Category: Business and Economy

At Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai 2025, Yang Lifan, Deputy General Manager of China Unicom Beijing, delivered a speech titled “Are We Ready for AI?” and jointly released Smart Operation Network 2.0 with Huawei at the 5G-A Industry Roundtable. The speech highlighted the unprecedented growth of data driven by artificial intelligence (AI), which is making…

New solutions for solar, smart lighting, and climate control reflect a bold vision for customer-centric engineering in 2025 Hayleys Electronics Limited (HEL), a pioneer in engineering accessories and solutions in Sri Lanka for over 90 years, has officially unveiled its 2025 product portfolio, alongside a refreshed brand promise and the new tagline: ‘Trust Beyond a…

The second episode of ‘Rethink Healthy’, the podcast series hosted by PodHUB in partnership with AIA Insurance, featured Mr. Rohan Paulus, award-winning powerlifter and Chief Executive Officer of St. James Capital. His story challenges assumptions about age, success and what it truly means to live healthy.  ‘Rethink Healthy’ is a global campaign launched by AIA…

Seven-Suite Property to Open in July 2025 on the South Sri Lankan Coast Uga, the boutique Sri Lankan hotel group renowned for its world-class hospitality, is delighted to announce the upcoming launch of its seventh property, Uga Prāva, in July 2025. Perched along the breath-taking shores of Tangalle on the south Sri Lankan coast, Uga…

At the GSMA IoT Summit during Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai 2025, Eric Zhao, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Huawei Wireless Solution, delivered a keynote speech titled “5G-A Powers All-Scenario IoT, Turbocharging a New AIoT Era for All”. In his speech, Zhao discussed how IoT and AI are converging and mutually enabling to…

The National Anti-Human Trafficking Taskforce (NAHTTF) in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), launched an island-wide television and radio campaign to raise awareness on trafficking-in-persons. Implemented as a part of the USD 2.6 million project for supporting migrant returnees and communities in vulnerable situations funded by the Government of Japan, the initiative highlights…

Sri Lanka’s higher education sector took a giant leap into the future at the Smart University Summit 2025, held at the Goldi Sands Hotel, Negombo. Co-hosted by LEARN (Lanka Education and Research Network) and powered by Huawei, the summit convened ICT directors, university IT professionals, and digital leaders from government universities across the island. The…

First Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group), continues to strengthen its commitment to financial literacy through First Capital investED—a dynamic initiative that has already educated over 1,775 university students across Sri Lanka. This programme is specifically crafted to help students understand different investment opportunities and take their first steps toward building long-term…

OREL IT, believes technology’s greatest potential lies in its ability to serve, uplift, and create meaningful impact. Recently, Orel IT took a transformative step towards that future through a strategic partnership with ByteDC Solutions, Cambodia’s premier Tier III data centre and exclusive Huawei Cloud distributor. This Managed Service Provider (MSP) agreement marks the beginning of…

In a significant step towards bridging the gap between academia and industry, Blue Lotus 360, a leading provider of Cloud ERP and HRM solutions, has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Colombo, one of Sri Lanka’s most prestigious higher education institutions. This partnership aims to provide students with hands-on exposure…