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Emirates ready to take to the field ahead of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, featuring Suryakumar Yadav in its new ad campaign

Emirates ready to take to the field ahead of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, featuring Suryakumar Yadav in its new ad campaign

10 February 2026By Asanka

New Leadership at SLCGE Pledges Policy Advocacy to Strengthen SME Apparel Exports

SLAEA AGM reappoints Rajitha Jayasuriya as Chair and sets 2026 agenda on GSP+, FTAs and digitalisation

BCS Sri Lanka Section Appoints New Executive Committee at 30th Annual General Meeting

Rajendra Theagarajah recognised with SLID–ACCA silver award for board leadership excellence

MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka appoints Harendra Uyanage as Chief Creative Officer

Rotary Club of Nova Ceylon Officially Launched with Charter Installation Ceremony

Driving Productivity and Trust Through Enterprise AI

Resetting for Growth : Inside Würth Lanka’s Leadership Shift

Event Management Sector Officially Recognized as an Industry at the 7th EMA Annual General Meeting

Fashion

Vendor Bridge & Raat Ki Noor Present An Afternoon of Slow Creativity — Trinket Dish Painting Workshop

Vendor Bridge & Raat Ki Noor Present An Afternoon of Slow Creativity — Trinket Dish Painting Workshop

05 February 2026By Asanka

Chokolaate Opens Designer Call-Out for the Iconic MDFD Fashion Competition

Fashion Bug Brings Smiles Through Happy Bear Book Drive

Fashion Bug Triumphs in Retail Service Excellence at People’s Pinnacle Awards 2025

Sri Lanka’s apparel exports grow 5.4% in December 2025; full-year exports top US$5.0 billion

Sri Lanka’s apparel sector signals a new era of social sustainability at Colombo forum

Sriyani Dress Point donates Rs. 20 million and deploys aid for Cyclone Ditwah victims

Felix Fernando elected Chairman of Joint Apparel Association Forum at 22nd AGM

Synogen : Built for the Next Phase of the Energy Transition

One Galle Face celebrates Retail Employees Day (RED) by honouring all hardworking employees

Healthcare & Insurance

Ceylinco Life’s Pranama Scholarships reach 25-year milestone

Ceylinco Life’s Pranama Scholarships reach 25-year milestone

10 February 2026By Asanka

‘Purple Bin’ Powered by Fems brings safe sanitary disposal to Sri Lankan schoolgirls

FHIIT Is Coming to Wattala — Get Ready to Move Like Never Before!

Joseph Fraser Hospital Advances Safe, Personalised Maternity Care Through Medically Supported Water Birth

Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General partners Lanka Ride 2026, safeguarding riders and elevating national sports

Hemas Posts Resilient Nine-Month Results led by the Healthcare Sector

Vision Care Recognized as a Superbrand Reaffirming its Leadership in Eye Care Excellence

Ceylinco Life grand draw sets Family Savari 19 winners on journeys abroad and at home

Asiri Hospital Pioneers Advanced Cardiac Care in Matara with the launch of its new Cardiac Cath Lab and CCU to Improve Access for Local Cardiac Patients

Allianz Ranked the World’s No. 1 Insurance Brand for the 7th Consecutive Year

Education

CINEC CAMPUS Earns IESL Conditional Recognition for Automotive & Mechanical Engineering Degrees

CINEC CAMPUS Earns IESL Conditional Recognition for Automotive & Mechanical Engineering Degrees

10 February 2026By Asanka

Awarding of Gold Medals for the Best Commercialisable Research Projects at the University of Jaffna and the University of Vavuniya

OCL Academy of Textile and Apparel Strengthens Industry-Ready Talent with TVEC-Recognised Certification Programme

Kala Pola – Sri Lanka’s Iconic open-air art fair - returns for the 33rd year on 8th February 2026!

Sysco LABS Partners with EDEX EXPO 2026 to Shape the Next Generation of Tech Talent

Oxford Chester Uni of Higher Education Opens Head Office at Gangaramaya Educational Hub

CFA Society Sri Lanka to Host Learning Programme on Credit Research Fundamentals

PFEC Global’s World Study Fair 2026 Attracts Strong Participation in Colombo

Atlas Axillia Donates Rs. 7 Million Worth of School Supplies to Support Disaster-Affected Children

Singer Fashion Academy Hosts En Vogue 2026, Celebrating Emerging Talent

Money

hSenidBiz Achieves USD 5M ARR and Profitability Milestone

hSenidBiz Achieves USD 5M ARR and Profitability Milestone

10 February 2026By Asanka

NDB Renews Membership with Parenthood Global Association, Strengthening Commitment to a Parent-Inclusive Workplace

Seylan Bank elevates customer convenience with expansive portfolio of digital and self-service options

ComBank makes history as first bank in Sri Lanka to enable Google Pay for Mastercard cardholders

DFCC Bank Achieves Top Honours at the CIPM Great HR Quiz

NDB Partners with CDS to Enhance Dividend Disbursement Efficiency for CSE-Listed Companies

A First in Visa’s South Asia Market: NDB Bank and Visa Launch Card Present Connect to Transform POS Acceptance in Sri Lanka

HNB Recognized Among the Top 10 Best Employers of 2025 at the EFC National Best Employer Awards

ComBank partners GAIA Greenenergy to accelerate adoption of Green Loans and Leases

HNB Expands Priority Circle Across Key Colombo Suburbs Taking their Island wide Network to 22 Dedicated Spaces

Travel & Tourism

Celebrate your love at Hilton Colombo this Valentine’s Day

Celebrate your love at Hilton Colombo this Valentine’s Day

10 February 2026By Asanka

Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) commissions large-scale biodigester, with aim to reduce annual CO₂ emissions by 2,000 tonnes

Celebrate Love with Coastal Valentine Experiences at NH Bentota Ceysands Resort

Celebrate Love with Premium Valentine’s Dining Experiences at NH Collection Colombo

Cinnamon Life Transforms into Colombo's Ultimate Valentine’s Destination

Full Occupancy Achieved at The Offices at Cinnamon Life Colombo, Sri Lanka

A Nikah & Waleema Wedding Showcase at the Union Ballroom, Hilton Colombo Residences

Cinnamon Life Hosts Master Potter Exhibition : “Shadows of a Pre-Renaissance Era”

Sun Siyam Pasikudah Redefines Valentine’s Romance with a Privé Escape on Sri Lanka’s East Coast

Travelco Holidays strengthens regional presence and opens branch in Kandy

Motor

Nissan Launches the All-New Almera in Sri Lanka, Redefining the Modern Sedan Experience

Nissan Launches the All-New Almera in Sri Lanka, Redefining the Modern Sedan Experience

10 February 2026By Asanka

Autodoc 360 Relocates to Reinforce Commitment to Premium Auto Care

SLT-MOBITEL Mobile and Fairfirst Insurance unveil Sri Lanka’s first-ever mobile billing-enabled motor insurance

Mercedes-Benz Club of Sri Lanka Sets New World Record With 635-Car Gathering

GAC | Automobile Technologies Launches Colombo 04 City Showroom, Showcasing the Future of Urban and Executive Electrified Mobility

Volt Charge Expands National EV Charging Footprint Through Strategic Partnership with Jetwing Hotels

Onesh Investment & Tropical Seeds Share their Honest Experience on the KYC V7 Brought by Evolution Auto

Global Vehicle Exporter AA Japan Opens Sri Lanka Office, Eyes Market Growth with its 30 Years of Expertise

Hayleys Mobility unveils OJ (OMODA & JAECOO) in Sri Lanka, ushering in a new era of premium sustainable mobility

ComBank and Hayleys Mobility redefine sustainable mobility with flexible leasing solutions

Development

People Summit 2026 : Powering the Human–Tech Future

People Summit 2026 : Powering the Human–Tech Future

10 February 2026By Asanka

Back again and bigger than ever : Great Place To Work® Presents the Great Urban Challenge 2026

Sri Lanka Franchise Expo 2026 to Cement Nation's Position as South Asia's Franchise Hub

Professor Dale Pinto Visits H Connect International, Reinforces Focus on Future-Ready Accounting Talent

Exclusive Port City Colombo Investor Form Highlights Sri Lanka's Transformation

Sri Lanka's Marketing Leaders Gather for First-Ever Enterprise Social Intelligence Summit by Mark and Comm

Sri Lanka Expo 2026 Launched with Edges of Sri Lanka as a Strategic Platform to Showcase Sri Lanka’s Unique Value Proposition

Mastercard Launches ‘Tap for Change’ campaign to Power Sri Lanka’s Largest Community-Driven Cancer Care Initiative

Advice Lab Unveils New 13,000+ Sqft Office, Marking Major Expansion in Financial Services BPO to Australia

GLO expands impact with new partners, master trainers and February 2025 cohort

Technology

99x to Host Quality Week 2026 on Quality in the Age of Intelligence

99x to Host Quality Week 2026 on Quality in the Age of Intelligence

10 February 2026By Asanka

The AI-SOC paradox : APAC companies’ High hopes confront implementation hurdles

Samsung to Introduce a New Layer of Mobile Privacy for Galaxy Users

Scybers Launches New SOC to Deliver Next-Gen, Agentic AI Security Operations for Global Enterprises

99x Drives Agentic Innovation Introducing Xiana, a Visual Agent for Personalised Human Interaction

Intellect’s eMACH.ai Platform to power Sampath Bank’s Landmark Corporate and SME Banking Transformation in Sri Lanka

When Creativity Isn’t the Problem : How Creators Are Finding Direction Through Creator Search Insights on TikTok

LVG ESPORTS Secure Best Esports Clan Title at Sri Lanka’s Largest Esports Event, Gamer.LK’s Play Expo 2025 with Munchee Savory as the Platinum Partner and Powered by Coca-Cola

David Pieris Renewable Energy launches PROJOY electrical solutions and Hoymiles solar systems

SLASSCOM Propels 25 Sri Lankan Startups onto the Global Stage

Luxury Living

Tokyo Cement’s FY25/26 Q3 Financial Results Position Group for Industry Upswing

Tokyo Cement’s FY25/26 Q3 Financial Results Position Group for Industry Upswing

10 February 2026By Asanka

Flora Tissues earns prestigious Superbrand status for second time

Sterling Steels Signed MoU with University of Moratuwa to Advance Industry-Led Research and Innovation

JAT Holdings Delivers 7% YoY Revenue Growth in Q3 FY 2025/26, Demonstrating Resilience Amid Late Ditwah Shocks

Kristall Spaces Lanka Redefines the Developer Model : Beyond Handover to Long-Term Yield and Asset Protection

LANKATILES Celebrates the Grand Opening of Its 58th Showroom in Historic Galle!

DIMO Lights Up SSC for International Day–Night Cricket

Fracspace Announces Strategic Entry into Sri Lanka with Altaira, Backed by a LKR 5 Billion Investment in Destination-Led Living and Tourism

HNB and Baili Investments Drive Accessible Home Financing for Silk Rajagiriya Residents

David Pieris Renewable Energy launches PROJOY electrical solutions and Hoymiles solar systems

Food & Beverage

Palm Oil, Health and Nutrition - Separating Science from Perception in Sri Lanka

Palm Oil, Health and Nutrition - Separating Science from Perception in Sri Lanka

10 February 2026By Asanka

A new gold standard : TTEL’s Kiruwanaganga Tea Factory certified as Sri Lanka’s First Plantation sector Green Building

Elephant House Marks 160 Years of Trust, Innovation and Sri Lankan Heritage

New Anthoney’s Farms Celebrates 40 Years : Leading Sri Lanka’s Shift to Antibiotic-Free Poultry!

From Kevum to Keto : How Sri Lankans Search TikTok for Everyday Cooking Ideas

CIC Holdings’ 9MFY26 revenue reaches Rs.70 Bn despite cyclone-related agricultural disruption

Cannavarella Estate : Nurturing Land, People and Heritage Since 1880

Russel’s (Pvt) Ltd announces 2025 Award Ceremony at press conference

Hayleys Agriculture Showcases Innovative Agricultural Technology at Jaffna International Trade Fair 2026

LVG ESPORTS Secure Best Esports Clan Title at Sri Lanka’s Largest Esports Event, Gamer.LK’s Play Expo 2025 with Munchee Savory as the Platinum Partner and Powered by Coca-Cola

Cargo & Logistics

Asia Siyaka Logistics Centre achieves global first with ZeroCarbon® certification in tea logistics

Asia Siyaka Logistics Centre achieves global first with ZeroCarbon® certification in tea logistics

10 February 2026By Asanka

David Pieris Logistics opens first-ever multi-user logistics facility in Northern Sri Lanka

Expo Commodities and STAY Naturals honoured at the Presidential Export Awards 2024/25

Sri Lanka Makes Packaging History with Tetra Recart

Deloitte supports D P Logistics in the acquisition of Logicare (Pvt) Ltd

Kanoo Prudential Shipping : A Strategic Joint Venture Elevating Maritime Excellence in Sri Lanka

Asia Siyaka Warehouse sets global benchmark as first ZeroCarbon® certified tea logistics company

Seaspan and Ceyline Shipping Celebrate 20 Years of Partnership Excellence

'Triton Celebrates Six Years of Excellence with the Opening of Its New State-of-the-Art Office'

Varna Sets Industry Record with Over Eight National Awards in 2025