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AIA+ offers an all-in-one digital experience that revolutionises customer delight and wellbeing
AIA Insurance Lanka recently launched AIA+, a next-generation platform designed to simplify life insurance while empowering customers to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. By integrating insurance services, wellbeing, payments, claims and rewards into a single digital ecosystem, AIA+ sets a new benchmark for innovation in Sri Lanka’s insurance industry while contributing to community wellbeing and […]
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Port City Colombo Brings Sri Lanka’s South Asian Investment Proposition to the Maldives
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in the Republic of Maldives, in collaboration with CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd. hosted the Port City Colombo Investor Forum at the Barceló Nasandhura Malé on 10th August 2026, an invitation-only engagement bringing together a curated gathering of senior Maldivian business leaders, investors and developers. The forum marks […]
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SLAM Power Solutions Deploys Smart Microgrid at Faculty of Engineering University of Peradeniya to Power Critical Infrastructure
Power Solutions officially commissioned a state-of-the-art microgrid system at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya. The initiative addresses long-standing grid instability concerns, providing uninterrupted power for the faculty’s computer laboratories and high-demand artificial intelligence (AI) servers. Conventional backup UPS systems provided only a few minutes of power during grid outages, while traditional diesel generators […]
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Banking and Finance
Seylan Bank’s Mercantile victories reinforce strong internal culture of employee-centricity
Seylan Bank recently celebrated the successes of its employees who won acclaim at recent national-level Mercantile sports competitions, reaffirming the Bank with a Heart’s commitment to elevating holistic employee development, teamwork, and well-being beyond the workplace. The Seylan Rugby Team’s long-awaited return to the Mercantile Rugby 7’s Tournament, after a 13-year hiatus, was met with […]
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DFCC Bank and SriLankan Airlines Partner to Reward Journeys Beyond Borders
DFCC Bank PLC and SriLankan Airlines have partnered to launch the SriLankan Airlines DFCC Visa Platinum Credit Card, a premium co-branded credit card designed for customers whose lives increasingly extend beyond borders. The launch ceremony was held at the DFCC Bank Head Office, Galle Road, Colombo 3, on 21 July 2026, with the participation of senior […]
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HNB Partners Lanka Commercial Trading to Boost Agricultural Leasing Access
HNB PLC has partnered with Lanka Commercial Trading (Pvt) Ltd to offer exclusive leasing solutions for Yanmar and Solis tractors and Samurai Naca harvesters. The partnership, brings together one of Sri Lanka’s leading private sector banks and a trusted supplier of world renowned agricultural machinery to provide farmers with greater access to advanced equipment, attractive […]
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Lifestyle
Tamarind brings global flavours to Colombo
New multi-cuisine restaurant combines diverse flavours, contemporary interiors and versatile dining spaces Colombo’s dining scene has welcomed a new addition with the opening of Tamarind Multi Cuisine Restaurant at 09 Kinross Avenue, Colombo 04. Spread across more than 6,000 square feet, the two-storey restaurant brings Indian, Chinese, Sri Lankan and popular Western favourites together under […]
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Asiri Medical Hospital Enhances Patient Care with Newly Refurbished Ward 3B
Asiri Medical Hospital unveiled its newly refurbished Ward 3B, now ready to welcome patients and visitors. The ward features modern amenities aimed at improving patient privacy, comfort, and overall wellbeing, underscoring the hospital’s commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare. This investment reflects the hospital’s ongoing commitment to creating an environment where clinical expertise is complemented by […]
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Hilton Colombo Brings Flavors of Việt Nam to Graze Kitchen with Hilton Saigon
This August, Hilton Colombo presents the second edition of its widely popular ‘Flavors of Việt Nam,’ a 10-day culinary showcase that will celebrate the vibrant gastronomic traditions of Việt Nam. Taking place from 20 – 29 August 2026 in collaboration with Hilton Saigon, this immersive gourmet experience will encompass authentic Vietnamese recipes, live cooking stations, […]
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Technology
Synapseus Technologies launches TapID: homegrown, smart relationship management platform for the world
Networking events and meetings often result in a surplus of physical business cards which end up forgotten in the back of a drawer and lost opportunities that are unpursued after an initial meeting. Most connections stumble or falter after the first introductions. Synapseus Technologies proudly launches TapID, a Sri Lankan built digital business card and […]
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Sri Lanka’s Digital Analytics Community Unites at People’s Tower for the 199th Global MeasureCamp
On July 18, 2026, the digital analytics community in Sri Lanka convened at the People’s Tower for the third annual MeasureCamp Sri Lanka. Organised by the Digital Marketing Association of Sri Lanka (DMASL) in collaboration with the global MeasureCamp movement, this year’s event marked a landmark occasion, representing the 199th MeasureCamp hosted globally and attracting […]
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Nutanix to Host Lanka Tech Summit 2026 in Sri Lanka
Nutanix, a global leader in cloud software, hosted its flagship annual Lanka Tech Summit in Sri Lanka, bringing together customers, partners, and technology leaders to showcase the latest developments in enterprise cloud, application modernization, and digital infrastructure while outlining its strategy for the local market in the year ahead. With a strong focus on application […]
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Industry
Haut Monde marks five years of experiential events
Haut Monde Event Management & PR is celebrating its fifth anniversary, marking five years of creating curated events, luxury lifestyle experiences and integrated public relations campaigns across Sri Lanka. Founded by Treshan Pereira, Haut Monde was established with a vision to redefine experiential events by combining creative concepts, strategic planning and execution. The company’s journey […]
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Adaptive resilience: Malwatte Valley harnesses tech and innovation to redefine plantation productivity
Since inception the plantation industry has served as a central pillar of the Sri Lankan economy. Tea in particular has been the lynchpin of the industry. Especially for globally renowned Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs) like Malwatte Valley Plantations PLC, whose teas are possessed of a globally unique terroir that emerges from the soil, elevation and […]
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Fairway Colombo Named Official Accommodation Partner of Manhunt International 2026
Sri Lanka’s Smart Luxury Business Hotel to Host Delegates and Contestants from Over 40 Countries as the Island Nation Hosts Its First-Ever Global Pageant of This Scale Fairway Colombo, a subsidiary of Fairway Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, has been appointed as the Official Accommodation Partner for Manhunt International 2026, one of the world’s most prestigious male […]
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