First measurements of ‘interstellar comet’
Telescopes across the world are being trained on the object
Scientists set out how to halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030
Greenhouse gas emissions could be halved in the next decade if a small number of current technologies and behavioural trends are ramped up
Gatwick Airport commits to facial recognition tech at boarding
It follows a self-boarding trial carried out in partnership with EasyJet last year
SLBC
Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC), Sri Lanka’s pioneering radio station made its entry to cyberspace with the launch
VISION CARE
Vision Care, the island’s leading eye care solutions provider showcased its designer eyewear at Swim Week Colombo, as the Official Eyewear
Greta Thunberg to U.S. Congress on climate change: ‘Wake up’
Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg, who has inspired a global movement for climate change, delivered a strong message to U.S. lawmakers on
WORKFORCE DIVERSITY
Sri Lanka has the potential to increase its GDP by 20 percent by closing the gender gap in its workforce, according to Amena Arif, Country Manager
‘Greenwashing’: fossil fuel execs to hold invite-only forum at UN climate summit
Oil and gas executives are holding an exclusive invitation-only forum with environmentalists and government representatives on the
IAM
September is the month dedicated to insurance in Sri Lanka, beginning with National Insurance Day on the 1st. Every year the insurance industry
MOBITEL
Brining excitement and joy to the people around the country, Mobitel successfully concluded its eagerly-anticipated Cash Bonanza event
ALPHA
Sri Lanka’s leading office furniture manufacturer, Alpha Industries has collaborated with Haworth and Gunnebo; global giants in the office and security
Sustainable Development Goals
The Sustainable Development Goals are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all
THE CEYLON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce launched the working draft of their 2020-25 Economic Acceleration Framework, at
NATIONAL FORUM
The Sri Lanka Economic Summit, considered one of the most important economic events in the country and organised by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce
SEYLAN BANK
Strengthening its presence as one of the leading players in the payment card industry, Seylan Bank joined hands with LankaClear, the operator
IAM
The month of September sees the insurance industry celebrate National Insurance Day and the launch of Insurance Awareness Month. The industry comes
DIMO
Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC (DIMO) has announced their partnership with world-renowned American power tools manufacturer, Stanley
Opening of Sri Lanka’s tallest tower marred by corruption allegation
COLOMBO (Reuters) - The grand opening of Sri Lanka’s tallest tower was mired in controversy…
Africa is set to get its first vertical forest
The Egyptian desert is set to host the African continent's first vertical forest
