Powering Sri Lanka’s Most Advanced and Fastest 5G-Ready Network Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, has expanded its 5G trial network across 15 districts nationwide, reaffirming its leadership in next-generation connectivity and its continued commitment to driving Sri Lanka’s digital transformation. With this milestone, Dialog continues to operate the nation’s largest 5G trial…
Sri Lanka’s export sector continued to demonstrate resilience and steady growth during the period of January to September of 2025, recording total earnings of USD 12,986.52 Mn. This reflects a strong 7 % increase compared to the corresponding period in 2024. In September 2025 alone, total exports, comprising both merchandise and services reached to USD…
The Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Shares of JF Packaging Limited, one of Sri Lanka’s leading and multi-award-winning flexible packaging solutions providers, will open next week on October 30th. The Issue will see 51,724,144 Ordinary Voting Shares of JF Packaging Limited offered to the public at an Issue Price of LKR 11.60 per share, with…
The High Commission of Canada in Sri Lanka and the Maldives, in collaboration with The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce the visit of a Canadian Agricultural Mission to Sri Lanka from October 27–31, 2025. The five-day mission aims to deepen bilateral cooperation in agriculture, agri-food, and agri-tech. Focusing on agricultural policy, productivity,…
Mr. Senaka Kakiriwaragodage, CFA, was appointed to the Board of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) with effect from 03/10/2025. Mr. Kakiriwaragodage, CFA, a 22-year veteran in investment banking, private equity and IT services, is the Director/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NDB Capital Holdings Limited, and Director of several NDB Capital Group companies and investee companies….
Reuters – Tata Technologies will recruit more local nationals in the United States, its top boss said, as the Indian engineering services provider reacts to U.S. President Donald Trump’s wide-ranging immigration crackdown. The United States plans to charge businesses a steep fee for H1-B visas, used by tech majors including Amazon.com and Meta Platforms in a move the…
Targets 100 outlets in Phase 1 Hayleys PLC, Sri Lanka’s most diversified conglomerate will pursue strategic entry into the large-scale supermarket sector, representing a bold step forward that marks the beginning of a new chapter in its 148-year legacy of diversification and value creation. This move underscores the Group’s strategic thrust towards bringing quality, reliability…
The past meets the future as top carmaker unveils two powerful statements of design, innovation, and intelligent mobility Kia Motors Lanka has set the stage for a new era in Sri Lankan motoring with the simultaneous unveiling of two landmark models – the 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid and the Kia EV5 – at an exclusive…
Cargo volumes at Hambantota International Port (HIP) have surged by 151 per cent year-on-year, with throughput reaching 6,028,493 metric tons by September 2025 compared to 2,397,971 metric tons in the same period last year. This was achieved despite operational challenges triggered by lifting the ban on local vehicle imports. With the lifting of import restrictions,…
JF Packaging Limited, one of Sri Lanka’s leading and multi-award-winning flexible packaging solutions provider, successfully hosted its Investor Forum on 21st October 2025 at The Studio at Cinnamon Life, attracting strong participation from both domestic and international investors. The event brought together high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, institutional funds, and industry analysts, offering them an in-depth…
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