Category: Business and Economy

Nestlé Lanka won seven awards at the prestigious 2025 Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards, organized by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce. The company was recognized in multiple categories, including Social Sustainability, Environment Beyond Business, and Customer Relations. “We are humbled by this recognition,” said Bernie Stefan, Chairman and Managing Director of Nestlé Lanka. “Sustainability is…

As Sri Lanka confronted one of its most devastating flood disasters in recent memory, local ride-hailing giant PickMe, Sri Lanka’s largest locally built mobility and delivery platform, activated its full digital and logistical network to support nationwide relief efforts. With hundreds dead, thousands displaced, and rescue operations still underway, the company has launched a three-pronged…

Barista Sri Lanka, the island’s largest and most beloved café chain, proudly marks the grand opening of its 75th outlet at Arcade Independence Square, Colombo 07. This milestone reflects Barista’s remarkable journey over the past 23 years — from pioneering coffee culture in Sri Lanka to becoming a household name synonymous with quality, community, and…

BYD, together with its sole authorised distributor John Keells CG Auto (JKCG Auto), announced the official launch of the all-new BYD ATTO 1 and BYD ATTO 2 in Sri Lanka. First presented to the public at the Colombo Motor Show from 21 to 23 November at the BMICH, the two models now join BYD’s expanding…

YKK Lanka Pvt. Ltd., a global leader in the manufacturing of metal, coil, and Vislon zippers, has partnered with Regen Renewables, a Sri Lankan renewable energy company, to launch a 1,792 kW solar PV system at its manufacturing facility. The solar project, featuring DAS Solar panels and Huawei inverters, leverages world-class technology to deliver reliable,…

Delmege Insurance Brokers a subsidiary of the Delmege Group has brought pride to Sri Lanka by being recognized at the Global Insurance Excellence Awards 2025 for the Asia and MENA Region, held in Goa, India and organized by Bajaj Allianz General Insurance. At this gathering of industry leaders, Chathura Kehelpannala, Chief Operating Officer of Delmege…

Havelock City Mall, Colombo’s premier lifestyle destination, welcomes the festive season with ‘Magical Christmas at My Happy Place’, transforming the mall into the city’s most enchanting seasonal setting from 27th November to 24th December. Curated to inspire joy, wonder, and togetherness, this year’s celebration blends festive elegance with elevated experiences for families, friends, and discerning…

In a quiet village in Kataragama, a long-running charitable initiative has quietly reshaped futures for nearly two decades. The Light a Life Children’s Fund (LLCF) now approaches its 20th anniversary, having empowered approximately a thousand children and their families through access to quality education and improved housing. LLCF, a charitable trust and voluntary social services / non…

The STEM Day Celebration held on 12 November 2025, at ANKA Technologies, brought together a vibrant community of learners, with 32 students and 11 teachers participating in a morning of innovation, hands-on learning, and creative expression. Organized with the aim of promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education, the event successfully highlighted the value…