{"id":4797,"date":"2025-11-17T12:33:13","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T07:03:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fintechnews.lk\/?p=4797"},"modified":"2025-11-17T12:33:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T07:03:15","slug":"abans-and-xiaomi-unveil-sri-lankas-first-experiential-smart-tech-village","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fintechnews.lk\/index.php\/2025\/11\/17\/abans-and-xiaomi-unveil-sri-lankas-first-experiential-smart-tech-village\/","title":{"rendered":"Abans and Xiaomi unveil Sri Lanka\u2019s first experiential smart tech village"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Abans PLC, in partnership with Xiaomi officially launched the \u2018MI | AbansSmartverse\u2019, the nation\u2019s first-ever experiential smart tech village, at the Colombo City Centre from 12th till 16th November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The opening was graced by Xiaomi brand principals including the Xiaomi BNS Regional Manager Luther Liu, Country Head of Xiaomi Kain Wang and AIoT Head Vanessa Ma along with members of Abans Management. In addition to this, media representatives, influencers, customers and technology enthusiasts, also gathered to witness this new era in connected living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u2018MI | AbansSmartverse\u2019 offered an immersive experience that brings Xiaomi\u2019s ecosystem of smart home products, electronics, and lifestyle solutions to life. Visitors were able to explore interactive zones that demonstrated how Xiaomi technology integrated seamlessly into daily living from smart homes with entertainment systems, vacuums, air purifiers to AI-driven home automation. Customers and guests were also able to experience an AR zone with the latest in innovative mobile phones and appliances, while many more engaged in games and activities which were designed to promote the brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"330\" height=\"482\" data-id=\"4800\" src=\"https:\/\/fintechnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fintechnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4.jpg 330w, https:\/\/fintechnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4-205x300.jpg 205w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"330\" height=\"482\" data-id=\"4799\" src=\"https:\/\/fintechnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fintechnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/5.jpg 330w, https:\/\/fintechnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/5-205x300.jpg 205w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This launch follows Xiaomi\u2019s momentous appointment of Abans PLC as its authorized distributor in Sri Lanka, a recognition of Abans\u2019 long-standing leadership in consumer electronics and its commitment to delivering innovation to Sri Lankan households, with advanced, global technology delivered to their doorsteps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this partnership, Abans and Xiaomi are set to pave the way toward a smarter, more connected Sri Lanka, one innovative product at a time. Accordingly, Xiaomi products, including Smartphones, AIoT and Home Appliances are now available throughout Sri Lanka at Abans Elite and Abans Showrooms, and at BuyAbans.com for purchase, while customers can experience them at all Abans Showrooms across the island.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"810\" height=\"305\" src=\"https:\/\/fintechnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fintechnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1.jpg 810w, https:\/\/fintechnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fintechnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1-768x289.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Abans Group, with a legacy that spans over five decades was founded in 1968. Today, Abans has grown into a diversified conglomerate comprising over 10,000 employees and 400 touchpoints, with a presence across key sectors such as Retail Operations, Services, Logistics, Manufacturing, Real Estate, and Infrastructure Services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"742\" src=\"https:\/\/fintechnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fintechnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/fintechnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fintechnews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2-768x570.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Source : Daily Mirror<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Abans PLC, in partnership with Xiaomi officially launched the \u2018MI | AbansSmartverse\u2019, the nation\u2019s first-ever experiential smart tech village, at the Colombo City Centre from 12th till 16th November. 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