Hatch Innovation – Sri Lanka’s leading Innovation & Entrepreneurship development organisation, marked the conclusion of the first cohort of seven female-led startups from Sri Lanka’s Northern Province under the GRIT Business Accelerator Program with a “Demo Day” on the 25th November 2025 at HatchWorks in Colombo, where the entrepreneurs showcased their products and businesses to…
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the European Union (EU), successfully concluded the Pitching Event for the second batch of SMEs under the ExpoScaleUp program. Supported under the European Union’s regional initiative ‘Accelerating Climate Smart and Inclusive Infrastructure in South Asia (ACSIIS)’ as part of…
Teams up with Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) to mobilise community donations Uber Sri Lanka today announced a partnership with the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society to support relief and recovery efforts for communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah. As part of this initiative, Uber is contributing approximately LKR 65 million towards emergency relief, combining funds for…
Suwanda Industries, known globally under the brand name Cycle Pure Incense, is proud to announce its recertification as a ZeroCarbon® Manufacturer for 2025. This marks another significant milestone in the company’s ongoing journey of environmental responsibility and purpose-driven business. As Sri Lanka’s only Carbon Neutral Manufacturer of Incense Sticks, this achievement reaffirms the company’s unwavering…
In a groundbreaking step toward enhancing guest convenience and digital hospitality, Sofia Colombo has officially launched Colombo’s first-ever multilingual “Hotel E-Shop,” developed in partnership with Thineth Software Solutions. This innovative online platform operates without the need for app downloads or personal data collection guests simply scan a QR code available in their rooms to access…
Caring for communities affected by the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, SLT-MOBITEL has introduced the free ‘247 Helpline’, in collaboration with the University of Colombo, offering round-the-clock medical advice. The service connects callers to a dedicated panel of medical professionals available 24/7 to provide guidance during this challenging period. Anyone experiencing flood-related injuries, fever, waterborne illnesses,…
SampathCards is ushering in the season of celebration with an exciting lineup of offers that promise to make this festive period truly rewarding for all Sampath Credit and Debit Cardholders. Launching its highly anticipated December Seasonal Campaign, the Bank offers exclusive discounts of up to 60% from 20th November to 31st December 2025, across an…
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has entered into a strategic partnership with Brown & Company PLC to make modern agricultural machinery and technology more accessible to Sri Lankan farmers and agri-entrepreneurs as part of the Bank’s commitment towards SME empowerment initiatives and inclusivity. This partnership includes special leasing facilities aimed at driving the country’s agricultural…
HNB PLC, the leading private bank in Sri Lanka is announced as the Platinum sponsor and Official Banking partner for the 1st ever IBSL National Banking and Finance Conference 2025. The Conference, organized by the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka (IBSL), will take place in Colombo on 1 and 2 December 2025. “The National…
On behalf of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, we extend our sincere condolences to the President and people of Sri Lanka for the tragic loss of life and the widespread destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah. With the death toll now exceeding 300, hundreds more people missing, and thousands left without homes or livelihoods, the…
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