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Sri Lanka Export Development Board (SLEDB) in collaboration with University of Kelaniya organized a seminar and a mini innovation exhibition for the Sri Lankan Electronic and Electrical sector exporters and manufacturers on 03rd September 2026 at the University of Kelaniya. This was organized with the assistance of Centre for Technology Transfer and Industry Linkage (CTTIL),…
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MAS Holdings, the official clothing sponsor for Team Sri Lanka, today unveiled and handed over the national contingent’s official kit ahead of the 20th Asian Games, Aichi–Nagoya 2026. The Games will be held from 19 September to 4 October 2026 in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya, Japan. Developed in partnership with the National Olympic Committee of…
Katunayake’s Davindra Mendis Playground came alive with music, flavour and celebration as Coca-Cola Sri Lanka hosted the Coke Kottu Beat Party on Sunday, 6 September 2026. The event brought together food and music lovers for an evening of lively entertainment, a plethora of mouthwatering culinary offerings and refreshing Coca-Cola, creating a vibrant celebration of Sri…
Union Bank opened its 2nd ATM/CDM in Trincomalee recently. The new cash point offering 24×7 cash deposits and withdrawals and is conveniently located at Uppuveli providing easy access to local community as well as foreign tourists for international cards. First transaction was carried out by Mr & Mrs Sivapalan Krishanand Directors of Uppuveli Beach hotel…
Treinetic (Pvt) Ltd marked its 12th anniversary with the opening of The Legends Lounge, a new hospitality and lifestyle venture, in Malabe on 9 September 2026. The opening marked the Sri Lankan software product engineering company’s expansion beyond the technology sector. The new venue brings together food, coffee, wellness, work and leisure within a single…
Beijing, Malaysia and Pearl Bay set to deliver another year of unforgettable experiences for policyholder families Some journeys are measured in miles, others are measured in memories. Ceylinco Life’s Family Savari, launched last week for the 20th year, has been creating the latter, bringing generations of policyholder families together for experiences to treasure long after…
GS Evo Motors Limited, the Authorized Distributor of JMEV Electric Vehicles in Sri Lanka, has announced the official launch of the JMEV EWIND, a next-generation compact electric SUV engineered to deliver exceptional performance, intelligent technology, premium comfort, and uncompromising safety. The arrival of the JMEV EWIND marks another significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s electric mobility…
As Sri Lanka captures growing international attention, Stefan de Alwis drives a first-of-its-kind global business dialogue with Priceline/Booking.com co-founder Jeff Hoffman, connecting Sri Lankan audiences with global entrepreneurial thinking. In a historic national milestone for Sri Lankan business media and entrepreneurial leadership, Sri Lankan entrepreneur and business communicator Stefan de Alwis is putting the island…
Sri Lanka’s most effective craft campaign of the year may not have come from a trade fair, export pavilion or government promotion. In recent weeks, Miss World Sri Lanka Prathibha Liyanarachchi, a technical designer and University of Moratuwa graduate, has taken a distinctly Sri Lankan visual identity onto the international stage. That exposure is hard…
Sri Lanka’s flagship Hilton property reflects on nearly four decades of iconic occasions, culinary experiences and warm hospitality in the heart of Colombo. Hilton Colombo celebrates its 39th anniversary this September, celebrating nearly four decades as one of Sri Lanka’s pioneering international hotels and the flagship Hilton property in the country. Since opening in 1987,…
A two-year creative education programme for students aged 13 and above, with special learning requirements. Giving every young person a real place at AOD and enabling them to progress as far as their potential can take them, whether that leads to a degree or to the confidence to create AOD has announced the launch of…
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Discussions focus on Colombo’s future, regional port development, shipping connectivity and the resilience of global supply chains. A delegation led by Chairperson Laura DiBella and Commissioner Robert J. Harvey of the United States Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) visited the Port of Colombo this morning for discussions with the Chairman and senior management of the Sri…
SmartVista provides the payments infrastructure behind the multilingual experience BPC, global leader in payments technology, has supported DFCC Bank in introducing Sri Lanka’s first ATM and Cash Recycler Machine experience available in eight languages. The innovation is backed by modernised ATM, CRM, card-switching and card-issuing infrastructure implemented through BPC’s next generation SmartVista platform. Making self-service…
The new Pro lineup introduces variable aperture with the most advanced camera in an iPhone, incredible battery life, next‑level performance, and Siri AI, all powered by A20 Pro Apple announced iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, delivering the most advanced pro camera system in an iPhone, and huge leaps in battery life and…
Reuters – Asian stocks slid on Thursday as the biggest wave of attacks on shipping in the widening war in the Middle East kept oil prices above $100 a barrel, leaving investors nervous ahead of U.S. inflation data that will influence monetary policy. Benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yields held steady at 4.8406% after scaling their highest since…
iPhone Duo features a breakthrough foldable design that’s beautiful, versatile, and durable, opening up possibilities that feel entirely new yet remarkably familiar Apple introduced iPhone Duo, the first foldable iPhone. Opened, it is the thinnest iPhone ever, with a 7.6-inch inner display that provides a large canvas for viewing content, gaming, and multitasking, and a special…
Vipul Misra has been appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, with effect from today (9 September). Bringing over two decades of aircraft engineering and aviation leadership experience, Misra’s background spans across significantly large commercial carriers including Air India, Vistara, Indigo, SpiceJet, Kingfisher Airlines, and Air Deccan. His comprehensive expertise across legacy, full-service,…
The Tea Exporters Association (TEA) held its 27th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Grand Marquee, Taj Samudra Hotel, bringing together stakeholders, government officials and industry leaders under the theme “Navigating Challenges.” The AGM confirmed the re-appointing of Mr. Huzefa Akbarally as Chairman for 2026/2027. Delivering his address, Chairman Mr. Huzefa Akbarally said: “This has…
Reuters – Benchmark Brent crude oil futures rose past $100 a barrel on Wednesday, hitting a more than six-week high and breaching the symbolic threshold for the first time since July 24 as intensifying conflict in the Middle East heightened concerns about oil flows from the region. Brent crude futures were up $2.01, or 2.05%,…
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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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