Since inception the plantation industry has served as a central pillar of the Sri Lankan economy. Tea in particular has been the lynchpin of the industry. Especially for globally renowned Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs) like Malwatte Valley Plantations PLC, whose teas are possessed of a globally unique terroir that emerges from the soil, elevation and…
Three Sinha Industries (Private) Limited has been recognised as the Winner in the Manufacturing – Other Sector at the National Business Excellence Awards (NBEA) 2026, organised by the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL). The recognition highlights the company’s outstanding achievements in manufacturing excellence, innovation, quality standards, and its contribution to Sri Lanka’s…
Cinnamon Box Office (CBO) has launched an AI-powered Destination Event Calendar designed to transform how visitors and locals discover events, entertainment, culture and experiences across Sri Lanka, while strengthening Colombo’s proposition as a year-round destination for tourism, events and lifestyle experiences. The Destination Event Calendar is part of Cinnamon Box Office, a ticketing and premium…
Lanka Rating Agency Limited (LRA) has reaffirmed the entity rating of Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC (SDF) at ‘BBB-’ with a Stable Outlook, recognizing the company’s improving financial profile, strong capital position, expanding loan portfolio, and enhanced profitability during the financial year ended 2026. The reaffirmation follows the rating upgrade announced in November 2025 and reflects…
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) continue to play a vital role in Sri Lanka’s economy, creating employment, strengthening local industries and driving regional development. To better support these businesses at every stage of their journey, DFCC Bank has launched DFCC Pragathi, a unified MSME proposition that brings together specialised financial solutions, business advisory services and capacity-building…
Continuing its journey of bringing quality bakery products and delightful experiences closer to customers across Sri Lanka, Bake Bar, under Group Future Life Holdings, opened its newest store at Makola on 7 August 2026. This marks another significant milestone in Bake Bar’s growing presence across the country, offering customers in the area and surrounding communities…
Kia Motors (Lanka) Limited has strengthened its presence in Sri Lanka’s corporate mobility segment with the delivery of a fleet of 16 Kia Sonet smart urban SUVs to the CBL Group, one of the country’s largest and most diversified food manufacturing conglomerates. The handover ceremony took place at the Kia Logistics Centre in Malabe, with…
TWC Founder and Executive Chairman, Thilan Wijesinghe, announced the appointment of Theekshana Jayarathna as Chief Executive Officer of TWC Development Management (Pvt) Ltd (TWCDM), as the Group continues to strengthen its leadership team to support its expanding domestic and regional operations. TWC Development Management specializes in leading complex real estate developments from concept to completion,…
Lakarcade, Sri Lanka’s premier luxury heritage retailer, announced the opening of its eighth showroom, on auguest 7 at Shangri-La Colombo, further strengthening its presence in the country’s luxury retail and hospitality sectors. The new showroom marks Lakarcade’s third collaboration with the Shangri-La Group, complementing its successful locations at One Galle Face Mall and Shangri-La Hambantota….
The Thinnai Hotel commemorated its 10th anniversary on 27 June 2026, celebrating a decade of hospitality, meaningful guest experiences, and community engagement in Northern Sri Lanka. Since its establishment, The Thinnai has earned a reputation for offering authentic hospitality while promoting the cultural heritage and traditions of the Jaffna peninsula. Over the past ten years,…
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