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EDB’s national programme brings exporters, SMEs, artisans, designers and academia together to transform Sri Lanka’s traditional craftsmanship into contemporary products for global markets For generations, Sri Lankan artisans have transformed clay, wood, fibre, metal, textile and other indigenous materials into objects that reflect the island’s culture and identity. Yet much of this creative wealth has…
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A South Asian story of showcasing Couture designers from China, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka with a Wedding Tourism Summit to anchor the edition CFW Couture + Trousseau, presented by Nations Trust Bank, returns 17 to 19 September, conceived this season through the lens of Art as “Living Sculpture.” The presentation, conceptualised by CFW, explores…
Conrad Dias, Vice Chairman of the Fintech Forum Sri Lanka and Chairman of LOLC Finance PLC, believes the next stage of Sri Lanka’s fintech journey is about helping local fintech companies access larger regional markets, strengthen collaboration with banks and regulators, and build an ecosystem capable of sustaining long-term growth. For Sri Lanka’s fintech companies,…
The use of AI in software engineering is moving beyond code generation towards AI agents that can take on defined tasks, work across systems and support multiple stages of a development workflow. It is a shift that 99x, a global technology company, is actively exploring through its AI-driven development lifecycle (AI-DLC). The company has been…
The latest nine-room boutique Villa is a sanctuary on Hiriketiya Bay in Dikwella, Sri Lanka and reinvents modern boutique hospitality through design and simplicity. The Cove Hiriketiya today announced the launch of its nine-room boutique property on Hiriketiya Bay, Dikwella, on Sri Lanka’s south coast, approximately three hours by road from Colombo and Bandaranaike International…
HNB PLC has partnered with Continental Cars & Commercials (Pvt) Ltd, the authorised distributor of Volkswagen in Sri Lanka, to introduce an exclusive financing programme for Volkswagen vehicles. Under the partnership, HNB will offer special leasing rates together with a residual value for lease facilities of up to seven years . Customers will also receive…
Beverlee Holdings (Pvt) Ltd. is redefining property development in Thalahena through its multi-unit residential project, highlighting the company’s growing contribution to Sri Lanka’s property development and construction sector. The project reflects Beverlee Holdings’ end-to-end design-and-build service, bringing land assessment, architectural design, structural engineering, interior design, project coordination, and final handover under one roof. For customers,…
IIHS Welisara introduces a six-month Nursing Australia Programme to support internationally qualified nurses pursuing Australian registration, employment and migration pathways For Sri Lankan nurses dreaming of an international career, Australia presents an important opportunity for professional recognition, career advancement and long-term global mobility. Australia is facing a significant future demand for nurses. Australian Government workforce…
Sampath Bank PLC successfully participated at the Wayamba Motor Show & Kedalla Trade Fair Kurunegala 2026, reinforcing its commitment to enabling vehicle ownership and supporting Sri Lanka’s evolving mobility landscape. The two-day motor exhibition, organised by Elite Ventures Pvt Ltd, was held recently at Udawalpola Ground, Kurunegala and attracted over 100,000 visitors, drawing automobile enthusiasts,…
Parliament.lk named Best Government Website and placed second overall nationally, bringing the “Open Parliament” concept to life. Digital engineering and web development firm TekGeeks (Pvt) Ltd, in collaboration with the Parliament of Sri Lanka project team, has secured a double victory at BestWeb.LK 2026, the country’s benchmark competition for web excellence, organised annually by the…
Sysco LABS, the Global Innovation Center of Sysco, has been named one of Sri Lanka’s Most Outstanding Women-Friendly Workplaces at the Women-Friendly Workplace Awards 2026, marking its highest recognition at the awards to date. The recognition represents an important milestone in Sysco LABS’ ongoing journey to build a workplace where women are supported not only…
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Reuters – Stocks slumped in Asian trading on Wednesday as a bond market-induced selloff on global markets spilled over into the region, after renewed attacks by the U.S. on Iran pushed oil prices higher. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan tumbled 1.5% as South Korea’s KOSPI dropped more than 3%, while the Nikkei 225 was down 2.6%. S&P…
Sri Lanka has reached a major milestone in strengthening its national food control system with the launch of its first National Food Safety Policy, providing a comprehensive framework to safeguard public health, strengthen food systems, and support economic growth through a coordinated, risk-based approach to food safety. Developed under the leadership of the Ministry of…
Reuters – Oil prices rose in early trade on Wednesday, extending the previous session’s surge, as concerns over supply disruption intensified after the U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes overnight, dimming hopes for a quick easing of tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude futures rose 75 cents, or 0.8%, to $95.40 a barrel by 0345 GMT, while…
Beyond its refreshed spaces and stunning beachfront setting, Citrus Hikkaduwa is embracing a new identity as one of the South Coast’s most exciting entertainment hubs. At the heart of this transformation is Summer Salt, the hotel’s signature social and entertainment venue, positioned as the new address to be seen in Hikkaduwa. Designed to capture the…
Keells supermarkets use Salesforce to deliver personalised engagement to more than two million Keells Nexus loyalty members John Keells CG Auto is leveraging Salesforce to unify customer intelligence, streamline operations, and enable intelligent automation. Salesforce, the #1 Agentic CRM*, announced the expansion of its collaboration with John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH), one of Sri Lanka’s…
Sri Lanka’s external current account recorded a deficit of US $142 million in July 2026, marking the fourth consecutive month in negative territory as the nation navigates severe headwinds from geopolitical developments in the Middle East. According to the latest data, the cumulative external current account has slid into a deficit of US $387 million…
The Japanese delegation, brought together under the initiative of Dr. Ruwan Perera and Little Japan, began its journey across Sri Lanka with visits to the sacred sites of Mihintale and Anuradhapura, including the historic Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya, among other key locations, immersing themselves in the island’s rich Buddhist heritage. The group then travelled onward…
Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, will deliver the keynote address at a special session on day 2 of the Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit 2026 organised by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, titled “Nation Building in the Digital Age”, on 13 October 2026 at the Shangri-La Colombo. The session will…
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Sri Lanka’s external current account recorded a deficit of US $142 million in July 2026, marking the fourth consecutive month in negative territory as the nation navigates severe headwinds from geopolitical developments in the Middle East. According to the latest data, the cumulative external current account has slid into a deficit of US $387 million…
Conrad Dias, Vice Chairman of the Fintech Forum Sri Lanka and Chairman of LOLC Finance PLC, believes the next stage of Sri Lanka’s fintech journey is about helping local fintech companies access larger regional markets, strengthen collaboration with banks and regulators, and build an ecosystem capable of sustaining long-term growth. For Sri Lanka’s fintech companies,…
Sri Lanka’s export sector continued its positive growth in 2026, with total exports surpassing the US$ 10 Bn milestone during the first seven months of the year. Combined merchandise and services exports are estimated to have reached US$ 10,487.80 Mn during January–July 2026, recording a 5.5 % year-on-year growth compared to the corresponding period in…
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