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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $100 million in financing to support reforms and investments that will strengthen social protection, economic inclusion, and well-being and resilience among the poor and elderly in Sri Lanka. The financing comprises a $50 million policy-based loan and a $50 million project loan. The Promoting Resilience and Opportunity for…
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Inaugural forum held at Viharamahadevi Balika Vidyalaya, Kiribathgoda, with a financial leadership club set up at the school Serendib Frontier Capital (Pvt) Ltd (Serendib), a Colombo-based boutique corporate finance advisory firm, has launched Future Her, a school-based programme to strengthen financial capability, confidence and leadership among young women. The programme’s inaugural Financial Literacy Forum was…
Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, is bringing back its popular ‘Mile-A-Minute’ offer, rewarding members with one Skywards Mile for every minute spent in Dubai, up to 7,200 bonus Miles. As Dubai welcomes its winter season of festivals, events and outdoor experiences, the limited-time offer adds an extra reward for international…
TEDxColombo, one of the most prominent and long-standing TEDx events in Sri Lanka, proudly announces the 14th edition of its flagship event, scheduled for Sunday, November 29th, 2026, at the iconic Temple Trees. Known for pushing boundaries and sparking dialogue, TEDxColombo 2026 promises another unforgettable day of insight, inspiration, and bold new ideas – brought…
Sri Lanka’s first MRI with Siemens Healthineers’ Deep Resolve AI technology sets a new national benchmark in diagnostic imaging, bringing a level of capability not previously available in the country and marking another step forward in advancing Sri Lanka’s healthcare standards. Hemas Hospitals has brought a new class of MRI technology to Sri Lanka with…
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon’s remarkable near two-and-a-half-decade run as Sri Lanka’s best bank was recognised on the global stage recently when Mr Sanath Manatunge, the Bank’s Managing Director/CEO accepted the 24th Best Bank award presented to the Bank by Global Finance. The Global Finance Annual Awards ceremony for 2026 was held at the Dusit…
Customer Service Week 2026 celebrates service excellence, recognises employees, and introduces initiatives to enhance customer engagement SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT Solutions Provider, reaffirmed its commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences with the inauguration of Customer Service Week 2026 at the SLT Auditorium under the theme ‘The Extra Mile’. Held from 5 to 9 October, the…
SriLankan Airlines was on a winning stroke all the way, emerging as the Overall Champion at the recent Mercantile Swimming Meet 2026. SriLankan secured the top spot with 582 points, powered by the skill, teamwork and dedication of its 64 registered swimmers. Each swimmer gave their all in the pool, helping propel the airline to…
Prime Group has been recognised among Sri Lanka’s Most Respected Entities 2026 by LMD, securing the prestigious Sector Winner – Most Respected Real Estate Organisation accolade, alongside recognition for Business Expansion, Aspirational Workplace and Employee Well-being. The Group also earned accolades across Business Innovation, Corporate Culture, Corporate Dynamism, Corporate Sustainability, Ethical Outlook, Leadership Profile, National…
A new chapter for Sri Lanka’s food manufacturing industry Diamond Pasta (Pvt.) Ltd. celebrated the official opening of Sri Lanka’s first-ever semolina flour mill, marking a significant advancement in the company’s operations and a major contribution to the country’s food manufacturing sector. Since pioneering local pasta production in 2008, company has built a strong reputation…
CIPM Sri Lanka, the nation’s leader in human resource management, held its flagship annual HR conference themed “The Human Edge in the Age of AI” on 14 and 15 October at the Monarch Imperial in grand style, attracting more than 1200 local and international delegates. The first day of the conference was graced by Chief…
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First PA-on-PA cross-border partnership under India’s PA-CB framework, live for Sri Lanka’s merchants, with Southeast Asia to follow India is Sri Lanka’s largest and fastest-growing tourism source market. In 2025, over 5.3 lakh Indian travellers visited Sri Lanka, making India the country’s largest source of tourists by a wide margin, with this momentum continuing into…
Tilak Gunawardana re-elected as President for 2026/2027 The Sri Lanka–USA Business Council (SLUSABC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce marked its 10th Annual General Meeting on 14 October 2026 at Hilton Colombo Residences, reflecting on a decade of business engagement between Sri Lanka and the United States and setting out its priorities for the year…
Sunshine Healthcare Lanka Limited (SHL), a subsidiary of Sunshine Holdings PLC (CSE: SUN), has acquired a minority stake of 22% in Digital Health Private Limited (DHPL), the company behind Doc990. The investment marks a significant step in Sunshine’s continued expansion across the healthcare value chain, extending its presence into the rapidly evolving digital healthcare space….
Gross income grows by 10.6% to LKR 80.6 billion for 9M 2026 Net interest income reaches LKR 25.4 billion with a Net interest margin (NIM) of 3.6% Net fee and commission income expands by 14.1% to LKR 6.6 billion Applicable fraud loss of LKR 2.6 billion for 9M 2026 out of the total revised fraud…
Sri Lanka’s headline inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI, Base 2021=100), held steady at 8.1% year-on-year in September 2026, matching the rate recorded in August 2026. The All Items Index increased marginally by 0.1% month-on-month, moving from 223.9 in August to 224.2 in September 2026. Food inflation accelerated to 6.9% year-on-year…
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently launched the Sri Lanka–Viet Nam Business Council (SLVBC), establishing a dedicated platform to expand trade, attract investment and build stronger commercial partnerships between Sri Lankan and Vietnamese businesses. The launch was attended by the Ambassador of Viet Nam to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Her Excellency Trinh Thi Tam,…
Sri Lanka Must Secure Its Electricity, Water, AI, Cloud and Digital Lifelines in the 21st Century Before the Next Failure Trouble the Entire Nation By Jithendra Antonio Sri Lanka’s greatest strategic vulnerability in the artificial intelligence age may not be a shortage of algorithms, foreign investment or technological ambition. It may be the inability to…
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Sri Lanka High Commission in the United Kingdom, has planned a promotional programme in London on 21–22 October 2026 to promote Sri Lanka Expo 2027 and attract a strong delegation of UK-based businesses to the event. The programme is scheduled to comprise a Business…
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Sri Lanka Must Secure Its Electricity, Water, AI, Cloud and Digital Lifelines in the 21st Century Before the Next Failure Trouble the Entire Nation By Jithendra Antonio Sri Lanka’s greatest strategic vulnerability in the artificial intelligence age may not be a shortage of algorithms, foreign investment or technological ambition. It may be the inability to…
Customs data analysed by Siyaka Research indicates that Sri Lanka’s tea export earnings reached approximately US$ 1.083 billion during the January–September 2026 period, compared with US$ 1.163 billion earned during the corresponding period of the previous year. Despite September export volumes declining to 23 million kg from 23.7 million kg a year earlier, cumulative earnings…
– Issued by the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) A security Bill meant to please Brussels may end up angering it Sri Lanka has spent four decades trying to rid itself of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), a law used so freely that even its authors, in the 1979 parliament, called it temporary. The…
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