Kubota DC-93G: Leading the Paddy Harvesting Revolution to the Northern Province

Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Limited proudly unveiled its latest agricultural harvesting technology, the Kubota DC-93G Combine Harvester. Recently, the company celebrated another milestone as they handed over a machine to a proud customer, Mr. Maheswaran Kapilraj from Kilai, Jaffna, marking the beginning of a new era in harvesting efficiency and performance in the Northern Province. The…

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Uniting for an Inclusive Digital Future: Huawei, ASEAN Foundation, and SEAMEO Spotlight Asia-Pacific’s Emerging Tech Leaders at Seeds for the Future Summit 2023

Comprehensive collaboration between Huawei and ITU embarks on a promising journey of digital development for the region. In a collective move to fortify the digital skills pipeline, Huawei, the ASEAN Foundation, and the Southeast Asia Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) hosted the Seeds for the Future Summit 2023 on September 19, 2023. Under the theme…

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Solar Giant Expands its Presence in Jaffna

Hayleys Solar, the renewable energy arm of Hayleys Fentons, expands its horizons to make solar energy accessible from the south to north of the nation with its recent strategic launch in Jaffna. The newly established Experience Centre, situated at No 148 -1/1, Palali Road in Jaffna, represents a significant stride in making solar energy accessible…

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Cleantech takes lead in E-waste management with new collection centre in Rajagiriya

Cleantech (Pvt) Ltd., Sri Lanka’s foremost provider of integrated waste management solutions is proud to announce the opening of their new e-waste and recyclables collection center, Sampath Piyasa, in Rajagiriya. Aligned with Cleantech’s principles of minimizing environmental impact, the center will collect electronic waste (e-waste) and recyclables, providing a convenient and environmentally responsible disposal solution…

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Bureau Veritas Lanka Awards hSenidBiz with ISO 27017 Certification, the first to be certified in Sri Lanka

Bureau Veritas Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, the authorized certification and auditing organization, is pleased to audit and certify hSenid Business Solutions PLC (hSenidBiz) with ISO/IEC 27017:2015, marking a significant milestone in cloud security practices in Sri Lanka.ISO/IEC 27017:2015, a globally recognized standard tailored for cloud security underscores hSenid’s ongoing dedication to the implementation of cloud security…

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HUTCH Redefines Mobile Connectivity with Revolutionary eSIM Solution for iPhone, Samsung, and Other Devices

HUTCH, the leading telecom operator in Sri Lanka, is set to redefine mobile connectivity by introducing its revolutionary eSIM for all users of compatible iPhone, Samsung, and various other smartphone brands. An eSIM, also known as an embedded SIM, is a miniature component seamlessly integrated within compatible mobile devices, obviating the necessity for physical SIM…

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SITL celebrates 30-Year Partnership with DELL Technologies

Softlogic Information Technologies (Pvt) Ltd (SITL) celebrated its 30th year of partnership with Dell technologies Inc., at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo, last week, to honor both DELL and its esteemed customers. Representatives from over 100 organizations were present, including small, medium, and large companies and multinational corporations. The gathering provided a unique rostrum for the attendees…

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USFDA Delegation Visits YADEN LABORATORIES (PVT) LTD

United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) officials visited YADEN LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED, a modern, state-of-the-art sterile formulation finished dosage manufacturing facility located inside the Katunayake Export Processing Zone. The visit is part of their program in Sri Lanka along with NMRA aimed to support and improve the Sri Lanka’s pharmaceutical regulatory system and Quality…

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Huawei and Ocean Research and Conservation Association (ORCA) Show How They Go About Protecting Ireland Marine Life

Newly collected data reveals an abundance of dolphins and whales in shipping lanes off the south coast of Ireland Ocean Research and Conservation Association (ORCA) of Ireland and Huawei Ireland released the latest key findings on marine life protection in Ireland discovered during their joint work on the Smart Whales Sound project. The announcement took…

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Swadeshi Khomba illuminates five most important historic places of worship, under the theme, “Swadeshi Khomba Aloka Puja Sathkaraya”, during the annual Esala festival.

The Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC the pioneer herbal – personal care products manufacturer once again illuminated the Aluthnuwara Sri Dadimunda Maha Devalaya, Devundara Uthparawarna Sri Vishnu Maha Devalaya, Sabaragamuwa Maha Saman Devalaya, Deraniyagala Saman Devalaya along with Dambadeniya Raja Maha Viharaya, five most important historic places of worship, during Esala festival. The “Aloka Pooja” was…

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SLGJA Jewellery Design Competition 2023 Proceeds to the Next Stage!

The Jewellery Design Competition 2023 conducted by the Sri Lanka Gem & Jewellery Association under the theme “Celebrate Sri Lanka”, received an overwhelming number of entrants, with many professional and aspiring jewellery designers submitting a range of creative and attractive designs. Intending to bring together talented jewellery designers from around the Island, the competition encouraged…

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The Overseas School of Colombo Ties-up With AGC Innovate to Pave Sustainable Internal School Driveway

The Overseas School of Colombo (OSC) is the benchmark institution in Sri Lanka for academic finesse, holistic experiential learning, embodying diversity and inclusivity, and also for spearheading sustainable, eco-friendly initiatives. OSC, true to its motto ‘Unity in Diversity’, is the oldest international education institution established in 1957, and the only IB World School in Sri…

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Hayleys Fentons and SolaX Power Illuminate Sri Lanka’s Solar Industry through Informative Partner Training Event 

Aimed to empower solar partners in Sri Lanka with the latest advancements in solar solutions Hayleys Fentons joined forces with SolaX Power, a renowned name in solar technology, to raise awareness and empower solar installers in Sri Lanka with the latest advancements in solar solutions. Distinguished experts from SolaX Power shared their invaluable knowledge and…

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Cambridge Education Conclave in Sri Lanka Marks a Key Milestone in The Continued Educational Development of the Country

– Educational Experts and Leaders Converge to Shape the Future of Learning in Sri Lanka – Cambridge University Press and Assessment hosted a Cambridge Education Conclave in Sri Lanka, which brought together distinguished experts and educators from the field of education from across the island nation, to explore the growth map of education and envision…

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Tech Brilliance Unveiled as Informatics Powered AYA SOMPO Insurance’s Victory at Insurance Asia Awards 2023

Informatics International Limited (IIL), a leader in IT software, Infrastructure solutions, and services, proudly announced the resounding achievement of its esteemed customer in Myanmar, AYA SOMPO Insurance, at the prestigious Insurance Asia Awards 2023. AYA SOMPO Insurance secured the coveted “Technology Excellence Initiative of the Year – Myanmar” award, a testament to the outstanding strength…

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Alumex PLC selected as Material Sponsor for Sri Lanka’s First Ever Formula Electric Car

Alumex PLC, Sri Lanka’s most trusted aluminium brand and subsidiary of the Hayleys Group, has partnered with the Mechanical Engineering Department of the University of Moratuwa, to champion Sri Lanka’s inaugural formula electric car as the material sponsor at the “EXMO 2023” exhibition which is the University’s flagship engineering exhibition. Alumex provided vital support to…

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Rocell Unveils New Concept Centre in Wattala

Rocell, the expert of design and the market leader in premium Surface Coverings and Bathware in Sri Lanka, proudly announces the much-anticipated opening of its state-of-the-art Concept Centre in Wattala. This exceptional addition, the 74th store within Sri Lanka, promises to redefine the retail landscape by continuously helping Sri Lankans create beautiful living spaces. As…

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Sri Lanka’s Focus on Export Economy Manufacturing Highlighted at COMPLAST 2023

Sri Lanka’s steadfast commitment to strengthening its export-oriented economy through manufacturing is taking center stage at the 7th edition of the Complete Plastics Exhibition (COMPLAST 2023). The highly anticipated event is currently underway from August 25th to 27th, 2023, at the prestigious Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) Colombo’s. The collaboration between the Plastics and Rubber…

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Dream Music Fest 3.0 Sri Lanka’s Pinnacle Musical Event Returns for an Unforgettable Evening

The Event Management Association of Sri Lanka (EMA), together with 𝙁𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙧é, announces the grand showcase of “Dream Music Fest 3.0,” a phenomenal audio-visual concert experience that promises to redefine entertainment norms. This extraordinary event is scheduled to unfold on the 29th of August 2023, commencing at 6.00 pm, at BMICH – Sirimavo Bandaranaike Hall A.…

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Huawei FusionCube Named One of DCIG’s Top 5 Enterprise HCI Providers

The Data Center Intelligence Group (DCIG), a globally-leading technology analyst firm, has selected Huawei FusionCube as one of the world’s top enterprise hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) providers in their DCIG 2023-24 Top 5 report. Huawei FusionCube was awarded this title for its simplified and intelligent O&M management, diverse computing ecosystems, and high density and flexible hardware…

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Alumex signs MoU with Department of Technical Education & Training to usher in new era of technical training

• Partnership to empower Sri Lankan youth by establishing cutting-edge training centres • Fully updated curriculum to align with global fabrication benchmarks Alumex PLC, a subsidiary of Hayleys and a trailblazing aluminium manufacturer in Sri Lanka, has inked an MoU with the Department of Technical Education & Training (DTET), to create opportunities for the youth,…

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The 22nd iteration of the SLIM Brand Excellence Awards Commences!

Launched under the theme “Logic behind the Magic” For a significant duration of time, SLIM Brand Excellence has been celebrating supreme achievements within the nation, recognizing remarkable marketing endeavors and remarkable brand narratives. In a grand launching ceremony, SLIM recently introduced the most recent edition of this esteemed award ceremony, themed ‘Logic Behind the Magic’.…

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Government policy support, fiscal incentives, and infrastructure key to local production focus” – Swaminathan

Global trend shifting towards homogenous and recyclable packaging materials Below are excerpts of an interview with B. Swaminathan, the CEO and President of Smart Expos & Fairs India (Pvt) Ltd, we delve into his perspectives on the transformative potential of Circular Economy and Sustainable Growth within Sri Lanka’s plastics industry. Swaminathan sheds light on how…

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CMTA Advocates for Balanced Approach to Import Regulations for Commercial Vehicles and Busses

The Ceylon Motor Traders Association (CMTA), the senior most automotive association in South Asia, has addressed the recent announcement regarding the relaxation of import restrictions for commercial vehicles and buses. While the CMTA acknowledges the positive step of easing these restrictions, they emphasize the need for a sustainable approach to manage foreign currency expenditure on…

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SPARK 2023 Grand Finale Ignites Entrepreneurial Spirit Among Sri Lanka’s Youth

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and the International Labour Organization join forces to promote youth entrepreneurship in Sri Lanka ‘SPARK’- a national competition for Sri Lanka’s next generation of entrepreneurs celebrated the grand finale on 21st August, coinciding with World Entrepreneurship Day. The much-awaited event saw the country’s most promising innovators, problem solvers, thinkers, and…

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APIIT Achieves Remarkable IT Infrastructure Transformation with Huawei Cloud, Empowered by DMS Software Engineering (Pvt) Ltd

APIIT’s Adoption of Huawei Cloud Marks a New Era of Scalability, Security, and Innovation The Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT), a prestigious educational institution, with a 23 year history in quality higher education has achieved a significant milestone by migrating its IT infrastructure to Huawei Cloud, in collaboration with DMS Software Engineering. This…

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Huawei FTTR OptiXstar F30 Products Win the 2023 iF and Red Dot Design Awards

Huawei’s FTTR OptiXstar F30 products recently won both the iF and Red Dot Design Awards, two of the most prestigious international awards that recognize industrial design. The products offer innovative design and capabilities — minimalist and compact appearance, innovative Wi-Fi algorithms, ultra-low network latency, and seamless Wi-Fi roaming. Since its release in 2020, Huawei’s innovative…

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Huawei obtains highest-level security certification for smart device OSs

Huawei’s HongMeng Kernel was awarded the industry’s first Evaluation Assurance Level 6 Augmented (EAL6+) certificate as part of Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation (CC), the highest security level available in the field of general-purpose operating system (OS) kernels. Huawei is the world’s first smart device manufacturer to receive the certification in this particular…

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Renewed Mobil Delvac Engine Oil: A Powerful Upgrade for Commercial Vehicles

Mobil Delvac, a renowned leader in advanced heavy-duty lubricants, is excited to announce the relaunch of its engine oil lineup with enhanced performance and a brand-new look. This relaunch introduces two exceptional products specifically designed for diesel engines: Delvac Modern and Delvac Legend. Mobil Delvac Modern, featuring Synthetic Technology, and Mobil Delvac Legend, a specially…

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Raja Jewellers’ Unforgettable Diamond Day, a Celebration of Elegance and Brilliance

Raja Jewellers celebrated as the undisputed monarch of the gold world in Sri Lanka, presented an unforgettable Diamond Day Celebration. This spectacular event showcased the epitome of elegance and brilliance, focusing on the timeless allure of Diamond Jewellery. With a “Diamond Forever” theme, the festivities offered unparalleled discounts of up to 50%, enticing their cherished…

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Huawei Announces 2023 H1 Business Results

Huawei announced its business results for the first half of 2023 today. Overall performance was in line with forecast. In 2023 H1, Huawei generated CNY310.9 billion in revenue, with a year-on-year increase of 3.1% and a net profit margin of 15.0%. The company’s ICT infrastructure business contributed CNY167.2 billion, its consumer business CNY103.5 billion, its…

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Alumex PLC පුහුණු වැඩසටහන් හරහා දේශීය නිෂ්පාදක ප්‍රජාවගේ හැකියාවන් සවිබලගන්වයි

ශ්‍රී ලංකාවේ ප්‍රමුඛතම ඇලුමිනියම් නිෂ්පාදන සන්නාමය වන Alumex PLC හී ලුමින් (Lumin) නිෂ්පාදන කාණ්ඩයට අයත් ඇලුමිනියම් ෆැබ්රිකේටර්වරුන් (Fabricators) දක්ෂතාවයෙන් හා හැකියාවෙන් පරිපුර්ණ සහතිකලත්, පුහුණු ප්‍රජාවක් බවට පරිවර්තනය කිරීමේ අරමුණින් ආරම්භ කරන ලද Lumin Certified Fabricators Club යටතේ ක්‍රියාත්මක කරන ලද තවත් පුහුණු වැඩසටහනක් පසුගියදා සාර්ථකව අවසන් කරන ලදී. 1986 වසරේ සිට දේශීය ෆැබ්රිකේටර්වරුන් වෙනුවෙන් සහයෝගය…

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Clogard celebrates 25 years of SLDA certification, championing a cavity-free nation

Clogard, the trusted oral care brand from Hemas Consumer Brands, proudly announces its 25th consecutive year of approval by the Sri Lanka Dental Association (SLDA). With an unbroken partnership that spans a quarter of a century, Clogard remains committed to promoting oral health and realizing its vision of a Cavity-Free Nation through innovative initiatives. Clogard’s…

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LMD’s Most Respected Entities 2023 crowns Unilever Sri Lanka as the No.1 Most Respected FMCG Company 2023

Sustaining its industry leadership position for the 18th year in a row, Unilever Sri Lanka has been recognized as the Most Respected FMCG company in LMD’s Most Respected Entities 2023 ranking along with being named the Sector Winner in both the ‘Consumer Products’ and ‘Multinational’ categories. Unilever Sri Lanka scored high in LMD’s Top 12…

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Velona Cuddles Bamboo Nappies Set to Revolutionize Baby Care in Australia

Threadworks, a leading innovator in baby products, is thrilled to announce the successful launch of its ground-breaking product line – Bamboo Nappies – in Australia. Designed to provide parents with a sustainable, comfortable, and eco-conscious diapering option, the launch marks a significant milestone in the Australian baby care market. Velona Cuddles Bamboo Nappies are crafted…

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Leading the Charge: Hayleys Solar Spearheads Dipped Products’ Renewable Energy Transition

Hayleys Solar, the renewable energy arm of Hayleys Fentons, is proud to announce its partnership with Dipped Products PLC (DPL), on a groundbreaking corporate sustainability initiative. Commencing on June 21st, 2023, the installation of a cutting-edge 1MW system at DPL’s Premier Gloves Manufacturing complex within the Biyagama Industrial Zone marked a key milestone in DPL’s…

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DIMO partners with Israel’s HomeBiogas to turn organic waste into clean renewable energy 

DIMO, a leading diversified conglomerate in Sri Lanka, partnered with HomeBiogas, a global leader in developing off-grid biogas systems based in Israel, to introduce a host of HomeBiogas products which enable people and businesses in Sri Lanka to transform their organic waste into self-made clean cooking gas and organic liquid fertiliser. Through this partnership, DIMO…

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First Capital Treasuries PLC appoints Sachith Perera as CEO and Dilshan Wirasekara to lead Group’s expansion strategy.

First Capital Treasuries PLC, Sri Lanka’s oldest operating non-bank primary dealer, announced the appointment of Sachith Perera as the company’s Chief Executive Officer with effect from 31st July 2023. Sachith is a financial market professional with a career spanning over 30 years primarily in Treasury and Balance Sheet Management and Financial Derivative Solutions. He is a…

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Huawei Cloud Pangu-Weather Model Now Available on European Weather Agency Website

Huawei Cloud’s Pangu-Weather Model, an AI model for global weather forecasting, is now available on the website of the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) . On this website, global weather forecasters, meteorologists, weather enthusiasts, as well as the general public can now view Pangu-Weather’s 10-day global weather forecasts for free. ECMWF also released a technical…

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Le Grand Galle Hotel Shines Bright Celebrating 5 Years of Luxury and Unforgettable Experiences

Le Grand Galle, the highly distinguished, Belluna Co. Japan-owned luxury hotel, recently hosted an event to celebrate its 5th anniversary. The hotel is known for its exquisite service and breath-taking vistas of the Galle Fort and its surrounding ocean & unforgettable sunsets.   The anniversary celebration served as a testament to Le Grand Galle’s dedication to excellence,…

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CAPAZITY ENTERS A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH CEYLON XCHANGE TO BUILD A SCALABLE, DATA DRIVEN TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM

Capazity (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lankas pioneering organisation exclusively focusing on the senior citizen segment of Sri Lanka recently sealed a partnership with Ceylon X Corporation (Pvt) Ltd to enable several digitized processes and digital platforms to provide world class, ahead-of-the curve services to its members, island wide merchant partners, trainers/facilitators. Capazity is an organisation that…

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Huawei Mobile Money Solution: Advancing Financial Inclusion for All

Huawei is committed to working with its global partners to promote financial inclusion and improve lives by bringing equal, effective, comprehensive, and convenient digital financial products and services to every person and organization. Huawei Mobile Money is part of Huawei’s efforts to bridge the digital divide through mobile communications technologies and digital payment platforms. This…

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Softlogic powers up a secure software defined data center at Lanka pay that handles over 200 million interbank digital transactions

LankaPay was established in 2002, under the guidance and supervision of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka as the national payment network. Owned by the Central Bank and all licensed commercial banks in the country, LankaPay is regarded as one of the most successful Public Private Partnerships (PPP) in the region. With the ever increasing…

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Huawei OceanStor: First-Ever Storage Product to Get DEKRA Product Carbon Footprint Certificate and DEKRA Seal Certificate

Huawei OceanStor Dorado All-Flash Storage is the world’s first data storage product to get a DEKRA Certificate for ISO14067 carbon footprint compliance as well as much-valued DEKRA Seal Certificates that can be affixed on the products. DEKRA is one of the world’s leading expert organizations in the testing, inspection, and certification sector. This pioneering achievement…

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Hayleys Solar partners with Watchtower Sri Lanka to Construct 2MWh Battery Backup System with solar PV in Sri Lanka

On May 18th 2023, Hayleys Solar, the renewable energy arm of Hayleys Fentons, partnered with Watchtower Sri Lanka to construct a 2MWh battery backup system powered by solar PV, designed to provide energy independence, offering up to three days of uninterrupted power. This landmark project marks a significant milestone for the renewable energy sector in…

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SMIB announces appointment of new Chairman

The State Mortgage & Investment Bank (SMIB) announces the appointment of Joseph Soosaithasan as the new Chairman of the bank. Joseph’s appointment reflects SMIB’s commitment to ensuring stability and progress in delivering exceptional financial services to its valued customers. As a fully government-owned Licensed Specialized Bank with a history spanning over nine decades, SMIB has…

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First Capital Retains Crown as the Most Valuable Consumer Brand in the Investment Banking Sector – Brand Finance Rankings 2023

First Capital, the pioneering investment institution in Sri Lanka, is delighted to announce its triumph as the ‘Most Valuable Consumer Brand in the Investment Banking Sector,’ featured in the esteemed ‘Brands Annual 2023’ edition by Brand Finance. This achievement marks the second consecutive year that First Capital has secured the top spot, affirming its position…

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Financial services industry veteran Sunimal Weerasooriya joins the advisory board of the global cybersecurity firm, Scybers

Scybers Inc, the global cybersecurity firm, today announced the addition of Sunimal Weerasooriya, a highly experienced financial services technology professional, to its global advisory board. With over 30 years of industry expertise, Sunimal brings a wealth of knowledge in financial services, electronic payments, automated clearing houses/payment infrastructure, information security, business process outsourcing, cash management, and…

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NFVI Competitiveness Report Released by GlobalData: Huawei Ranks First for Fourth Consecutive Years with Full Scores in All Dimensions

GlobalData, a world-renowned consulting firm, recently released a report entitled “Network Function Virtualization Infrastructure (NFVI)/Telco Cloud Infrastructure: Competitive Landscape Assessment”. The report evaluates global telco cloud platform vendors in terms of architecture, carrier-grade capabilities, management, market momentum, performance, and professional services. Huawei telco cloud solution was once again named the “Leader” among its peers for…

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Fems AYA wins Top 50 Professional & Career Women Global Award for groundbreaking work in the area of period poverty

Fems, the socially responsible feminine hygiene care brand by Hemas Consumer Brands, won the prestigious ‘Best Community Initiative Focusing on Women Led Project of the Year’ award at the recently-concluded Top 50 Professional & Career Women Global Awards for its groundbreaking project, ‘Fems AYA’. The project has empowered countless women and girls by making menstruation products…

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UCL Introduces the only British MSc Digital Marketing Communications Programme in Sri Lanka

Keeping abreast with the advancements in the digital era and its pioneering spirit, the premier transnational higher education provider in Sri Lanka, Universal College Lanka (UCL) launches the only British MSc Digital Marketing Communications programme in Sri Lanka in partnership with the prestigious University of Central Lancashire, UK. This initiative is set to empower local…

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Swadeshi Khomba illuminates Kiri Vehera & Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya at Kataragama for the 22nd consecutive year.

The 2023 Esala festivals of the Kataragama Kiri Vehera and the Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya, two important places of worship in Sri Lanka, are being illuminated by The Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC the pioneer herbal – personal care products manufacturer. The illumination is done under the theme of “Swadeshi Khomba Aloka Puja Sathkaraya” The on-going…

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Hayleys Fentons ICT and NEC Japan Launch Groundbreaking Event to Drive Hospitality Innovation in Sri Lanka

▪ Aims to revolutionize the way technology drives hospitality experiences ▪ Unveiled “Smart Hospitality” trends, including Smart Check-in  ▪ Expected benefits include up to 15% increase in revenue generation for hotels  Hayleys Fentons ICT, Sri Lanka’s pioneering PABX (Private Automatic Branch Exchange) communication system service provider, joined forces with NEC Japan, a multinational technology and…

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UNIDO and Huawei launch the Global alliance on artificial intelligence for industry and manufacturing (AIM Global) at World AI Conference in Shanghai

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Huawei, and other partners officially launched the “Global Alliance on Artificial Intelligence for Industry and Manufacturing” (AIM Global) on 6 July 2023, at the sixth World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC). Led by UNIDO, AIM Global will integrate public and private partners to foster the use of and innovation…

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Edotco Partners with HUTCH to Launch its First Advertising Panel in It’s Street Furniture Network  

Hutchison Telecommunications Lanka (Private) Limited (“Hutch”), and its infrastructure partner Edotco Services Lanka (Private) Limited (“Edotco”) launched the very first advertising LED Panel in Edotco’s smart lamp pole network.      Edotco has close to 700 such smart lamp poles in the country in various key strategic locations, and this LED Advertisement is the very first commercial…

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HUTCH Honors Top Retail partners with Gold Coins. Unveils exclusive retailer rewards card with FriMi Mastercard

HUTCH, the pioneering mobile telecom operator in Sri Lanka, hosted the highly anticipated GAURAWABHIMANA Retailer Awards Ceremony to recognize and honor the exceptional performance of its key retail partners during the first 4 months of 2023. The district-wise top-performing retail partners spanning from all over the country were awarded gold coins for their extraordinary efforts…

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OSC Achieves Milestone as the First Sri Lankan School to Participate in the Global  FIRST LEGO League Challenge

The Overseas School of Colombo is a benchmark institution of academic finesse, renowned for progressive, holistic experiential learning. OSC has to its merit the status as the oldest international education institution established in 1957, to being the only IB World School in Sri Lanka. OSC is a learning hub composed of over 40 nationalities, maintaining…

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Hayleys Aventura: Revolutionising Weighing, Material Handling and Storage Solutions in Sri Lanka

Hosts Brand Conclave connecting top tier global industry brands with local businesses Hayleys Aventura, a leading industrial solutions provider, hosted their Brand Conclave on the 27th of June bringing together some of the world’s most reputed industrial brands and their top management, to interact and share insights on their world-class product innovations, all under one…

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SINOPEC X series motorcycle lubricants to empower SL riders with enhanced performance.

With a promise of revving up performance for riders, Interocean Lubricants Pvt Ltd, recently introduced a new range of SINOPEC motorcycle lubricants to Sri Lanka. This cutting-edge technology lubricant, Sinopec is to revolutionize the riding experience for motorcycle enthusiasts across Sri Lanka. Imported to Sri Lanka as finished and packed products, Sinopec X-series lubricant range…

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CMTA Raises Concerns about Disparities in Import Regulations and Policies

The Ceylon Motor Traders Association (CMTA), one of the longest standing automotive associations in South Asia, has recently raised concerns regarding the fairness of current import regulations, shedding light on the importation of extravagant items such as televisions and mobile phones, while essential necessities such as a motorcycle remains restricted. The CMTA emphasizes the need…

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Kumarika continues initiatives to assist pilgrims on their spiritual journey to Mihinthale

Kumarika, the leading local hair care brand in Sri Lanka from Hemas Consumer Brands, embarked on journey over the years to connect with pilgrims who were visiting the Mihinthale Temple. These initiatives were implemented to create meaningful experiences and deepen Kumarika’s bond with its valued consumers. This year, the Mihintale initiative kicked off with a…

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Trainocate SEANM Hosts Cisco Partner Gathering to Empower Partners with Security Solutions Expertise

Trainocate SEANM, a leading IT training provider, organized a highly anticipated “Cisco Partner Gathering” on May 17th, 2023, at their Colombo office. The event aimed to raise awareness about Cisco’s comprehensive security product portfolio and equip Trainocate’s partners with the knowledge and guidance to effectively position these solutions within their customers’ infrastructure. With cybersecurity becoming…

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Hayleys Solar powers Emjay International (Pvt) Ltd’s renewable energy transition

Hayleys Solar, the renewable energy arm of Hayleys Fentons, has completed phase 1 of the grid-tied rooftop solar PV system for Emjay International (Pvt) Ltd, a leading apparel manufacturer. This project covered Emjay’s manufacturing facilities located at Karandagolla, Kurunegala, and Panwila, Kandy. The project is part of Emjay’s ‘Mihiliya’ sustainability initiative to create energy-efficient and…

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Changing Communities : AIESEC in Sri Lanka successfully completes Project Youth4SriLanka

As a prominent youth run organization of Sri Lanka, AIESEC in Sri Lanka has successfully completed the large-scale SDG Facilitation project Youth4Sri Lanka. The project that spanned five months covered over 10 districts, engaged over 500 youth, worked with many stakeholders and impacted many communities all around the island. Project Youth4SriLanka focused on five different…

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USAID-Alliance Finance Partnership to Promote Climate Proofing Investments in Agriculture Value Chains in Sri Lanka

The U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Climate Adaptation Project and Alliance Finance Company PLC have partnered to promote climate-proofing investments in three key value chains in Sri Lanka:  tea, cinnamon, and dairy. The initiative will strengthen Alliance Finance’s agri-lending portfolio and support adaptation interventions, such as assessing climate risks and the vulnerabilities of different…

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hSenidBiz invests in People and Markets, setting foundation for FY24

hSenid Business Solutions (hBS) reported its results for the period ended 31March 2023, with revenues up 32.7 percent year-over-year for FY23. Topline growth was supported by its core PeoplesHR Cloud offering, followed by Tracking Solutions. Recurring revenues accounted for 49.0 percent, driven by PeoplesHR Cloud. Region-wise, APAC and Sri Lanka contributed strongly to topline growth.…

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PRISL’s Convocation Ceremony Highlights Commitment to Quality Education and Career Development

Building Capacity for the Rubber and Plastics Industry: Contributing to Economic Growth and National Prosperity… The Plastics & Rubber Institute of Sri Lanka (PRISL) hosted its glamorous convocation event recently at the BMICH, honoring the achievements of its graduating students. It was a Remarkable occasion, showcasing the institute’s commitment to excellence in the field of…

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A 12-year journey creating sustainable livelihoods in the Northern Province – ILO Knowledge Forum

 Findings and Insights generated as a result of the LEED+ Project International Labour Organization (ILO), successfully conducted a two-day knowledge forum, based on its flagship Local Empowerment through Economic Development and Reconciliation (LEED+) project. Implemented in several districts in the Northern Province, the LEED+ project is nearing its closure after two successful phases, the first…

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Informatics International appoints Shiraz Lye as CEO

Industry pioneer buoyant about next growth phase, leveraging Enterprise 5.0 to accelerate growth and drive innovation Informatics International Limited (IIL), a leader in IT software, Infrastructure solutions, and services, announced the appointment of Shiraz Lye as the organization’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This strategic move will bolster IIL’s leadership team, augmenting its capabilities to expedite…

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Boutique Agency Network unveils groundbreaking AI tools to enhance the power of the marketing communications industry.

Boutique Agency Network, a renowned leader in data-driven advertising, proudly announces the launch of their groundbreaking AI tools, which marks a significant milestone in the advertising industry. Along with their all-new, cutting-edge AI tool, “The Boutique Alchemist”, the agency aims to establish itself as a pioneer in the industry for AI-powered econometric modeling. The agency…

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DIMO Enhances its Digital Presence with an All-New User-Friendly Website

DIMO, a leading diversified conglomerate in Sri Lanka, has recently launched its all-new website, www.dimolanka.com, aimed at enhancing its digital presence and offering its customers and stakeholders a comprehensive and user-friendly experience.   The website showcases DIMO’s ten main sectors, which include Agriculture, Building Services, Construction, Digital, Education, Healthcare, Home & Garden, Industrial, Mobility, Power, Energy…

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First Capital Holdings PLC delivers Extraordinary Financial Performance, setting a New Benchmark in its Four-Decade Legacy.

First Capital Holdings PLC (the Group), a member of the Janashakthi Group, announces its impressive financial results, and a remarkable turnaround from the previous year, marking the year ended 31st March 2023 its most successful in its 40-year history. The Group’s financial results exhibit an impressive feat, with a Total Comprehensive Income of Rs. 2.71Bn,…

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ILO Convenes National Policy Symposium in Sri Lanka to Boost a Job Rich Economic Recovery with Investment in Enterprise Development

The International Labour Organization (ILO), in collaboration with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the Office of the Governor of the Northern Province, and the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, successfully organized a national policy symposium focused on promoting youth entrepreneurship and generating greater private sector investments in Sri Lanka. With a regional and sectoral focus,…

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Island Climate Initiative, USAID launch Plastic Innovation Challenge Seeking Innovative Solutions to Combat Plastic Waste

Island Climate Initiative in partnership with the National Innovation Agency, John Keells X and MAS Foundation for Change and the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Clean Cities, Blue Ocean program, is supporting innovators to find creative new solutions to combat plastic waste with a recently launched Plastic Innovation Challenge.  Around the world 11…

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The International Learning Academy

The first step in meeting your professional aspirations Managing a business in this VUCA world is fast becoming the most demanded with relevance to skills. Whether an entrepreneur, business leader or any other professional, the skills of business management and critical thinking, will give you the strongest of foundations in order to build a trailblazing…

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Hayleys Fentons Completes Massive Security Upgrade for Leading Commercial Banks in Record Time

In a drive to provide enhanced protection against security threats in the banking industry, Hayleys Fentons Security and Surveillance Division, a leading provider of security and surveillance solutions in Sri Lanka, has completed a milestone security upgrade project for Sampath Bank and Nations Trust Bank. The project involved the installation of state-of-the-art technology in 260…

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Huawei advances Government and Public Digitalization in APAC countries, with partners up to 300

In the recent Huawei Asia Pacific Partners Congress,Simon Zou, Vice President of Huawei EBG Global Public Sector, shed light on Huawei’s expanding partnership network and its role in advancing digital transformation in government, education, and healthcare industries. In the Asia Pacific region, the company’s sales increased by 65% year-on-year. In addition, the proportion of revenue…

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International Conference for School Leaders 2023 will be held in June

The International Schools of Sri Lanka (TISSL) is an association comprising of 23 premier international schools in the country.  The association was established with the multiple objectives of promoting global best practices in education, increasing collaboration between international schools and strengthening goodwill among school communities.  TISSL is now recognized as the leading voice of the…

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IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. USA partners with Haychem Bangladesh

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. USA recently partnered up with Haychem Bangladesh Limited (a subsidiary of Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Limited, Sri Lanka). IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. is an American multinational corporation that specializes in the development, manufacture, and distribution of veterinary diagnostic products and services. The company is a pioneer and global leader in veterinary diagnostics. As a…

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Huawei Recognized as a Customers’ Choice in 2023 Gartner Peer Insights™ Voice of the Customer for Primary Storage for Its OceanStor Dorado All-Flash Storage

With a 100% user recommendation rate and a full score of 5.0 based on 214 reviews, Huawei was recognized a 2023 Customers’ Choice in the Gartner Peer Insights™ Voice of the Customer for Primary Storage for its OceanStor Dorado all-flash storage. As part of the evaluation process, Huawei OceanStor Dorado all-flash storage was reviewed by…

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DIMO honoured with silver trophy at the Presidential Environment Awards

DIMO took home the Silver Trophy in the Vehicle Servicing category at the Presidential Environment Awards 2021-2022, which was held recently. The award was presented to the DIMO Logistics Centre, Weliweriya, for their outstanding contribution towards environmental conservation. DIMO Logistics Centre adopts various conservation practices to minimize its impact on the environment. Utilization of energy…

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Cleantech awarded with ISO 14001:2015 certification for environmental excellence

Cleantech (Pvt) Ltd., Sri Lanka’s leading provider of integrated waste management solutions was recently accredited with the prestigious ISO 14001:2015 certification for its commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable waste management practices. The Company is engaged in provision of recycling, E waste handling, build environmental maintenance, solid waste, hygiene and sanitation services. This certification demonstrates…

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Nex-Gen Engineering Studio, a one-stop design and visualisation solutions provider

Sri Lanka’s leader in MEP and construction, Fentons Limited, a subsidiary of Hayleys PLC announced the launch of Nex-Gen Engineering Studio, to deliver standardized design and visualisation solutions to clients in the Engineering Sector. Specialising in design and visualization solutions, Nex-Gen Engineering Studio will be the sole provider in offering a standardized suite of Building…

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Protecting Our Little Wonders: Introducing Kidssafe.lk – Sri Lanka’s Ultimate Resource for Online Child Safety

Axiata Digital Labs, the leading provider of innovative software solutions, has announced the launch of a new website aimed at promoting online safety for kids, giving parents a platform to learn and explore the different methods of keeping their children safe. The launch of kidssafe.lk is a significant step forward in the fight against cyberbullying,…

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Singer Fashion Academy partners with Lovely Professional University to offer Fashion Design Degree pathway

Singer Fashion Academy has announced its partnership with Lovely Professional University (LPU) of India to offer a degree pathway for its students. The partnership will enable Singer Fashion Academy students to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design from LPU after completing their two half years fashion design program at Singer Fashion Academy. With more…

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April 2023 commences the celebration of ‘Soy Month’ in Sri Lanka: ‘Right To Protein’ invites all to join hands to increase awareness about the benefits of soybeans in improving protein consumption

Celebrating the global annual ‘Soy Month’ to highlight the significance of sustainable food systems and protein-rich diets The dedicated protein education initiative, ‘Right To Protein’, is celebrating ‘Soy Month‘ in April. With the focus on highlighting the role soybeans play in increasing sustainable food systems and protein-rich diets, the initiative is inviting all stakeholders to…

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Axiata Digital Labs and Hithawathi Join Forces to Promote Online Safety and Empower Women and Children Online

Axiata Digital Labs (ADL) elevated online safety to new heights by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hithawathi, a project powered by the LK Domain Registry, aimed at improving online safety for women and children in Sri Lanka. The project provides support, counseling, and advice to internet users, particularly minors, teenagers, young girls, and…

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M Power Capital appoints new CEO

M Power Capital., one of the leading corporate finance and investment banking firms in the country, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lakmal Jayarathne as its new CEO with effect from April 2023. Lakmal, a qualified management accountant, is a very competent investment banker with over 20 years of varied and comprehensive experience in…

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2 Years Strong: Fems Aya’s Dedication to Empowering Women and Girls on the Island

Fems Aya, the nationwide initiative of Fems – a leading Hygiene Care brand of Hemas Consumer Brands, is celebrating its second anniversary of impacting lives and communities by offering awareness on menstrual health and equal access to low-cost, high-quality sanitary napkins. The purposeful initiative was first launched on International Women’s Day – March 8th, 2021.…

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Huawei Releases 2022 Annual Report:
Steady Operations, Sustainable Survival and Development

Huawei released its 2022 Annual Report today. The company reports steady operations throughout 2022, having generated CNY642.3 billion in revenue and CNY35.6 billion in net profits. Huawei continues to strengthen investment in R&D, with an annual expenditure of CNY161.5 billion in 2022, representing 25.1% of the company’s annual revenue and bringing its total R&D expenditure…

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Women Leading through Crisis: SLIM’s Annual Leading Liyo Panel Discussion 2023  

The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) recently hosted the annual 2023 panel discussion in celebration of the International Women’s Day at Hilton Colombo Residences, for the fourth consecutive year. This year’s topic for the forum was Women’s Leadership in Crisis, Change and Transformation, and the keynote address was based on Unlocking Women’s Leadership Potential…

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FitsAir increases flights to Dubai

FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s first privately owned international airline, increases the frequency of its flights to and from Colombo to Dubai to daily. The daily services between the two destinations began on 26th March 2023. The decision to increase the frequency of flights from 4 times a week to daily comes as a response to requests…

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SLIIT bolsters Tech Innovation in Academics and Elevates Learning Experience in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), recently announced that they have strengthened their technological facilities and capabilities with the help of VMware Horizon to become the first institution in Sri Lanka to introduce virtual learning labs with the help of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). SLIIT has been at the forefront in introducing immersive technology…

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APTS demonstrates industry-leading quality with ISO 9001:2015 certification

Asia Pacific Technology Systems (Pvt) Ltd, one of Sri Lanka’s foremost IT solutions providers, has announced its recent achievement of ISO 9001:2015 certification. ISO 9001:2015 is a globally recognized standard for quality management systems (QMS) that help organizations ensure that their products and services consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements while enhancing customer satisfaction. The…

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Jaffna International Trade Fair 2023 හීදී  DIMO සිය සුවිශේෂී සන්නාම සහ සේවා ප්‍රදර්ශනය කරයි.

ශ්‍රී ලංකාවේ ප්‍රමුඛ පෙළේ විවිධාංගීකරණය වූ සමූහ ව්‍යාපාරයක් වන DIMO, පසුගියදා පැවැත්වුණු Jaffna International Trade Fair 2023 හීදී තම සමාගම විසින් පිරිනමනු ලබන විසඳුම් සහ ලොව හොඳම ඉංජිනේරුමය සන්නාම කිහිපයක් ප්‍රදර්ශනය කරන ලදී. 2023 මාර්තු 3 වන දින සිට මාර්තු 5 දක්වා යාපනය මුට්ට්‍රවෙලි ක්‍රීඩාංගනයේදී මෙම වෙළඳ ප්‍රදර්ශනය පැවැත්වුණු අතර එහිදී DIMO කලාපයට විශාල නරඹන්නන්…

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Sri Lanka Retail Forum 2023 highlights strategies for navigating economic crisis in retail sector

The Sri Lanka Retailers’ Association (SLRA), the apex body of organised retail in Sri Lanka, recently concluded the annual Sri Lanka Retail Forum under the theme ‘Redefining Retail: Future Proofing the Forward Journey’. The Forum was opened by Mr. Murali Prakash, President of SLRA, who addressed the importance of navigating the challenges faced by the…

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Empowering our Community: ADL Heartbeat, the CSR arm of Axiata Digital Labs makes donates essentials to the Social Services Elders Home, Moratuwa

Axiata Digital Labs (ADL), the renowned innovative software solutions provider, highlighted its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) with a valuable donation of dry rations and everyday essentials to the Social Services Elders Home in Moratuwa. This CSR effort was yet another chapter of the ADL Heartbeat initiative, the company’s dedicated CSR arm that demonstrates…

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Uga Ulagalla launches its first-ever community-based fencing project helping mitigate human-elephant conflict

Uga Ulagalla, the pristine 58-acre property nestled in Thirappane, Anuradhapura, renowned for its unspoiled cultural allure, has partnered with the Center for Conservation and Research (CCR) to launch its first-ever community-based village fencing project in Pittala Konderama and Karambe. The initiative aims to mitigate human-elephant conflicts (HEC) in the area. The inauguration of the project…

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HUTCH offers fixed value mobile packages to help people save and pay other rising bills

HUTCH, the pioneering mobile telecom operator in Sri Lanka, has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to the people of the country during these trying economic times. The latest initiative focuses on three products, enabling customers to access the most affordable fixed-price options, eliminating the worry of excessive usage and spend. The packages look to…

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Softlogic Information Technologies Ltd implements Sri Lanka’s largest secure data centre for digital transformation of Credit information Bureau

Softlogic Information Technologies Ltd. (SITL) has successfully completed its implementation of the Credit Information Bureau (CRIB) Score data centre infrastructure. CRIB is the first Credit Information Bureau in the South Asian region. For over three decades, CRIB has been one of the pillars of the sound financial infrastructure of the country and tendered its silent…

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Singer launches Smartboards for schools and offices

Singer (Sri Lanka), a company renowned for empowering Sri Lankans with cutting-edge technology, recently launched a brand-new range of all-in-one Flat Panel smartboards to help enhance the learning experience for students and office work within organisations. This latest Smartboard can be used as a computer, projector or electronic whiteboard and makes teaching and learning much…

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McLarens Lubricants recognizes its best-performing dealers at the Annual Dealer Awards Night

McLarens Lubricants Ltd, a subsidiary of the diversified conglomerate McLarens Group and the authorized distributor for Mobil Lubricants in Sri Lanka, recently held its annual dealer awards night to reward the best-performing dealers from around 3,000 registered retail partners. Selected island-wide top-performing partners participated in this annual event, which was organized as an award ceremony,…

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hSenidBiz continues investments in growth initiatives in 3Q FY23

hSenid Business Solutions (hBS) reported its results for the period ended 31December 2022, with revenues up 16 percent year-over-year. Topline growth was supported by its core PeoplesHR Cloud offering, followed by Tracking Solutions. The group recorded 51 percent recurring revenues, driven by PeoplesHR Cloud. hBS continued its growth initiatives during the quarter, particular within the…

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Baby Cheramy’s parental clinics across Galle District, educate parents on baby safety and tips to overcome challenges in early childhood care

Baby Cheramy, the leading and most loved and safe baby care brand in Sri Lanka, successfully completed a series of parental clinic programmes in the Galle District recently, to educate parents on the safety of a baby and tips to overcome challenges during early childhood care. This period is usually uncharted territory for new parents…

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IUCN and Huawei Explore How Technology Helps Repopulate the Critically Endangered Hainan Gibbon

The Green In-sites for Nature Conservation event took place in China’s Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park, bringing together experts and the media to raise awareness of how technology can safeguard biodiversity, including efforts to repopulate the Hainan gibbon – just 36 of which remain in existence. As the world’s rarest primate and one that is…

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Lexicon Tech partners Acumatica to further enhance ERP offering to customers

Lexicon Tech is a leading IT solutions, consultancy, and systems integrator in Sri Lanka, which has recently partnered with Acumatica; a global technology provider that offers Software as a Service (SaaS) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Solutions. This partnership provides Lexicon Tech with the resources to tailor Acumatica ERP to cater to the customers’ requirements within…

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Oak Integrated Systems (Pvt) Ltd. discusses importance of Cyber Security & Resilience in Banking and Financial Sector

Oak Integrated Systems (Pvt) Ltd. recently held a forum under the theme ‘Build Cyber Security & Resilience together with Oak’. The highlight of the event was a discussion with the distinguished panel which included Mr. Dilan Walgampaya, Cyber Security Consultant, Mr. Deenadayalan Nagaratnam, Cyber Security Consultant, Mr. Janindu de Silva, Vice President, Information Security –…

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Asia-Potash International Investment Joins Hands with Huawei to Build Southeast Asia’s First Smart Potash Mine in Laos, Streamlining Underground Communication and Industrial Networks

WeChat video call 300 meters underground, supporting real-time communication in emergencies On December 15, the 4G industrial ring network that can be upgraded to 5G was officially launched in the smart mining area of Asia-Potash International Investment in Khammouane province, 350 km away from Vientiane, Laos’ national capital. A miner made the first WeChat video…

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Rotary Club of Colombo Mid Town completes a Basic Education and Literacy project in Sevanagala

The Rotary Club of Colombo Mid Town, along with the “Ex HNB Friends” and the Rotaract Clubs of Colombo Mid Town, Colombo University Faculty of Management and Finance and Achievers Lanka Business School, recently donated multimedia equipment and furniture required for the English Lab of Somadevi Maha Vidyalaya in Sevanagala. The visiting Rotarians and Rotaractors…

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G17 UAC advancing the SDGs on Campus and Beyond welcomes you to their  SDG Summit

The G17 University Ambassadors Consortium (G17UAC), the brainchild of the Sri Lankan youth-led, voluntary organization and the recipient of the United Nations SDG Action Award 2018 “The Road to Rights”, is a global undergraduate programme that engages the youth in making Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) a reality. This undergraduate programme facilitates a platform for youth…

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Island Climate Initiative, USAID launch Island Plastic Challenge to help consumer goods companies address plastic waste

In support of the Ministry of Environment’s policy on plastic waste reduction, the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) partner, Island Climate Initiative (ICI) under USAID’s global Clean Cities Blue Ocean Program, is calling on innovators around the world to design solutions to help Sri Lanka’s leading consumer goods companies reduce their plastic footprint.…

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Empowering women leaders; SLIM successfully concludes 2nd Episode of the Leading Liyo – Leadership Development Programme

The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) recently conducted the certification ceremony of the Leading Liyo programme followed by an Experience Sharing Forum for the aspiring women who successfully completed the Leading Liyo; Leadership Development Programme – Episode 2, an initiative under the UNSDG Goal number 05 – Gender Equality.   The event was graced by…

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Scybers partners with Netenrich and Google Cloud to deliver next generation Security Operations Center (SOC) services for Banking, Financial Services and High-Tech industries

Scybers, a global cybersecurity consulting and managed services company, today announced a partnership with Netenrich and Google Cloud. The partnership combines the power of Scybers’ global cybersecurity expertise with Netenrich’s Security Intelligence Cloud’s data analytics, machine learning, and automation and Google Cloud’s Chronicle Security Operations Suite’s speed, scale, and threat intelligence to deliver a 24x7x365…

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Stretchline partners with XdotO Concepts to unveil Sri Lanka’s first Smart Connected Factory

XdotO Concepts, Sri Lanka’s pioneering industry 4.0 solution provider, and Stretchline (Pvt) Ltd., the world’s largest manufacturer of narrow elasticated fabric, have joined forces to unveil Stretchline’s first-ever smart connected factory. The kick-off event for the project, “Towards a Smart Connected Factory”, was hosted by XdotO Concepts at the Movenpick Hotel, Colombo and was attended…

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VMware Helps Customers Navigate Multi-Cloud with Innovative New Offerings

VMware unveils new and enhanced portfolio offerings, Cross-Cloud services and significant partner announcements at VMware Explore to deliver a faster and smarter path to cloud for digital businesses VMware recently unveiled innovations, new offerings, services and expanded partnerships that further its commitment to help customers navigate and thrive in today’s multi-cloud world at VMware Explore…

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“BLIND WALK 2022” held in Colombo

The Rotary Club of Colombo Midtown, together with the Rotaract Clubs of Colombo Midtown, Australian College of Business and Technology, University of Colombo Faculty of Management and Finance, and Achievers Lanka Business School, organized their annual signature fundraiser project, “BLIND WALK” in Colombo. Themed as ‘Walk for Light, in Sight’, this project is part of…

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Leading in Cloud Native, Huawei Cloud Unleashes Digital with 10 New Services

HUAWEI CONNECT 2022, themed “Unleash Digital”, kicks off in Dubai today. Industry leaders, experts, partners, and guests from the Middle East and Africa gather to share their thoughts on technological innovation, ecosystem collaboration, and digital transformation. Ken Hu, Rotating Chairman of Huawei, delivered a keynote speech under the conference theme and called for enterprises to…

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Ocean Lanka recognises 145 long serving staff members at ‘OCL Sewa Abhiman Loyalty Awards 2022

Ocean Lanka Pvt Ltd. Sri Lanka’s largest weft knitted fabric manufacturer, recently acknowledged the unwavering loyalty of its long serving employees with the ‘OCL Sewa Abhiman 2022’ Loyalty Awards. Dr. Austin Au, Managing Director of Ocean Lanka shared his thoughts: “Ocean Lanka is very fortunate to have employees with many years of dedication and commitment.…

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Huawei Launches Innovative Solutions to Find the Right Technology for the Right Scenario

On the second day of HUAWEI CONNECT 2022 Bangkok, Huawei launched a range of innovative infrastructure solutions to drive industry digitalization by finding the right technology for the right scenario. Industry stakeholders gathered together and held discussions around the theme “Innovative Infrastructure to Unleash Digital”, exploring the future directions and opportunities for industry digitalization. They…

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Rotary Club of Colombo Mid Town organizes special Education Tour for Interactors and Aviation Students

The Rotary Club of Colombo Mid Town organized an Education Tour to the Bandaranaike International Airport on 2nd September 2022. Participants included Interactors from schools and Aviation Management students from Aspire College of Higher Education. These students received a familiarization with the processes followed at the airport and the current challenges faced by the industry.…

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Huawei Thailand Receives Prestigious Prime Minister Awards – Thailand Cybersecurity Excellence Award 2022

Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd., represented by Chief Executive Officer Abel Deng, today received the “Prime Minister Awards – Thailand Cybersecurity Excellence Award 2022” from the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), during a ceremony held at the Miracle Grand Convention Hotel in Bangkok. The event was chaired by Mr. Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn, Minister of Digital Economy…

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பெண்கள் சமத்துவ தின கொண்டாட்டங்களில் பெண்களை வலுவூட்டுவதற்கான தொடர்ச்சியான முயற்சிகளுடன் ஃபெம்ஸ் கைகோர்த்துள்ளது

இலங்கையில் முன்னணி பெண்களின் சுகாதார வர்த்தகநாமங்களில் ஒன்றான ஃபெம்ஸ், ‘‘நிலைபேற்றியலுடனான எதிர்காலத்திற்கான இன்று பாலின சமத்துவம்’’ என்ற தொனிப்பொருளில் கொண்டாடப்படுகின்ற சர்வதேச பெண்கள் சமத்துவ தினம் 2022 இற்கு ஆதரவளிக்க முன்வந்துள்ளது. பெண்களுக்கு வலுவூட்டுவதற்காக, குறிப்பாக மாதவிடாய் சுகாதாரம் மற்றும் சுத்தம் மீதான சமூக களங்கத்தை முடிவுக்குக் கொண்டுவருவதற்கான தனது முயற்சிகளுடன், ஃபெம்ஸ் தனது தயாரிப்பு வழங்கல்களுக்கும் அப்பாற்பட்டு செயற்பட்டுள்ளது. இது இலங்கைப் பெண்களின் நாடித் துடிப்பைப் புரிந்துகொண்டு அவர்கள் தமது இலக்குகளை அடைய உதவும் முயற்சியில்…

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Axiata Digital Labs partners with SLASSCOM as the Platinum Sponsor for the SLASSCOM Ingenuity Awards 2022

Axiata Digital Labs (ADL) strengthens their partnership today with the Sri Lanka Association for Software Services Companies (SLASSCOM), the national chamber for the IT/BPM industry in Sri Lanka. ADL will act as a Platinum Sponsor for the 2022 National Ingenuity Awards. ADL is a leading innovative software service provider, offering telco-focused digital and IT services and solutions, advancing the digital…

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HUAWEI MALAYSIA AND AXIATA DIGITAL LABS PARTNER TO POWER DIGITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES SOLUTIONS

Axiata Digital Labs (ADL), a subsidiary of the Axiata Group Berhad, and Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) (Huawei Malaysia) have ventured into a partnership on the development of digital transformation solutions in financial technology (FinTech), powered by Huawei Cloud. The collaboration will see both ADL and Huawei Malaysia join forces to explore, develop and market new technology…

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Lanka Accelerator launched in Sri Lanka

Kaleidoscope (Pvt) Ltd. announced the launch of Lanka Accelerator brand in Sri Lanka today. Lanka Accelerator is powered by India Accelerator (iA) which was adjudged the Best Accelerator in India by Start Up India. Lanka Accelerator’s agreement with India Accelerator is to help support its design, development and success. India Accelerator is part of GAN…

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First Capital Holdings PLC & Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka empower communities in Galle

At a simple yet momentous day for the joyful home-beneficiaries, First Capital Holdings PLC and Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka successfully handed over four (04) homes to families in the Bope-Poddala Division in the Galle District recently.  Senior staff representing both organizations, along with government officials, stood with these four families as they stepped into…

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hSenid HRO goes global as PeoplesHR Outsourcing

PeoplesHR Outsourcing, a strategic business unit of hSenid Business Solutions, formerly known as hSenid HRO recently expanded its global footprint with the aim of advancing outsourcing in global markets. Some of the services of PeoplesHR Outsourcing include; Payroll Outsourcing, HR Outsourcing, and HR technology transformation Consultancy services. Since the onset of the pandemic, digital transformation,…

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Project Blue Next Generation, Forging Forward to Protect Sri Lanka’s Marine Environment

The Project Blue Next Generation is a youth-led initiative in Sri Lanka that aims to promote the important role the ocean plays in the world by bringing together different communities including Volunteer Organizations, Environmental Groups, researchers, activists, students, and more.  The project is a part of the British Council’s COP26 Challenge Fund and ‘The Climate…

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Cabinet decisions

Cabinet of Ministers having met under the leadership of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa took three key decisions regarding the country’s economy. Accordingly, cabinet has decided to pay a special allowance of Rs. 5000 to 3.2 million identified low-income families for two months during the festive season. Cabinet has given approval for Sri Lanka Lanka Railways to…

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Ratmalana airport resumes international flights

The Colombo International Airport Ratmalana (CIAR) resumed scheduled international and regional flights after a lapse of 55 years. Accordingly, Flights between Sri Lanka and the Maldives will be operated by Maldives Airlines and FITS Aviation. The inauguration was held under the patronage of Youth and Sports, Development Co-ordination and Monitoring Minister and State Minister of…

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The Ceylon Institute of English & Leadership, a true leader in language and leadership training.

The Ceylon Institute of English & Leadership (CIOEL) is one of Sri Lanka’s largest online English language training institutions. CIOEL specializes in all facets of English Language Training, from basic to advanced, and caters to the needs of undergraduates, working executives, job seekers, athletes, and professionals. The institute also understands the importance of communication in…

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McLarens Group hosts a series of impactful events commemorating International Women’s Day

The McLarens Group, one of the country’s leading diversified conglomerates, joined in the global celebration of International Women’s Day 2022, with a series of impactful events bringing together all women across the Group and continuing with its constant care for the communities.  Commencing the series of events, McLarens Group held a social media campaign, proudly…

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“One million trees for unity” wins Outstanding Sustainable Project Financing category at Karlsruhe Sustainable Finance Awards 2021

Alliance Finance Co. PLC, (AFC), Sri Lanka’s oldest finance company with over 65 years of expertise in offering affordable and inclusive sustainable finance solutions to empower the nation has clinched yet another international award in sustainability. The Project which helped AFC win this important award was the “One million trees for unity” project. The Karlsruhe…

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University of Moratuwa and Dhammika & Priscilla Perera Foundation take the first steps in building a skilled ICT workforce in Sri Lanka.

A key milestone in Sri Lanka’s ICT education was marked by University of Moratuwa (UoM) and Dhammika & Priscilla Perera Foundation (DP Foundation) by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 4th January 2022 to collaborate on the facilitation of open online ICT course development and delivery. The objective of this project is to provide opportunities…

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vivo Launches V20 SE in Sri Lanka, a Premium Flagship Smartphone with Best-in-Class Camera Capabilities and Modern Sleek Design

V20SE Features 32 MP Super Night Selfie Technology, Magical Sleek Design, and Power-Packed Performance Available for Sale in Sri Lanka, starting 14th November’20 vivo, the leading global smartphone brand today announced the launch of vivo V20 SE smartphone, as a part of its brand new V20 series in Sri Lanka. Further strengthening its commitment to…

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Hatch’s KICKASS Series 4 empowers a new batch of women entrepreneurs together with London Stock Exchange Group Sri Lanka

Despite the current uncertainties we have managed to successfully complete the fourth iteration of KICKASS Bootcamp, empowering a whole new batch of future women leaders in business. Series 4 of the KICKASS Bootcamp was conducted in partnership with LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) Sri Lanka and TNL Radio and was facilitated by Naomi Gunnels, Entrepreneur…

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Swadeshi Khomba Baby Hoda Purudu celebrates World Children’s Day with “Hoda Purudu ” educational campaign

The Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC launched a novel hygiene awareness campaign for Sri Lanka’s primary school children to coincide with the World Children’s Day celebrations. Titled “Swadeshi Khomba Baby Hoda Purudu” the event saw grade 3 school children at Sapugaskanda Sobhitha Vidyalaya (Primary) taking part in awareness-led activities inculcating “Hoda Purudu ” (Good habits) among…

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First-ever virtual IIT Cutting Edge showcases innovative IT and business solutions of students

Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT), the pioneer in British higher education in Sri Lanka and the country’s premier IT and Business campus, successfully concluded its first-ever virtual IIT Cutting Edge 2020 where the latest collection of ground-breaking IT and business solutions of IIT students were showcased. Cutting Edge is primarily an annual exhibition organised by…

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5GDNA Joins the 3GPP Family

3GPP recently announced that the 5G Deterministic Networking Alliance (5GDNA) has become its Market Representation Partner (MRP), making it the third organization member from 5G vertical industry after 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) and 5G Alliance for Connected Industries and Automation (5G-ACIA). This partnership shows the rise of 5GDNA’s influence in 5G standards and 5G B2B…

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Pyxle International and Trabeya merge

Combined entity will have the leadership, resources and scale to successfully capitalize on opportunities in the fast-growing data industry.   Merged capabilities will create a single comprehensive and fully integrated platform, from digital strategy, software engineering, data management and integration, to deep analytics with artificial intelligence tools, ensuring a complete solution to be delivered to…

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HP Printers now available at Singer

Singer Sri Lanka PLC, country’s premier consumer durables retailer has partnered with Trident Corporation, a leading distributor of IT hardware, software and printing solutions in Sri Lanka to serve globally renowned HP Printer range in the Sri Lankan market. This partnership opens Singer Sri Lanka’s customers across the island to the popular HP Printer range…

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VMware Unveils 5G and Edge Advancements, Driving Sri Lanka Towards New Chapter of Innovation-Led Growth

Strengthened 5G Telco Cloud Portfolio with Cloud Native Support enables businesses to better harness emerging technologies in Sri Lanka’s cloud and mobile first economy VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW) recently announced its 5G Telco Cloud Platform, empowering Communication Service Providers (CSPs) to better meet the growing demands for 5G-powered innovations in Sri Lanka. The VMware 5G…

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Huawei revenue in Q3 2020 at a 9.9% growth

Huawei recently announced its business results for the first three quarters of 2020. During this period, Huawei generated CNYv671.3 billion in revenue, an increase of 9.9% over the same period last year. The company’s net profit margin in this period was 8.0%. Throughout the first three quarters of 2020, Huawei’s business results basically met expectations.…

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Huawei releases Sustainability Progress Report

Enriching lives with technology Huawei Consumer Business Group (BG) recently published its Sustainability Progress Report. The report highlights the company’s sustainability achievements over the past decade, covering four major areas including information accessibility, education and health, environmental protection, and corporate responsibility. This marks the first time that Huawei Consumer BG shares its sustainability progress on…

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VMware Delivers Intrinsic Security to Sri Lanka’s Digital Infrastructure, Fast Tracking Business Innovation and Resilience

Focus on intrinsic security enables organizations to build future-ready businesses to thrive in the age of the distributed workforce Cutting edge solutions provide CISOs with unprecedented visibility into the enterprise workplace to respond, adapt and accelerate businesses for the new normal VMware, Inc., a leading innovator in enterprise software, recently announced new advancements to its…

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Bosch acquires 26% stake in Sun Mobility

One of the largest Tier 1 automotive companies, Bosch Gmbh has acquired 26% stake in Bengaluru based battery service provider, Sun Mobility. Bosch through its investment arm, Robert Bosch Investment Nederland B.V. invested an undisclosed amount for the stake. This investment comes as part of Bosch focusing on growth pillars in mobility sector, which includes…

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HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro, P40 Series, Vision X65 and VR Glass awarded esteemed Good Design Awards 2020

Huawei Consumer Business Group (BG) received four accolades from the Good Design Award 2020, the sole comprehensive design evaluation and commendation award system in Japan. HUAWEI Freebuds Pro, HUAWEIP40 Series, HUAWEIVision X65 and HUAWEI VR Glass were all recognised by the judges as having some of the most innovative and cutting-edge product designs in the…

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Huawei Launches ADN Solution for Enterprises, Bringing Intelligent Connectivity Within Reach

At HUAWEI CONNECT 2020, Huawei officially released its Autonomous Driving Network (ADN) solution for the enterprise market. This future-proof solution brings intelligence to networks and completely integrates artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities at the network element (NE), network, and cloud layers. As such, it drives enterprise networks towards the autonomous driving era and empowers hyper-automated digital…

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London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) empowers female founders with Hatch’s KICKASS Series 4

The current women’s economic empowerment interventions around the world have proven that there are many obstacles faced by female entrepreneurs. The emerging evidence from psychology and experimental economics on agency, mindset, and leadership show that for successful interventions to be transformative, they need to move beyond basic access to financial and human capital and also…

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Water-pumping solutions pioneer – AGROMAX partners with Abans to better serve consumer water requirements

Agromax, a leading water-pumping solutions provider joined forces with Abans, a premier consumer durables retailer to fulfill the water requirements of every Sri Lankan providing excellent quality water pumps at affordable prices. The monumental partnership enables Agromax to leverage on the island wide Abans showroom network to distribute its range of global benchmark standard water…

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Singer awarded ‘Retail Brand of the Year – Sri Lanka 2020’ by Global Banking and Finance Review

Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC, the country’s premier consumer durables retailer has been honored with first ever Sri Lanka’s Retail Brand of the Year tribute from one of the most keenly awaited global awards, the British based ‘Global Banking and Financial Awards. The awards, announced annually by the British based Global Banking and Finance Review, a…

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Compfie’ set to change Sri Lanka’s Compliance Landscape

Aparajitha Corporate Services Private Limited, India’s no.1 company for Compliance, today announced the introduction of its Global E-Governance and Compliance Platform – ‘Compfie’ in Sri Lanka in association with Colombo headquartered 3W Consulting. This move to position ‘Compfie’ in Sri Lanka’s compliance market marks the first major development for the strategic country partnership between Aparajitha…

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7 promising Sri Lankan startups graduate from Sri Lanka’s first virtual fintech accelerator

HatchX, Sri Lanka’s first fintech startup accelerator programme, recently concluded its demo day with its first cohort of 7 promising local fintech startups graduating from the programme and getting connected with several industry stakeholders. The goal of HatchX is to help local fintech startups find success by offering them the necessary support to grow and…

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Stop Child Cruelty Trust Appeals to HE to End Child Protection Crisis In Pursuit of The True Essence of International Children’s Day

Stop Child Cruelty Trust (SCC), an organization committed to ending cruelty to children especially corporal punishment is the sole organization registered with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and is a key stakeholder of the periodic review team of the United Nations Committee of the Rights of the Child…

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Ground-breaking ADB- funded LECO-UOM Microgrid Project launched in partnership with DIMO and DHYBRID

Lanka Electricity Company (LECO) together with the University of Moratuwa (UOM) launched a pioneering pilot project on Microgrid with a grant assistance of $ 1.8 million (approximately Rs. 325 million) from Asian Development Bank (ADB). DIMO, together with the German specialist DHYBRID, has been selected for the supply of comprehensive Renewable Energy Microgrid consisting of…

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Huawei enters into partnership with CSSL for National Information Technology Conference (NITC)

World’s leading ICT provider, Huawei has come forward to partner one of Sri Lanka’s flagship ICT events – the National Information Technology Conference (NITC) organized by the Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL). This year for the consecutive 38th year the CSSL organizes the National Information Technology Conference (NITC), with the theme “Towards a Sustainable…

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Huawei Announces New Developer Technologies Capable of Smarter All-Scenario Experiences

Huawei Developer Conference 2020 (Together) was held today at Songshan Lake. In the keynote speech, Huawei announced major upcoming updates for HarmonyOS 2.0, EMUI 11, HMS(Huawei Mobile Services), HUAWEI HiLink, and HUAWEI Research. These improvements will empower global developers and ecosystem partners to provide enhanced and innovative user experiences for users. At the event, Huawei…

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Pelwatte Dairy Partners with Leading Supermarket Chains to Offer New Product Deals

Pelwatte Dairy transforms the shopping experience with value-for-money dairy deals Pelwatte Dairy Industries – Sri Lanka’s renowned dairy producer – has extended some exciting value-for-money deals that can be availed at Sri Lanka’s leading supermarket chains this September. The home-grown company is celebrated for its healthy, fresh and delicious range of dairy products that include…

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries recognises Singer Sri Lanka for outstanding performance

Singer Sri Lanka PLC has been commended for its exceptional sales performances, best sales improvement and their contribution for VRF Inverter Multi system Air Conditioning Solutions of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Singer Sri Lanka has been a partner of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air Conditioner sales in Sri Lanka since 2015. The global integrated business enterprise Mitsubishi is…

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Innovative Microwave Solutions Proposed at Huawei 5G Microwave Asia-Pacific Conference for Heavy-Rain Regions

The Huawei 5G Microwave Asia-Pacific Conference was held online recently, bringing together more than 130 guests to share insights into 5G microwave applications and to discuss how microwave solutions contribute to accelerating 5G development in the Asia-Pacific region. At the conference, Huawei proposed an innovative solution to solve transmission capacity and distance bottlenecks that traditional…

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Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP report suggests need for strategic investments in re-designing anti money laundering (AML) compliance programmes in banking and financial services sectors

Banks are facing increased challenges in meeting heightened regulatory expectations AML compliance is a board level issue with continuing operational challenges and investments not bearing fruit Banks are following a risk-based approach for AML compliance, but more needs to be done to extend it to the enterprise level Transactions monitoring, and sanctions screening processes need…

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Axiata Digital Labs partners with LK Domain Registry for Sri Lanka’s only web competition

Axiata Digital Labs announced that they have entered into a partnership with LK Domain Registry to sponsor the BestWeb.lk Awards 2020.  The partnership results in Axiata Digital Labs being crowned as the Exclusive Technological Partner of the 2020 Awards. The Awards, originally commenced in 2009, is considered as Sri Lanka’s only web design competition. As…

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INIVOS Consulting on a role to equip Sri Lanka’s enterprise sector with ERP solutions

INIVOS Consulting, the fully-fledged Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions provider has launched its assortment of solutions to Sri Lanka’s enterprise sector in a bid to provide end-to-end solutions, earmarked to make progress in the business sphere. INIVOS, an authorized partner of global ERP solutions provider IFS, has to-date served a multitude of local and international…

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Singer partners with Malaysia’s Signature Group to introduce world’s leading Kitchen solutions to Sri Lanka

Singer, Sri Lanka’s premier consumer durables retailer, has partnered with Signature Group, Malaysia’s largest Kitchen Cabinet and Wardrobe manufacturer. With this new partnership, Singer aims to begin manufacturing Signature Kitchen systems and products in Sri Lanka. This collaboration is expected to reinforce Signature brand’s presence in Sri Lanka which treats the local consumers to a…

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Huawei co-sponsors ICTA for “e-Swabhimani 2020” Digital Social Impact Awards

World’s leading ICT provider, Huawei co-sponsors Information & Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) for e-Swabhimani 2020 – Digital Social Impact Awards programme that recognizes the excellence of the use of Information & Communication Technology tools and applications for social wellbeing. e-Swabhimani is an initiative of ICTA, the apex ICT institution of the Government,…

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Ideal Motors pledges an unmatched after sales service with every “Mahindra Powerol” Generator purchase

Ideal Motors, a fully owned subsidiary of the Ideal Group and the authorized distributor for Mahindra motor vehicles, motor cycles and utility products in Sri Lanka, has gained market dominance within a short time span backed by its unique after sales service. In 2017, Ideal Motors was awarded sole distributorship of Mahindra Powerol diesel generators…

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Huawei wins Two EISA awards for “Best Smartphone Camera” with the HUAWEI P40 Pro and “Best Smartwatch” for HUAWEI WATCH GT 2

Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) recently received two awards from the European Image and Sound Association (EISA), a group comprising 55 of the world’s most respected consumer electronics magazines. HUAWEI’s P40 Pro was named “EISA Smartphone Camera 2020-2021” by the Association, alongside the HUAWEI WATCH GT 2, which won the accolade of “Best Smartwatch 2020-2021.”…

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Singer Fashion Academy’s Certificate in Fashion Designing program calls for enrollments

The Singer Fashion Academy, being in operation for over 60 years, has called for new enrollments to its Certificate in Fashion Designing – a highly sought-after qualification in Sri Lanka’s Fashion industry, a qualification which is also validated by the Chartered Society of Designers (CSD), UK. The Academy has commenced accepting applications for the September…

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Writings and statements of Sri Lanka’s most internationally recognized Ambassador now in a single volume

Sri Lanka Unites is the honored custodian of this comprehensive compilation of Ambassador Jayantha Dhanapala’s work December 15, 2019 saw the launch of a long awaited book sharing the life story of an internationally recognized Sri Lankan personality who was praised by President John F Kennedy, and who represented the island nation at the United…

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Velona Protect antiviral masks endowed with maximum safety and comfort

HeiQ Viroblock technology proven to be effective against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19)* Velona, a leading brand in the hygiene and clothing segment in Sri Lanka recently introduced the Velona Protect antiviral mask manufactured with HeiQ Viroblock NPJ03 technology which is among the first technologies in the world to be proven effective against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)*. HeiQ Viroblock NPJ03…

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VMware Strengthens Technology Ecosystem in Sri Lanka and Maldives with Appointment of New Country Sales Manager

VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW), a leading innovator in enterprise software, today announced the appointment of Devendra Manuvel to the company’s leadership team as Country Sales Manager for Sri Lanka and the Maldives. In his new role, Devandra will oversee the delivery of VMware’s industry-leading innovations to the region, enabling organizations to access next-generation technologies to…

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SIEMENS – DIMO Consortium continues to enhance National Power Supply with CEB

SIEMENS – DIMO consortium recently signed agreement with the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to embark on the Medium Voltage distribution sub project package 05 of the “National Transmission and Distribution Network Development and Efficiency Improvement Project” aimed at enhancing national power supply. The package 04 of the above project was also awarded to the SIEMENS-DIMO…

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Carmart Introduces “VIDEOCHECK” — Sri Lanka’s First Automotive Digital Aftersales Support Service

Carmart (Pvt) Ltd, the official representative for Peugeot in Sri Lanka, are set to revolutionise the automotive maintenance sector thanks to the introduction of Peugeot parent group’s (PSA) “VIDEOCHECK” platform. VIDEOCHECK allows Peugeot Sri Lanka to digitize aftersales service support via a video link and online estimation and customer approval. A First for Sri Lankan…

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HUTCH launches Unlimited Social Media plans for both 3G and 4G subscribers

Hutch, Sri Lanka’s preferred choice for mobile broadband services, has unveiled Unlimited Social Media plans including Facebook, Messenger and WhatsApp in yet another customer-oriented service offering. The customers can avail Facebook, Messenger and WhatsApp in all-inclusive packs, which are offered at affordable prices on monthly and weekly basis. The Unlimited Social Media plans enable users…

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Auto Industry and Thousands of Jobs in Peril, says Ceylon Motor Traders Association

The Ceylon Motor Traders Association (CMTA), the only trade association in Sri Lanka that represents automotive manufacturers through their local importers, urged the Government to provide a clear direction on the period of the vehicle import suspension and emphasized the need to regulate automotive imports to legitimate importers that have been vetted by the Government.…

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Industrial Asphalts (Ceylon) PLC gets shareholders’ nod to new capital infusion

Pioneer Sri Lankan owned entity to produce specialist bituminous products in the post independent era, Colombo Stock Exchange listed Industrial Asphalts (Ceylon) PLC – IAC (Stock Code ASPH.N) got company’s shareholders’ approval to the capital raising exercise to raise over Rs. 149 million to strengthen company’s future expansion via the recently announced rights issue. Accordingly,…

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New Huawei and Arthur D. Little report highlights that “one size does not fit all” when it comes to digital policies and national digital transformation”

Huawei announced recently the release of a global digital economy policy study titled “Think digital. Think archetype. Your digital economy model.” The report provides a novel approach to digital transformation and provides detailed policy guidance applicable to all countries. Huawei and Arthur D. Little have collaborated on this research report based on a shared conviction…

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Enterprise Analytics ties up with Acumatica to equip SMEs with ERP Solutions

Enterprise Analytics, a leading provider of pioneering technology-based business solutions, recently partnered with Acumatica (www.acumatica.com), a leading Cloud ERP platform, to extend Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions to the growing SME sector in Sri Lanka. Both Enterprise Analytics and Acumatica are driven by the shared vision to empower SMEs with Cloud ERP solutions and this…

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Sahana Package from Mahindra and Ideal Finance enables affordable vehicle purchasing

Mahindra Finance, India’s leading Non-Banking Finance Company together with Ideal Finance Ltd, the finance arm of the Ideal Group, recently introduced a special COVID Sahana package to facilitate buyers of Mahindra personal and light commercial vehicles with affordable hire purchase plans. Mahindra Finance previously entered into a joint venture with Ideal Finance Ltd. in order…

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Huawei Y6p offering a Visionary Photography Experience

Huawei, the innovative smartphone manufacturer, recently launched the Huawei Y6p in Sri Lanka featuring an innovative triple camera set up that revolutionizes smartphone photography, promising more stable and detailed images. Camera is a key aspect in today’s smartphones and smartphone manufacturers of late have focused on equipping cutting-edge camera innovations ensuring an optimal photography experience…

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The Big Bad Wolf Book Sale Howls Online

Looks like it’s time for Sri Lanka to howl along with their favourite Wolf. That’s right, – the Wolf will be back in Sri Lanka for the 4th consecutive year with a twist from the 1st – 4th of October 2020. Book lovers and avid readers all around the island nation will once again have…

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Tile and Sanitaryware Temporary Import Suspension and its adverse impact on Consumers and Country’s Revenue

The Tile & Sanitaryware Importers Association (TSIA), Sri Lanka’s main body established to address the grievances of tile and sanitaryware importers, has raised serious concerns about the Government’s import ban on their products and clarified how such a move is detrimental to the Government’s efforts to reduce foreign exchange outflow. The TSIA consists of over…

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No National Security in the absence of Child Protection

Stop Child Cruelty Trust (www.stopchildcruelty.com), an organization committed to ending cruelty to children has launched the #JUSTSAYNO National campaign of awareness videos, petition and first public live Zoom discussion via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/stopchildcruelty  will be held on 25th July 2020 from 7pm onwards. This public debate will be attended by Ajith Rohana, Director In General of…

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DIMO accelerates to a Digital Age of Customer Experience

Reassuring its commitment towards providing the Best Customer Experience, DIMO recently implemented several projects to elevate the customer experience by introducing numerous digital platforms. “DIMO made a strategic decision to enhance the company’s investment in digital transformation so that customers can access a large number of DIMO products and services by simply using their devices…

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ICTA announces e-Swabhimani 2020

      Applications close on 31st July Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) the premier government institution driving the nation towards digital inclusivity, calls for applications for the e-Swabhimani 2020, the Digital Social Impact Awards, to be held for the 10th consecutive year in recognition of the digital solutions which are of strong…

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4GB RAM + 64GB storage, Huawei Y6P powered with 5000mAh long-lasting battery

Offering an uninterrupted smartphone experience Huawei, the innovative smartphone manufacturer, recently unveiled the all-new Huawei Y6p featuring a 5000mAh long-lasting battery that helps users get through their everyday tasks without any interruption. This resourceful addition to the entry-level Y6p proves to be highly effective and comes in as a surprise package as entry-level smartphones rarely…

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Sri Lanka’s first NMRA Certified reusable mask from Celcius Solutions

Celcius Health Mask® is the latest addition to the innovative product range of Celcius Solutions (Pvt) Ltd., the leading manufacturer and supplier of bedding products in Sri Lanka. This personal protective mask is Sri Lanka’s first National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) certified reusable mask for non-medical use (NMRA/MDR/P-8/01/2020) which has been tested for its filtering…

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Huawei MateBook D15 and MateBook 13 optimize productivity with a pack of innovative features

By Vidura Prabhath Huawei, the innovative smartphone manufacturer, recently marked its footprint in the laptop arena with the launch of Huawei MateBook D15 and Matebook 13. Both the laptops are not just aesthetically designed showpieces; they offer many more to admire including the innovative features that optimize productivity and efficiency. Features like Huawei share and…

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DIMO Agri Machinery Division together with Mahindra Tractors supports “Waga Saubhagya” and youth-led Barren Land Recultivation

With its aim to assist in the process of reviving the country’s economy, the Agri Machinery Division of DIMO together with its partner Mahindra tractors came to the fore in supporting the country’s national initiative to recultivate barren paddy lands across the island. The government has identified the need to recultivate these lands in its…

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Autogroup International steers into 25 years in conversion and re-manufacture of high-value American vehicles

People around the world cherish US manufactured SUV’s and Pick-up trucks for their premium look and features coupled with the ample spaciousness which is a key for travelling purposes. But most of these vehicles are unfortunately designed for left-hand driving which does not pertain with rules and regulations in most other regions. People who are…

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Axiata Digital Labs Leads TM Forum Collaborative Catalyst Project Transforms How CSPs Collaborate

Axiata Digital Labs (ADL) today announced its participation in TM Forum’s renowned collaborative proof-of-concept Catalyst program focused on co-creating innovative solutions to important industry challenges leveraging key TM Forum best practices and standards. ADL is participating in the App Trading Marketplace: a framework for CSP collaboration – Phase II, which will be showcased alongside other…

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“The Role of Mobile Services in Shaping the Telco Industry’’, Yasiru Abeygunawardana

Mobile-telco industry is a vastly evolving field with new technologies emerging to challenge the ongoing trends. Mobile network providers have a key role to play in aligning with new technologies to deliver value added service offerings. In terms of voice, internet, VAS services and roaming, there were noticeable improvements in recent years and mobile service…

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නිවසේ සිට ආරක්ෂිතව ඉගෙනුම් කටයුතු වල නිරත වීමට සිංගර් ෆැෂන් ඇකඩමිය විසින් E-learning පහසුකම් හඳුන්වා දෙයි

දේශීය විලාසිතා නිර්මාණකරණ ක්ෂේත්‍රය තුළ වූ කුසලතා වර්ධනය කිරීම උදෙසා කැපවෙමින් ක්‍රියා කරන සිංගර් හි අනුබද්ධිත ආයතනයක් වන සිංගර් ෆැෂන්  ඇකඩමිය වසර 60 කට අධික ප්‍රෞඪ ඉතිහාසයකට උරුමකම් කියන කීර්තිමත් ආයතනයකි. ශ්‍රී ලංකාවේ විලාසිතා නිර්මාණකරණ අධ්‍යාපනයේ නවොත්පාදකයා ලෙස නම් දරා ඇති සිංගර් ෆැෂන් ඇකඩමිය විසින් Covid-19 වසංගතයෙන් සමස්ත ලෝකයටම දැඩි බලපෑම් එල්ලවී ඇති තත්ත්වයක් තුළ,…

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Pelwatte donates milk powder to ‘Mithuru Mithuro’ organisation

Pelwatte, the leading local dairy manufacturing company conducted several consumer driven CSR projects which manifested the company’s commitment towards the social upliftment amidst the Covid-19 crisis. Mithuru Mithuro Movement is an organization mainly focused on rehabilitation and purification of substance abused personals in Sri Lanka. The organization is registered under government and National Dangerous Drugs…

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Huawei launches Y6p featuring 4GB RAM + 64GB storage setting a new benchmark for entry level smart phones

Two entry-level smart phones including Huawei Y5p make their appearance Setting a new benchmark for entry-level smartphones, Huawei, the innovative smartphone manufacturer, recently launched two of the most feature-packed entry-level smartphones at the online launch event on 24th June 2020. The two smartphones are Huawei Y6p featuring 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM and Huawei Y5p,…

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Huawei Ken Hu: Driving Equity and Quality in Education with Technology

Huawei’s Deputy Chairman Ken Hu outlined its vision and action plan for education under its digital inclusion initiative TECH4ALL at the Global Education Webinar entitled “Driving Equity and Quality with Technology”, emphasizing that “connecting schools and skills development are two key ways for Huawei to improve equitable and quality education.” The webinar was joined by…

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Hutch cliQ now on 4G !

Hutch Telecommunications, Sri Lanka’s preferred choice for mobile broadband services has enhanced its  popular cliQ app enabling all its 078 & 072 subscribers to enjoy unlimited Internet experience on its nationwide Bigger and Better 4G network. 072 subscribers have been enjoying cliQ 3G since 2017 and post the take-over of Etisalat Sri Lanka last year…

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Huawei Nova 7i and Huawei FreeBuds 3 combination offers more space for Entertainment and Productivity

Huawei, the innovative smartphone manufacturer, constantly equips its product portfolio with highly efficient and productive devices. Huawei Nova 7i and Huawei FreeBuds 3 are two such devices which revolutionized the Sri Lankan market recently. Nova 7i is a stylish mid-ranger to hit the market for an affordable price while FreeBuds 3 comes in as Huawei’s…

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EFIC Celebrates 40 years of pioneering Multi-lingual Education in Sri Lanka

September 2020 intake to be announced by the French International School of Colombo École Française Internationale De Colombo (EFIC), also known as the French International School of Colombo celebrated a milestone of 40 years in providing exceptional education opportunities in Sri Lanka recently. The Multi-lingual Education School will be calling for applications to enroll new…

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COVID-19 මෙරටින් තුරන් කිරීමේ සටනට ජෝන් කීල්ස් සමූහයේ සහය

ප්‍රජාවන් සහ අනෙකුත් පාර්ශවකරුවන් කෙරෙහි ඇති කැපවීම සහ ආයතනික වගකීම ඉටු කිරීමට, ජෝන් කීල්ස් සමූහය එහි ආයතනික සමාජ වගකීම් අංශය ඔස්සේ, ශ්‍රී ලංකාවෙන් COVID-19 තුරන් කිරීමේ වැඩපිළිවෙළෙහි ක්‍රියාකාරී සාමාජිකයෙක් වශයෙන් කටයුතු කරන ලදී.  වසංගතයේ ව්‍යාප්තියත් සමග,  ශ්‍රී ලංකාවේ විශාලතම පෞද්ගලික ආයතනය වන ජෝන් කීල්ස් සමූහයේ, සමාජ සත්කාරක අංශය වන ජෝන් කීල්ස් පදනමත්, ඊට අනුබද්ධ වෙනත්…

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Huawei introduces AI technology to help Sri Lankan Medical Professionals to Better Fight against COVID-19 Pandemic

Huawei the leading global ICT solutions provider, has further extended the support to Sri Lanka’s fight against COVID-19 pandemic via launching AI-Assisted Automatic and Quick Diagnosis technology platform to frontline medical professionals. This AI-assisted system empowered by Huawei’s Cloud technology, is deployed at Colombo North Teaching Hospital in Ragama integrating with the existing Picture Archiving…

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vivo V19 to feature ‘Super night Selfies’ Benchmark Selfie camera that adjusts to different lightening scenarios

The innovative smartphone manufacturer, vivo Mobile is set to release V19, a flagship device that would feature yet another best-in-class selfie camera. The vivo V19 will once again set a new benchmark in selfie cameras where the device is deemed to be crafted to perfect every camera shot, irrespective of the available light. The smartphone…

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Pelwatte strives to cater local consumer demand for dairy products despite Covid-19 challenges

Despite the challenges of the Covid-19 in terms of the consumer demand management, the local dairy industry leader, Pelwatte, has taken measures to ensure that the local consumers are provided with uninterrupted access to the brand, through an established delivery framework, in the curfew instilled districts. In the Sri Lankan context, the estimated annual demand…

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IT Gallery Computers Private Limited, Sri Lanka together with Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co. Ltd, China, recently donated a Hikvision Temperature Screening Thermographic camera to the Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd in an effort to help identify people with abnormal body temperatures. The donation took place at the chairman’s office of the airport…

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Huawei: A Year and Beyond

Huawei held its 17th annual Global Analyst Summit in Shenzhen, both onsite and online. At the event, Huawei was joined by over 2,000 analysts, key opinion leaders, and media representatives from a range of industries, including telecoms, the Internet, and finance. Together, they discussed how the industry can work together to weather the difficult times,…

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eMarketingEye Outlines Digital Insights that Help Hospitality Industry Overcome COVID-19 Impact

As the world races to curb the spread of the deadly COVID-19 disease, eMarketingEye (www.emarketingeye.com), the award-winning Digital Marketing Agency has taken progressive steps to assist Sri Lanka’s struggling Hospitality industry by sharing a detailed analysis and strategy paper on the impact of the COVID-19 on the industry. The report titled “Digital Insights, Trends and…

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Huawei’s AI-Assisted Technology Services Help Combat COVID-19 in Asia Pacific

As part of its action plan to help customers to fight COVID-19, Huawei is providing technological services in artificial intelligence (AI), video conferencing, wireless network coverage and smartphones to nations across Asia Pacific. Huawei has joined hands with countries like Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Bangladesh and others to address on-ground communication challenges, ensuring connectivity…

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2020 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Sri Lanka) gala night in Colombo will take place in November

NOMINATIONS ARE EXTENDED TO AUGUST DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC Online submissions of entries are open until Friday, 21 August 2020 Precautionary health measures to be conducted before and during awards night In light of the ongoing global health crisis, the organisers of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards have made the responsible decision of postponing their…

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Payments through OIAs suspended for 3 months

The government has taken steps to suspend Sri Lankan residents from making payments through Outdraw Investment Accounts (OIA) for overseas investments for a period of three months. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Economic and Policy Development, has made this Order under the Foreign Exchange Act, No. 12 of…

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