DFCC Bank has been recognised as one of the five winners in the Best Sustainability Project Awards 2025 at the Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability (BCCS) Awards 2025, organised by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce. This recognition was awarded for the Bank’s submission titled “DFCC Green Bond – Pioneering Green Finance in Sri Lanka,” acknowledging its contribution to advancing sustainable finance in the country. The DFCC…
The 6th edition of SLASSCOM’s AI Asia Summit 2025 concluded in Colombo, marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s advancement as a regional hub for applied artificial intelligence. Themed “AI in Action,” the Summit drew more than 400 attendees, 31 global and regional speakers, and 18 specialised sessions showcasing the future of AI-driven transformation across…
Celebrate the city’s vibrant creative population this December at Open House Colombo. This year’s theme, Makers’ Spaces and Other Places, invites visitors to step into a range of architectural firms, artists’ studios, and home-based practices rarely open to the public. Hosted by the Geoffrey Bawa Trust from December 5-7, the festival offers an exciting weekend…
Following hot on the heels of their glamorous entry into the Sri Lankan market a couple weeks ago, DENZA, BYD Group’s luxury New Energy Vehicle (NEV) marque, accelerated its domestic expansion with the opening of its first Sri Lanka showroom at the Shoppes at City of Dreams alongside the brand’s official debut at Colombo Motor…
Rewards 200 Children excelling in Art Janashakthi Life, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group), through its ‘Nidahas Adahas’ children’s art competition, has sparked the imagination of young artists across Sri Lanka, attracting more than 20,000 submissions this year. The top 100 art pieces across two age categoris were displayed at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute,…
As Sri Lanka accelerates its transition toward a greener and more resilient economy, Aberdeen Holdings, a diversified conglomerate operating across more than eight industries, has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by achieving Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Verification Certification under the ISO 14064-1:2018 standard. This certification represents a key milestone in the Group’s sustainability journey, underscoring its…
HNB PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading private bank has been announced as the Platinum Sponsor of TiECON Colombo 2026 which will take place in early 2026 in Colombo. Organized by TiE Colombo, the event serves as Sri Lanka’s premier platform for innovation and entrepreneurship, bringing together entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, investors, and global business leaders. It features keynotes,…
Ceylinco Life’s Sports Festival 2025 brought a burst of colour and competitive energy to the Torrington Grounds recently, as around 1,200 participants from all major business groups, the Head Office and the senior management turned out for the Company’s biggest sporting day of the year. This year’s festival not only reflected Ceylinco Life’s commitment to…
Mercantile Investments and Finance PLC (MI Finance) has achieved a landmark corporate milestone, surpassing Rs. 100 billion in total assets while recording commendable profitability second-quarter growth that positions the institution among Sri Lanka’s premier non-bank financial institutions. The achievement represents a dramatic elevation for the 60-year-old institution from mid-tier player to a major market force….
SDB bank has announced the appointment of Aruna Jayasekera as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), marking another milestone in the Bank’s strategy to bring in proven industry experts who can elevate organisational standards and accelerate its transformation journey. This appointment reflects SDB bank’s renewed focus on strengthening its people agenda, enhancing the Employee…
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