The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has issued a official notice confirming that submitting a valid Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Certificate will become mandatory effective November 01, 2026, for individuals carrying out specified financial, legal, and property transactions. The directive, enacted under provisions introduced by the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Act, No. 11 of 2026, applies to…
Offering BA (Hons) Digital Media degree from London Metropolitan University, creating new opportunities for Sri Lankan students MOGO Media Academy has partnered with NEXT Campus to offer the BA (Hons) Digital Media degree awarded by London Metropolitan University, United Kingdom, providing Sri Lankan students with access to an internationally recognised degree programme that combines British…
A New Era of Hospitality Excellence Begins as the Resort Transitions to “Fairway Trinco” Trincomalee Beach Resort & Spa (Pvt) Ltd, owned by Mr. Kumar Jeyakumaran, Chairman of Platinum Group of Companies, is pleased to officially announce the signing of a long-term Hotel Management Agreement with Fairway Holdings, under the leadership of its Chairman, Mr….
Vietjet will offer complimentary Wi-Fi for passengers on all Vietjet-branded flights, including Colombo-Ho Chi Minh City route Starlink will initially be rolled out across 120 Vietjet aircraft, with deployment planned across the airline’s future fleet During the working visit to the United States by Vietnam’s General Secretary and President To Lam, Vietjet, together with its…
Speaking at the 49th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP) on 23 September 2026, Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe highlighted Sri Lanka’s economic turnaround, headlined by a sovereign rating upgrade from Fitch Ratings. A centerpiece of the Governor’s address…
Deloitte Sri Lanka hosted CFO Conclave 2026: Leading in the Next Era on 3rd September 2026 at Courtyard by Marriott Colombo, bringing together Chief Financial Officers, senior finance leaders, Deloitte specialists and industry practitioners to share practical perspectives on fraud risk management, financial reporting developments and artificial intelligence (AI) in finance. Welcoming participants, Thivanka Jayasinghe,…
1,300 kWp across three properties strengthen sustainable hospitality Hayleys Solar, Sri Lanka’s No. 1 renewable energy solutions provider, has successfully completed solar power installations across three leading hospitality properties, Golden Star Beach Hotel (240 kWp), Tangerine Beach Hotel (780.57 kWp), and DoubleTree by Hilton Weerawila (280.25 kWp) supporting the hospitality sector’s transition toward renewable energy…
From national digital strategy to the everyday decisions that help businesses grow, Sri Lanka Digital Day 2026 will bring policy and practical action into one conversation on 6 November 2026 in Colombo. It will take place concurrently with INFOTEL 2026, FITIS’s flagship ICT exhibition, scheduled for 6–8 November 2026. Organised by the Digital Services Chapter…
Reuters – Oil prices rose more than 2% on Thursday as diplomatic talks between the US and Iran showed little sign of progress, while investors focused on uncertainty about a potential US ban on diesel exports. Brent crude futures were up $2.43, or 2.36%, to $105.51 a barrel at 0940 GMT, while West Texas Intermediate…
Speaking at the 172nd Annual General Meeting of the Planters’ Association of Ceylon held at Colombo on September 19, 2026, Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe highlighted key macroeconomic opportunities, structural challenges, and reputational risks facing Sri Lanka’s plantation industry. Dr. Weerasinghe pointed out that Sri Lanka’s economy has demonstrated resilience,…
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