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A growing choice for consumers; vivo’s Y series provides dependable budget smartphones
vivo, a global smartphone brand, has expanded its lineup for the popular Y series, which hits the perfect balance between pricing and high-end features. The vivo Y20, Y20s, and Y53s are the three most popular smartphones in the market, each with a mid-range price tag and cutting-edge technology for consumers who want their phones to handle all of their daily tasks with ease. These smartphones also provide a wide range of functions and are ideal for photographers and gamers. The Y series smartphones are available at Abans, Dialog, Singhagiri and vivo authorized dealers island wide.
The Y20 features an AI Triple Micro camera setup with a 13MP main camera, 2MP Bokeh Camera and 2MP Super Macro Camera. Thanks to the upgraded bokeh technology, the 2MP Bokeh camera produces precise and sophisticated results allowing users to capture studio quality portraits. The Super Macro Camera allows users to perfectly focus and capture details of tiny subjects as close as 4cm. The Y20 also boasts a Side-Mounted Fingerprint Scanner allowing users to unlock the smartphone in a heartbeat!
Additionally, the Y20 has a long lasting 5000mAh Battery along with the unique reverse charging technology. Equipped with a 3GB and 4GB RAM variant along with a 64GB ROM, this smartphone is an ideal choice for gaming and photography enthusiasts.
The vivo Y20 3GB variant is available for Rs. 35,900/- whereas the 4GB variant is available for Rs. 38,990/
For the users who love to run heavy graphic games and capture the perfect shot, the Y20s is an all-rounder device designed brilliantly to offer a seamless gaming experience and a best-in class camera.
Powered with a 5,000mAh battery, Y20s can support long hours of gaming and HD movie streaming on a single charge. The smartphone is also equipped with vivo’s unique ‘reverse charging’, which enables users to charge other devices from the phone. With an incredible Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and 4GB RAM + 128GB ROM, Y20s offers an incredible processing speed allowing users to do all sort of multitasks and run high-graphic games without any lack or buffer.
In terms of camera, Y20s comes with an advance AI Triple Macro camera setup, with a 13MP main camera supported with a super macro camera allowing users to capture subjects as close as 4cm with crystal clear focus. On the front side, the smartphone has an 8MP selfie camera along with various camera modes like face beauty, portrait mode, effects and filters to create lively images. The Y20s is available at an incredible cost of Rs. 43,990/-
The Y53s is one of the most loved smartphones by the youth due to its stylish appearance and advanced camera. The smartphone offers all the premium features at an affordable price range and is the perfect choice for all the photographers out there.
Equipped with a 5,000mAh battery and a 33W Flash Charge capability and an outstanding processor with and inbuilt 8GB RAM extendable up to 11GB and a massive 128 storage expandable up to 1TB, users can stream videos and operate heavy apps seamlessly for long hours without having to charge. The 3-camera setup on the Y53s offers a stunning 64MP main camera, a 2MP bokeh portrait camera and a 2MP super macro camera, making it an ideal device for capturing high resolution pictures in any environment. The Y53s also has an inbuilt Super Night Camera Mode, designed with Super Night Selfie technology, that enables users to capture studio quality portraits even in low light. When it comes to appearance, the liquid crystal color coating makes the smartphone look stunning and provides a premium feel.
The Y53s is available at a price of Rs. 62,990/-
The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) proudly facilitated the first-ever Sri Lankan delegation’s participation at Drupa 2024, the world’s largest trade fair for the printing industry and technology. Held after an eight-year hiatus, Drupa 2024 was a landmark event, marking significant advancements and opportunities in the global printing industry.
AHK Sri Lanka played a pivotal role in organising and supporting the delegation, which comprised 17 members from the Sri Lanka Association for Printers (SLAP), representing eight companies from the commercial, newspaper, stationery printing, and packaging industries. This pioneering effort by AHK Sri Lanka not only showcased the diverse capabilities of Sri Lanka’s printing sector but also facilitated vital bilateral discussions with key stakeholders from the German printing industry.
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Unveiling Ayugiri: Browns Hotels & Resorts sets the stage for a new era in luxury Ayurveda Wellness
In a captivating reimagining of luxury wellness tourism, Browns Hotels & Resorts proudly unveiled the exquisite Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya. This momentous occasion, celebrated amidst a vibrant and serene grand opening on the 6th of June, heralds a new chapter in the Ayurveda wellness tourism landscape in Sri Lanka. Nestled amidst 54 acres of unspoiled natural splendour, Ayugiri features 22 exclusive suites and stands out as the only luxury Ayurveda wellness resort in the country offering plunge pools in every room, rendering it truly one-of-a-kind.
The grand opening of Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort was an enchanting event, where guests were captivated by the melodies of flutists and violinists resonating through Sigiriya’s lush landscapes. As traditional drummers and dancers infused the air with vibrant energy, Browns Hotels & Resorts’ CEO, Eksath Wijeratne, Kotaro Katsuki, Acting Ambassador for the Embassy of Japan and General Manager, Buwaneka Bandara, unveiled the resort’s new logo, marking a significant moment witnessed by distinguished guests from the French Embassy, Ayurveda and wellness enthusiasts along with officials from the Sigiriya area, LOLC Holdings and Browns Group.
“Our strategic expansion into wellness tourism with Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya symbolises a significant milestone for Browns Hotels & Resorts. Wellness tourism has consistently outperformed the overall tourism industry for over a decade, reflecting a growing global interest in travel that goes beyond leisure to offer rejuvenation and holistic well-being. By integrating the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda with modern luxury, we aim to set a new standard in luxury wellness tourism in Sri Lanka. Whether your goal is prevention, healing, or a deeper connection to inner harmony, Ayugiri offers a sanctuary for holistic well-being” stated Eksath Wijeratne.
Ayugiri encapsulates the essence of life, inspired by the lotus flower held by the graceful queens of the infamous Sigiriya frescoes. Just as the lotus emerges from the murky depths, untainted and serene,
Ayugiri invites guests on a journey of purity and rejuvenation, harmonised with a balance of mind, body and spirit, the essence of nature, echoes of culture and the wisdom of ancient Ayurvedic healing.
HNB General Insurance, one of Sri Lanka’s leading general insurance providers, has been honored as the Best General Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2024 by the prestigious Global Banking and Finance Review – UK.
The esteemed accolade underscores HNB General Insurance’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its outstanding performance in the field of bancassurance. Through dedication and hard work, the HNB General Insurance team has continuously endeavored to deliver innovative insurance solutions, cultivate strong relationships with banking partners, and provide unparalleled service to customers nationwide. This recognition is a testament to the team’s dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence in the bancassurance business.
“We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which reflects our team’s tireless efforts and dedication to delivering value-added insurance solutions and exceptional service through our bancassurance partnerships,” said Sithumina Jayasundara, CEO of HNB General Insurance. “This recognition reaffirms our position as a trusted insurance provider in Sri Lanka and motivates us to continue striving for excellence in serving our customers and communities.”
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