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SLIM and NANASKA Partner to Strengthen Finance and Leadership Skills for Marketers

The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), the National Body for Marketing in Sri Lanka, has  entered into a strategic partnership with NANASKA (Pvt) Ltd through the signing of a  Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance executive education, professional  development, and knowledge sharing for marketing professionals.  The first initiative under the partnership will be the launch of the Finance and Leadership  Masterclass for Marketing Professionals, an executive programme designed to str

07 Aug, 2026

WIST champions inclusive vocational education

Over 40 students with hearing and speech impairments graduate with industry-recognised optical qualifications. The Wickramarachchi Institute of Science & Technology (WIST), in collaboration with the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, recently celebrated the graduation of more than 40 students with hearing and speech impairments at a special ceremony held at the Wickramarachchi premises i

07 Aug, 2026

Hemas Sustains Q1 Revenue Amid Market Volatility; Sharpens Focus on Margin Recovery

Performance Review for the Three Months Ended 30th June 2026 The Group recorded revenue of Rs. 28.77 Bn in Q1 FY27, an increase of 0.9% YoY, while gross profit margin improved by 0.2 percentage points to 30.4%. However, EBITDA declined by 14.1% to Rs. 2.26 Bn and Group earnings attributable to equity holders declined by 21.4% to Rs. 937 Mn. Revenue growth in Consumer Brands, Hospitals and Mobility was offset by a 3.8% decline in Life Sciences. The divergence between revenue and earnings was pri

07 Aug, 2026

Expo Commodities Global Strengthens Sri Lanka’s Organic Spice Exports with New Processing Facility

Expo Commodities Global, Aberdeen Holdings’ spice and speciality products arm, has strengthened its presence in Sri Lanka through a strategic investment in a dedicated organic spice processing facility in Colombo, marking an important milestone in the company’s continued growth. The investment reflects Expo’s focus on strengthening capabilities at origin while positioning Sri Lankan organic spices to meet evolving international market requirements. Developed in response to increasing global dem

07 Aug, 2026

Fairway Colombo Named Official Accommodation Partner of Manhunt International 2026

Sri Lanka’s Smart Luxury Business Hotel to Host Delegates and Contestants from Over 40 Countries as the Island Nation Hosts Its First-Ever Global Pageant of This Scale Fairway Colombo, a subsidiary of Fairway Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, has been appointed as the Official Accommodation Partner for Manhunt International 2026, one of the world’s most prestigious male pageants, scheduled to take place in Sri Lanka on 09th September 2026. The event marks a historic milestone for Sri Lanka, as the country p

07 Aug, 2026

Oceans Talent Deepens Long-Term Investment in Sri Lanka to Build Global Careers Without Borders

Oceans Talent has unveiled its new dedicated headquarters in Colombo as it continues to grow its Sri Lankan team toward the 1,000 mark. While remaining a remote-first company, this space marks a significant milestone in the company's long-term commitment to Sri Lanka and its vision of making world-class careers accessible without requiring talent to leave the country they love. Because while the majority of Oceans’ clients are in the United States, the company remains primarily locally led, with

07 Aug, 2026