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Emirates SkyCargo introduces Airbus A380 mini freighter charter operations


Emirates SkyCargo has started utilising its Airbus A380 aircraft on select cargo charter operations to transport urgently required cargo across its network.

CICT named Best Container Terminal for 4th consecutive year


As the global logistics and supply chain industry struggles to cope with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) has brought honour to the Port of Colombo by being adjudged the Best Container Terminal in Asia in the Under 4 million TEUs category for a record fourth consecutive year.

Exports propel Hayleys to new heights declares best ever six months


The Hayleys Group delivered a record profit in the first six months of FY 2020/21, with pre-tax profit nearly tripling to Rs. 5.52 billion compared to the corresponding period of last year.

SLIIT continues leadership in higher education by offering world class degrees from Curtin University in Computing


According to the Graduate Tracer Studies of 2016/2017’, SLIIT has cemented its position amongst the echelons of higher education institutions with 65% of individuals employed in the field of information technology in Sri Lanka, having graduated from its campus.

Hayleys Fentons joins hands with district hospitals of Sri Lanka to treat covid 19 patients


In its ongoing commitment to play an active role in combatting the COVID-19 pandemic in Sri Lanka, Hayleys Fentons the Group’s leading integrated engineering solutions specialist, rolled out their state-of-the-art communication system to the state hospitals treating COVID-19 patients.

Professor Capt Nalaka Jayakody awarded Outstanding Alumnus by prestigious World Maritime University


In recognition of his distinctive contributions to the maritime sector both nationally and internationally, Professor (Dr) Capt Nalaka Jayakody, a renowned academic and Master Mariner, was bestowed an Outstanding Alumnus award on the 01st of November by World Maritime University (WMU) in Malmo, Sweden, making him the first proud recipient from South Asia.

Sri Lankas INIVOS and UKs Muzulu in milestone partnership to offer full scope Enterprise solutions


INIVOS Consulting, the fully fledged Sri Lankan Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions provider announced its partnership with Muzulu, the UK based provider of industry leading ERP business solutions.

Mastercard IDEMIA and MatchMove pilot fingerprint biometric card


Mastercard has teamed up with IDEMIA, a global leader in Augmented Identity, and MatchMove, a Singapore-based fintech, on their first pilot in Asia of a biometric card that uses a fingerprint to authorize transactions at in-store payment terminals.

HNB partners leading online retailers to offer special discounts and easy instalments for shopping from home


Ensuring that its customers are able to stay socially distanced while they shop, Sri Lanka's leading private sector bank HNB PLC announced a slew of special promotions and easy instalment plans for cardholders when they shop at leading supermarkets and online retailers.

Driving talent for digital transformation by increasing female labour participation and engagement


A pivotal development by the onset of the pandemic has been the dire need for all things digital.