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INSEE Cement celebrates excellence at Business Partner Awards 2026
INSEE Cement, Sri Lanka’s #1 cement manufacturer and supplier proudly honoured outstanding business partners at its annual prestigious INSEE Business Partner Awards 2026 at a gala event held at ITC Ratnadipa, Colombo, recently. This year’s theme, Dominating the Future – (අනාගත ආධිපත්යය) ,reflects INSEE Cement’s forward-looking mindset and the strength of the partnerships we share […]
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Softlogic Life surpasses Rs. 40 Bn GWP in FY25; doubles key financial metrics over four years
FY25 Performance Highlights Softlogic Life delivered a strong financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025, recording a Gross Written Premium (GWP) of Rs. 40.1 billion delivering a robust year-on-year growth of 27% whilst taking significant strides to expand and further develop its business portfolio with the addition of the Allianz Life Insurance Lanka […]
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Tantri Partners with Mercy Education Campus to Launch Industry-Led Skills Development Initiative
Tantri Trailers (Pvt) Ltd, one of Sri Lanka’s leading industrial manufacturing companies, has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Mercy Education Campus, Puttalam to strengthen industry aligned technical education and enhance youth employability across the country. The MoU was formally signed on 12 February 2026 at the BMICH Orchid Hall, in […]
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Banking and Finance
Nations Trust Bank Private Banking partners Kala Pola 2026 as Official Banking Partner
Nations Trust Bank Private Banking was the Official Banking Partner of Kala Pola 2026, Sri Lanka’s leading open-air art fair. The partnership reflects the Bank’s continued effort to offer its customers unique lifestyle experiences while supporting the country’s growing arts community. Kala Pola brings together artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts for a lively event of […]
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HNB Bandaragama customer centre relocates to new facility
Sri Lanka’s pioneer and benchmark in private sector banking, HNB PLC, marked another milestone in its legacy of industry leadership with the ceremonial opening of its newly relocated Bandaragama Customer Centre at 111 Horana Road, Bandaragama. The opening ceremony was graced by HNB Executive Vice President /Head of Network Business Supun Dias, Divisional Secretary, Bandaragama […]
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HNB Leads as Platinum Sponsor for APB 36th Anniversary
HNB PLC, the leading private bank in Sri Lanka, has joined as the Platinum Sponsor for the 36th Anniversary Convention of the Association of Professional Bankers Sri Lanka, highlighting its role at the forefront of the country’s financial services sector. The APB Anniversary Convention is recognized as one of the most anticipated forums for banking […]
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Lifestyle
Brumbies Marks 15 Years at the 147th Battle of the Blues
The Brumbies Enclosure celebrated its 15th year with the launch of a commemorative T-shirt on 12 February 2026 at The Steuart by Citrus. The event brought together partners, sponsors, and long-standing supporters, highlighting the relationships and shared history that define the enclosure. The milestone coincides with S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia’s 175th anniversary, making this […]
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Kala Pola 2026 reinforces its Legacy as Sri Lanka’s Premier Open-Air Art Fair for the 33rd year
Kala Pola, Sri Lanka’s annual open-air art fair, celebrated its 33rd year on Sunday, 8th February, enlivening the city of Colombo with an explosion of colour and creativity, reaffirming its position as the country’s most renowned and largest public platform for visual art. Open to the public free of charge, the event brought together artists, […]
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SLTA Announces the Sri Lanka Tennis Premier League to Drive Long-Term Development of the Sport
The Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) announced the official creation of the Sri Lanka Tennis Premier League (SLTPL), marking a significant new chapter in the growth and future of tennis in Sri Lanka. The inaugural edition of the SLTPL is scheduled to be held from 22nd to 25th April 2026, bringing together Sri Lankan Tennis […]
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Technology
Bitget Introduces GracyAI to Enhance User Interaction Across Its Platform
Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has launched Gracy AI, the first animated digital human in crypto designed to bring real leadership thinking into one-on-one conversations with users. Built around the experience and decision-making approach of Bitget CEO Gracy Chen, Gracy AI moves beyond charts and short-term signals. Instead, it gives users a space […]
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Empowering SMEs Through Strong Digital Partnerships
SLT-MOBITEL recognises partners and expands its SME network at ‘Joining Forces ’25’ Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka have a powerful ally in their digital transformation journey. SLT-MOBITEL Enterprise reinforced its commitment to empowering these businesses at ‘Joining Forces ’25 – SME Partnership Recognition & Onboarding Ceremony,’ held recently at Amari Colombo. ‘Joining […]
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99x to Host Quality Week 2026 on Quality in the Age of Intelligence
99x, as the strategic partner and organiser, through its Quality Assurance community and Colombo Quality Camp initiative, announces Quality Week 2026. The theme for this year, “Quality in the age of intelligence, redefining assurance for human-AI collaboration,” is designed to address the AI reality, focusing on how teams can ensure reliability, trust, and accountability when […]
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Industry
Empowering SMEs Through Strong Digital Partnerships
SLT-MOBITEL recognises partners and expands its SME network at ‘Joining Forces ’25’ Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka have a powerful ally in their digital transformation journey. SLT-MOBITEL Enterprise reinforced its commitment to empowering these businesses at ‘Joining Forces ’25 – SME Partnership Recognition & Onboarding Ceremony,’ held recently at Amari Colombo. ‘Joining […]
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Mercedes-Benz Club of Sri Lanka Sets New World Record With 635-Car Gathering
Celebrates 140 years of the brand’s innovation The Mercedes-Benz Club of Sri Lanka is proud to announce that it has successfully hosted a historic gathering of 635 Mercedes-Benz vehicles, as officially verified and certified by BDO Partners Chartered Accountants, establishing a new benchmark for the largest gathering of Mercedes-Benz cars in the world in one […]
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SLAEA AGM reappoints Rajitha Jayasuriya as Chair and sets 2026 agenda on GSP+, FTAs and digitalisation
The Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association held its Annual General Meeting on 27 January 2026 at Cinnamon Life Hotel, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers and the diplomatic community to review sector priorities and reinforce Sri Lanka’s position in global apparel supply chains. At the AGM, Rajitha Jayasuriya was reappointed as Chairperson for a second term, […]
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