By Prof. Dr. Rohan Savio Sequeira, Consultant Cardio-Metabolic Physician The Lives Saved Report on Sri Lanka published in July 2025, looks back at the future of tobacco control in Sri Lanka. This report demonstrates how the incorporation of tobacco harm reduction (THR) with current World Health Organization (WHO) policy can potentially save tens of thousands […]
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Pimp My Tuk Tuk 2025 Concludes Landmark 1,350km Charity Ride Across Sri Lanka
Pimp My Tuk Tuk Asia (PMTT Asia) has successfully completed its third Sri Lanka Challenge, a seven-day, 1,350-kilometre charity rally that brought together a global community of riders, sponsors, and changemakers. Held from September 20 to 26, the 2025 edition saw 42 participants from 11 countries journeying across Sri Lanka in custom-branded tuk tuks, raising […]
Countdown begins to ‘FACETS Sri Lanka 2026’, a new era for the island of gems
Only three months remain until the grand opening of FACETS Sri Lanka 2026. This will be the 33rd edition of Asia’s premier gem and jewellery exhibition, organised the Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLJGA) in collaboration with the National Jewellery Authority. The event will take place from 3rd January 2026 to the 5th of […]
EME Level Up Comes to Singapore in Collaboration with Meta
EME Level Up, eMarketingEye’s flagship event series, has established itself as a premier forum for travel and hospitality leaders to explore the future of digital marketing, innovation, and strategy. This October, the series makes its regional debut in Singapore with a special edition: EME Level Up: Swipe Up to Travel with Meta. In partnership with […]
Power World Gyms wins double at SLIM DIGIS 2.5 Awards 2025 for campaign excellence
Power World Gyms, with over three decades of experience in shaping Sri Lanka’s fitness industry, was recently recognized for its outstanding marketing campaign “Every 7 KM, Never Too Far from Being Fit.” The concept was inspired by Power World’s position as the largest gym network in Colombo and its suburbs. With gyms located within easy […]
A Voyage of Thai Flavors at Hilton Colombo Residences
From 2–16 October 2025, Hilton Colombo Residences presents A Voyage of Thai Flavors, where guest chefs from DoubleTree by Hilton Phuket Banthai Resort craft vibrant buffets that celebrate the heart of Thailand’s culinary heritage. This October, Hilton Colombo Residences sets the stage for a vibrant culinary adventure with A Voyage of Thai Flavors, a two-week […]
Craft, Collaboration & Community: Selyn Foundation Presents “Craft to Empower” at Ramp Up 2025
At Ramp Up 2025, hosted by the Women’s Chamber of Industry & Commerce Sri Lanka on September 9th at Hilton Colombo, the Selyn Foundation — the social impact arm of the Selyn brand — unveiled a collaboration with Sri Lanka’s Beeralu artisans through its flagship “Craft to Empower” program. The showcase highlighted not only fashion, […]
Nations Trust Bank American Express Cardmembers receive complimentary front row seats at Formula 1 in Singapore
Nations Trust Bank, the issuer and sole acquirer of American Express Cards in Sri Lanka, announced the winners of its Formula 1 “Get Closer to the Grid” initiative. The winners were rewarded with complimentary tickets to the Formula 1 – Singapore Grand Prix 2025, offering them exclusive front-row views from the Amex Sky Suite, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity […]
Parental Intelligence (PI), Sri Lanka’s First Parenting AI Companion
The recently announced Parental Intelligence (PI), Sri Lanka’s first culturally relevant AI parenting companion, was developed to support parents and caregivers in manoeuvring the daily challenges of family life. Compared to global AI platforms, PI was created locally for Sri Lankan parents and offers a safe, useful, and judgment-free environment where families can get advice […]
First Capital and Hatch partner to launch ‘First Capital Startup Nation’
A catalyst for Sri Lanka’s entrepreneurial future First Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) and a pioneering full-service investment institution, has stepped forward as the title sponsor of First Capital Startup Nation by Hatch, a transformative programme that connects investors with Sri Lanka’s most promising startups. First Capital and Hatch share a […]