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Proud to have represented the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) at the “Improving Transparency for Sustainable Business (ITSB)” Capacity Building Session held on 26th November 2025 at Cinnamon Grand, Colombo. This programme focused on enhancing the knowledge of our stakeholders, particularly SMEs and supply chain partners, on reporting frameworks, due diligence expectations, traceability requirements,…
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LAUGFS Rubber, a subsidiary of LAUGFS Holdings, has been recognised with the Silver Award in the Rubber Industry sector under the large category at the National Cleaner Production Awards (NCPC) 2025, which stands as the highest recognition awarded within the sector this year. This prestigious national honour reaffirms the company’s leadership in sustainable and environmentally…
Sriyani Dress Point, one of Sri Lanka’s leading fashion retail chains, has stepped forward as a responsible corporate citizen by donating Rs. 20 million to the Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund while simultaneously activating comprehensive ground-level relief operations for communities devastated by Cyclone Ditwah. The substantial cash donation was officially presented at the Presidential Secretariat…
The Sri Lanka Association of Manufacturers and Exporters of Rubber Products (SLAMERP) has reappointed Pushpika Janadheera, Managing Director of Dipped Products PLC, as its Chairman at the Association’s 15th Annual General Meeting. SLAMERP is the leading industry body for Sri Lanka’s value-added rubber products sector, which contributes USD 1 billion in export earnings while strengthening…
45 years of connecting Sri Lanka to the world via international logistics Working with SMEs to support the country’s economic growth DHL Express is marking its 45 years of operations in Sri Lanka, connecting local businesses and communities to global opportunities through its logistics network. Ken Lee, CEO, Asia Pacific, DHL Express, said, “For 45…
CFA Society Sri Lanka is pleased to announce that Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka PLC, owner of the PickMe brand, has been selected as the subject company for the 19th annual CFA Institute Research Challenge Sri Lanka competition for the year 2025–2026, with the local finals scheduled for February 2026. The CFA Institute Research Challenge is…
VIMAN Ja-Ela, the flagship suburban development by John Keells Properties, has officially launched Phase 4, marking the final opportunity to become part of this landmark residential development. Following the strong response to the earlier phases, we are now launching sales for Phase 4, the final phase of the development. From the outset, VIMAN has stood…
As Cyclone Ditwah tore through Sri Lanka, devastating communities and infrastructure, the true resilience of telecom operators was put to the test. Amid industry-wide challenges, HUTCH stood out, having quietly but rapidly strengthened its network since acquiring Etisalat Sri Lanka. Today, HUTCH operates one of the country’s most modern and resilient networks, built for dependability,…
Leading the Way in High-Potential Land Investments Across Sri Lanka Groundworth (PVT) Ltd has been honored with Special Recognition for Land Investments at the prestigious Asia Property Guru Awards 2025, reaffirming its position as a trusted leader in Sri Lanka’s real estate sector. This accolade celebrates Groundworth’s commitment to delivering strategically located lands with exceptional…
DSI Samson Group today formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) to launch a nationwide mangrove conservation initiative. The agreement outlines how the two [02] organisations will collaborate to restore and protect critical mangrove ecosystems, why this investment is essential to Sri Lanka’s climate resilience, and how the…
HNB PLC, Sri Lanka’s most trusted private bank, has joined Hayleys Fentons to power Sri Lanka’s EV transition with attractive and accessible financial solutions. The partnership, announced on 29 October 2025 in Colombo, to deliver tailored financing, insurance benefits, and life coverage, boosting confidence in electric vehicles. “This partnership marks an important step in Sri…
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The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to co-host the 2026 Asian Regional Debt Management Conference in Sri Lanka. The Asian Regional Debt Management Conference, hosted annually by the Asian Development Bank, provides an opportunity for debt managers from the Bank’s member countries to share experiences in the field of public debt management, discuss challenges,…
CBC Finance Ltd, a subsidiary of the Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC commemorated its listing on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) by way of the issuance of LKR 1.5 bn worth of debentures by the ceremonial ringing of the market opening bell on the CSE trading floor. CBC Finance Ltd raised LKR 1.5 Bn on…
Reuters – Netflix’s decision to acquire assets from Warner Bros Discovery has not changed, its co-CEOs Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos said in a letter to employees on Monday. The streaming giant won Warner Bros’ vote earlier this month, securing a $72 billion equity deal for its TV, film studios and streaming assets before Paramount launched a hostile $108.4 billion…
Hambantota International Port (HIP) welcomed Mein Schiff 6 on its maiden call at the port on 3rd December, marking another significant step in the port’s growing prominence as a South Asian cruise destination. The Malta-flagged, 2017-built vessel, measuring 295.17 metres, arrived from Colombo with 2289 passengers and 950 crew on board. After its stop at…
The Initial Public Offering (IPO) of WealthTrust Securities Limited (WTS) will open tomorrow, inviting the public to subscribe for 71,548,244 Ordinary Voting Shares at an Issue Price of LKR 7.00 per share. Through the Issue, WTS seeks to raise a total of LKR 500,837,708, with the Company’s shares expected to be listed on the Diri…
Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Manufacturing (PMI – Manufacturing) recorded an index value of 55.5 in November 2025. This indicates an expansion in manufacturing activities on a month-on-month basis, with favourable contributions from all the sub-indices. The expansion in New Orders was primarily driven by increased activity in the food and beverages, and textiles…
The World Bank Group is deeply saddened by the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. Our thoughts are with the people who have lost loved ones, homes, and livelihoods, and with the communities now facing immense hardship. We commend the remarkable resilience shown by Sri Lankans in the face of this disaster and…
Sri Lanka’s economy expanded by 5.4 percent year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, according to the latest National Accounts estimates released by the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS). At constant prices (2015 base year), Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased to Rs. 3,325.6 billion in the July–September period, compared to Rs. 3,154.1 billion in…
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By Dr Nisha Arunatilake, Director of Research, Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) The Ditwah Cyclone ranks second only to the December 2004 Tsunami in terms of damage to housing in Sri Lanka’s recent history. According to the government’s Disaster Management Centre, as of 9th December 2025, 86,488 houses were partially or fully…
Human civilization is at the dawn of a multi polar world rising with new leaders. Among them China is paramount & its Belt & Road Initiative (BRI – 21st Century Silk Road) is networking others such as Russia, South Africa, Brazil, Germany & India etc. Some were shocked & critical after seeing Chinese armed forces…
By Dr Manoj Thibbotuwawa and Chandula Idirisinghe Cyclone Ditwah destroyed early-stage Maha season paddy, vegetables, and perennial crops, disrupting both current and upcoming harvests. Together, rising prices, lower production, and declining purchasing power are likely to intensify food insecurity and further undermine nutrition. Restoring transport links, supporting farmers to replant, protecting vulnerable households and strengthening…
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