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Catalyze 2025: Accelerating Ambition, Unlocking Action

Uniting Business, Shaping Solutions, and Advancing Sri Lanka’s Sustainability Agenda On Monday, 24 November, the UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka (Network Sri Lanka) convened business leaders, policymakers, UN entities, academics, and development partners for CATALYZE 2025—a full-day event highlighting the power of collective ambition and cross-sector collaboration. Delivered in strategic partnership with UNFPA Sri…

(0)Comments | November 27, 2025 1:55 pm

Sri Lanka emerges as fastest-growing electric 3-wheeler market in Asia Pacific

Electric 3 Wheeler Market worth $3.85 billion by 2032 | MarketsandMarkets™ The electric 3 wheeler market is projected to grow from USD 2.68 billion in 2025 to USD 3.85 billion by 2032, registering a CAGR of 5.3%, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™. The electric 3 wheeler market is accelerating rapidly because operators are chasing dramatically lower operating…

(0)Comments | November 27, 2025 12:54 pm

BYD and JKCG Auto Launch the All-New BYD ATTO 1 and BYD ATTO 2 in Sri Lanka

BYD, together with its sole authorised distributor John Keells CG Auto (JKCG Auto), announced the official launch of the all-new BYD ATTO 1 and BYD ATTO 2 in Sri Lanka. First presented to the public at the Colombo Motor Show from 21 to 23 November at the BMICH, the two models now join BYD’s expanding…

(0)Comments | November 27, 2025 11:08 am

Sri Lanka among first Asian markets for Angel’s global rollout of David

Angel Accelerates DAVID Theatrical Rollout Across 43 International Markets Animated musical builds powerful momentum as early domestic pre-sales surge close to $6 million PROVO, Utah, Nov. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Angel (NYSE: ANGX), a media and technology company guided by 1.6 million grassroots Angel Guild members championing values-driven stories, today announced 43 international markets and release dates…

(0)Comments | November 27, 2025 10:55 am

Government Values Skilled Professionals in Building Expressway Network for Economic Growth – President

President Meets with Road Development Authority Engineers President Anura Kumara Dissanayake affirmed that the government fully acknowledges the importance of a trained and skilled human resource base in developing an expressway network aimed at fostering national economic growth. The President made these remarks during a discussion held yesterday afternoon (26) at the Presidential Secretariat with…

(0)Comments | November 27, 2025 10:13 am

President offers solutions to unresolved issues in the film industry

Sri Lankan audiences must have the opportunity to watch any film produced anywhere in the world – President The President stated that the advancement of cinema contributes to the spiritual and cultural development of a country’s citizens and that while safeguarding the domestic film industry, Sri Lankan audiences must be given the opportunity to watch…

(0)Comments | November 27, 2025 9:57 am

LC openings drop as pent-up demand for vehicle imports declines – CBSL chief

Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe says that a large number of Letters of Credit (LCs) were opened this year due to “pent-up demand” following the lifting of vehicle import restrictions in February and that the demand for vehicle imports is expected to stabilize in coming months. “Motor vehicle imports are now stabilizing….

(0)Comments | November 27, 2025 9:27 am

President to Attend Ceylon Chamber’s Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2025 on Opening Day

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will attend the Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2025 on December 2nd, during which he will join the Vice Chairperson of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Bingumal Thewarathanthri for an on-stage conversation aligned with the Summit’s theme – ‘Gateway to Growth – Asia’s Emerging Opportunity’. The conversation is expected…

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 4:04 pm

DFCC Bank Lists Sri Lanka’s First Listed Blue Bond on CSE

~Chairman J. Durairatnam rings bell to mark this national milestone in sustainable finance~ DFCC Bank today announced the official listing of Sri Lanka’s first Listed Blue Bond on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), marking a significant moment for the country’s capital markets and its transition towards ocean-focused sustainable finance. At the Market Opening Ceremony held…

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 2:04 pm

Risk of Political Flare-Ups to Linger in 2026 for Some APAC Sovereigns

Fitch Ratings believes political flare-ups will remain a credit risk for some APAC emerging market sovereigns in 2026, following significant political unrest this year in Indonesia, the Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal and the Philippines. The effect of major social unrest on near-term economic activity is usually negative as the instability tends to hurt consumer and business…

(0)Comments | November 26, 2025 10:22 am

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