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Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC (CTC) recently held its annual awards ceremony at Hilton Colombo, where the company’s highest honour, the ‘Chairman’s Award 2025,’ was bestowed on Nishanga Dissanayake, Customer Development Manager, in recognition of his outstanding contribution during the year. Nishanga was recognised for his leadership and performance in delivering business impact through strong execution,…
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Embilipitiya Stores Tool & Ceramic Manufacturing Pvt Ltd, a leading player in Sri Lanka’s ceramic sanitary ware industry, has significantly expanded the production capacity of its manufacturing facility, further strengthening its position in the local market. The factory, which previously operated within a 100,000-square-foot production area, has now been expanded to 145,000 square feet, marking…
The World Economic Forum Global Risks Report 2026 identifies extreme weather events, biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse, and critical changes to Earth systems as the top three global risks ranked by long-term severity over the next decade. These risks underscore the urgent need for business leadership in advancing environmental sustainability and building resilient supply chains. Responding to this…
This Ramadan, ITC Ratnadipa invites guests to celebrate the holy month with ‘A Feast for the Senses,’ a lavish Iftar buffet at the Indian Ocean Pavilion, available from 18 February to 19 March between 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. each evening, at LKR 9,500 nett per person. This specially curated dining experience offers an elevated…
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2026, Havelock City Mall (HCM) hosted what is believed to be one of Sri Lanka’s first women-only cinema screenings, presenting a culturally significant and deeply meaningful tribute to womanhood. Held at Scope Cinemas, Havelock City Mall, the exclusive event featured a complimentary screening of the iconic Sri Lankan film…
Haleon Sri Lanka formerly known as GlaxoSmithKline Healthcare; the first multinational pharmaceutical manufacturing organization in Sri Lanka, which commenced manufacturing in 1956 with the flagship brands Panadol, Iodex Eno etc. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Sri Lanka Dental Association (SLDA) for the second consecutive year as the official sponsor of World…
DFCC Bank PLC, under its Garusaru proposition for senior citizens and in collaboration with the Department of Pensions, has introduced a simplified biometric process that enables eligible government pensioners to complete their annual Life Certificate verification using fingerprint authentication at 50 selected DFCC Bank branches islandwide. The service is available to government pensioners who retired…
Internationally renowned luxury Maison Montblanc has introduced its latest fragrance, Montblanc Explorer Extreme, to the Sri Lankan market through Exclusive Lines, the sole authorised agent for the brand in the country. The launch event was hosted at Virticle by Jetwing, where guests were invited to experience the newest addition to the bestselling Explorer line in…
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce clinched top honours at Sri Lanka’s top corporate reporting competitions, securing Gold for the Not-for-Profit and Non-Governmental Sector at the TAGS Awards, and the CMA Awards, presented by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka and the Institute of Chartered Management Accountants of Sri Lanka, respectively. The Chamber’s Annual…
“I began mushroom cultivation for my mental wellbeing, not expecting it to become a business,” said Indika Lasanthi, a mushroom cultivator under the John Keells Praja Shakthi livelihood programme in Ja‑Ela. “John Keells Foundation supported me with the cultivation house, training and my first batch of pods. With that, I built my business and have…
Ceylon Agro Industries, Prima Group Sri Lanka, has been honoured with the Bronze Award in the Confectionery Products – Large Sector category at the prestigious National Export Awards 2025, organised by the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE). The company’s achievement in the highly competitive Large Sector category marks a significant milestone for…
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Reuters – Air New Zealand, opens new tab said on Tuesday it has raised all of its fares due to the Middle East conflict and may take further pricing action, underscoring how global airlines will seek to pass on the costs of higher oil prices to passengers. Jet fuel prices, which were around $85 to…
DCSL Breweries Lanka (Pvt) Ltd is excited to announce the international launch of Aliya Beer, the latest beer brand to emerge from Sri Lanka. Following its successful reception in local markets, Aliya Beer is now set to make its mark in export markets, introducing the world to the true taste of Sri Lanka. Available in…
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) has made an announcement to the Sri Lankan export community that the ‘Sri Lanka Expo 2026’, an international trade exhibition, will be organised with the primary objective of connecting local businesses with international buyers and investors. This major exhibition is scheduled to be held over four days from…
Reuters – Oil prices fell on Tuesday after hitting their highest level in more than three years in the prior session as U.S. President Donald Trump predicted the war in the Middle East could end soon, easing concerns about prolonged disruptions to global oil supplies. Brent futures fell $6.51, or 6.6%, to $92.45 a barrel…
SriLankan Airlines has announced that it will resume daily flights to Riyadh and Dubai following the suspension of regular flights amidst the on-going conflict in the Middle East. Accordingly, SriLankan Airlines will resume daily flights to Riyadh tonight (09) and to Dubai from tomorrow (10). It also noted that authorities will continue to closely monitor…
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) recently convened a landmark gathering titled the “National Export Roadmap – The CEO Forum”, bringing together top executives and chief executive officers from the country’s leading institutions to brief them on the National Export Roadmap and chart a strategic course for the future of Sri Lanka’s export sector….
𝐂𝐁𝐒𝐋 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚’𝐬 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 | 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 In an interview with Bloomberg on 7 March 2026, Governor Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe shared insights on Sri Lanka’s preparedness to navigate potential global economic shocks. He highlighted that Sri Lanka currently has sufficient policy buffers, including stronger foreign reserves and a flexible policy framework,…
Reuters – The escalating crisis in the Middle East has dramatically changed the outlook for global central banks, with the huge supply shock posing a difficult trade-off between underpinning growth and countering inflation. For emerging Asian central banks, cutting interest rates has become a risky bet not just because of the added price pressure from…
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TTW Picks Best 50 Heritage Travel Destinations in the World for 2026 Travel and Tour World (TTW) has unveiled its new research, “50 heritage sites in the world for 2026,” highlighting the landmarks shaping the future of heritage tourism. Based on editorial research, historical significance, and the choices of 23 million readers, the list reflects the…
By Rachel Conlan, Global Chief Marketing Officer at Binance For decades, financial inclusion was measured in small wins: a bank account opened, a microloan disbursed, a woman added to the ledger. Those wins mattered. But in 2026, the question has fundamentally changed. We are no longer asking whether women can access the financial system. We…
The ongoing military conflict in the Middle East has adversely impacted on the Sri Lankan tea industry as the exporters are unable to supply tea to the region. The exporters estimate the revenue loss at about $ 10-15 million per week. The exporters have orders in hand for supply of tea and it is the…
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