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The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) proudly hosted the National Celebration of World Tourism Day 2026 Friday (25) at the Taj Samudra, Colombo, under the global theme “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism.” The event, held from 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m., brought together distinguished representatives from the Government, tourism industry, private…
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LANKATILES continued its design-led collaboration with Colombo Fashion Week at CFW Couture + Trousseau 2026, presenting a new interpretation of how surfaces can move beyond conventional applications to become part of a wider creative experience. For its latest collaboration, LANKATILES introduced a series of specially created mosaic-clad blocks and plinths, thoughtfully integrated into the runway…
Race day brings Yamamoto’s ‘From the Road to the Racetrack’ story to life as rider No. 99 competes in the MX 250cc Open and MX 125cc categories at Minneriya. Yamamoto Motor Corporation (Private) Limited takes its ‘From the Road to the Racetrack’ campaign to Gunner Supercross in Minneriya on 27 September 2026, with Jacques Nathan…
Janashakthi Life, a leading brand in the insurance industry and a flagship brand of JXG (Janashakthi Group), extended its community engagement efforts to Jaffna during the Nallur Festival, connecting with over 7,000 individuals and families across the region through a 10-day initiative focused on creating greater awareness around life protection and financial security, as well…
Ten nights of authentic Bavarian cuisine, flowing brews, traditional games, and live music by the German Oompah Band. Hilton Colombo is bringing back one of the city’s most enduring celebrations, as Oktoberfest returns for its 33rd year from 29 October to 7 November 2026 at the Sports Center Arena. Presented in partnership with Sampath Cards…
Sophos, a global cybersecurity leader, today announced Exploit Path Verification (EPV), a new capability that will be built into Sophos Managed Risk to help security teams better prioritize and manage exploitable vulnerabilities in their environment. The capability will be built with OpenAI’s GPT cyber models through the Daybreak Defense Network, to return verified, evidence-backed verdicts…
Elpitiya Plantations PLC celebrated the achievements and contributions of its people and teams at the Xcellence Executive Awards 2026, held on 25 August 2026 at Cinnamon Grand Colombo. The awards recognised outstanding performance and contributions across the Company’s operations during the 2024/25 and 2025/26 financial years, marking the introduction of the Xcellence Awards as a…
Abanchy Ceylon (Pvt) Limited, the logistics arm of Pink Eagle Holdings, recently marked a significant milestone in its African expansion journey with the incorporation of Abanchy Africa Limited in Kenya. Abanchy’s operation in the area is the latest amplification of the Group’s presence in Africa, strengthening an international network and operations that began with the…
Prime Marina 2; rising within Port City Colombo, is the newest Marina & waterfront development by Prime and Melwa, positioned at the entrance to Port City and facing the marina and surrounding waters. This combination of visibility, accessibility and waterfront connection creates an address that is exceptionally difficult to replicate. This is not simply another…
Mans Lanka (Pvt) Ltd secured major recognition at SLIM DIGIS 2.6 for its campaign “Balaporoththuwe Maha Kannaya” developed in partnership with Avant Media. The company received key accolades across multiple categories, including Seasonal Campaigns, Best Exterior Building Material Hardware Brands, and Best Use of Digital in Corporate Branding. Representing Brands such as MEN and Chillington…
Barista Coffee Lanka (Pvt) Ltd proudly marked a significant milestone in its journey of education, training, and professional development by successfully conducting its first-ever NVQ Level 4 Graduation Ceremony – 1st Batch on 22nd September 2026 at the RNH Auditorium. The ceremony celebrated the achievements of 17 graduates who successfully completed the NVQ Level 4…
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Following Hayleys PLC’s announcement in October 2025 detailing its strategic entry and expansion into Sri Lanka’s supermarket sector, Hayleys Engineering has officially signed the project agreement for the construction of Hayleys Retail’s inaugural supermarket in Colombo 10. The project features a purpose-built steel structure. Hayleys Engineering will deploy its integrated technical capabilities across engineering design,…
Reuters – Google’s cybersecurity unit said on Friday that hacking group ShinyHunters has renewed “mass exploitation” of a security flaw in Oracle’s PeopleSoft software, after skirting defenses put up following attacks in the summer. Mandiant made the announcement in a threat intelligence report released days after ShinyHunters, which has claimed responsibility for several major data…
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has issued a official notice confirming that submitting a valid Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Certificate will become mandatory effective November 01, 2026, for individuals carrying out specified financial, legal, and property transactions. The directive, enacted under provisions introduced by the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Act, No. 11 of 2026, applies to…
Offering BA (Hons) Digital Media degree from London Metropolitan University, creating new opportunities for Sri Lankan students MOGO Media Academy has partnered with NEXT Campus to offer the BA (Hons) Digital Media degree awarded by London Metropolitan University, United Kingdom, providing Sri Lankan students with access to an internationally recognised degree programme that combines British…
A New Era of Hospitality Excellence Begins as the Resort Transitions to “Fairway Trinco” Trincomalee Beach Resort & Spa (Pvt) Ltd, owned by Mr. Kumar Jeyakumaran, Chairman of Platinum Group of Companies, is pleased to officially announce the signing of a long-term Hotel Management Agreement with Fairway Holdings, under the leadership of its Chairman, Mr….
Vietjet will offer complimentary Wi-Fi for passengers on all Vietjet-branded flights, including Colombo-Ho Chi Minh City route Starlink will initially be rolled out across 120 Vietjet aircraft, with deployment planned across the airline’s future fleet During the working visit to the United States by Vietnam’s General Secretary and President To Lam, Vietjet, together with its…
Speaking at the 49th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP) on 23 September 2026, Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe highlighted Sri Lanka’s economic turnaround, headlined by a sovereign rating upgrade from Fitch Ratings. A centerpiece of the Governor’s address…
Deloitte Sri Lanka hosted CFO Conclave 2026: Leading in the Next Era on 3rd September 2026 at Courtyard by Marriott Colombo, bringing together Chief Financial Officers, senior finance leaders, Deloitte specialists and industry practitioners to share practical perspectives on fraud risk management, financial reporting developments and artificial intelligence (AI) in finance. Welcoming participants, Thivanka Jayasinghe,…
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A new study by the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) highlights the significant contribution of Sri Lanka’s agrifood sector to the economy and identifies opportunities to drive export growth through high-value agriculture and agro-processing. The study finds that while primary agriculture accounts for 8.3% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the broader agrifood…
The Sri Lankan economy has faced a series of external and internal shocks in recent years that weakened its long-term growth outlook. Despite defying post-crisis growth trajectories, fresh uncertainties from oil price shocks and climate-related risks suggest that the policy context to accelerate growth will be even more challenging. In this context, select policy recommendations…
The Peoples Republic of China was founded by the Chinese Communist Party on 1st October 1949 & will be celebrating its 77th anniversary this year. Sri Lanka (then Ceylon) recognized it when many didn’t as latter has had centuries old relations with the great Chinese civilization. China is the only permanent member of the UN…
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