Reuters - Oil prices fell more than $2 a barrel on Wednesday as talks between Iran and Oman revived hopes that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen and remove shipping constraints affecting supply in the key Middle East region. Brent crude futures fell $2.30, or 2.6%, to $86.28 a barrel by 0447 GMT, earlier dropping...
Sri Lanka is taking a significant step towards strengthening its position in the regional digital finance landscape with the inaugural Sri Lanka FinTech Festival 2026, organised by the FinTech Forum Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Economy. Addressing the official press conference held Tuesday (25) at the Amari Colombo hotel premises, Deputy...
Delivers an impressive 158 km IDC range, cruise control, hill hold assist, a spacious 34-litre bootspace An industry-first 14" front wheel, for enhanced stability and ride comfort Modern and purposeful design with enhanced aerodynamic efficiency Superior comfort and utility with straight-line footboard, long flatform seat 5 year warranty on battery and motor for complete peace...
TVS KING EV MAX Offers 179 kms range, fast charging, battery capacity 2 kWh Combines long range, smart connected features and superior comfort for modern EV urban transport 6 year warranty to give complete peace of mind TVS Motor Company (TVSM) - a part of TVS Venu, a leading global manufacturer in the two and...
Joining hands with the record-breaking javelin champion, SLT-MOBITEL strengthens its commitment to nurturing talent, celebrating sporting excellence and inspiring Sri Lanka's future champions. SLT‐MOBITEL, the National ICT Solutions Provider, announced the appointment of Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage, Sri Lanka's record-breaking javelin thrower and Commonwealth Games gold medallist, as its Brand Ambassador, at an event held on...
Gatz Re-imagined brings a fresh take on classic supper club culture, with live entertainment throughout the week in the heart of modern Colombo. Gatz brings together live entertainment, food, drinks and conversation in an atmosphere that evolves through the evening. At the center of the experience is a curated line-up of live music throughout the...
HNB PLC, the leading private bank in Sri Lanka, has entered into a strategic partnership with Senok Commercial Vehicles Private Limited to introduce an exclusive leasing solutions for customers purchasing Eicher commercial vehicles. .Under the partnership, HNB will offer special leasing rates together with residual value for lease facilities with tenures of up to five...
DIMO Agribusinesses, the sole authorized distributor for SWARAJ tractors in Sri Lanka, recently concluded this year's "SWARAJ Parapura" initiative, further strengthening its commitment to providing reliable after-sales support and an enhanced ownership experience to SWARAJ tractor owners across the country. Conducted under the theme "දොරින් දොරට ගෙවදින සබැදියාව" for the fourth consecutive year, the programme...
Associated Motorways (Private) Limited (AMW) has won Silver at the Dragons of Sri Lanka 2026 for its Nissan Gravite launch campaign, recognising its strategic creativity and effectiveness. The integrated campaign combined digital, media, PR, experiential and event activations to build anticipation and establish the Nissan Gravite as a strong new proposition in the Sri Lankan...
Homegrown performance and lifestyle brand Carnage has officially partnered with Sri Lanka Rugby as the Official Clothing Partner of the National Rugby Team, bringing together a brand and a sport that share an unmistakable belief: performance is not given. It is earned. For Carnage, rugby represents everything that defines great sport. Speed, strength, discipline, teamwork...
The Event Management Association of Sri Lanka (EMA) represented the nation at EEMAGINE 2026, one of India's leading annual conventions for the event and entertainment industry, marking another significant step in strengthening Sri Lanka's presence within the regional events community. The Sri Lankan delegation comprised of Mr. Saliya Weerasekera, President, EMA, Mr. Roshan Wijeyaratne, the...
A business delegation to Australia led by the Ceylon Chamber's Sri Lanka-Australia-New Zealand Business Council (SLANZBC) opened new avenues for trade, investment and institutional cooperation, following engagements with Australian parliamentarians, government agencies, trade bodies and the business community in Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney. Undertaken in collaboration with the High Commission of Sri Lanka in Australia,...
The Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Ltd. (SLICGL) team gathered to honour its top-performing sales professionals at the Annual Sales Awards 2025, held under the theme 'One Team, One Vision' on 20th August at the Monarch Imperial. The evening convened sales leaders and high achievers throughout the island to celebrate a year of sustained performance,...
Sathis Abeywickrama, Managing Director of Flexiprint (Pvt) Ltd, was recognized as a "Flexo Avenger" at the prestigious Flexo Summit Asia 2026 held in Bengaluru, India, recently. The "Flexo Avenger" is a special recognition conferred on individuals who have made a significant impact on the development of Flexographic printing. He was featured and recognized at the...
New developer platform connects AI applications to Binance trading, market data, wallets, payments and on-chain tools across crypto and traditional markets Binance recently introduced Agent OS, a developer platform and standardized access layer connecting AI applications to Binance's trading, market data, wallet, payment and on-chain capabilities across crypto and traditional markets. Built as part of...
New biography traces Major General Milinda Peiris' journey from the battlefield to military diplomacy, Army leadership and the remarkable development of KDU When the Kantale Tank bund breached on 20 April 1986, sabotage was widely suspected. Captain Milinda Peiris, then serving in the area, witnessed the disaster unfolding. As floodwaters swept across the surrounding region,...
Wellawatta Nithyakalyani Jewellery successfully conducted its annual blood donation campaign for the 10th consecutive year recently, in collaboration with Rotary Colombo East, reinforcing its longstanding commitment to community wellbeing and lifesaving humanitarian initiatives.The campaign was held on 16th August at the Nithyakalyani Jewellery premises bringing together donors, volunteers and supporters for a collective effort aimed...
World Rankings Competition status places Colombo Marathon on the World Athletics Global Calendar, marking a significant milestone for Sri Lankan athletics as preparations advance Organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the Colombo Marathon 2026 has achieved a significant milestone for Sri Lankan athletics, with its application validated by World Athletics and the...
Continuing its journey of bringing quality bakery products and delightful experiences closer to customers across Sri Lanka, Bake Bar, under Group Future Life Holdings, opened its newest store at Makola on 7 August 2026. This marks another significant milestone in Bake Bar's growing presence across the country, offering customers in the area and surrounding communities...
Porsche AG said on August 25 that it signed a five-year, 1.25 billion euro (US$1.5 billion) deal with Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (TCS), an Indian software services company. The deal will deploy AI across the automaker's engineering, manufacturing, operations, and customer experience functions. Under the agreement, TCS will acquire Porsche's Germany-based consulting unit, MHP Management- und...
Union Bank has been recognised at the Satyn Women-Friendly Workplace Awards 2026 for the second consecutive time, reaffirming the Bank's commitment to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where women are empowered to lead, grow and thrive. Thishani Dissanayake, Vice President Marketing said "Union Bank continues to support and empower women at every level providing diverse...
Kings Hospital Colombo has introduced the SSI Mantra 3.0 robotic surgical system, strengthening its capacity to deliver advanced, minimally invasive procedures and expanding local access to precision-led surgical care. The addition marks a significant step in the hospital's efforts to align its clinical capabilities with international surgical standards. By integrating robotic-assisted technology into its operating...
Huawei's E-band microwave product RTN 3800 has won the 2026 iF Design Award and Red Dot Design Award for its innovative all-in-one design and exceptional performance. Judges recognized the solution for its site simplicity, 12.5 Gbps ultra-large capacity, and elevated high-reliability transmission, capabilities that are key to efficient 5G deployment and network stability. The dual...
The new platform brings apartment payments, facility bookings, visitors, parcels and resident complaints into a single digital system. Surge Global, a digital consultancy that designs and builds technology products and digital systems for businesses, launched Surge.apartments, an end-to-end apartment management platform built for property developers, management committees, homeowner associations and property managers. Surge.apartments is designed...
Gapstars, Sri Lanka's leading software development and IT talent partner to more than 75 leading European enterprises and scale ups, has been ranked fourth in the technology industry in the Great Place To Work Sri Lanka 2026 awards. It is one of three Great Place To Work recognitions the Group has won this year, alongside...
