Category: Industry
Social Media’s role in STEM and safe digital engagement
By Umais Naveed When I first encountered social media many years ago, it was largely known as a space for creativity and connection; a place where people came together through short videos, memes, and global trends. What has truly inspired me since then is how that same creative energy has evolved into something far more […]
MAS Holdings launches ‘Plan for Change 2030’,towards more sustainable apparel industry
South Asia’s largest apparel-tech conglomerate, MAS Holdings, launched its Plan for Change 2030 at a special event held at Cinnamon Life, Colombo on 09 October 2025. The launch marks an important new chapter in the company’s sustainability journey, outlining an ambitious roadmap to reshape the future of apparel through measurable commitments across Product, Lives, and […]
Commercial Bank of Ceylon Leadership Meets Bangladesh Bank Governor to Deepen Regional Ties
The corporate leadership of Commercial Bank of Ceylon, led by Mr Sharhan Muhseen, Chairman and Mr Sanath Manatunge, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, recently visited the Bank’s operations in Bangladesh and met with Dr Ahsan H. Mansur, Governor of Bangladesh Bank, in Dhaka. Discussions at the meeting centred on the nation’s financial stability and policy direction, […]
Singer unveils HONOR magic V5
Singer Sri Lanka PLC is redefining the premium smartphone experience with the launch of the HONOR Magic V5, the brand’s most advanced foldable flagship to date. Designed to merge artistry, intelligence, and performance, the model introduces a new era of mobility, enabling users to unlock productivity and creativity like never before. The HONOR Magic V5 […]
Jaffna named among the Best Cities to Visit in 2026
The global travel media giant Lonely Planet has announced its prestigious annual list of destinations under the “Best in Travel 2026” publication, naming Jaffna among the Best Cities to Visit in 2026. This recognition marks a significant milestone for Sri Lanka, reaffirming the country’s growing appeal as a diverse, authentic and sustainable travel destination. The […]
RIUNIT to promote Sri Lanka’s real estate at London investment forum 2025
The Research Intelligence Unit (RIUNIT) together with the High Commission of Sri Lanka in London will hold the Sri Lanka Real Estate Investment Forum: London 2025 on Thursday, 30 October 2025 at the Sri Lanka High Commission, 13 Hyde Park Gardens, Tyburnia, London W2 2LU. The event will take place from 4.30 p.m. to 6.30 […]
Sri Lanka launches National Climate Finance Strategy to drive resilience and net zero transition
As the global climate crisis intensifies, countries like Sri Lanka are grappling with the dual challenge of managing climate risks while financing a just transition. With climate-related damages exceeding LKR 50 billion annually,[1] financing climate action is central to Sri Lanka’s development agenda. Led by the Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the United Nations Development […]
TikTok releases Q2 2025 community guidelines enforcement report
TikTok has released its Q2 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, showcasing its ongoing commitment to creating a safe digital space for its users. The report, which covers data from April to June 2025, details the proactive steps TikTok has taken to identify and remove content that violates its Community Guidelines, ensuring a positive experience for […]
Epic Technology Group dominates at National ICT Awards 2025
Epic Technology Group reaffirmed its supremacy in Sri Lanka’s ICT and fintech landscape by securing the highest number of awards at the 27th National ICT Awards – NBQSA 2025, organized by the Sri Lankan section of BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. The prestigious awards ceremony was held on 10 October 2025 at Hotel Taj […]
London-Colombo FinTech WealthOS demonstrates breakthrough migration capability
The technology built by WealthOS, a London/Colombo-based cloud-native wealth tech SaaS, has powered the migration of 126,000 UK ISA and Junior ISA accounts from Embark (FNZ) to Quai Digital, its flagship UK client and a London-based white-label digital savings and investment platform services provider. The migration was conducted on behalf of The Children’s ISA (TCI), […]
RIUNIT apartment market analysis: Colombo 5 shines
When conducting the latest analysis of real estate data (Q3 2025), one of the most positive observations that can be made is with respect to the recovery of the apartment market prices in Colombo measured in USD. Whilst average apartment prices, measured in LKR continued to witness an upward incline, even during COVID and the […]
Online Government services are now in full operation
The Information Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) is pleased to announce that the technical issues which caused the recent disruption to the Lanka Government Cloud (LGC) services have been fully resolved. All affected online government services are now fully operational and accessible to the public. ICTA assures the public and government institutions that […]