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December 16, 2024

Diva, the premier laundry care brand from Hemas Consumer Brands for over 20 years, has proven its excellence yet again by winning the Bronze Award for Best New Entrant of the Year for its sub brand ‘Diva Diriya’ at the 23rd SLIM Brand Excellence Awards. This prestigious award from the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing […]

December 16, 2024

The International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS), the leader in the field of health care education in Sri Lanka, has introduced several new degree courses aimed at a number of health professionals, including nurses and midwives. Through these programmemes, professionals will get the opportunity to acquire locally and internationally recognised knowledge and equip themselves with […]

December 16, 2024

In a stellar achievement, Agromet Asia (Pvt) Ltd, a leading manufacturer in Sri Lanka specializing in transforming non-ferrous metals into high-quality products, has been honored with two prestigious awards at the NCE Annual Export Awards 2024 held on 06 December 2024, at Shangri-La Hotel Colombo. Agromet Asia won the Gold Award in the […]

December 16, 2024

In a move that promises to transform traditional bookkeeping for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Sri Lanka, Shopbook, a fintech startup, has secured $150,000 from Sri Lankan and Singaporean investors led by nVentures. The company aims to tackle the inefficiencies plaguing micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with its digital bookkeeping and business […]

December 16, 2024

Hambantota International Port (HIP) has once again received international recognition for its outstanding handling of RORO (Roll-On/Roll-Off) transshipment operations. The accolade was presented during MOL’s (Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Annual Stevedore Meeting for India and Indian Ocean Region, held in Chennai. MOL commended HIP for achieving zero cargo damage and maintaining safe Pure Car Carrier (PCC) […]

December 16, 2024

Hemas Consumer Brands (HCB) has yet again reinforced its leadership in Sri Lanka’s Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector, emerging victorious at the prestigious SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2024. Crowned with a remarkable achievement of six awards across 3 of its homegrown brands – Fems, Baby Cheramy and Diva – its relentless focus on innovation […]

December 16, 2024

The British Council‘s South Asia Deep Dialogues event took place from 10-11 December in Colombo. With the theme of: “‘Widening access to quality tertiary education through transnational education’, Deep Dialogues brought leading experts, policymakers, and education sector professionals from the UK and South Asia to discuss the potential of transnational education (TNE), particularly as a significant […]

December 16, 2024

OKI DOKI, a leading Digital Transportation Solutions Provider, and a subsidiary of Expolanka Holdings, secured a Silver Award in the Transport category at the National Logistics Awards 2024. Hosted by the Sri Lanka Logistics and Freight Forwarders’ Association (SLFFA), the prestigious ceremony recognized excellence in the logistics sector, celebrating the achievements of standout industry leaders. […]

December 16, 2024

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The Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) project, led by Adani Ports and SEZ, continues to advance as planned despite recent developments, with the company announcing it will self-finance the $700 million venture. The decision comes after withdrawing from a previously pledged $553 million loan from the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), demonstrating Adani’s robust […]

December 16, 2024

Includes Philippines, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Ghana Stichting BRAC International, registered in the Netherlands, has completed a strategic policy review with MTI Consulting. The scope of the assignment involved detailed review of policies and stakeholder consultations, supplemented by domain research, research of international best fit practices and subject matter expertise. MTI had […]

Diva Diriya shines at SLIM Brand Excellence Awards as a Best New Entrant of the Year

IIHS empowers health professionals through a number of innovative educational programmes

Agromet Asia triumphs at NCE Annual Export Awards 2024

Shopbook Raises $150,000 to Digitize Bookkeeping for Sri Lankan Small Businesses led by nVentures.

MOL Recognises HIP for Zero Cargo Damage for 2023/2024

Hemas Consumer Brands Records Compelling Win at SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2024 for its Powerhouse Brands – Fems, Baby Cheramy & Diva

Transnational Education takes centre stage at the British Council’s South Asia Deep Dialogues event in Colombo

OKI DOKI Wins Silver at the National Logistics Awards 2024

Adani’s Colombo Port project advances, Minister says set to boost Sri Lanka’s economy

Netherlands’ BRAC retains MTI for 10 country policy assignment