First Capital Treasuries PLC announces upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO)

First Capital Treasuries PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading non-bank primary dealer recently announced the firm’s intention to enter an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The IPO is scheduled for November 2021 subject to regulatory approval.

CAL Launches IPO Portal to Empower Investors

Fulfilling its promise to touch people’s lives, Capital Alliance (CAL) is empowering private investors with the chance to capitalize on investment opportunities by subscribing to Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)

ComBank partners LankaClear to become first Bank to accept digital signatures in Sri Lanka

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has announced it is now accepting digitally signed documents from business customers using LankaSign operated by LankaClear, the only commercially operating Certification Authority in the country which complies with the Electronic Transactions Act.

Enabling Youth through Education

Expressing his views on the importance of preserving memory at a Roundtable Discussion organised by the Centre for Equality and Justice (CEJ) on ‘The Missing Link’: Women and Youth Unite to Reconcile through Memory, George Cooke, Academic at the Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) explained, “I have met students where, when I say July 1983, they ask “July 1983? What about it?” [They] Who may not know, may have not experienced it

Acumatica Cloud ERP Business Accelerates in South Asia

Acumatica, the world’s fastest-growing cloud ERP company, announced its accelerated expansion across Asia-Pacific (APAC) to enhance support channels and better serve customers in the South Asia region with a focus on Sri Lanka.

Women’s Memories: the poignant and the powerful

Since time immemorial, chronicling memories have been second nature to human beings. Memories may be inspiring or debilitating, pleasant or painful – however, they are most importantly, powerful.

Union Assurance Launches HEALTH 360

Union Assurance HEALTH 360 was launched on October 13th as a health insurance solution that covers a wide range of health protection needs for the entire family. It offers benefits across three generations covering the policyholder’s spouse, children, and parents with a wealth of benefits.

Bridging the Generational Gap: Women and Youth on Memory and Reconciliation

’’When our children ask us why such a war occurred, we should be able to tell them that it was because there were tensions between the different ethnic groups and because we failed to understand each other.’’

Dynamic AV Technologies welcomes Malik Fernando as new Managing Director

Dynamic AV Technologies (Pvt) Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Malik Fernando as Managing Director effective 5th October 2021.

Healing through Creativity

To remember is to reflect on past events that would either bring a smile to your face. Or tears. Survivors of Sri Lanka’s 30-year ethnic conflict are one such community that have lived with trauma for the longest period, either mourning the loss of a loved one or questioning the existence of a disappeared loved one.

Daraz celebrates 5 successful years of revolutionizing Sri Lanka in many ways than one.

Five years ago, a small and young team of around 100, were operating under the name of Kaymu.lk, building the foundation for a stable e-commerce platform in Sri Lanka

Cargills among the Most Admired Companies of Sri Lanka for the 2nd consecutive year

Cargills is humbled to have been selected as one of the Top 10 Most Admired Companies of Sri Lanka by CIMA, ICCSL and the Daily FT, for the second consecutive year.

Message from the German Ambassador to Sri Lanka

Today, on 3rd of October, we Germans commemorate the 31st anniversary of the reunification of West and East Germany. On this “Day of German Unity”, we are celebrating the fortunate events around the fall of the Berlin wall.

Empower the future, strengthen the freedom of our children with Maliban Gold Marie ‘Nidhahase Ran Daruwo’

Empower the future, strengthen the freedom of our children with Maliban Gold Marie ‘Nidhahase Ran Daruwo’ We can identify the song, Sakala Bujan kota kalisan

SLASSCOM embarks on yet another value driven venture, with the launch of the SLASSCOM Academy

Sri Lanka Association for Software Services Companies (SLASSCOM) has long been a proponent of the continual development of Sri Lanka’s IT/BPM industry. With a view to realize their vision of establishing 1,000 start-ups, the facilitation of 200,000 more employment opportunities and accelerating the growth of the country’s IT/ BPM industry to support an export-based ecosystem worth USD 5 billion, SLASSCOM has keenly initiated a number of developme

CAL further cements its reputation as a preferred employer with ‘Great Place to Work’ certification

Sri Lanka’s leading Investment Bank offering integrated capital market and investment solutions, Capital Alliance Holdings (CAL), has been certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ in an independent and anonymous survey conducted by Great Place to Work®.

Granada Suppliers divests the Grocery SBU to SAKZ Groceries

Granada Suppliers (Pvt) Ltd, the owning company of the popular online grocery, Groceries by Granada, (GBG) has recently divested the Grocery Unit to S.A.K.Z. Groceries (Pvt) Ltd

The Swedish tech company pioneering equal parental leave in Sri Lanka with 4-months paid leave to both mothers and fathers

Understanding the importance of fathers playing a key role in the family after a newborn or newly adopted child, software development company Ascentic with offices in Sweden

Do you know enough about protein

It wouldn’t be wrong to look back at the past couple of decades as a period of radical change for the Sri Lankan society that was propelled by the growing per capita income, internet age and social media amongst other things.

Alumex PLC’s commitment to sustainability is awarded the GREEN Labelling Certification

The commitment to sustainability has led Alumex PLC to receive the Eco-Label under the GREEN Labelling System, of the Green Building Council of Sri Lanka (GBCSL) for all its Aluminium Extruded Products.

Samsung Sri Lanka Announces the Launch of Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, the Third Generation of Foldable Smartphones

Samsung, Sri Lanka’s No.1 smartphone brand, today announced that pre-ordering for its most powerful and premium foldable smartphones – Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G

Samsung Sri Lanka Announces the Launch of Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, the Third Generation of Foldable Smartphones

Samsung, Sri Lanka’s No.1 smartphone brand, today announced that pre-ordering for its most powerful and premium foldable smartphones – Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G will start from September 16th.

FastRupee: Instant Cash in Just Under Five Minutes!

Urgent cash requirements are something that we all face in life. It could be for day to day expenses, an urgent medical emergency or even to buy your best friend a birthday gift

SLT-MOBITEL clarifies misinformation regarding the management of the Lanka Government Cloud and providing services to NMRA

SLT-MOBITEL’s attention has been drawn to recent media reports citing its management of the Lankan Government Cloud (LGC) server and provision of services to the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA).

For the first time in Sri Lanka - #GrandTheftKottu, an immersive e-com gaming experience ft. CBL Sera Kottu Kottu, Isobar, and Kaali Productions

In the Sri Lankan context it’s a challenging task to break into Sri Lanka’s rapidly expanding gaming and experiential market. CBL Sera Kottu Kottu, in collaboration with Isobar Sri Lanka and Kaali Productions, released ’’Grand Theft Kottu’’.

Pearson continues to be the trusted partner for customers and educational ecosystem in Sri Lanka amidst the Covid-19 pandemic

In wake of the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic and its subsequent led to national lockdown in the country, Pearson, the world’s learning company, is committed to support the learners, educators, and partner ecosystem in Sri Lanka through digital means and technologies.

Elpitiya Plantations launches locally harvested ‘BerryMuch’ fresh berries

Fresh berries lovingly nurtured in Sri Lanka under the brand name, ‘BerryMuch’ will be launched in Sri Lanka. Harvested in the salubrious environs of Elpitiya Plantations PLC, the leading plantations company brings the fresh goodness of ‘BerryMuch’ to all Sri Lankans.

Capital Alliance Introduces Video KYC Technology to Enable Paperless Onboarding for Unit Trust Funds and Equity Investments

Capital Alliance Limited (CAL) – one of Sri Lanka’s leading full-service investment solution providers – introduced Video KYC (Know Your Customer) via their CAL Customer Portal to facilitate paperless

Havelock City opens a new outdoor Play Area with 100’s of things to do

With the completion of Havelock City’s fourth and final phase, the development recently opened a new Roof Garden Play Area with Basketball and Badminton Courts, and a multi-purpose Playground for mini football, roller skating, skateboarding or any other sport giving ample space for children of all ages to play and engage in healthy outdoor games.

Message of H.E. I Gusti Ngurah Ardiyasa Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia

Today 17 August 2021 is a special day for Indonesian citizens all over the world for celebrating the 76th Anniversary of Indonesian Independence Day. On the same day in 1945, the first President of Indonesia Ir. Soekarno declared the proclamation of independence of Indonesia and with more than 300 ethnic groups formed the formation of a new independent country name the Republic of Indonesia as a unitary state.