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Top Universities to Compete in the CFA Institute Research Challenge Sri Lanka 2024/25
CFA Society Sri Lanka announced the selection of the top four teams for the local finals of the 2024/25 edition of the CFA Institute Research Challenge competition. Following an extensive grading process, CFA Society Sri Lanka is pleased to announce that two teams from the University of Kelaniya and one team each from University of […]
HP unveils the next evolution of large format printing to Sri Lanka
HP has introduced the HP DesignJet Smart Tank T908 MFP and T858 SFP, the first large-format ink tank printers in Sri Lanka, exclusively distributed by The Technocity (Pvt) Ltd. Designed for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) professionals and copy shops, who increasingly work in a hybrid environment. This new 36-inch HP DesignJet portfolio delivers cost-effective, high-speed printing with industry-leading security. “The AEC industry operates in a […]
Ceylon Chamber of commerce unveils outlook 2025 report
The 10th Annual Outlook Report 2025 was officially launched by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce at the Economic Review and Outlook 2025 seminar. This year’s theme, “Consolidating Stability; Fostering Sustainable Growth”, encapsulates Sri Lanka’s progress toward economic recovery and resilience. The keynote address was delivered by Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor of the Central Bank […]
Jaffna’s 3axislabs surpasses 100,000 global users with MindMap AI
Jaffna-based 3axislabs is expanding its Sri Lankan operations to meet growing international demand for its services. Having successfully delivered almost 50 projects to date, for clients in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Switzerland, Finland and other countries, the firm is planning to increase its staff total to 50 in the near term, while also expanding […]
Opinion: Who fact-checks the fact-checkers? The Controversy Surrounding a Sri Lankan Presidential Post
By Sandun Arosha Fernando In the fast-paced world of digital misinformation, fact-checkers play a crucial role in ensuring accuracy. But what happens when a fact-checking organization itself is accused of getting the facts wrong? A recent controversy surrounding Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s official Tamil Facebook page has sparked serious concerns about the credibility […]
Hambantota International Port Expands Bunkering with New HSFO Facilities
Hambantota International Port (HIP) marked a significant milestone in January 2025, by successfully integrating High Sulphur Fuel Oil (HSFO) into its range of bunkering services. Now offering a complete suite of marine fuels, including Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) and Marine Gas Oil (MGO/MDO). This development strengthens Sri Lanka’s position in the global maritime […]
VIDEO: Technofeudalism Unveiled – Yanis Varoufakis on the Fall of Capitalism
Former member of the Greek parliament and Minister of Finance Yanis Varoufakis joins host Chris Hedges on this episode of The Chris Hedges Report to explain how capitalism is dead and a new form of capital, the title of his new book, “Technofeudalism,” has arisen and holds power akin to the feudal lords of medieval […]
” platform for the digitalization of all government payments
Three new digital initiatives will be introduced Friday, 07 at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage President Anura Kumara Disanayake. The initiatives include the launch of the ‘GovPay’ platform for the digitalization of all government payments, expanding the services of the President’s Fund from the main office in Colombo to the Divisional Secretariat level, and the introduction of […]
HNB PLC completes full acquisition of Acuity Partners: Rebrands as HNB Investment Bank
Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB), Sri Lanka’s second largest Private Bank, announced the successful acquisition of full ownership of Acuity Partners (Pvt) Ltd today. With this acquisition, HNB has rebranded the entity as HNB Investment Bank (Pvt) Ltd, further strengthening its position as a key player in the country’s investment banking sector. Acuity Partners was […]
Sri Lanka Sees 21-pct Increase in Tourist Arrivals in January 2025
Sri Lanka experienced a significant boost in foreign tourist arrivals, with numbers rising by 21.37% year-on-year to 252,761 in January 2025. This follows an 18.18% increase in the previous month, indicating a positive trend for the country’s tourism sector. India led the way as the top tourist source market, contributing 17.2% of the total arrivals. […]