Sofia Colombo becomes Sri Lanka’s first GSTC-certified hotel
Sofia Colombo, a prominent hotel in Colombo, is pleased to announce that it has achieved the esteemed GSTC (Global Sustainable Tourism Council) accreditation, being the first establishment of its kind within the country. GSTC certification helps Sofia Colombo align with sustainability standards that
IIHS International Foundation introduced as a smart alternative to traditional A/L education
The IIHS International Foundation Programme has been introduced as a progressive and innovative alternative to the traditional Advanced Level (A/L) pathway, offering students a more holistic, future-focused route to higher education and professional success. For decades, A/L education has been the primary route
Alliance Finance Strengthens its Sustainable Finance Legacy with ACCA Recognition
Alliance Finance Company PLC (AFC), Sri Lanka’s pioneering triple bottom-line financial institution, has been recognised as the Runner-up in the Other Financial Services Category at the prestigious ACCA Sri Lanka Sustainability Reporting Awards 2024/25. According to the official Judges’ Report, AFC’s recognition was
FLIR Technologies takes centre stage at Marlbo Trading stall at INCO 2026
Marlbo Trading Company, a trendsetter in introducing advanced inspection and diagnostic solutions in Sri Lanka, will showcase technologies from the globally recognised brand FLIR at the upcoming INCO 2026 Industrial Exhibition, scheduled from March 13 to 15 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference
Colombo Fashion Week Summer Edition presented by Mastercard Planned for 1-4 April
Colombo Fashion Week (CFW), the South Asian Fashion platform in its 23rd year, presented by Mastercard is planned for 1–4 April at the City of Dreams Sri Lanka, Colombo. Established in 2003, CFW is one of four fashion weeks in South Asia that
John Keells Properties Unveils Vauxhall DSTRCT; Over 100 Apartments sold by Launch
John Keells Properties (JKP), Sri Lanka’s premier real estate developer, has unveiled its latest residential development, Vauxhall DSTRCT, introducing a striking 60-storey residential tower within Colombo’s central urban corridor. The project recorded a strong market response, with over 100 apartments sold by the opening day, underscoring sustained
Pay&Go CEO Vardan Aslibekyan appointed to board of Fintech Forum Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s fintech sector continues to gain momentum with the appointment of Vardan Aslibekyan, Director and Chief Executive Officer of Pay&Go, to the Board of Directors of Fintech Forum Sri Lanka, the country’s leading industry body representing the financial technology sector. The appointment
DFCC Bank Introduces Fingerprint-Based Life Certificate Verification for Pensioners
DFCC Bank PLC, under its Garusaru proposition for senior citizens and in collaboration with the Department of Pensions, has introduced a simplified biometric process that enables eligible government pensioners to complete their annual Life Certificate verification using fingerprint authentication at 50 selected DFCC
Elephant House Ice Cream launches new flavours and formats with Extrusion technology
In a defining leap for Sri Lanka’s FMCG landscape, Elephant House Ice Cream has unveiled a new generation of products under its Elephant House Wonder and IMORICH brands, powered by advanced Extrusion Technology. This landmark investment by Ceylon Cold Stores PLC (CCS) strengthens
Havelock City Mall Hosts Historic Women-Only Screening of “Gahanu Lamai” for International Women’s Day 2026
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2026, Havelock City Mall (HCM) hosted what is believed to be one of Sri Lanka’s first women-only cinema screenings, presenting a culturally significant and deeply meaningful tribute to womanhood. Held at Scope Cinemas, Havelock City Mall, the

