Category: Business and Economy

Comtrust Asset Management (Comtrust) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Bimanee Meepagala as its Chief Investment Officer with effect from 1st June 2021. Counting over 15 years’ experience in Capital Markets, Bimanee brings a wealth of professional and academic knowledge encompassing investments, economics, risk, finance and insurance. Prior to joining Comtrust Asset Management,…

Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT), the pioneer in British higher education in Sri Lanka and the country’s premier IT and Business campus, is celebrating its 30-year journey of educational excellence by launching the “IIT Achievers Scholarship Scheme”. For 30 years, IIT has been consistently delivering qualifications and quality valued in Sri Lanka and around the…

With the intention of providing a glimpse on becoming successful entrepreneurs and self-sufficient individuals, the Lions Club of Colombo (Host) District 306A1 will be conducting  a series of webinars on the topic ‘Financial Literacy and Capacity Development’ starting from July 2021. Themed “Money Matters”, the webinar series is the first phase of the financial literacy…

At Huawei’s Better World Summit for 5G + AR, Huawei Carrier BG CMO Bob Cai delivered a keynote speech titled 5G + AR, Turning Dreams into Reality. In this speech, Cai said that 5G will switch on AR, and AR will light up 5G. He also announced the release of the AR Insight and Application…

If the current pandemic has taught us anything, it is that the world needs more curious minds in science to solve global problems. Having seen this need, Hatch has now secured an authorized distribution partnership with Foldscope, to introduce low-cost scientific tools to Sri Lankan students to magnify their science knowledge. This is in line…

Clogard, one of Sri Lanka’s leading oral care brands lent a helping hand to the Department of Wildlife Conservation in pioneering a social endeavor aiming to protect the ecosystem surrounding the sacred Sri Paada. A series of initiatives were carried out in the backdrop of escalating plastic pollution on the Sri Paada site which is…

Hemas Consumer, together with  the  John Keells Group’s social enterprise project- Plasticcycle completed the expansion of the project’s plastic collection bin network to 25 new collection points in the financial year 2020/21. This recent expansion is the resultant effort of Hemas Consumer, a leading manufacturer in Sri Lanka’s home and personal care sector to remain…

As the official smartphone of the tournament, the brand is reinforcing its drive for global expansion and consumer connection through the world’s most beloved sport. As the official smartphone of UEFA EURO 2020™, vivo wants football fans everywhere to enjoy every beautiful moment during the tournament. With a passion for providing incredible experiences to its…

Providing much needed relief to those who are affected by travel restrictions around the island, HUTCH has redeployed its free emergency reload offer for the second year running. HUTCH will be offering a free reload worth Rs. 10 daily to help customers’ access emergency calls and messages until the travel restrictions are relaxed. The emergency…

The launch marks Huawei’s entry into the standalone monitor market segment Huawei Consumer Business Group (BG) announced the launch of HUAWEI MateView, the first flagship standalone monitor from the company. Carrying the “Mate” moniker, the all-new monitor embodies Huawei’s spirit of innovation, and with its launch, Huawei breaks into a new market, bringing the same…