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Samsung Sri Lanka unveils the Galaxy S25 Series, the ‘True AI Companion’, with exclusive launch offers

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10 months ago

2025/02/14

Samsung Sri Lanka has officially launched the highly anticipated Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25, setting a new benchmark in AI-driven mobile experiences. The Galaxy S25 series introduces groundbreaking multimodal AI agents, redefining how users interact with their devices and the world around them. Powered by the customized Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform for Galaxy, the series delivers unparalleled AI performance, superior camera technology, and an intuitive user experience.

“The Galaxy S25 series ushers in a new era of AI-driven innovation, enabling users to interact with their devices more naturally and effortlessly while prioritizing privacy,” said SangHwa Song, Managing Director at Samsung Sri Lanka and Maldives. “With its AI-integrated OS, it fundamentally transforms how we engage with technology in our daily lives.”

All Galaxy S25 devices are TRCSL-approved, guaranteeing uninterrupted connectivity with no risk of future disconnection.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 series introduces an AI companion that adapts to users’ needs and preferences, ensuring personalized interactions with privacy at the forefront. Collaborating with Google, Samsung has reimagined Android with AI at its core, offering enhanced multimodal capabilities that enable users to interact with text, speech, images, and videos naturally.

With Circle to Search, users can instantly recognize phone numbers, emails, and URLs for seamless actions. The Context-Aware Assistance feature allows effortless switching between apps for quick actions like sharing GIFs or saving event details. Enhanced Natural Language Understanding helps users find specific photos in Samsung Gallery or adjust display settings using voice commands. Integrated Gemini AI can be activated with a single press to interact seamlessly across Samsung, Google, and third-party apps like Spotify. Additionally, the Call Transcript and Writing Assist features summarize calls and format notes without switching between apps.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 series ensures a hyper-personalized experience while safeguarding user data through Knox Vault. The Personal Data Engine securely analyzes user data for tailored suggestions. On-Device AI Processing ensures that user data remains private while delivering personalized experiences. Post-Quantum Cryptography future-proofs security against emerging cyber threats, while the Knox Matrix Dashboard monitors security across connected devices.

The Snapdragon® 8 Elite for Galaxy delivers a 40% faster NPU, 37% faster CPU, and 30% faster GPU, ensuring seamless AI processing. ProScaler and mDNIe provide superior display quality and efficiency. Gamers will appreciate the Vulkan Engine & Advanced Ray Tracing, which offer a smoother and more immersive gaming experience. Additionally, the enhanced thermal management system features a 40% larger vapor chamber for sustained high performance.

With Galaxy’s next-gen ProVisual Engine, the Galaxy S25 Ultra sets a new standard for mobile photography. The 50MP Ultrawide Sensor ensures ultra-clear, vibrant shots, while 10-bit HDR Video Recording offers richer color expression. Advanced Low-Light Video Processing ensures superior clarity in any lighting condition.

Professional-grade editing tools elevate the user experience. The Audio Eraser removes unwanted background noise, while the Virtual Aperture feature allows for DSLR-like depth-of-field control. Galaxy Log offers advanced color grading for cinematic video production, and the Portrait Studio & Filters feature enables the creation of lifelike avatars and vintage analog-style filters.

Samsung continues its commitment to sustainability with the Galaxy S25 series. The Titanium Build & Corning® Gorilla® Armor 2 ensure superior durability. The device features recycled materials in external components, including armor aluminum, and recycled cobalt batteries sourced from previous Galaxy devices. Samsung guarantees 7 years of OS & security updates, extending the device’s lifespan.

Customers purchasing the Galaxy S25 series can enjoy up to Rs. 51,850 in discounts. Additionally, they receive 2-year, 2-time screen replacement worth Rs. 143,830 and 1TB of free data from Dialog & SLT Mobitel. Samsung offers Samsung Easy Pay, a 24-month installment plan at Rs. 10,989/month. Furthermore, customers get 6 months of Google Gemini Advanced + 2TB cloud storage at no extra cost through the Google One Offer.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra is available in Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, and Titanium Gray, while the Galaxy S25 & S25+ come in Navy, Silver Shadow, Icy Blue. The Galaxy S25 series is available at John Keells Office Automation, Singer, Singhagiri, Damro, Softlogic Retail, Dialog, SLT Mobitel, and authorized dealers island-wide.

As Sri Lanka’s No. 1 smartphone brand in Sri Lanka, Samsung has been recognized as ‘People’s Youth Choice Brand of the Year’ for the fifth consecutive year by SLIM Sri Lanka’s review of the country’s most valuable brands. With a vast customer base spanning all age groups, Samsung remains committed to meeting the needs of Gen Z and Millennial consumers.

Experience the power of AI with the new Samsung Galaxy S25 series – redefining the future of mobile technology. Order your very own Galaxy S25 Series device now at https://www.jkoa.com/products/mobiles_and_accessories/phones.

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Wealth Trust Securities to raise Rs. 500.8 million via IPO

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15 hours ago

2025/12/10

Thilina Walpola

Left to right: Timothy Speldewinde, Independent Non-Executive Director; Anarkali Moonesinghe, Non-Independent Non-Executive Director; Priyanthi Abeyesekere, Deputy CEO; Senaka Weerasooria, chairman (Non-Independent Non-Executive Director); Romesh Gomez, Managing Director/CEO (Non- Independent Executive Director); Tarusha Weerasooria, Non-Independent Non- Executive Director; Shanti Gnanapragasam, Independent Non-Executive Director; and Tivanka Perera, Vice President – Asia Securities Advisors (Pvt) Ltd.

The recent announcement of Wealth Trust Securities Ltd.’s Rs. 500.8 million Initial Public Offering -IPO- comes at a moment when Sri Lanka’s interest-rate environment is gradually easing, allowing well-capitalised primary dealers to expand their trading portfolios and secure long-term positions in government securities.

Company chairman Senaka Weerasooria told journalists in Colombo that the IPO is not merely a capital-raising exercise, but a reinforcement of the disciplined structure that has defined the company since its inception.

He noted that WTS enters the public market with what is already one of the most robust capital bases in the industry, and with “absolute confidence that investors are joining a journey that has consistently returned value.”

Weerasooria said the capital infusion will further solidify WTS’s ability to absorb volatility, particularly amid cyclical movements in Treasury yields.

Despite maintaining a conservative trading outlook, the company has managed to average a 31% ROE over the past twelve years — a figure management repeatedly highlighted as evidence of resilience across both tightening and loosening rate cycles.

Managing Director and CEO Romesh Gomez said that in recent months the direction of policy rates and market liquidity has begun shifting favourably, creating clear value-accretion opportunities for disciplined portfolio expansion. With additional capital, he noted, WTS has greater room to capture advantageous auction positions, broaden secondary market activity and align its investment scale to emerging market windows.

Gomez acknowledged that FY25 reflected compressed performance due to systemic realignment, with revenue at Rs. 4.6 billion and PAT at Rs. 1.2 billion. However, he pointed out that profit sustainability, even through a difficult cycle, speaks to strong operational controls. The A- rating with a Positive outlook continues to stand, reinforcing the company’s position as a stable counterparty in a specialised sector.

Asia Securities Advisors, managing the IPO, pointed out that the offer price of Rs. 7 presents meaningful upside when benchmarked against underlying valuation metrics. The move into the listed environment, they noted, enhances governance visibility — a point increasingly valued among institutional investors participating in the Government securities market.

By Ifham Nizam

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BoardPAC achieves Carbon Neutral Certification for the fourth consecutive year

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15 hours ago

2025/12/10

Thilina Walpola

BoardPAC, the global leader in digital board meeting automation, has secured the Carbon Neutral Certification for 2024, marking the fourth consecutive year the company has achieved this milestone. The certification, awarded by the Sri Lanka Climate Fund (SLCF) under the Ministry of Environment in October 2025, underscores BoardPAC’s commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible corporate governance.

BoardPAC’s operations, spanning over 40 countries, were assessed against the ISO 14064 – 1:2018 standard, and the company’s organization-level Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions were successfully offset, reflecting its ongoing commitment to reducing its environmental impact.

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Uber marks 10 years in Sri Lanka: Moving People, Powering Livelihoods, Impacting Communities

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15 hours ago

2025/12/10

Thilina Walpola

Uber today marked ten years of operations in Sri Lanka, a decade in which the platform has reshaped how people commute, and how thousands of Sri Lankans earn a livelihood. Over the past decade, ride-hailing has become one of the most transformative shifts in Sri Lanka’s urban mobility landscape, providing safe, reliable and affordable transport at scale.

Chathuranga Abeysinghe, Deputy Minister for Entrepreneurship, Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development, Government of Sri Lanka, graced the milestone event as the Chief Guest. U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung attended as the Guest of Honor, joined by Akanksha Singh, Head – South Asia Markets, Uber, and Kaushalya Gunaratne, Country Manager – Mobility, Uber Sri Lanka.

As per the 2024 Sri Lanka Economic Impact Report, compiled by global policy research firm – Public First, Uber and Uber Eats together generated over LKR 160 billion in economic activity in Sri Lanka within a single year. Since its entry in Sri Lanka in 2015, Uber rides have covered over 1.15 billion kilometers – equivalent to nearly 3000 trips from Earth to the moon! Over 320,000 Sri Lankans have earned through the platform as drivers.

Uber has also supported the tourism ecosystem, enabling more than 700,000 airport trips, connecting visitors seamlessly to their destinations. Over the last year, we’ve further intensified our service in the Western and Central provinces and expanded our offerings in the Southern and Northern provinces – bringing its services closer to more communities across the country. Uber has emerged as one of the most preferred ride-hailing platforms across the island, offering affordable, reliable, and safer rides at different price points.

Deputy Minister for Entrepreneurship, Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development, Government of Sri Lanka, Chathuranga Abeysinghe, said, “Over the past decade, Uber has become part of the fabric of daily life in Sri Lanka – not only by helping people get where they need to go, but by enabling thousands to earn an income with dignity and flexibility.