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Dialog Axiata PLC has made a significant stride in propelling Sri Lanka’s digital revolution with the commercial launch of Dialog 5G Ultra. This significant development represents a quantum leap in the nation’s digital transformation and its progression into…
on Vina T&T, a major player in the fruit export sector, is making headlines as it offers a staggering VND 220,000 (approximately US$8.47) for a dozen coconuts—the highest recorded price to date. With prices more than doubling year-on-year, this surge reflects…
This trial showcased a fully native 5G voice experience with uninterrupted connectivity. Expanding on its innovative work in 5G technology, Dialog had previously conducted a lab-based VoNR proof of concept (PoC) in 2023 using a PoC Core setup. This recent…
The telecom sector is playing an essential role in this transition by providing the necessary infrastructure and services for remote workers to thrive. With advancements in high-speed broadband, affordable mobile data plans, and co-working spaces, the country…
The founder of popular Sri Lankan tea company Dilmah has died at the age of 93. Merrill J Fernando was surrounded by his sons and grandchildren when he passed away on Thursday in Colombo, Sri Lanka. He known for his iconic ‘do try it’ slogan. The tea company…
Axiata Group Berhad (“Axiata” or “the Group”) has embarked on an ambitious network transformation program, leveraging Open Radio Access Networks (Open RAN) as a key technology for mobile networks designed to narrow the digital divide and enhance rural…
Sri Lanka is a gateway to almost 3 billion people in Asia and has a perfect geographical location. According to the Norwegian ambassador in Sri Lanka, Trine Joranli Eskedal the country has great potential to become a leading trade and maritime hub in Asia.…
Kerry Logistics Network Limited (‘Kerry Logistics’; Stock Code 0636.HK) announced a new joint venture, Kerry Logistics Lanka (Pvt) Ltd (‘Kerry Lanka’), formed with IAS Holdings (Pvt) Ltd in Sri Lanka to strengthen its international freight forwarding (‘IFF’)…
Sri Lanka’s Dialog Axiata has announced a strategic partnership involving the provision of carrier billing for the popular streaming platform. Under the agreement, all Dialog postpaid mobile customers will be able to add their Netflix subscription fee to…
DHL Global Forwarding, the leading international provider of air, sea and road freight services, has appointed Fabian Rybka as Cluster Head for DHL Global Forwarding’s operations in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, along with partner operations in Bhutan, Nepal and…
Sri Lanka’s Dialog Axiata has teamed up with Ericsson to establish the market’s first 5G innovation center. The new center will seek to encourage Sri Lankans to develop innovative IoT and ICT technologies and solutions. It will engage in collaborative…
SPAR International, the world’s largest food retail voluntary chain, is delighted to announce the brand’s entry into the Sri Lankan retail market. SPAR Sri Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, a partnership between SPAR South Africa and Ceylon Biscuits Limited has announced…
PastaMania, Singapore’s largest Italian casual-dining restaurant chain, has opened its first restaurant in Sri Lanka. The PastaMania Sri Lanka flagship is located in Colombo on R A De Mal Mawatha, Colombo 3 (otherwise known as Duplication Road). Sri Lanka is…
Axiata Group Bhd’s share price fell 0.18% this morning following news that its unit is acquiring a 35% stake in data centre company Digital Reality (Private) Ltd (DRPL) for 262.5 million Sri Lankan rupees (RM6.55 million) cash to form a data centre business…
Sri Lanka’s Mobitel has enhanced its LTE network with the nation’s first deployment of LTE over re-purposed 900-MHz spectrum. The operator said the deployment will significantly enhance Sri Lanka’s LTE coverage and make Mobitel the top network for LTE…
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has instructed the nation’s operators to register their customers SIMs in order to curb fraud and crime. The operators have been told to register SIMs with owners’ personal details and…
