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Bocuse dOr Sri Lanka Finale Showcases Culinary Excellence at Colombo Academy of Hospitality Management CAHM SLIIT

The prestigious Bocuse d’Or Sri Lanka Finale, often called the “Oscars of the Culinary Industry,” was held on 27th July 2025 at the Colombo Academy of Hospitality Management (CAHM) @ SLIIT, reaffirming its status as Sri Lanka’s premier hub for hospitality and culinary training.

TRI ZEN Achieves Landmark 700 Unit Handover Largest Apartment Handover in a Single Project in Sri Lanka

John Keells Properties (JKP) is proud to announce a historic milestone with 700 apartment units successfully handed over to homeowners at TRI-ZEN — marking the largest handover of residential units in a single development in Sri Lanka to date.

Sri Lankas draft media policy must protect freedoms and not just prescribe rules says PRCA country rep

The Public Relations and Communications Association Asia Pacific (PRCA APAC), together with Mark and Comm Ltd, acknowledges the Government’s step in developing a national media policy.

The Planters Association of Ceylon

The Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA) has expressed grave concern over the United States' decision to impose a 30% tariff on Sri Lankan tea and rubber exports, set to take effect from August 1st.

Fems Led Api Katha Karamu Program Commences Rollout Empowering Sri Lankan Students

Api Katha Karamu' (Let's Talk), Fems' expansive menstrual health and hygiene education program, officially commenced its nationwide activities on 9th July 2025.

Allianz Insurance Lanka Limited Recognized Once Again as a Great Place to Work

Allianz Insurance Lanka Limited – one of Sri Lanka’s leading general insurers and a part of the global insurance leader Allianz SE – has been certified once again as a Great Place to Work in Sri Lanka.

First Capitals Mid Year Outlook Investor Forum 2025 leads dialogue in market strategy and inclusion

First Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) and a pioneering full-service investment institution, recently concluded its highly anticipated Mid-Year Outlook Investor Forum 2025.

BYD Kurunegala Branch

BYD, the world's leading New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturer, together with its authorized distributor in Sri Lanka, John Keells CG Auto (JKCG Auto), announced the grand opening of its comprehensive 3S facility in Kurunegala on July 23rd, 2025.

CEAT Kelani recognised once again at National Business Excellence Awards 2025

Honoured as Joint Runner-Up in ‘Manufacturing – Other’ category in the Extra-Large enterprise segment.

NDB Bank Partners with Hatch and NCGI to Empower Startups with Collateral Free Business Loans

NDB Bank, in collaboration with the National Credit Guarantee Institution Limited (NCGI) and Hatch Works, recently hosted a focused awareness session at Hatch Innovation Hub in Colombo to introduce Sri Lankan startups to the benefits of the NCGI-backed loan guarantee facility.