New approval allows the airline to deliver end-to-end Airbus A320 pilot training using certified flight simulation systems FitsAir, has been officially certified by the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) as an Approved Training Organisation (ATO), authorising the airline to conduct in-house Airbus A320 pilot type training. This milestone certification confirms FitsAir’s full compliance […]
Anton, a pioneer in Sri Lanka’s PVC manufacturing sector for over 60 years, proudly announces that its drinking water pipe range has been officially certified lead-free under NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF). The company is the first in Sri Lanka to achieve such a certification, reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding public health […]
Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB), the issuer and sole acquirer of American Express Cards in Sri Lanka, announced a new partnership with KOKO, one of the country’s leading Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solution providers. Through this collaboration, American Express Cardmembers of Nations Trust Bank can utilize their cards as a payment method on the […]
The start of a new year calls for fresh perspectives, meaningful moments, and experiences that feel just right. This January, Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams invites guests to ease into 2026 through a thoughtfully curated range of dining experiences, each designed to match a different mood, moment, or craving, all within one destination. Whether […]
A landmark achievement in advancing early childhood development across Sri Lanka The Hemas Outreach Foundation announced the opening of its 75th Piyawara Preschool, marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s early childhood development landscape. The new preschool is established under the Homagama Pradeshiya Sabha and in partnership with Fly & Help, Germany. Founded in collaboration […]
The Ceylon Motor Traders’ Association (CMTA), the senior-most automotive association in South Asia affiliated with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, has called on the government of Sri Lanka to abolish the 15% depreciation that is currently granted on used vehicle imports. The CMTA emphasizes that this policy not only lacks any plausible justification but also […]
Binance’s State of the Blockchain 2025 year-in-review report is out, highlighting the most important themes and growth metrics across regulation, liquidity, Web3 discovery, institutional adoption, user protection, and the everyday use of crypto. For the full set of findings, product updates, and data points, you can read the full report available here in English. Two milestones arrived […]
HNB General Insurance Limited (HNBGI) has entered into a landmark strategic partnership with HNB Stockbrokers (Pvt) Ltd, marking a significant milestone in the HNB Group’s mission to provide seamless, comprehensive financial services via enhanced group synergy. The collaboration is designed to offer specialized general insurance solutions directly to the customers of HNB Stockbrokers, ensuring that […]
Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti noted that Sri Lanka Expo 2026, a landmark initiative that reflects Sri Lanka’s ambition to expand exports, promote Sri Lankan products globally and elevate Sri Lanka’s global presence in international markets will create new opportunities for exporters whilst strengthening the country’s economic growth. He was addressing the […]
In a remarkable twist in the tourism landscape, Sri Lanka has officially claimed the title of the third fastest-growing travel destination for Australian holidaymakers in 2025, boasting an impressive 19 percent increase in arrivals year-on-year. According to the latest statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the picturesque island nation now ranks just behind […]