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The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) has released data showing a significant increase in foreign purchases following its targeted outreach efforts, demonstrating the impact of sustained engagement with international markets. According to the SEC’s performance “report card” from the Invest Sri Lanka Forum held in Singapore on August 12, 2025, foreign stock…
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The Geoffrey Bawa Moonamal Award has opened the call for applications for its inaugural Award cycle. Presented in partnership with the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society of Sri Lanka, the Award invites individuals and organisations across the country to submit implemented projects that demonstrate how human needs can be met while enabling nature and ecosystems…
On 11 August 2026, the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB), in collaboration with the Department of Tourism Management of the Sabaragamuwa University, successfully conducted a specialized MICE Training Programme at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Held at the Faculty of Management Auditorium, the comprehensive session brought together undergraduate students pursuing degrees in Tourism Management and…
On September 3rd, 2026, SEBSA and Addovation announced a strategic partnership that brings together senior IFS specialists from both organisations to drive long-term IFS customer success across the globe. The strategic partnership forms one of the largest consortiums of its kind in the industry. This strategic partnership builds on an existing track record of successful…
-Aiming to shape the next generation of skilled professionals- INSEE Cement has renewed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA) and the Industrial Engineering Training Institute (IETI), Katubedda, extending one of Sri Lanka’s pioneering industry‑led vocational training initiatives, until 2031. The renewal of the partnership highlights INSEE’s dedication…
Asiri Central Hospital has achieved a significant milestone in pediatric cardiac care with the successful completion of its 100th Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) heart surgery under the Government of Sri Lanka’s Suraksha Insurance Scheme, giving 100 schoolchildren born with congenital heart defects the opportunity to lead healthier lives. All procedures were carried out under the…
Allianz Lanka has strengthened its motor claims support network with the introduction of a new Auto Center facility in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, enhancing convenience and accessibility for Allianz Lanka customers seeking vehicle repair and claims assistance. Strategically located in one of Colombo’s key suburbs, the facility is expected to deliver a faster, smoother, and more seamless…
Serendib Uththama Dalada marks fifth year of fulfilling a cherished spiritual journey for rural farming communities Colombo, Sri Lanka: Serendib Flour Mills continued its longstanding commitment to rural communities through the fifth edition of Serendib Uththama Dalada, more than 100 elderly mothers and fathers from remote farming communities to experience the sacred Sri Dalada Perahera…
For an evening, the timeless spectacle of the Kandy Esala Perahera unfolded at especially close quarters for a select group of Ceylinco Life’s most valued policyholders and their families, who were hosted to an exclusive viewing experience by the Company’s Customer Relations Division. Held at the Ceylinco Life Kandy Branch on Kings Street, the annual…
One extraordinary night of international entertainment, storytelling, fine dining and purpose, with 100% of proceeds supporting the work of the Infinite Grace Foundation. Stephanie Siriwardhana to premiere I SEE YOU, her first original song that became one of the catalysts for the national mental health movement Infinite Grace Foundation will host the inaugural I SEE…
The Colombo Academy of Hospitality Management (CAHM) at SLIIT is Sri Lanka’s premier private institute dedicated to education in Hospitality, Commercial Cookery, Patisserie, Tourism and Events. Through its partnership with William Angliss Institute (RTO 3045), Australia, CAHM has established a benchmark for world-class hospitality education by combining international expertise with practical training relevant to both…
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Market Leader Home Lands has announced that Central Park Boulevard Port City Colombo has reached a significant construction milestone, with 60% of its piling work now officially completed, just under three months after the project’s launch, placing its rate of progress 10% ahead of plan. With construction progressing ahead of target, the development’s piling programme…
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Pretoria successfully conducted a Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Event at the Rosebank Sunday Market, Johannesburg, on 30 August 2026, showcasing the diverse tourism attractions and experiences that Sri Lanka has to offer to an international audience. Rosebank is one of Johannesburg’s popular destinations and attracts visitors from a…
Emirates is elevating the award-winning Premium Economy experience even further with the launch of the world’s first electrically powered Premium Economy seat, featuring a full-height adjustable privacy screen between every seat. Debuting on newly received Airbus A350 aircraft, the new seat combines industry-leading innovation with elevated comfort, giving customers greater control over their personal space. Installed in the Emirates A350 Premium…
The Sri Lanka – Benelux Business Council (SLBBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce conducted its 31st Annual General Meeting recently. Chief Guest, His Excellency Wiebe de Boer, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, during his address, highlighted the enduring relevance of the Benelux union as a sandbox…
Sri Lankan entrepreneurs Janik Jayasuriya and Johann Harsha Fernando bring together two inspiring entrepreneurial journeys to take a homegrown Sri Lankan brand onto the global stage In a significant milestone for Sri Lankan entrepreneurship, Celeste Founder and CEO Janik Jayasuriya and HVA Ceylon Founder and CEO Johann Harsha Fernando have entered into a partnership to…
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) country team, led by Sri Lanka Mission Chief Evan Papageorgiou, is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka from September 10–23 to review the country’s economic progress and structural reforms. The upcoming two-week visit will focus on two major objectives, conducting the Seventh Review of Sri Lanka’s reform program supported by the…
Stafford Motor Co. (Pvt) Ltd., the sole authorized distributor for Honda Automobiles in Sri Lanka, has issued an urgent safety recall reminder regarding ongoing SRS Airbag system upgrades. This warning notice, issued in coordination with the parent company, Honda Motor Co. Japan, targets multiple vehicle models currently operating in Sri Lanka. Both Stafford Motors and…
Confidence in the economy strengthened in August with a larger share of corporate executives anticipating an improvement in the months ahead. However, the outlook remains cautious with half of those surveyed expecting economic conditions to remain unchanged amid rising costs and continued uncertainty surrounding the broader economic milieu. THE ECONOMY The latest LMD-PEPPERCUBE Business Confidence…
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Confidence in the economy strengthened in August with a larger share of corporate executives anticipating an improvement in the months ahead. However, the outlook remains cautious with half of those surveyed expecting economic conditions to remain unchanged amid rising costs and continued uncertainty surrounding the broader economic milieu. THE ECONOMY The latest LMD-PEPPERCUBE Business Confidence…
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,…
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