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Sri Lanka’s exports cross USD 9 billion milestone in the first half of 2026, reflecting sustained growth momentum

Sri Lanka’s export sector continued to demonstrate resilience and sustained growth, with the country’s total exports surpassing the US$ 9 billion milestone during the first half of 2026. Combined merchandise and services exports reached an estimated US$ 9,012.24 Mn during the January–June 2026 period, representing an 8% year-on-year increase compared to the corresponding period in…

(0) Comments | July 22, 2026 2:44 pm

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Crafting the Future of Sri Lankan Mixology: Bar Champs 2026 Participants Receive World-Class Training from Award-Winning Smoke and Bitters

The Rockland Group, a pioneer in the beverage industry, in partnership with Colombo Hotel Show and the Sri Lanka Hospitality Graduates Association (SLHGA), has announced the final stage of the 6th Annual Bar Champs competition. The highly anticipated grand finale will take place on 27 July at Shangri-La Colombo, bringing together Sri Lanka’s most promising…

(0) Comments | July 22, 2026 4:21 pm

Inside Charcoal Colombo: A Story Told Through Fire, Spice and Design

In just a few months since opening its doors, Charcoal Tandoor Fire & Grill has Colombo buzzing. But the food is not the only thing drawing people to the restaurant that has the city talking. The first thing that strikes you about Charcoal Tandoor Fire & Grill in Colombo is the sense of space. The…

(0) Comments | July 22, 2026 4:10 pm

Toastmasters District 82, Division I Launches the Year with Club Officer Training Programme

Toastmasters District 82, Division I commenced its programme calendar for the year with the Club Officer Training Programme (COTP) and COOL. (Club Officer Outbound Learning), held on 18 July 2026 at MAS Athena, Thulhiriya Designed to equip club officers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to lead effectively, the programme brought together Toastmasters from…

(0) Comments | July 22, 2026 4:05 pm

Seylan Bank Partners with John Keells CG Auto to Drive NEV Ownership in Sri Lanka

Seylan Bank PLC recently entered a strategic partnership with John Keells CG Auto (Pvt) Limited to introduce a dedicated leasing facility for customers purchasing New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in Sri Lanka, strengthening the Bank’s commitment to sustainable transport and green mobility solutions. The partnership will offer tailored leasing facilities for premium NEV brands of BYD…

(0) Comments | July 22, 2026 3:42 pm

NDB Wealth Marks 34th Anniversary with Client Engagement Event in Kandy, Spotlighting Family Business Succession and Global Geopolitical Shifts

NDB Wealth celebrated its 34th anniversary with a client engagement event held at Kandy Myst by Cinnamon, bringing together clients, partners, and industry leaders for an evening centered on the themes shaping the future of wealth: intergenerational continuity and global uncertainty. The event opened with a welcome address by Mr. Ruwan Perera, CEO of NDB…

(0) Comments | July 22, 2026 3:34 pm

ParentX by Joseph Fraser Ninewells Introduces Sri Lanka’s first dedicated postpartum retreat

කParentX, developed by Joseph Fraser Ninewells Hospital, has introduced Sri Lanka’s first dedicated postpartum retreat, bringing to Sri Lanka an internationally recognised model of recovery for mothers after childbirth. Designed to support mothers during the critical weeks following childbirth, ParentX places equal emphasis on a mother’s recovery as it does on the birth of her…

(0) Comments | July 22, 2026 3:20 pm

Sriyani Dress Point Annual Staff Awards 2026

Sriyani Dress Point, one of Sri Lanka’s leading fashion retailers, recently hosted its Annual Staff Awards 2026 at the Monarch Imperial, bringing together more than 1,000 employees from branches across the island to celebrate dedication, excellence and outstanding performance. The annual event welcomed staff members representing all showrooms and departments, together with senior management and…

(0) Comments | July 22, 2026 1:40 pm

Provider.lk Introduces AI Website Builder to Create Websites in Minutes Through Simple Conversations

Provider.lk, a Sri Lankan provider of web hosting, domain registration, and digital solutions, today announced the availability of its new AI Website Builder, the first native AI Website Builder in Sri Lanka, an AI-first platform designed to make professional website creation faster and more accessible for businesses, entrepreneurs, professionals, and individuals. The announcement comes as…

(0) Comments | July 22, 2026 1:36 pm

Mercantile Investments strengthens foundation for growth with oversubscribed Rs. 1.1 Bn Rights Issue

Mercantile Investments & Finance PLC (MI Finance) has successfully concluded its Rights Issue, raising Rs. 1.1 billion in new capital. The Issue was oversubscribed, demonstrating a resounding confidence in the company’s strategy, performance, and long-term growth prospects. As applications outpaced the initial share offering, the strong shareholder participation provided a firm endorsement of MI Finance’s…

(0) Comments | July 22, 2026 12:56 pm

Union Bank’s Dilshan Rodrigo Appointed to the Board of LankaPay

Union Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of its Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dilshan Rodrigo, to the Board of Directors of LankaPay, Sri Lanka’s National Payment Network. This appointment reflects Mr. Rodrigo’s extensive experience and leadership in the banking and financial services sector, as well as his commitment to advancing innovation and digital transformation within…

(0) Comments | July 22, 2026 12:51 pm

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When cost competitiveness meets carbon reduction: Inside Teejay’s energy transition

Sri Lanka’s textile and apparel industry has always leaned on two things to justify its place in the global supply chain: quality and compliance. Sri Lanka’s textile and apparel industry has long relied on quality and compliance to justify its place in the global supply chain. But that old formula is starting to wear thin….

(0) Comments | July 20, 2026 4:07 pm

Global AI Governance: the Chinese Vision

By Prof. Samitha Hettige Chinese Leader President Xi Jinping delivered the keynote speech opening the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence (AI) Conference & High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai held from 17 – 20 July & the speech clearly indicates China’s willingness to promote inclusivity & reject of hyper imperialism. Addressing the event attended…

(0) Comments | July 20, 2026 10:50 am

Powering the Future: Haycarb’s Journey into Advanced Energy Storage Materials

Rajitha Kariyawasan Managing Director, Haycarb PLC “The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man.” – George Bernard Shaw The world is in the midst of a profound shift. The accelerating transition toward electrification in transport,…

(0) Comments | July 15, 2026 12:35 pm
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