Category: Business and Economy

The world of healthcare is evolving faster than ever before, with breakthroughs reshaping how we prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. Just recently, researchers made global headlines for developing “skin in a syringe,” injectable skin cells engineered to regenerate damaged tissue, offering hope for burn victims and patients with chronic wounds. Elsewhere, scientists are harnessing gene…

The Colombo Academy of Hospitality Management (Pvt) Ltd. (CAHM), Sri Lanka’s leading private hospitality and culinary training institute located at the SLIIT main Campus Malabe, has officially launched the CAHM 7-Star Junior Chef Competition – Season 01. The competition, aimed at nurturing the next generation of culinary professionals, is proudly supported by Serendib Flour Mills (Pvt) Ltd,…

Ninewells Hospital has opened Ninewells Eye, a state-of-the-art eye clinic aimed at enhancing access to advanced ophthalmic care. DIMO Healthcare has equipped Ninewells Eye, the newly established eye clinic at Ninewells Hospital, with a comprehensive range of advanced ophthalmic technologies from ZEISS, bringing globally recognised eye-care solutions to the Sri Lankan healthcare sector. As the…

Sri Lanka captured global attention at the AsiaBerlin Summit 2025, showcasing the country’s expanding innovation and startup potential. Through a dynamic delegation of tech companies and high-level networking, the country demonstrated the strength, adaptability, and entrepreneurial spirit driving its digital economy. The Summit provided a platform to position Sri Lanka’s innovation ecosystem and build meaningful…

As global consumers increasingly focus on nutrition, health and wellbeing with a back-to-basics approach of consuming minimally processed food, this Veganuary – Emirates confirms new concepts are in development to celebrate real, whole, and farm-to-fork plant foods. The current development project sees a team of chefs create dishes that feel authentic, vibrant and rooted in…

Consolidates ownership to support long-term growth, marking major exit for BOV Capital Roar Global, a mar-tech venture builder that builds, acquires, and scales companies across platform ecosystems and AI, has completed a landmark share buyback of its early institutional investor, BOV Capital, marking a significant milestone in the group’s evolution. The transaction represents a major exit…

Anchored in its long-term commitment to create a sustainable future for Sri Lanka and beyond, Commercial Bank of Ceylon has advanced its ‘ForwardTogether’ sustainability journey by hosting “ForwardTogether 2026: Partnering for a Sustainable Corporate Future,” a focused engagement designed to translate sustainability dialogue into practical action with customers. Held at the Lotus Ballroom of the…

Hambantota International Port (HIP) has launched its Automated Gate Pass Management System (AGPMS), becoming the first port in Sri Lanka to introduce a fully automated, QR-code-based, paperless gate pass solution. The initiative marks a major step forward in HIP’s digital transformation, strengthening efficiency, security, and access control across port operations. The system was officially inaugurated…

Swisstek Aluminium officially opened its new Design Studio at 118A, Nawala Road, Narahenpita, Colombo 05, further strengthening its position the leading aluminium solutions provider in Sri Lanka. Designed as an experiential space, the studio brings together Swisstek’s aluminium systems in one setting, including Sri Lanka’s first true SLIMLINE sliding systems, alongside a comprehensive range of…

FINEXT 2025, the annual career fair organised by the Students’ Association of Finance of the Department of Finance, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, was successfully conducted recently, providing undergraduates with valuable exposure to leading organisations across the finance, technology, and professional services sectors. The event continued to strengthen its reputation…