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Reuters – Canada will impose tariffs on some U.S. goods in retaliation for 50% levies ordered by President Donald Trump on Canadian products, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Saturday, after trade talks collapsed between the two neighbors. The “dollar for dollar” tariffs on imports of U.S. steel, electronics and other products, to take effect…
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People’s Insurance PLC has reported a strong performance for the first half of 2026, with Gross Written Premium (GWP) rising by nearly 39% year-on-year to Rs. 5.21 billion, significantly outperforming the 23% growth recorded by Sri Lanka’s general insurance industry. For the six months ended 30 June 2026, the Company generated GWP of Rs. 5.21…
The prestigious awards program returns to recognize Sri Lanka’s most outstanding women entrepreneurs The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) has officially announced the launch of WCIC PRATHIBHABHISHEKA – Women Entrepreneur Awards 2026, inviting women entrepreneurs from across Sri Lanka and the SAARC region to apply for the country’s most prestigious business recognition program….
-The first cable manufacturer in Sri Lanka to be certified under standard- ACL Cables PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading cable manufacturer, has been officially granted a Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) permit to use the SLS Certification Mark for its flagship FireGuard brand of flame‑retardant electric cables. The certification, issued under SLS 733 Part 2:2025 –…
Janashakthi Finance PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group), has been recognised with the Silver Award in the Best Finance & Insurance Website category at BestWeb.LK 2026, Sri Lanka’s premier web competition. The accolade recognises the Company’s continued focus on digital excellence, innovation, and creating more accessible, inclusive, and convenient digital experiences for its customers….
Starting 21 August 2026, Korea visa applicants can visit our centrally located visa application centre in Colombo for a seamless application submission experience. Booking a prior appointment is mandatory for applicants before visiting our centre for visa application submission. VFS Global, the global leader in trusted technology services, empowering secure mobility for governments and citizens,…
Education has always been at the heart of Gangasiripura Kanishta Vidyalaya in Gampola, which was established in the 1930s. The school has shaped generations of young minds and today it provides education to more than 1,400 students, across 38 classes, from Grades 1 to 11. However, when Cyclone Ditwah swept through the central region of…
Nearly 1 million schoolgirls across 6,108 schools benefit from the Government-backed initiative, with Fems supporting the programme since inception For many schoolgirls across Sri Lanka, managing their periods with dignity remains an uphill task, not simply because sanitary products are hard to afford, but because of the layers of silence, stigma and gaps in information…
Football, rugby, basketball and cricket take centre stage as ICBS unites Sri Lanka’s university communities. Imperial College of Business Studies (ICBS) has launched Imperial Blaze 2026, its flagship inter-university sports festival. The tournament brings together more than 20 state and private universities across Sri Lanka in football, rugby, basketball and cricket. The festival gives university…
Across 34 days, a team of 15 engineers at Emirates Engineering built the 2.4-metre sculpture to honour Emirates and Arsenal’s longstanding partnership Emirates SkyCargo handled the transportation from Dubai to London, leveraging their expertise in specialised and delicate cargo to ensure flawless delivery The installation is now in pride of place at the Directors Box…
LK Domain Registry marked 16 years of the BestWeb.LK Awards, Sri Lanka’s national web competition and the benchmark for digital excellence, at a grand award ceremony held at the Monarch Imperial recently. The event was graced by the presence of the Chief Guest Pradeep Saputhanthri, Secretary to the Prime Minister, who presented the Gold, Silver…
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Foreign diplomatic missions in Sri Lanka were briefed on the upcoming Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit (SLEIS) 2026 organised by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce at a session organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, providing an opportunity to outline the Summit’s focus and encourage greater international engagement with Sri Lanka’s investment and business…
Marking a historic milestone in Sri Lanka’s fresh fruit exports, the first-ever 20-foot container of fresh Sri Lankan pineapples (Ananas comosus) was successfully shipped to the Pakistani market on August 21. The consignment was exported by C R Exports (Pvt) Ltd, one of Sri Lanka’s leading exporters of fresh fruits and vegetables, marking a significant…
The Sri Lanka International Insurance Summit 2026 concluded in Colombo following three days of high-level discussions focused on strengthening the role of insurance in building economic confidence, protecting communities and supporting sustainable growth amid an increasingly complex global risk environment. Organised by the Insurance Association of Sri Lanka, the second edition of SLIIS was held…
Sierra Cables PLC has officially announced a major capital investment of USD 3,229,760 aimed at expanding its export production capacity. The strategic move comes in response to sustained, robust demand for the company’s products in overseas markets. In a formal corporate disclosure submitted to the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), the company revealed that its Board…
An economic impact assessment conducted by Deloitte FAS (Pvt.) Ltd. has highlighted the contribution of NSBM Green University to Sri Lanka’s economy over the past decade, while operating as a self-financed entity. According to the assessment, NSBM has served more than 41,000 students, produced 22,855 graduates, and generated an estimated LKR 115.5 billion in cumulative…
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has strengthened its international business network with the signing of Memoranda of Understanding with the Qatar Sri Lanka Business Council (QSLBC), and the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Beirut and Mount Lebanon (CCIA-BML) The MoU with the Qatar Sri Lanka Business Council was signed at the Ceylon Chamber,…
Sri Lanka Export Development Board (SLEDB) organized a seminar cum workshop on Hand Soldering Techniques and Wire Harness Techniques in association with National Apprentice & Industrial Training Authority (NAITA), Global Electronics Association (IPC India), and Sri Lanka Electronic Manufacturers and Exporters Association (SLEMEA) on 13th August 2026 at Kenimadala Auditorium, NAITA Head Office. This event…
Sri Lanka’s Tourism Promotion Bureau has officially launched an interim digital media and public relations campaign to re-introduce the island nation to the global travel market after a prolonged promotional absence. Announced by the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe, at a special press conference Wednesday (19), the interim campaign will deploy Rs. 600…
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The Sri Lankan property market could enter its next major growth phase following the government’s approval to commence the procurement process for the first phase of the Ruwanpura Expressway Project. Phase 1 of the project, which will connect Kahathuduwa to Ingiriya and will include the construction of a new bridge interchange at Kahathuduwa, is expected…
The Land Valuation Indicator (LVI) compiled for Colombo District increased by 5.9 per cent at a moderate pace during the first half of 2026, compared to the corresponding period of 2025. All three sub indicators of the LVI recorded moderate year-on-year increases during the period, with Residential LVI increasing by 6.7 per cent, followed by…
Government approval moderates as economic outlook weakens: Mood of the Nation poll In the latest July 2026 round of the Gallup-style ‘Mood of the Nation’ poll conducted by Verité Research, the government’s approval rating moderated to 50%, following a post-election high of 65% in the previous February 2026 round. The polling partner was Vanguard Survey…
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