Category: Featured
Is the country prepared to harvest the potential dollar income through its rubber industry?
By Emeritus Professor Asoka Nugawela (Department of Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka & Former Director, Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka) Sri Lanka earned 930 million US$ from the export of both raw rubber and rubber products in 2023. Out of that the major share, around 900 million US$, came from the export […]
Sri Lanka Economic Summit kicks off today
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will inaugurate the Sri Lanka Economic Summit organised by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce which opens Tuesday at the Shangri La Hotel, Colombo. President Dissanayake will participate in a Fireside chat on the Government’s vision for sustainable economic progress, with the Deputy Vice Chairman of the Ceylon Chamber Bingumal Thewarathanthri. Day […]
Sri Lanka Apparel achieves 5-pct export growth in 2024, Eyes in-country verticality to enable growth
Sri Lanka’s export earnings from apparel in 2024 reached USD 4.7 billion, recording a year-on-year growth of nearly 5%, according to the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF). Adding the country’s direct exports of textiles takes the overall export value to just over USD 5 billion. This underscores the resilience of the country’s textile and apparel […]
After A/L? “Meet your lecturer” at NSBM Green University this weekend
NSBM Green University, Sri Lanka’s premier degree-awarding institute, is hosting a special event this weekend for after A/L students to plan their future with the right guidance. NSBM’s “Meet Your Lecturer” Guidance Programme will take place on January 25–26, at its picturesque university premises in Homagama. This special event is designed for after A/L students […]
JAAF supports ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative to build a cleaner, greener future
The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), the apex body representing Sri Lanka’s apparel industry, welcomes the launch of the Clean Sri Lanka programme, spearheaded by H. E. President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, and the government. With sustainability as a core principle, the Sri Lankan apparel sector is uniquely positioned to complement this nationwide movement for environmental, […]
EDEX Expo 2025:Empowering the next generation of global achievers
EDEX Expo 2025, Sri Lanka’s premier education and career fair, is set to inspire and empower youth from January 17-19 at BMICH, Colombo, and January 25-26 at the Kandy City Centre, Kandy. Organized by the Royal College Union, this highly anticipated event brings together a host of opportunities in higher education, career development, training, and […]
“NSBM Edu Fair” this weekend at Havelock City Mall and KCC
Following the success of last weekend’s NSBM Open Day for the January 2025 Intake, NSBM Green University is bringing higher education opportunities closer to you with the “NSBM Edu Fair”. Event Details: 10th & 11th January at Havelock City Mall, Colombo 10th January at Kandy City Centre (Level 2 Lobby), Kandy Prospective students can visit […]
CBL’s Senehasin Jayamaga, wins best sustainability project award at best corporate citizen awards
Ceylon Biscuits Limited (CBL), the proud owner of flagship brand Munchee and a subsidiary of the CBL Group, awarded the Best Sustainability Project Award for its initiative to develop retailer and distributor partners – Senehasin Jayamaga, at the Best Corporate Citizen Awards 2024, organized by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce. The accolade highlights CBL’s dedication […]
Opinion: Embracing change, charting a brighter future for Sri Lanka’s plantation industry
By Sunil Poholiyadde, Chairman of the Planters’ Association of Ceylon For 170 years, Sri Lanka’s plantation industry has stood the test of time. Despite continuous upheavals, it has managed to adapt and endure. Over this period, the ownership structure of the industry underwent significant changes—from 124 years of British colonial ownership to the post-independence era […]
Sri Lanka’s first 12-hour endurance karting championship concluded at SpeedBay!
The much-anticipated SpeedBay 12-Hour Endurance Karting Championship 2024 was held for the first time in Sri Lanka last Saturday (October 19) at SpeedBay, Bandaragama. Twelve teams battled for a spot on the podium, showcasing a talented mix of drivers and team managers. Each team could field up to 6 drivers, making teamwork and strategy critical. […]
NSBM opens doors for public in Jan 2025
NSBM Open Day’ for January 2025 Intake at NSBM Green University organized under the theme of “Experience the Splendour of a Green University” is scheduled to be held on 4 th and 5 th January at the NSBM premises in Pitipana, Homagama. Over these two days, prospective students and parents will have the opportunity to […]
Twinery leads Sri Lankan innovation as it celebrates 100 granted patents
Traditionally recognized in the fields of agriculture and tourism, Sri Lanka has often been overlooked as a hub for technological innovation. Twinery, the innovation arm of global apparel tech leader MAS Holdings, is redefining this narrative as it proudly announces the granting of its 100th utility patent. As a leading innovation powerhouse in Sri Lanka, […]