Category: Business and Economy

The 4th instalment of PodHub and AIA Insurance’s compelling four-part ‘Rethink Healthy’ podcast series featured Noeline Pereira, the founder of the vastly successful ‘Noeline’s’ salon chain. Her story and philosophy truly epitomise the campaign’s core message. Noeline is much more than a mere businesswoman, she is an advocate for wellness who embodies balance, discipline and…

The Ceylon Motor Traders’ Association (CMTA), one of South Asia’s oldest automotive associations, recently hosted its 105th Annual General Meeting (AGM), at Hilton Residencies, Colombo. The event, which was attended by distinguished stakeholders from across the automative industry, and Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker, Mr. Bingumal Thewarathanthri, Vice Chairman of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce.  Mr.…

Local tech firm’s achievement marks major step forward for Sri Lanka’s digital independence In a groundbreaking development for Sri Lanka’s technology sector, OREL IT has become the first organisation in the country to receive TIA-942-C Design Certification for its data centre facility in Nawinna, Maharagama The certification confirms the facility meets Tier 3 standards, placing…

DIMO, the authorized general distributor for Tata vehicles in Sri Lanka, reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regional transportation through the successful execution of DIMO Mega Fiesta – Jaffna 2025, a comprehensive after-sales campaign for Tata commercial vehicles. Held from 24th to 28th June at the DIMO Jaffna branch, this large-scale campaign focused on uplifting after-sales…

P&S (Perera & Sons) one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic homegrown brands, celebrates its remarkable 123-year journey on 17th July 2025, marking generations of trust, taste and shared memories. Founded in 1902, P&S began as a modest bakery and has grown into a beloved national institution, deeply woven into the fabric of Sri Lankan daily…

Granbell Hotel Colombo, a flagship property of Belluna Lanka, the Sri Lankan arm of Belluna Co. Ltd., Japan is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Shehan Safraz as its General Manager. A leader whose journey within Belluna Lanka reflects what’s possible when talent is nurtured and given space to grow. Shehan has been part…

Expo Visa Services is proud to announce that its groundbreaking mobile application, the EVS App, has been honoured with both National and Provincial titles for Best Innovative Product in Hospitality and Tourism at the SLASSCOM National Ingenuity Awards 2025. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the vision, dedication, and ingenuity of the company behind the app,…

A total of 79,711 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in July, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. According to data released by the SLTDA, a total of 16,329 tourists have arrived from India which accounts to 20.5%. Furthermore, 8,530 persons from the United Kingdom, 4,812 from Australia, 5,213…

Q: TO BEGIN WITH, PLEASE TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF AND YOUR ROLE IN CARRIER AND YOUR BACKGROUND IN THE HVAC INDUSTRY? ALSO, IS THIS YOUR FIRST TIME IN COLOMBO? A: I have had the pleasure of visiting Colombo multiple times, and each visit reinforces my excitement about the immense potential Sri Lanka holds. With nearly 18…