Wurth Lanka wins Wurth Group’s Global Awards

Wurth Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd has been awarded the top award for all global competitions within Wurth Group’s 85 craft line companies for the second consecutive year in 2024.

Pelwatte Dairy with Solidaridad empowers women dairy farmers

In a demonstration of sustainable business practices, Pelwatte Dairy Industries Limited and Solidaridad Asia Network,

Experts to delve into tech advancements, impact on businesses at EFC Symposium

Employers’ Symposium 2025, organised by the Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC), which is a much looked forward to event among the EFC’s member companies and other business stakeholders, will take place on February 28, at Monarch Imperial.

Sunshine Holdings wins 14 SLIM National Sales Awards

Sunshine Holdings PLC celebrated an extraordinary milestone at the prestigious SLIM National Sales Awards (NSA) 2024, with 14 outstanding sales professionals earning national recognition.

DFCC Bank-David Peiris Renewable Energy drive solar energy adoption

DFCC Bank announced its strategic partnership with David Peiris Renewable Energy to promote the adoption of solar energy solutions among individuals and businesses.

MullenLowe wins Agency of the Year for 2nd consecutive year at Effie’s

MullenLowe Group, Sri Lanka’s largest brand communications company, retained its position as Effie Agency of the Year for 2024 for the second consecutive year at the recently concluded Effie Awards ceremony.

Yakaduru Yala receives Booking.com’s Traveller Review Award

In a shining example of sustainable tourism, Yakaduru Yala, an innovative eco-safari lodge on the fringes of Sri Lanka’s Yala National Park, has received Booking.com’s esteemed Traveller Review Award, with a 9.6 rating for 2025.

eMarketingEye wins Best SME Exporter of the Year at Presidential Export Awards

eMarketingEye, a leading digital marketing agency specialising in the travel and hospitality industry, has been honoured with the prestigious Best SME Exporter of the Year award, at the 26th Presidential Export Awards 2023/24.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake steers final talks on Budget 2025,

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

From buzzword to bottom line: 5 key trends driving AI adoption

As artificial intelligence (AI) evolves from being a technological buzzword to a business imperative, a recent study commissioned by Microsoft to the International Data Corporation (IDC), titled ‘The Business Opportunity of AI’, reveals a crucial shift: businesses are no longer asking if they should integrate AI but rather how to do so strategically to gain a competitive edge.

Ride for Ceylon participants touch down in Colombo on SriLankan Airlines

A group of Ride for Ceylon participants from the UK and Canada recently touched down in Colombo, having opted to fly SriLankan Airlines for the event, which commenced on February 12 and ends today.

Week ends in green

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Ceylinco Holdings, Melstacorp and Hayleys with the turnover crossing Rs. 4.8 Bn. A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Lion Brewery, Ambeon Capital and Ceylinco Holdings. Mixed interest was observed in Hatton National Bank, R I L Property and Hemas Holdings whilst retail interest was noted in He

Hutch partners with Rainforest Protectors to launch rainforest restoration project

Demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and ecological preservation, Hutch Sri Lanka has joined forces with Rainforest Protectors Sri Lanka to launch a transformative rainforest restoration project in the Rajawaka Forest Reserve, Balangoda.

AB Mauri Lanka launches ‘Empower Her’ scholarship programme

AB Mauri Lanka is set to commemorate International Women’s Day 2025 with its flagship event “Empower Her”, on March 2 at the Sheraton Colombo Hotel, Colombo.

LRH join hands with Medicare 2025 as strategic partner

The Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children (LRH), renowned for its tireless efforts in advancing pediatric healthcare, has joined hands with Medicare 2025 as a strategic partner under the banner of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, “Mission Pride.”

Empire Teas marks World Education Day 2025 with commitment to nurturing future leaders

In celebration of World Education Day 2025, Empire Teas (Pvt)Ltd reaffirms its strong commitment to nurturing young minds and fostering leadership. Located at Kelanimulla, Angoda, Sri Lanka, the company remains dedicated to shaping a brighter and more promising future for the next generation.

Roar Adx kicks off 2025 with workshop for Ogilvy Digital

RoarAdx, a leading authority in platform marketing, launched its first training initiative of the year with an advanced Meta optimization workshop tailored for Ogilvy Digital.

NDB Bank empowers students through special skill workshop

NDB Bank recently hosted a workshop titled ‘Skillshop for Students’ at the Convent of Our Lady of Victories.

ComBank donates ice bath chiller tub to CSEM

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has contributed to an effort to develop an advanced Hydrotherapy and Recovery Unit in Sri Lanka that will advance sports medicine and offer facilities for the rehabilitation and management of patients with certain non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

Omega Line extends support towards public health with 1990 Suwa Seriya Foundation

Omega Line Ltd., a leading apparel exporter in Sri Lanka and part of the Italy-based Oniverse Group, has reaffirmed its commitment towards public health and community welfare by refurbishing two ambulances in partnership with the 1990 Suwa Seriya Foundation’s ‘Adopt an Ambulance’ initiative with a donation of Rs. 10 million.

Chinese Dragon Café marks 1st anniversary in Dubai

Chinese Dragon Café (CDC), Sri Lanka’s oldest Chinese restaurant chain, commemorates the first anniversary of its Dubai outlet.

Revocare Solutions launches RPL T10 Cricket Tournament

Revocare Solutions unveiled the Revocare Premier League T10 Cricket Tournament at a press conference held at Gap HQ on 5 February, marking a decade of success and innovation of Revocare Solutions.

SLT-Mobitel, PEO SPORTS and BASL power National Boxing Championship

Sri Lanka’s boxing community celebrated a monumental achievement with the successful hosting of the 97th National Boxing Championship, held from 23rd to 26th January.

Sun Siyam Pasikudah marks 77th Independence Day

Sun Siyam Pasikudah, a tropical oasis on Sri Lanka’s eastern coast with sustainability and luxury woven in every encounter, commemorated the nation’s 77th Independence Day on February 4.

Celebrating love in all of its unique forms at Occidental Eden

This month of February, Occidental Eden Beruwala offers its guests a chance to discover and celebrate love in all of its unique forms, be it a romantic getaway for two, a family-oriented fun-filled weekend, a spontaneous stay with friends and just about anything in-between. Strategically located along Beruwala’s golden sandy beaches and azure seas, Occidental Eden undoubtedly promises to be a slice of paradise for all.

VIMAN Street Cricket Cup 2025 concludes successfully

The VIMAN Street Cricket Cup 2025, an initiative by John Keells Properties in collaboration with Chamari Athapaththu, successfully concluded on the 2ndof February 2025 at the BOI Cricket Ground in Katunayake.

Less buying intensity at Colombo Tea Auction this week

The Colombo Tea Auction this week saw less buying intensity, due to a combination of relatively higher volumes for the time of year and qualitative factors, a report from Forbes and Walker Tea Brokers said.

Market activity rises but yields hold their ground

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has announced a T-Bill auction totaling LKR 115.0Bn, scheduled for 19th Feb-25. CBSL aims to raise LKR 25.0Bn from 3M, LKR 60.0Bn from 6M, and LKR 30.0Bn from 12M T-Bills respectively. Today, the secondary market experienced a volatile trading session, marked by strong buying interest among market participants. As a result, secondary market trades witnessed high trading volumes, however the yield curve remained broad

Experts renew call for tax ombudsman to improve trust in system

The need for a tax ombudsman in Sri Lanka sparked renewed calls from experts this week, who advocated for the establishment of the position to improve trust, fairness and efficiency placed on the tax system.

ADB reaffirms support for Sri Lanka with US$ 900mn planned for 2025 funding

Manila-based lender, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), has earmarked an indicative envelope of US$900 million for Sri Lanka’s development in 2025.