Le Grand Galle has once again positioned Sri Lanka on the global luxury stage, winning three prestigious accolades at the 2025 LUXE Global Awards, held recently in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The resort was named Best Luxury Hidden Gem in Asia and Global Winnerfor both Best Luxury Scenic View Resort and Best Prime Location, highlighting its […]
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Bitcoin’s Seventeenth Year: Convergence of Code, Capital, and Compliance
By SB Seker, Head of APAC, Binance The Bitcoin whitepaper, released on October 31st, 2008, outlined a peer-to-peer framework for transferring value without intermediaries. It was a technical proposal for achieving trust through computation rather than institutions, a design that combined cryptography, incentives, and distributed consensus to eliminate single points of failure. Seventeen years later, […]
David Pieris Group’s SpeedBay ushers in a new era of world-class Karting in Sri Lanka
Managed by David Pieris Racing & Leisure (Private) Limited, the motorsports arm of the David Pieris Group of Companies, SpeedBay is redefining motorsports in Sri Lanka. As the first international karting track in South Asia built to CIK-FIA standards, SpeedBay stands as the beating heart of the island’s fast-growing motorsports and leisure entertainment industry. Nestled […]
Regulated Access Over Prohibition: Lessons for Sri Lanka’s Public Health Strategy
By Joseph Thavaraja A widely discussed topic in Sri Lanka presently revolves around whether to ban vape products. A main concern is children’s access to these products. There is no doubt that children’s access to vapes must be prevented and sensible regulation can help achieve this important goal. However, a total prohibition of vapes with […]
Bybit Bridges Crypto Financial Knowledge Gap with Master Trading Academy in Sri Lanka
Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is pleased to announce a new educational initiative with Master Trading Academy (MTA), a fast-growing crypto education and trading community in Sri Lanka. Accepting application now until November 17, 2025, the program will benefit eligible participants of select MTA courses with a focus on crypto trading […]
Nations Trust Bank partners with Sri Lanka’s first FIA Formula 3 driver, YevanDavid
Nations Trust Bank (NTB) has announced a landmark partnership with Yevan David, Sri Lanka’s first FIA Formula 3 motor racing driver, who has risen to prominence in the international sporting world with multiple victories in globally acclaimed sports races. Yevan is a racing prodigy who has already created waves in international motorsports. Currently driving for […]
Anka Technologies Empowers 77 Young Innovators from Asian Grammar School Through STEM Skills Certification Program
In celebration of International STEM Day, Anka Technologies proudly announced the successful completion of the STEM Skills Certification Program – Level 1 at Asian Grammar School, Colombo, where 77 students were awarded the Anka Technologies Level 1 STEM Skills Certificate in recognition of their dedication and achievement. This milestone marks an important step in the […]
Unimo Enterprises Unveils the All-New 1000cc Turbocharged ATIVA Compact SUV and 1300/1500cc MYVI Hatchback in Sri Lanka at CMTA Motor Show 2025
Unimo Enterprises Ltd, a fully owned subsidiary of United Motors Lanka PLC and the exclusive distributor for Perodua vehicles in Sri Lanka, proudly announced the launch of the all-new Perodua ATIVA and MYVI at the CMTA Motor Show 2025. This momentous occasion reaffirms Unimo and Perodua’s shared dedication to quality, innovation and customer satisfaction and […]
ITX360 Achieves ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification, Reinforcing Quality Information Security Standards
ITX360 (Pvt) Ltd has successfully achieved certification to ISO/IEC 27001:2022, the latest international standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). This milestone follows the company’s earlier certification to ISO/IEC 27001:2013 in 2023 and reflects a continued commitment to global best practices in information security. The 2022 version of the standard introduces updated controls, a stronger […]
Statement Regarding the Special Audit Report on the Online Visa Issuance Methodology
This statement refers to the Special Audit Report on the Online Visa Issuance Methodology of the Department of Immigration and Emigration, dated 3rd October 2025, issued by the Auditor General’s Department and currently circulating in the public domain. GBS Technology Services & IVS Global FZCO (“IVS-GBS”) is a company incorporated in Dubai, UAE, and is […]




