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Keells Joins the Dialog Pay Merchant Ecosystem

Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, announced that customers can now make secure and convenient digital payments using Dialog Pay at all Keells supermarkets nationwide. As one of Sri Lanka’s leading supermarket chains with 150 stores across the island, Keells becomes one of the first major retail partners in the Dialog Pay merchant…

(0)Comments | July 14, 2026 10:23 am

JKCG Auto and Green EV Join Forces to Build Sri Lanka’s Most Expansive EV Charging Network

John Keells CG Auto (JKCG Auto), the authorised distributor of BYD and Denza in Sri Lanka, has launched a strategic partnership with Green EV on 26th June 2026 to significantly expand the charging infrastructure available to its customers across the island. The collaboration, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marks a pivotal step in…

(0)Comments | July 14, 2026 10:21 am

Oil climbs to one-month high as US, Iran step up attacks in Strait of Hormuz

Reuters – Oil prices rose 2% on Tuesday to their highest in four weeks, as the U.S. reimposed its naval blockade of Iran while the two countries stepped ​up attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, heightening uncertainty about energy flows. Brent ‌crude futures climbed $1.68, or 2%, to $84.98 per barrel by 0051 GMT, while…

(0)Comments | July 14, 2026 10:13 am

EDB to collaborate with Expertise France to promote sustainable trade with EU

Mr. Yannick Gaudin, Programme Officer – Expertise France, met EDB Chairman Mangala Wijesinghe and senior officials of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) on the 9th July to lay the foundation for a fruitful engagement with the island’s apex export promotion agency as part of accomplishing the objectives of the project, Lanka’s sustainable, climate-resilient,…

(0)Comments | July 14, 2026 10:12 am

Sri Lanka and Malaysia Share Strategic Insights to Enhance Public Digital Services

On the sidelines of the Global Dialogue on AI Governance, the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS Forum), and the “AI for Good Global Summit 2026” held in Geneva, Switzerland, Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya, Chief Advisor to the President on Digital Economy, held an official meeting with H.E. Mr. Datuk Abdul Halim bin Hamzah, Secretary-General…

(0)Comments | July 13, 2026 5:05 pm

Indian Export Delegation Engages with Sri Lankan Businesses and SMEs at Ceylon Chamber B2B Session

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce hosted a Business-to-Business (B2B) and networking session for a 31-member business delegation from the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), India’s apex export promotion organisation, during its visit to Sri Lanka from 8–10 July 2026. The delegation comprised small and medium enterprises from sectors including pharmaceuticals, engineering goods, apparel and…

(0)Comments | July 13, 2026 2:27 pm

Sri Lanka Secures Spot in TTW’s Elite Top 50 Global Food Destinations for 2026

Travel And Tour World (TTW) has officially unveiled its Top 50 Food Destinations Around the World for 2026, identifying the nations that are currently shaping the future of global culinary tourism. This prestigious ranking evaluates destinations based on a variety of factors, including culinary heritage, regional diversity, and overall visitor experience. Highlighting the list is…

(0)Comments | July 13, 2026 2:07 pm

Visa Sri Lanka Cybersecurity Conclave 2026 Reinforces Trust, Security and Collaboration as pillars of Growth in Digital Payments

Visa successfully hosted the Visa Sri Lanka Cybersecurity Conclave 2026 on 25 June 2026, convening leaders from the banking sector, Government, regulators and industry bodies to foster dialogue on evolving cyber threat landscape and the collective action needed to strengthen cyber resilience across Sri Lanka’s digital economy.ෙ As digital payments continue to expand, cybersecurity remains…

(0)Comments | July 13, 2026 1:05 pm

Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Launches Scale Up 2.0 to Support Sri Lanka’s SME Ecosystem

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has officially launched Scale Up 2.0, its flagship National SME Forum for 2026, which will take place on 11th August 2026 at the Taj Samudra, Colombo, under the theme “Connected, Competitive, Ready to Grow.” As SMEs continue to face challenges in accessing markets, securing finance, meeting evolving business requirements and…

(0)Comments | July 13, 2026 11:26 am

Sri Lanka Tourism Strengthens Presence in Gujarat Through Successful Roadshows (B2B) and Networking Events

The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) successfully concluded its series of Media Networking Sessions, B2B Roadshows, and Networking Evenings across the Indian state of Gujarat, covering Surat, Rajkot, and Ahmedabad on 15, 17, and 19 June 2026, respectively. The roadshows brought together 48 leading Sri Lankan travel and tourism companies, including SriLankan Airlines and…

(0)Comments | July 13, 2026 11:23 am