Category: Business and Economy

China Unicom Beijing and Huawei Are Embracing the AI Revolution, Striding Towards Intelligent Era

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…

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Hayleys Electronics Unveils 2025 Portfolio with New Tagline: ‘Trust Beyond a Warranty’

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…

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AIA Insurance & PodHUB hosts the award-winning Sri Lankan powerlifter Rohan Paulus on ‘Rethink Healthy’ podcast series

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…

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IOM and the National Anti-Human Trafficking Taskforce Initiate Nationwide Media Campaign to Raise Awareness on Trafficking-in-Persons with the support of Government of Japan

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…

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Sri Lanka Ushers in a New Era of Digital Learning with First Wi-Fi 7 Network at Smart University Summit 2025

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…

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First Capital Drives Financial Awareness Among Undergraduates Through investED Program

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…

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OREL IT expands global cloud footprint: powering Cambodia’s digital leap with ByteDC and Huawei Cloud

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…

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Blue Lotus 360 and University of Colombo Join Forces to Advance ERP Education in Sri Lanka

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…

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