IWS Logistics Boosts Efficiency and Sustainability with KALMAR DCU80 from DIMO
DIMO, a leading diversified conglomerate in Sri Lanka and the authorized distributor for KALMAR equipment in the country, recently delivered the state-of-the-art KALMAR DCU80 Empty Container Handler (ECH) to IWS…
Toyota Lanka Hosts High-Level Delegation from Toyota Tsusho Corporation
Toyota Lanka (Pvt) Ltd recently had the special honor of hosting distinguished executives from Toyota Tsusho Corporation (TTC). Mr. Atsuhiro Okamoto (The former president of Toyota Motor Corporation Philippines), Senior…
Lanka Rating Agency Limited Upgrades First Capital Treasuries to A+
First Capital Treasuries PLC and Lanka Rating Agency Ltd (LRA) are pleased to jointly announce the upgrade of First Capital Treasuries PLC’s credit rating to ‘A+’ from ‘A’, reflecting the…
First Capital Revolutionizes Treasury Bill and Bond Auctions with Bidding through WhatsApp Integration
First Capital Treasuries PLC, a pioneering force in the investment sector in Sri Lanka, has revolutionized the way customers bid at Treasury Bill (T-bill) and Treasury bond (T-bond) auctions by…
Impactr unveils inaugural Founder Workshop Series in Colombo
Recognizing the paramount importance of a strong digital presence in today’s business landscape, Impactr, an organization dedicated to upskilling, digital technology, and community empowerment, launched its Founder Workshop Series in…
Global Industry Partners Jointly Release Net5.5G Best Practices & Deployment Guide Whitepaper
At MWC Barcelona 2025, the Broadband Development Congress (BDC), hosted by the World Broadband Association (WBBA), was a resounding success. Themed “Smarter Broadband: Investment. Innovation. Intelligence,” the congress attracted over…
TiE Colombo Launches Stanford Seed Spark Program, Empowering Entrepreneurs with Global Mentorship and Resources
TiE Colombo proudly launched the highly anticipated Stanford Seed Spark Program during an insightful Fireside Chat event at Elegance, Cinnamon Life. The event marked a significant step in empowering Sri…
ABC Aqua Science: Leading Innovative Water & Environmental Solutions in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka continues to face growing challenges in potable water accessibility, wastewater treatment, and environmental sustainability. As the nation progresses toward a cleaner, greener future, Aqua Science, a division of…
Huawei Europe Bags Prestigious Top Employer 2025 Award for Sixth Consecutive Year
Huawei Europe earned recognition as a Top Employer in Europe for the sixth consecutive year in 2025. This prestigious certification covers the following 17 countries: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, the…
Classic Travel Appointed as a PSA for MSC Cruises
Classic Travel, one of Sri Lanka’s leading travel solutions providers, has been named the Preferred Sales Agent (PSA) for MSC Cruises, marking an important step in expanding Sri Lanka’s travel…
Foreign investors are dumping Sri Lankan government securities as interest rates decline.
According to Central Bank data, foreign investors sold Sri Lankan government assets in the week ending January 30 after purchasing them for two weeks. Analysts ascribed the sale to a…
DeepSeek prompts an AI rethink, deepening the selloff in tech stocks.
Japanese technology stocks dropped on Tuesday following a global market sell-off triggered by the emergence of a low-cost Chinese AI model, DeepSeek. The model, which uses less data and is…
$200 million will be used by the World Bank to fund important projects in Sri Lanka.
The World Bank intends to invest $200 million in three major projects over the next three months, according to Martin Raiser, vice president for South Asia at the World Bank,…
Netflix shares hit new record high as subscriber growth surges.
Netflix shares rose 15% to an all-time high after the company added a record 18.9 million new subscribers during the holiday quarter. Netflix’s major push into live sports, including events…
DIMO strengthens regional growth with new DIMO CAREHUB in Marawila, Puttalam District
DIMO, the diversified conglomerate in Sri Lanka, recently opened its latest DIMO CAREHUB located at Chilaw Road, Horagolla, Marawila, in Puttalam District. The company’s dedication to strengthening the North Western…
First Capital’s Platinum Sponsorship Renewal to Boost CR&FC’s Ambitions for the 2024/25 A Division Inter-Club Rugby Season
First Capital Holdings is excited to announce the renewal of its Platinum Sponsorship with the Ceylonese Rugby & Football Club (CR&FC) for the ongoing rugby season. This marks the second…
First Capital’s Investor Symposium marks 11th Year with major event in Colombo
Unveiling Sri Lanka’s Economic and Investment Outlook for 2025 First Capital, one of Sri Lanka’s most respected investment institutions, is set to host the 11th Edition of its renowned ‘First…
By spring, Elon Musk’s Starlink will be available on United Airlines flights.
United Airlines flights will have access to Elon Musk’s Starlink Wi-Fi services as early as this spring, a sign of the widening reach of the tech billionaire. United will begin…
First Capital triumphs at CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2024
First Capital, a pioneering force in the investment sector was awarded the coveted title of Sector Winner in the Investment Banking Sector at the 10th annual CMA Excellence in Integrated…
Dual Leadership Recognition Huawei Named a Leader in Coldago Research Maps 2024 for File Storage and Object Storage
Huawei was named a Leader in the Maps 2024 for File Storage and Object Storage, released recently by research and analyst firm Coldago Research. The Coldago Research Map analyzes technology…
Nations Trust Bank and John Keells CG Auto introduce eco-friendly vehicle financing solutions
Nations Trust Bank has partnered with John Keells CG Auto Pvt Ltd (JKCG Auto), the authorized distributor of BYD passenger vehicles in Sri Lanka, to introduce specialized vehicle financing solutions…
The dollar has fallen again as quickly as it rose.
Although there was a sudden increase in the value of the US dollar against the rupee during the past week, it can be observed that the situation is gradually stabilizing.…
TikTok asks Supreme Court for emergency order to block US ban unless it’s sold
TikTok on Monday asked the Supreme Court to step in on an emergency basis to block the federal law that would ban the popular platform in the United States unless…
Next year, Apple’s Sinope 5G modem will be available for iPhones, taking Qualcomm’s place.
The idea that Apple is creating its own 5G modem for the iPhone has been around for a while. Many thought that the iPhone SE 2025 will likely be unveiled…
First Capital Crowns Its Excellence with ‘Brand of the Year’ Title and Three Prestigious Awards at SLIM Brand Excellence 2024
First Capital Holdings PLC, a pioneering force in the investment sector, achieved an exceptional milestone at the prestigious SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2024, where it was honoured with the coveted…
Digital driver’s licenses will be issued by Sri Lanka.
The proposal to issue digital driving licenses has been authorized by Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers, according to Ministers of Media and Health Nalinda Jayatissa. In order to improve data…
A powerful Japanese business delegation stops by Hambantota International Port.
A collaborative effort by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and the Hambantota Chamber of Commerce to draw investments into Sri Lanka’s southern hinterland was backed by the Hambantota International…
HUAWEI XMAGE Awards 2024:
Stories of A Heartwarming World, Through Photography On the evening of November 27, the HUAWEI XMAGE Awards 2024 Ceremony & Annual Exhibition took place at Shenzhen Sea World Culture and…
Orient Finance Records Impressive Financial Results with Strong Profit Surge and Asset Growth for the Period Ended 30th September 2024
Orient Finance PLC, an established player in Sri Lanka’s financial services sector, has announced a remarkable financial performance for the period ended 30th September 2024, reporting significant growth in key…
Huawei South Asia Supplier Convention 2024 Highlights Collaboration and Future Growth Opportunities
Huawei’s South Asia Supplier Convention 2024, held at ITC Ratnadipa on 29th November, brought together key partners from Bangladesh, Nepal, the Maldives, and Sri Lanka to explore new opportunities for…
China Unicom Beijing and Huawei Announce World’s First Large-Scale Integrated 5G-Advanced Intelligent Network
China Unicom Beijing and Huawei held an event, “5G Capital on the Way – Lighting Up Beijing with 5G-Advanced,” to announce their deployment of the world’s first large-scale integrated 5G-Advanced…
Following the iPhone 16 ban, Apple reportedly proposes to invest $100 million in Indonesia.
According to reports, tech giant Apple has proposed to raise its investment in Indonesia in an effort to convince the government to relax the iPhone 16 sales restriction. According to…
Building Financial Confidence: First Capital and Room to Read Join Forces on International Day of the Girl
In alignment with its vision to enhance the lives of all Sri Lankans through innovative financial solutions, First Capital recently partnered with Room to Read for the second consecutive year…
Huawei Launches 5G-AA Solutions for the Mobile AI Era
At the Global Mobile Broadband Forum 2024 (MBBF 2024), Cao Ming, Vice President of Huawei and President of Huawei’s Wireless Solution, launched 5G-AA solutions. Cao said: “Mobile AI is changing…
Driving a Digital Future: How Sri Lanka’s Digitalization Journey Can Transform the Nation
BY Nadun Gunawardana As the world wrestles with economic challenges and unpredictability, one question remains at the forefront: How can we navigate uncertainty while fostering sustainable growth? For many countries,…
Huawei Releases All-Optical Network Technical and Application White Paper for Smart Hotels
Huawei released the telecom industry’s first All-Optical Network Technical and Application White Paper for Smart Hotel at a forum called “Digital Smart Hotels, Creating Ultimate Experience for Guests.” The white…
Huawei Launches Fully-Upgraded Xinghe Intelligent Network Offerings
During GITEX GLOBAL 2024, Huawei announced its fully-upgraded Xinghe Intelligent Network Solution and more than 20 all-new AI network products for markets outside China at the IP Club Carnival themed…
GITEX GLOBAL 2024 Huawei to Accelerate Industrial Digitalization and Intelligence
Huawei will participate in the GITEX Global 2024, one of the world’s largest technology exhibitions, as a Diamond Sponsor. Huawei will showcase a variety of innovative products and solutions at…
Commitment to Youth Empowerment for connected, digital, intelligent future:
Asia-Pacific Digital Talent Summit 2024 co-hosted by Huawei, ASEAN Foundation, and SEAMEO The 2024 Asia-Pacific Digital Talent Summit successfully brought together government leaders including Secretary-General of ASEAN, Minister of Ministry…
Janashakthi Life Posts 45% Growth in Premiums & Other Operating Revenue Surges 111%
Janashakthi Life, a leading life insurance provider in Sri Lanka, is pleased to announce exceptional financial results for the first-half of 2024. The company achieved record-breaking growth across key performance…
Huawei Announces Outstanding Partner Awards 2024
Huawei held the Global Partner Roundtable and Global Partners’ Night, themed Grow Together, Win the Intelligent Era, on September 18, and presented the Huawei Outstanding Partner Awards 2024 to partners…
UNESCO-Huawei Open School Initiative Set to Transform Education in Egypt, Brazil and Thailand
Huawei announced the implementation stage of the Technology-enabled Open Schools for All Phase II project in Brazil, Egypt, and Thailand at Digital Learning Week, UNESCO’s flagship event on digital learning…
Huawei Encourages Female Participation in STEM with Support for EGOI
The first European Girls’ Olympiad in Informatics (EGOI) supported by Huawei concluded on July 27th. Throughout the event, the company’s researchers and executives offered inspiring mentorships and support to EGOI…
Sri Lankan Students Shine on Global Stage at Huawei ICT Competition 2023–2024
In Sri Lanka, the momentum towards a robust digital economy is accelerating, fuelled by the innovative contributions of young ICT talents. State universities play a key role in this transformation,…
Apple Unveils iPhone 16 with AI-Powered Features and New A18 Chip
Apple has revealed the iPhone 16, its first phone designed specifically for generative AI. The base iPhone 16 starts at $799 with a 6.1-inch screen, and the iPhone 16 Plus…
Classic Travel Pvt Limited Triumphs at the World Travel Awards, Winning Best Travel Agency for Sri Lanka
Classic Travel Pvt Limited has achieved a significant milestone by being named the Best Travel Agency for Sri Lanka at the prestigious World Travel Awards ceremony held in Manila. This…
Huawei Celebrates Sri Lanka’s 1 Gigawatt Solar Energy Milestone
Huawei Sri Lanka recently marked a significant achievement with Sri Lanka reaching a total solar energy capacity of 1 gigawatt (GW) by 2024. This milestone was celebrated at an event…
China Unicom Beijing and Huawei Build Ultra-Large-Scale Commercial 5.5G Network
China Unicom Beijing and Huawei have deployed an ultra-large-scale commercial 5.5G 3CC network in Beijing that covers more than 70% of the area within the city’s 4th Ring Road. The…
Kelaniya Toastmasters Club Celebrates Fourth Officer Installation and New Member Induction Ceremony with Enthusiasm and Elegance
The Kelaniya Toastmasters Club hosted its highly anticipated fourth officer installation and new member induction ceremony on 27th July 2024 at the prestigious Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in…
Entel Peru joins hands with Huawei to complete the first overseas commercial use of dual-band AAU
During the TM Forum Digital Transformation World (DTW) 2024 summit convened in Copenhagen, Denmark, Huawei and China Mobile were awarded the “People and Planet” Excellence Award in recognition of their…
Hatch appoints Dilhan Fernando as Chairman
Hatch has officially announced the appointment of Dilhan Fernando as their new Chairman, marking a significant milestone for the organization. Dilhan, who is also the Chairman, CEO, and Executive Director…
LB Finance PLC Partners with Huawei to Revolutionize Core Banking Infrastructure
LB Finance PLC, a premier non-banking financial powerhouse in Sri Lanka and Myanmar, has announced a transformative alliance with Huawei to overhaul its core banking infrastructure. This strategic collaboration is…
Huawei Kepler Platform OptiX OSN 9800 K36 Wins Red Dot Design Award 2024
Huawei Kepler Platform OptiX OSN 9800 K36 has been awarded the prestigious Red Dot Design Award 2024. This recognition highlights the product’s design excellence in digital intelligence, ultra-high capacity, innovative…
ITU-Huawei digital talent program gets in gear
The inaugural cohort of the Generation Connect Young Leadership Programme (GCYLP) fellows completed their development week in Switzerland. The GCYLP, an initiative launched by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in…
Huawei Wins Digital with Purpose Award for Salmon Protection Solution in Norway
Huawei received the GeSI Digital with Purpose (DWP) Award 2024 and the DWP Biodiversity Award 2024 yesterday for its automated filtering system designed to protect wild Atlantic salmon in Norway.…
Huawei Launches Apollo Version — World’s First Commercial 5.5G Version Based on Release 18
During the 2024 Huawei User Group Meeting (HUGM), Sun Rui, President of Huawei Wireless Solution R&D, launched the Apollo version — the world’s first commercial 5.5G version based on 3GPP…
Classic Destinations Takes Home Silver at National Business Excellence Awards 2024
Classic Destinations, the inbound travel arm of Classic Travel, is proud to announce that it was recently awarded a Silver Award in the Hospitality and Tourism Sector at the prestigious…
First Capital Recognized as Top Technology Resilient Company in Capital Markets – Digital Trust Awards 2024
First Capital Holdings PLC, a member of the Janashakthi Group, was honoured with the “Technology Resilient Company of the Year 2024” award in the capital markets sector at the inaugural…
Classic Travel Takes the Field as Title Sponsor for Asoka Rugby in Schools Dialog U-19 League
Classic Travel, a leading Sri Lankan travel agency renowned for crafting unforgettable travel experiences, is proud to announce its title sponsorship for Asoka Rugby in the upcoming Schools Dialog U-19…
Huawei’s GenAI for AN Wins “Best Moonshot Catalyst – Attendees’ Choice Award” at DTW24-Ignite
During TM Forum’s annual Digital Transformation World (DTW), Huawei, in collaboration with China Mobile, was honored with the “Best Moonshot Catalyst-Attendees’ Choice Award” for their pioneering “GenAI for AN” project.…
Classic Travel honoured as “Most Technology Resilient Company” at ISACA Sri Lanka Digital Trust Awards
Classic Travel, a leading name in the hospitality and tourism sector was recognised with the title of the “Most Technology Resilient Company” at the recently held inaugural ISACA Sri Lanka…
Sri Lankan Team from Moratuwa University Secures Second Prize at Huawei ICT Competition 2023–2024 Global Finals
The Sri Lankan team from Moratuwa University has made history by securing the Second Prize in the Practice Competition – Cloud Track 1 at the Huawei ICT Competition 2023–2024 Global…
ITX360 Named Among Sri Lanka’s Top 10 Best Workplaces for 2024 in the Technology Industry
ITX360, a technology solutions provider specializing in boosting productivity and innovation across various industries, from telecommunications to the public sector, is thrilled to announce its placement among the prestigious 10…
First Capital Empowers Girls’ Education for a Second Year with Room to Read
Building on their commitment to improve the lives of all Sri Lankans through financial solutions, Sri Lanka’s pioneering investment institution, First Capital Holdings PLC, renews its partnership with the non-profit…
Huawei Announces Plan to Bring AI to Networks to Elevate Network Productivity
Huawei unveiled an AI integration plan for networks, aimed at enhancing productivity through an ecosystem of RAN Intelligent Agents. The initial phase targets training 1,000 site engineers and deploying solutions…
First Capital Holdings PLC Announces Strategic Board Appointments, Led by Rajendra Theagarajah as Chairman
First Capital Holdings PLC, a member of the Janashakthi Group, is pleased to announce key appointments to its Board of Directors, effective June 28, 2024. Veteran banker Rajendra Theagarajah has…
Janashakthi Group (JXG) & Subsidiaries Earn Top Honours at First-Ever Digital Trust Awards
Janashakthi Group (JXG) and its key subsidiaries, First Capital Holdings, Janashakthi Life, and Orient Finance, were recently honoured for their contributions to Sri Lanka’s digital landscape at the inaugural Digital…
Huawei and China Mobile Wins the TM Forum 2024 “People and Planet” Excellence Award
During the TM Forum Digital Transformation World (DTW) 2024 summit convened in Copenhagen, Denmark, Huawei and China Mobile were awarded the “People and Planet” Excellence Award in recognition of their…
2024 European Cup™ Unveils Spectacular Opening: vivo V30 Series as the Official Smartphone for Capturing the Excitement and Unforgettable Highlights
vivo V30 Series Captures the Thrill of the 2024 European Cup™ Opening Ceremony as Official Smartphone The UEFA European Football Championship 2024 (UEFA EURO 2024™) opened on June 14th, 2024,…
MTN South Africa and Huawei Sign MoU for Strategic Cooperation on Net5.5G
MTN South Africa (hereinafter referred to as MTN) and Huawei co-hosted on June 6th IP Day Summit under the theme “Net5.5G Network Development.” The event brought together top experts from…
Huawei kicks off 2024 Tech Arena Contests in Europe: Global Talent Building the Future
Huawei launched the 2024 Tech Arena Contests in Europe at Viva Technology, one of Europe’s biggest tech summits, on Friday. Tech Arena, formerly known as Huawei European University Challenge Program,…
Huawei and partners win prestigious international awards for demonstrations cases of AI in industry
Huawei and its partners have won two prestigious awards for cases demonstrating practical applications of AI in industry. First, during the recent AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva on…
Huawei and IUCN Host Tech4Nature Summit to Promote Innovation in Nature Conservation
Huawei and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) jointly hosted the 2024 Tech4Nature Summit on June 5 to mark the commencement of Phase 2 of the Tech4Nature global…
Gabo Travels in Partnership with Trafalgar Tours hosts an evening of celebration and appreciation for long-standing clientele
Gabo Travels, in partnership with Trafalgar, recently hosted an exclusive event to celebrate and appreciate their long-standing clientele at the prestigious Kingsbury Hotel. The event, titled ‘The Big Travel Show,’…
First Capital & Habitat for Humanity Builds Hope through Housing Project
First Capital Holdings PLC, in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka, proudly announces the successful completion of its CSR project aimed at providing access to safe and dignified housing…
Huawei OceanStor Dorado Named One of DCIG Top 5 Cyber Secure High-End All Flash Arrays
The Data Center Intelligence Group (DCIG), a leading global technology research and analysis firm, has listed Huawei OceanStor Dorado 8000 and 18000 in its 2024-25 Top 5 Cyber Secure High-End…
Redefining Data Storage in the Data Awakening Era
At the Huawei Innovative Data Infrastructure Forum 2024 in Berlin, Dr. Peter Zhou, Vice President of Huawei and President of Huawei Data Storage Product Line, presented Huawei’s latest thinking in…
Cin7 chooses Orion City as strategic location for expansion and growth
Orion City, Sri Lanka is proud announce that, Cin7, a world-renowned leader in cloud-based inventory management software has recently moved into its locality. The strategic relocation is a result of…
A Heartwarming World: HUAWEI XMAGE Global Exhibition Officially Launched
Huawei unveiled its inaugural HUAWEI XMAGE Global Exhibition, titled A Heartwarming World – 12 Years of Huawei Photography on May 8th, 2024, at the cultural district of Alserkal Avenue in…
LANKA QR transactions double in 2023
The number of transactions performed through LANKA QR nearly doubled in 2023 while the value of these transactions grew by 71.3% to Rs.3.4 billion. In 2023, LANKA QR facilitated 1,141,000…
IT Gallery Celebrates Success at “IT Gallery -Hikvision Partner Summit 2024”
IT Gallery Computers Private Limited, a leading player in Sri Lanka’s IT distribution market, recently hosted the prestigious “IT Gallery – Hikvision Partner Summit 2024,” a culmination of their annual…
Sri Lanka’s Computer and IT/BPO Exports Contracts in March
Sri Lanka’s Computer & IT/BPO-related service exports declined to $70 million in March 2024 from $80 million recorded in March 2023, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) data showed.…
Huawei Announces Winners of the GoPaint Worldwide Creating Activity
Huawei revealed the winners of the GoPaint Worldwide Creating Activity, celebrating the best works of digital art from Huawei tablet users across the globe. The contest is designed to inspire…
Lenovo Strengthens on ground presence with the Launch of its 3rd Lenovo Exclusive Store in Sri Lanka
Lenovo, the global technology powerhouse, today announced the opening of the 3rd Lenovo Exclusive Store in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, marking a significant milestone in the company’s presence in the region.…
Adani Green Energy Revenue increases 33% in FY24
Renewable Energy target for 2030 revised upwards to 50 GW from 45 GW Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), one of the world’s fastest-growing pure-play renewable energy companies, recently announced financial…
Huawei Digital and Intelligent APAC Congress: Jointly Exploring Transformation Opportunities in Asia-Pacific
The Huawei Digital and Intelligent APAC Congress, jointly held by Huawei and the ASEAN Foundation, took place in Bangkok. More than 2,000 government officials, scholars, partners, and analysts from 15…
Huawei Unveils its Intelligent Distribution Solution at 26th World Energy Congress
Huawei is presenting its innovative Intelligent Distribution Solution (IDS) at the 26th World Energy Congress in Rotterdam. Developed in collaboration with ecosystem partners, the IDS aims to tackle the electric…
21st Huawei Analyst Summit: Thrive with Intelligence
The 21st Huawei Analyst Summit (HAS) kicked off on 17 April 2024 in Shenzhen. The event brought together more than 500 analysts, think tank researchers, and other guests from around…
Huawei and EDMI reach global IoT licensing agreement
Today, Huawei and EDMI announced signing a patent license agreement under fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (FRAND) conditions. Huawei will grant a cellular IoT Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) license, including NB-IoT,…
University Of Moratuwa Team Advances To Huawei ICT Competition 2023–2024 Global Finals
Huawei Sri Lanka is pleased to announce that a team from the University of Moratuwa has successfully advanced to the Huawei ICT Competition 2023–2024 Global Finals and Regional Award Ceremony…
HUAWEI CLOUD CONTINUES TO BUILD STRONG ECOSYSTEM FOUNDATIONS FOR PARTNERS TO DRIVE GROWTH AND CARVE NEW OPPORTUNITIES IN INDUSTRY DIGITISATION
Artificial Intelligence (AI), deep partner collaboration, and building a strong ecosystem foundation were championed as next-level growth engines to new opportunities in industry digitisation at the recent Huawei Cloud APAC…
Notice on Rotating Chairman Tenure
In accordance with Huawei’s Rotating Chairman system, Mr. Xu Zhijun (Eric Xu) will assume the position of Rotating and Acting Chairman of Huawei from April 1, 2024 to September 30,…
Huawei Cloud and Shenzhen Meteorological Bureau Announce Regional AI Model
Huawei Cloud and the Meteorological Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality jointly announced that their regional AI weather forecasting model has officially been put into use. The regional model is one of…
2024 SUMMER SCHOOL FOR FEMALE LEADERSHIP IN THE DIGITAL AGE TO BE HELD IN WARSAW
Following the resounding success of the previous editions held in Portugal (2021), Czech Republic (2022) and Spain (2023), Huawei’s renowned European Leadership Academy is delighted to announce the fourth edition…
vivo Unveils the Future of Portrait Photography with the Premium and Elegant V30
vivo, a leading global technology company, today unveiled vivo V30, the best-in-class flagship with upgraded Aura Light Portrait and premium design to its stylish V series. The latest V30 sports…
Classic Wild Leads the Charge: Principal Sponsor for WNPS Small Cats Project
Classic Wild, the premier provider of immersive wildlife experiences, proudly announces its latest conservation initiative, the sponsorship of the “Small Cats Project” conducted by the Wildlife & Nature Protection Society…
Industry Pioneers Launch the Level 4 Autonomous Networks Initiative at the Autonomous Networks Summit
TM Forum held the Autonomous Networks Summit during the Mobile World Congress (MWC). At the summit, industry leaders including George Glass, the CTO of TM Forum; Li Huidi, the Executive…
Amazon and Huawei sign global patent agreement
Amazon and Huawei have entered into a multi-year patent cross-license agreement that resolves pending litigation between them. “Huawei is pleased to exchange patent rights with Amazon,” said Alan Fan, Head…
Huawei and Global Sustainability Stakeholders Discuss How to Thrive with Green ICT
Huawei held the Green Development Summit, themed “Thrive with Green ICT”, during MWC Barcelona 2024. At the summit, guests from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), MTN Group, International Union for…
Adani Green Energy (Sri Lanka): Paving the Path to a Sustainable Future
Adani Green Energy Sri Lanka Ignites a Green Revolution with Pooneryn Wind Energy Power Project. In a groundbreaking stride towards a greener tomorrow, Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA) has…
First Capital Holdings PLC Delivers Strong Financials to December 31, 2023.
First Capital Holdings PLC (the Group), a leading investment institution, and a member of the Janashakthi Group, announces its strong financial results for the nine months ended December 31, 2023.…
Huawei Cloud and Orel IT Collaborate to Launch Enadoc on Orel Cloud
Enadoc, a cutting-edge document management solution, was officially launched on Orel Cloud through a collaboration between Huawei Cloud and Orel IT. The event, held at Port City Colombo, marked a…
PAYable Pvt Ltd Completes LKR 80 Billion in Transactions
Sri Lanka’s leading Fintech service provider announces appointment of Mr. Rajendra Theagarajah as Chairman of the Board. PAYable Pvt Ltd, Sri Lanka’s leading non-bank digital payment services provider, reported robust…
Huawei and Partners Win TM Forum Assets Award
At the TM Forum Accelerate week, the catalyst project “Intelligent and Value-Driven Network Operations Transformation,” incubated by Huawei and telecom operators China Mobile, STC (Saudi Arabia), and Hong Kong Telecom,…
Cloud Phone Co-Developed with China Mobile Wins Award
China Mobile and Huawei’s joint cloud phone innovation was awarded the 2023 “Compute-enabled Innovative Application” by China People’s Posts and Telecommunications News. The publication of China’s Media and Communication Department,…
Adani Green Begins Generation from the World’s Largest Renewable Energy Park
Operationalizes the first 551 MW solar capacity at Khavda, Gujarat, India Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), One of South Asia’s largest renewable energy (RE) company and the second largest solar…
Adani Group Claws back narrative a year after Hindenburg Report
When Hindenburg Research accused the Adani Group of “brazen stock manipulation” and accounting fraud a year back, it led to a stock market rout that erased about $150 billion in…
China Unicom and Huawei Pilot Large-Scale 5.5G Network in Nation’s Capital
China Unicom Beijing and Huawei have successfully deployed a pilot large-scale 5.5G network in Beijing to provide continuous coverage in three key areas, including Beijing Financial Street in the city…
Team Namibia Wins Huawei’s Tech4Good Global Competition 2023
Team Namibia was crowned the global Champion of the 3rd Seeds for the Future Tech4Good Global Competition. The team’s winning submission was an AI-powered teaching solution called YYeni AI that…
HUTCH Enabling Digital Vision Of The Country For Inclusive Growth Of All Sri Lankans
A resurgent Sri Lanka needs rapid digital transformation to realize its full potential in the year 2024 and beyond. Embracing digital innovations is not just a choice – it’s a…
Huawei OptiX OSN 9800 Series Once Again Ranks as “Leader” in Core and Metro WDM by GlobalData
GlobalData, a global authoritative consulting firm, has released its latest Metro & Core Packet-Optical Transport/Platform: Competitive Landscape Assessment. In the report, Huawei OptiX OSN 9800 series features leading architecture, ultra-large…
Revolutionizing Payment Systems: Softlogic IT joins hands with AUSTRIACARD
Softlogic Information Technologies (Pvt) Ltd (SITL) has fostered a partnership with AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS AG, a prominent European provider of Secure Digital Technology Solutions headquartered in Vienna, Austria. This collaboration aims…
Green Hydrogen: The final step towards a Zero Carbon Future
Gautam Adani, Chairman, Adani Group has emphasised the importance of Green Hydrogen in achieving net zero emissions for the 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF). Titled “Reducing…
First Capital Stands as the Principal Sponsor of the SSC Open Tennis Championship for the Third Consecutive Year
First Capital Holdings PLC has come forward as the principal (title) sponsor of the SSC Open Tennis Championship for the 3rd consecutive year. The SSC Open 2024 is taking place…
Inspire your Creativity: HUAWEI Launches GoPaint Worldwide Creating Activity
Huawei officially kicked off the HUAWEI GoPaint Worldwide Creating Activity. From 5 January 2024 to 29 February 2024, participants can showcase their digital art skills in an online contest that…
Hindenburg row: Gautam Adani says truth has prevailed
Billionaire Gautam Adani, Chairperson of Adani Group, reacting to the Supreme Court judgment on allegations levelled by a US short-seller against his conglomerate, said recently that truth has prevailed and…
ParentPay Sri Lanka: Transforming education with technology
In an era where technology plays an increasingly integral role in education, ParentPay Sri Lanka, a division of ParentPay Group, is at the forefront of shaping the future of educational…
SLSEA, SIA and Huawei Collaboration for Sri Lanka’s Green Energy Agenda
In an effort to drive sustainable energy initiatives in Sri Lanka, Huawei recently organized a key conference titled ‘Unleashing the Potential of a Sustainable Energy Future’ in collaboration with the…
Huawei Joins Green Digital Action at COP28
ITU, ISO, IEC, and partners aim to speed up climate action with digital tech Huawei has joined hands with more than 40 leading tech companies and organizations to push for…
SLMBC holds business networking session
The Sri Lanka–Malaysia Business Council (SLMBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce hosted a business networking session recently at Marine Bay, Colombo, in collaboration with a visiting delegation from the…
DFCC Bank triumphs at LankaPay Technovation Awards
DFCC Bank received a Gold Award for Financial Inclusivity and a Merit Award for Customer Convenience at the LankaPay Technovation Awards 2026. The two categories that define how digital progress…
Malaysian business delegation explores FDI opportunities in Sri Lanka
A high-level delegation from the Malaysian Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Penang (MICCI), visited the Sri Lanka Board of Investment (BOI) recently to explore potential foreign direct investment (FDI)…
CRIB and CBSL to support businesses affected by Ditwah
The Credit Information Bureau of Sri Lanka (CRIB), under the guidance of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), has announced a series of relief measures aimed at supporting individuals…
Government hopes to reduce pressure on current tax payers – Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma
Secretary to the Ministry of Finance Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma said the Government hopes to reduce the pressure on the current tax payers and focus on reducing tax rates. He made…
HNB Assurance celebrates completion of ‘Certified Sales Manager Programme’ conducted with SLIM
HNB Assurance recently celebrated the completion of the Certified Sales Manager Programme, conducted in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), marking a significant milestone in the professional…
Awareness workshop on packaging strategies for spices by EDB
The National Packaging Centre (NPC) of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) recently conducted an awareness workshop on “Packaging strategies for Spices” for exporters and potential exporters, with the…
Call for high-value tourism strategy to boost Sri Lanka’s tourist earnings
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry should pivot towards attracting high-spending visitors through a structured national programme, a leading hotel industry official said, highlighting the potential to significantly increase foreign exchange earnings.…
Inflation is expected to be sustained at 5% through appropriate policy measures
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) states that the increase in transportation costs can be considered as a major reason for the increase in inflation this year (2026). According…
NDB Bank secures top domestic ranking as Lanka’s Best Trade Finance Bank at Euromoney
National Development Bank PLC (NDB) has been named Sri Lanka’s Best Trade Finance Bank at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, securing the #1 overall domestic ranking among local banks.…