumper harvest is the reward of hard work’. Efforts of those who fought with Rohana Wijeweera (founder of JVP) were turned into fruits this autumn by Sri Lankans…
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