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Sri Lanka Insurance Life Honoured at Great Managers Awards, Becoming First SOE to Achieve this Recognition

Sri Lanka Insurance Life (SLIC Life) was recognised at the prestigious ‘Great Managers Awards 2025’, held on 26th March 2026 at Cinnamon Grand, Colombo, marking a significant milestone as the first State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) to receive this recognition. Organised by CLA Coaching in collaboration with the Colombo Leadership Academy, the awards recognise organisations and individuals…

(0)Comments | April 3, 2026 1:57 pm

Swinburne University of Technology offers valuable insights to Sri Lankan students on global opportunities

Swinburne University of Technology Australia recently reinforced its commitment to nurturing globally competitive talent by bringing a distinguished panel of academics from Australia to Sri Lanka, offering students valuable insights into emerging global opportunities and future career pathways. The visit brought together four leading academics representing key disciplines shaping the future of work such as…

(0)Comments | April 3, 2026 1:52 pm

Vauxhall DSTRCT by John Keells Properties sets new benchmark with 200 apartments sold in just two weeks

Colombo’s real estate market witnessed a remarkable milestone as John Keells Properties (JKP) announced that its latest residential development, Vauxhall DSTRCT, achieved over 200 apartment sales within just two weeks of launch, setting a new benchmark for demand in the metropolitan residential segment. Strategically located in the heart of Colombo along Vauxhall Street, Vauxhall DSTRCT…

(0)Comments | April 3, 2026 1:38 pm

Sri Lanka Brand Forum Launched to Inspire the Nation and Reimagine Businesses for National Progress

In a landmark step toward redefining the role of business in national development, the Sri Lanka Brand Forum (SLBF) has been officially launched as a transformative platform dedicated to nurturing a new generation of purpose-driven, resilient, and globally competitive businesses. The announcement was made at a press conference attended by leading business figures, industry experts,…

(0)Comments | April 3, 2026 12:05 pm

DFCC Bank Champions Women’s Empowerment through “Ride for Life: Ride for Her” 

On a recent March morning in Colombo, Kandy, and Galle, groups of cyclists moved through the streets, not as a race or spectacle, but as a statement. It was DFCC Bank’s “Ride for Life” – this time centred on “Ride for Her” – and it was about more than cycling. Over the years, “Ride for…

(0)Comments | April 3, 2026 11:51 am

Siyapatha Finance Records Exceptional Financial Performance for FY25

Sri Lanka’s homegrown financial institution Siyapatha Finance PLC displayed robust financial performance for the year ended 31st December 2025, reflecting the Company’s continued strategic growth initiatives, solid asset quality, and resilience amidst volatile economic conditions. The Company posted a profit before tax (PBT) of Rs. 2,660 million, an increase of 26% compared to the previous…

(0)Comments | April 3, 2026 11:46 am

Sterling Steels Wins Merit Award at SLIA Annual Product Awards 2026

Sterling Steels (Pvt) Ltd, a premier manufacturer of high-quality globally renowned steel roofing & cladding, announced it has been honored with a prestigious Merit Award at the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects (SLIA) Annual Product Awards 2026. The national recognition was awarded in the highly competitive Zinc-Aluminium Coated Profile Steel Sheet category, underscoring the company’s…

(0)Comments | April 3, 2026 11:40 am

Sysco LABS Toastmaster Secures Podium Finish at Divisional Contest

Sysco LABS Toastmasters Club recorded a significant milestone at the Divisional Toastmasters Contest held recently, where Afreen Rumie, Senior Project Lead at Sysco LABS and President of the club, secured 2nd Place in the Table Topics Speech Contest. Competing against leading speakers from four areas within District 82, Afreen advanced through competitive club and area-level…

(0)Comments | April 3, 2026 11:18 am

ComBank at the forefront of digital banking excellence with top honours at LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026

Secures Overall Gold in a total of six prestigious awards, reaffirming leadership in digital transformation The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has reinforced its leadership in digital payments and financial technology innovation with a haul of six awards, comprising four Golds, a Silver and a Merit, at the prestigious LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026. The Bank’s standout…

(0)Comments | April 3, 2026 10:59 am

Vallibel Finance to Raise Rs. 2.12 billion to Reinforce Capital Base and Drive Expansion

Vallibel Finance PLC has announced plans to raise approximately Rs. 2.12 billion through a Rights Issue of new ordinary voting shares, in a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening its Tier I capital and supporting the company’s next phase of growth and expansion. The move, approved by the Board of Directors at a meeting held on…

(0)Comments | April 3, 2026 10:13 am