தொழில்நுட்ப மற்றும் தொழிற்கல்வி (TVET) துறையை வலுப்படுத்தும் ‘CAREER ONE’ (www.careerone.gov.lk) டிஜிட்டல் தளம் குறித்த விழிப்புணர்வுத் திட்டம்
இலங்கையின் தொழில்நுட்ப மற்றும் தொழிற்கல்வி மற்றும் பயிற்சி (TVET) துறையின் முக்கிய பங்குதாரர்களை ஒன்றிணைத்து, CAREER ONE டிஜிட்டல் தளம் (www.careerone.gov.lk) தொடர்பான விரிவான விழிப்புணர்வு திட்டமொன்று, மேல் மாகாணத்தில் 2026 ஜனவரி 14, புதன்கிழமை கொழும்பு ITC Ratnadipa ஹோட்டலில் வெற்றிகரமாக இடம்பெற்றது. இந்தத் திட்டமானது கொரிய சர்வதேச ஒத்துழைப்பு முகவரகத்தின் (KOICA) நிதியுதவியுடன், TVET தொழில்முறைத் தளச் செயற்திட்டத்தின் (2023-2026) கீழ் ஏற்பாடு செய்யப்பட்டிருந்தது. கொரியாவின் முன்னணி கல்வி தொழில்நுட்ப (Edtech) நிறுவனமான UBION,…
Focus on enhancing industrial and investment cooperation
A special meeting was held on January 28 between the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Industry and Manufacturing of Pakistan, Haroon Akhtar Khan, who is in the country on an official visit, and the Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti, at the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development. The discussion was…
“Export Performance Indicators 2024” launched
The latest edition provides statistical information related to Sri Lanka’s external trade and its contribution to major economic indicators such as trade balance. GDP and individual sectoral involvement for the year 2024 and five preceding years. This volume is the 38th Volume of this publication, and its previous editions have been constantly used as a…
LB Finance secures USD 45 Mn in strategic foreign funding
LB Finance PLC has secured USD 45 million in strategic funding from two leading Switzerland-based impact investors, responsAbility Investments AG and BlueOrchard Finance Ltd. This landmark transaction represents a significant milestone in LB Finance’s growth trajectory and reinforces international confidence in the Company’s long-term vision and resilience. The long-term senior debt facilities comprise a USD…
HNB PLC backs TiECON Sri Lanka 2026 as Platinum Sponsor, strengthening Sri Lanka’s runway to global markets
HNB PLC partnered TiECON Sri Lanka 2026 as its Platinum Sponsor, reinforcing its commitment to supporting Sri Lankan entrepreneurs as they scale beyond local market entry and compete internationally. Through this partnership, HNB backed a summit designed to drive practical, execution-led conversations between founders, investors, mentors, and industry leaders. Hosted at Cinnamon Life, Colombo, TiECON…
MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka appoints Harendra Uyanage as Chief Creative Officer
The MullenLowe Group (MLG) Sri Lanka announced the appointment of Harendra Uyanage as Chief Creative Officer (CCO), further strengthening the Group’s creative leadership as it continues to shape culture-led, business-driving brand thinking across categories. Harendra’s appointment recognises a career built on strategic creativity, filmmaking excellence, and an ability to redefine how legacy and emerging brands…
i Grid Holdings introduces i BIKE SLI 100 to Sri Lanka
i Grid Holdings, a Sri Lankan company founded in 2016 and recognised with numerous awards in the solar industry over the past decade, has entered the electric mobility sector with the launch of the i BIKE SLI 100 a modern electric scooter designed specifically for Sri Lankan roads and lifestyles. Developed with a deep understanding…
Emirates and Marriott International to Bring First-Ever Ritz-Carlton Lodge Globally to Australia’s Wolgan Valley
Two leaders in travel come together to open Emirates Wolgan Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Lodge in mid-2026, signifying the global debut of ‘The Ritz-Carlton Lodge’ and a milestone project for New South Wales’ regional luxury tourism Emirates and Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) have signed an agreement to open Emirates Wolgan Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Lodge – a 40-key…
Hayleys Agriculture Showcases Innovative Agricultural Technology at Jaffna International Trade Fair 2026
Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Limited reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the Sri Lankan agriculture industry at the Jaffna International Trade Fair 2026, which was held from 23rd to 25th January at the Muttraweli Grounds in Jaffna. The company’s presence at the exhibition underscored its focus on bringing modern agricultural technology and value-added agricultural products closer to…
Chokolaate Opens Designer Call-Out for the Iconic MDFD Fashion Competition
Chokolaate, Sri Lanka’s leading youth-centric media platform, announced the official call-out for designers to participate in the much-anticipated Mother-Daughter Fashion Designer (MDFD) contest. Now in its 16th year, MDFD continues its legacy as one of the island’s most influential creative platforms for emerging fashion talent. Organised annually by Chokolaate Magazine — founded in 2006 with the mission…