The Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL), the nation’s apex professional body for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) professionals, commemorated its Golden Jubilee with a prestigious celebration held on 7th July 2026 at the BMICH, marking fifty years of excellence, innovation, professional leadership, and national service in advancing Sri Lanka’s digital journey. The landmark celebration…
The Heads of the International Energy Agency (IEA), International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank Group (WBG), and World Trade Organization (WTO) met on July 7 as part of the high-level coordination group established in April to maximize their institutions’ response to the energy, trade, and economic impact of the war in the Middle East. Following…
Advancing Sri Lanka’s Digital Economy Through Integrated Digital Payments Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, today announced the launch of Dialog Pay, an integrated platform within the MyDialog App that brings together connectivity, payments and financial services, marking another significant milestone in its journey to enrich and empower Sri Lankan lives and enterprises…
Reuters – Asian shares climbed on Thursday as semiconductors got a respite from heavy selling, though gains were capped by a surge in oil prices as a resumption of hostilities in the Gulf reignited inflation fears and hammered bonds. Oil prices rose for a third straight session after President Donald Trump said the interim agreement…
As organisations navigate an increasingly complex business environment shaped by technological disruption, evolving stakeholder expectations, heightened regulatory scrutiny, and global economic uncertainty, the role of corporate boards is undergoing a significant transformation. Recognising this shift, the Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID) will host the Sri Lanka Corporate Director Summit 2026, a premier governance forum…
Travellers from Sri Lnka can now plan their next getaway for less as Vietjet celebrates the July Double Day (7/7) with three days of special offers from 7 to 9 July 2026. Passengers can enjoy Eco tickets from USD90 one way (inclusive of taxes and fees), alongside 20% off Deluxe and SkyBoss base fares with…
Developing Asia remained the world’s largest destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) among developing regions in 2025. But the region’s significance increasingly lies not only in the volume of investment it attracts, but also where within the region that investment is going. That shift matters for development because FDI can help economies move into higher-value…
Arcasia Investment & Trading (Pvt) Ltd and ATX Partners (Pvt) Ltd have entered into binding agreements to acquire a 50.16% controlling stake in Industrial Asphalts (Ceylon) PLC, triggering a mandatory offer for the company’s remaining shares. Arcasia Investment & Trading, a subsidiary of Arcasia Holdings founded by legendary Sri Lankan cricketer Aravinda de Silva, will…
LB Finance PLC has completed a major upgrade of its network infrastructure across its head office and branches nationwide, strengthening reliability, speed, and security. The project was delivered in collaboration with Huawei. “The modernization addresses challenges posed by older systems and growing demand for digital financial services. The upgraded infrastructure allows LB Finance to deliver…
The 13th edition of the CFA Society Sri Lanka Capital Market Awards is scheduled to be held on 10 September 2026 at the Oak Room, Cinnamon Grand, Colombo. As the Society’s flagship platform for recognizing and celebrating excellence across Sri Lanka’s capital markets, the Awards continue to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and industry…
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