China’s industrial profit gains dip in sign of weakness
The increase in China’s industrial profits softened for the first time since November, suggesting that strong exports and price gains…
Author: Nethmi Dias
BeWAXed expands rapidly across Indian beauty market
BeWAXed Sri Lanka, a homegrown specialized beauty waxing brand founded by award-winning entrepreneur Durga Kenny, is making a bold move…
Asiri Central Hospital performs first liver transplant marking new milestone in advanced healthcare
Asiri Central Hospital has successfully performed its first liver transplant, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of specialised healthcare…
CDS tightens dormant account rules to curb fraud risk
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) will begin restricting transactions on dormant securities accounts from next week, under a new investor…
Praveena Perera 1st Sri Lankan woman named to Campaign APAC’s 40 Under 40
Praveena Perera has become the first Sri Lankan woman to be named to Campaign Asia-Pacific’s 40 Under 40 list, a…
Authorities step up push to transform handloom sector into export growth driver
The authorities are stepping up efforts to position its traditional handloom industry as a higher-value export sector, with a renewed…
Colombo tea auction sees orthodox prices ease as unsold lots mount
This week’s auction offerings totalled 5.5 million kilogrammes (M/Kgs), the lowest in five weeks of 6.0-plus M/Kgs auctions. The Large…
Spa Ceylon takes global honours at Marie Claire UK Hair Awards 2026
Spa Ceylon has been named Best Conditioner for Damaged Hair at the Marie Claire UK Hair Awards 2026, with its…
Sheraton Colombo brings flavours of Malaysia with ‘Spice Trails of Malaysia’
Sheraton Colombo Hotel invites guests to embark on an extraordinary culinary journey through Malaysia with “Spice Trails of Malaysia,” an…
SLIIT Business School’s ‘SoftSkills+ 2026’ puts country’s future leaders in the spotlight
From 112 teams, 48 contenders made it to The Grand Finale of ‘SoftSkills+ 2026’, organized by the SLIIT Business School. …