Category: Business and Economy

‘Unilever Around Sri Lanka in 60 Days’ an initiative launched to upskill and empower youth across universities in Sri Lanka

Unilever Sri Lanka is on a transformative journey to upskill 100,000 Sri Lankan youth by 2025, inspiring the launch of its ‘Unilever Around Sri Lanka in 60 Days’ campaign from September 2023. The initiative will reach universities across Sri Lanka over the course of the next 60 days, with a focus on equipping undergraduates with employability…

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Marconi Platform Antenna: Faster construction, easier maintenance, higher efficiency, and lower total cost

At the 2023 Global Antenna Technology & Industry Forum, Huawei launched the Marconi platform antenna, the industry’s first antenna with horizontal azimuth obtaining and adjusting capabilities. The Marconi platform antenna aims to help operators improve their network construction and O&M efficiency through tech innovations in antenna form factor, architecture, and new digital capabilities. Antenna site…

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Sri Lanka Retailers Association to Host Prestigious Federation of Asia-Pacific Retailers Association (FAPRA) Executive Committee Meeting

The Sri Lanka Retailers Association (SLRA) is proud to announce its upcoming role as the host nation for the highly anticipated Federation of Asia-Pacific Retailers Association (FAPRA) Head of Delegations Meeting, scheduled to take place at the prestigious Cinnamon Grand Colombo from October 18th to October 20th, 2023. The primary aim of the Sri Lanka…

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Massive government investment needed to shift to EV”  – EU Ambassador HE Denis Chaibi

The Ceylon Motor Traders Association (CMTA), the senior most automotive association in Sri Lanka, recently held another CMTA Stakeholder Breakfast Forum at the Hilton Colombo Residencies.  The event was graced by His Excellency Denis Chaibi, the EU Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives as the guest speaker. Several other Officials from Ministries, Government institutions…

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Hemas Manufacturing Triumphs at the National Project Management Excellence Awards 2023

Hemas Manufacturing, a trailblazing force in the industry, has once again demonstrated its prowess by clinching top honours at the prestigious National Project Management Excellence Awards 2023. The company secured a Gold Medal in the highly competitive Best Managed Project in the Manufacturing Sector category. This momentous victory stands as a testament to Hemas Manufacturing’s…

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Mundra Port celebrates 25 years of stellar
operations and unparalleled growth

Commemorating a landmark journey, Mundra Port is celebrating 25 years of path-breaking operations, highlighting its expansion and evolution as one of the largest ports globally. Since berthing its first ship, MT Alpha on 7 October, 1998, the port has consistently demonstrated a visionary approach, unwavering ambition and impeccable execution, positioning itself as one of the…

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Successful Completion of Scale Up Shop Program Triumphs as an Inspiration for Sri Lankan Food and Agri Innovators in Export Markets

The Scale Up Shop Program which catalysed Sri Lanka’s Food and Agri Innovation ecosystem, has reached a successful conclusion at its Demo Day event on 21st September. The Scale Up Shop Program, carried out as part of the ‘Support to Small and Medium Enterprises in the Organic Agriculture Sector’ Programme, is co-financed by the European…

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Fentons Smart Facilities first in Sri Lanka to obtain ISO Certification for Facility Management

ISO 41001:2018 is the world’s first international FMS standard published in 2018 Fentons Smart Facilities (Pvt) Limited, the Facility Management arm of Hayleys Fentons, reached yet another milestone by being accredited the ISO 41001:2018 certification from SGS Lanka (Pvt) Limited, and becoming the first ISO-certified facility management service provider in Sri Lanka. The ISO 41001:2018…

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