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Bridjin enters Transaction Advisory Space with one of Sri Lanka’s largest Mergers & Acquisitions Deals in recent years

Transaction value LKR 3.2 billion One of Sri Lanka’s largest mergers and acquisitions was recently concluded between the promoter shareholders of East West Properties PLC and business magnate Dhammika Perera with Brigjin as the transaction advisor to the promoter shareholders. The landmark transaction on the divestiture of a 77.4% stake of East West Properties PLC…

(0) Comments | July 14, 2025 6:51 pm

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Carrier Aircon Sri Lanka highlights on intelligent climate energy solutions through smart HVAC systems

Interview with Sundaresan Narayanan, Managing Director – Commercial HVAC Carrier Airconditioning & Refrigeration (Carrier India & Sri Lanka)  Q: TO BEGIN WITH, PLEASE TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF AND YOUR ROLE IN CARRIER AND YOUR BACKGROUND IN THE HVAC INDUSTRY? ALSO, IS THIS YOUR FIRST TIME IN COLOMBO? A: I have had the pleasure of visiting Colombo…

(0) Comments | July 14, 2025 6:44 pm

Emirates recognised as 2025’s Most Recommended Global Brand by YouGov

The world’s largest international airline clinched top spot with a score of 88.4%, and is the only airline featured on the top 10 global list Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has topped the rankings as YouGov’s Most Recommended Global Brand for 2025, a testament to the airline’s longstanding ‘Fly Better’ promise. Emirates is the only…

(0) Comments | July 14, 2025 3:30 pm

Stigmata ready to rock with ‘Awaken The Storm’ at Main Sports Bar on 26th July

Sri Lankan heavy metal pioneers Stigmata is continuing their year-long 25th Anniversary celebrations with their second gig of the year – “Awaken The Storm” – to be held on Saturday, 26th July at the Main Sports Bar and Restaurant – Havelock City Mall. Once again, the band is set to deliver a dynamic set list…

(0) Comments | July 14, 2025 2:28 pm

ComBank and Tantri Trailers to promote Green Financing for renewable energy solutions

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tantri Energy, a subsidiary of Tantri Trailers (Pvt) Ltd., to promote the adoption of renewable energy solutions through the Bank’s Green Loans and Green Leases. The agreement aims to offer attractive financing options to employed and self-employed customers seeking to invest…

(0) Comments | July 14, 2025 2:24 pm

Siyapatha Finance Opens 54th Branch in Dynamic City of Kaduwela

Premier finance company Siyapatha Finance PLC recently opened its newest branch in Kaduwela, expanding its islandwide network to 54 branches. Situated in the heart of a progressive suburb of Colombo, the Kaduwela branch offers Siyapatha’s customer-centric financial solutions ranging from leasing, fixed deposits, savings, gold financing, business loans, personal loans, fast draft, and factoring to…

(0) Comments | July 14, 2025 12:33 pm

University of Colombo unites for a Landmark Celebration of UN World Tourism Day 2025

A Nationwide Movement for Sustainable Tourism and Youth Empowerment University of Colombo is set to mark the United Nations World Tourism Day 2025 with a bold and inclusive national initiative that brings together government, academia, industry, and youth. Under the theme “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation,” the Ministry of Tourism, Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA),…

(0) Comments | July 14, 2025 12:24 pm

SLIIT Business School’s Soft Skills+ 2025 Empowers Tomorrow’s Leaders

For the 11th consecutive year, the SLIIT Business School successfully hosted Soft Skills+ 2025, reaffirming its commitment to equipping school students with the personal and professional competencies essential in today’s dynamic world. This year’s edition featured a blend of interactive workshops and a highly anticipated interschool quiz and creativity competition, attracting participation from schools across…

(0) Comments | July 14, 2025 12:17 pm

Scholarships Pave the Way for Brighter Futures for the Children of the RPC Plantations

For decades, the children of Regional Plantation Companies (RPC) estates in Sri Lanka have faced significant socio-economic challenges in accessing quality education. However, a growing network of scholarships and education grants is now steadily transforming these communities. Across multiple plantations, various educational assistance programs have resulted in a new generation of university graduates, many of…

(0) Comments | July 14, 2025 12:10 pm

Celebrating World Youth Skills Day – Empowering the Nation through Skilled Youth

Youth skills are vital for a country’s development, drive innovation, economic growth, and social progress. Equipping young people with the right skills enables them to participate fully in the economy and contribute to a more prosperous and equitable future. According to World Bank estimates, the youth unemployment rate in Sri Lanka for 2024 was 22.32% representing the…

(0) Comments | July 14, 2025 11:52 am

Johann Peiris Becomes the First Sri Lankan to Conquer the Seven Summits

A Mountain for Every Continent. A Flag for Every Summit. He dreamed big. He climbed higher. Now, he returns home a legend. Johann Peiris, Sri Lanka’s trailblazing mountaineer, has made history by completing the world’s ultimate mountaineering challenge, the Seven Summits, scaling the highest mountain on each continent. He becomes the first Sri Lankan man…

(0) Comments | July 14, 2025 11:27 am

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Carrier Aircon Sri Lanka highlights on intelligent climate energy solutions through smart HVAC systems

Interview with Sundaresan Narayanan, Managing Director – Commercial HVAC Carrier Airconditioning & Refrigeration (Carrier India & Sri Lanka)  Q: TO BEGIN WITH, PLEASE TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF AND YOUR ROLE IN CARRIER AND YOUR BACKGROUND IN THE HVAC INDUSTRY? ALSO, IS THIS YOUR FIRST TIME IN COLOMBO? A: I have had the pleasure of visiting Colombo…

(0) Comments | July 14, 2025 6:44 pm

New report offers roadmap for Sri Lanka’s economic revival

Independent Growth Study Group unveils critical strategies for sustained and transformative growth in 2025-2030 A new report launched today offers a bold roadmap for Sri Lanka to achieve sustainable and inclusive economic growth over the coming five years. Sustaining Transformative Growth in Sri Lanka 2025–2030, authored by an Independent Growth Study Group under the auspices of ODI…

(0) Comments | July 11, 2025 10:40 am

Don’t Drive Away What’s Helping Consumers, Advocata Pushes for Checkout Tax Reform

Thousands of parcels ordered by Sri Lankans from popular e-commerce platforms like TEMU, AliExpress, and eBay are now stuck at customs, caught in a legal grey zone that’s choking the flow of goods. Advocata Institute warns ensuring consumer choice through a competitive market is key to delivering reasonable prices and better quality for Sri Lankans….

(0) Comments | July 7, 2025 5:21 pm
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