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The Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI, 2021=100) based headline inflation (year-on-year, Y-o-Y) remained unchanged at 8.0% in September 2026 compared to August 2026. Meanwhile, food inflation (Y-o-Y) increased to 8.7% in September 2026 from 8.5% in August 2026, while non-food inflation (Y-o-Y) remained unchanged at 7.7% in September 2026 compared to August 2026. On a…
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Markss HLC (“Markss”), a Sri Lankan healthcare company celebrating its 20th anniversary this month, and George Steuart Health (“GS Health”), the healthcare vertical of George Steuart & Company, today announced a strategic partnership covering the marketing and distribution of selected products from Markss’s pharmaceutical portfolio. Under the partnership, GS Health will leverage its established nationwide…
HNB PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, has launched Supiri Weera Jumbo, the first cartoon series produced by a Sri Lankan bank, to mark the 35th anniversary of HNB Singithi, the country’s first branded children’s savings account. The series premiered at Scope Cinemas, Havelock City Mall, Colombo 05 on September 29, 2026, and will…
Vision Care Hearing Solutions recently launched its Hearing Ambassador Programme with a special coffee session held at Tiki Bar, Shangri-La Colombo, bringing together a select group of long-standing clients who use Oticon hearing aids and are willing to share their real-life hearing journeys with others. The programme was created to encourage more open and positive…
Digital Breakers marked a significant achievement at SLIM DIGIS 2026, securing four awards, including Gold for Best Creative Content Brand Created in 2025, for its innovative “Only Fans” campaign developed and executed for Abans, featuring renowned Sri Lankan actor Ranjan Ramanayake. The award-winning campaign, created to launch Abans’ Rust-Free and Energy-Efficient standing fans, demonstrated the…
Baraka, the trusted wellness brand under Aberdeen Holdings, has introduced Baraka Gummies – a new functional gummy range designed to make everyday wellness simpler, more convenient and more enjoyable. The range includes Black Seed Oil Gummies, Ashwagandha Gummies and Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies, bringing familiar wellness ingredients into a modern format designed around today’s lifestyles….
JAT Holdings PLC secured four awards at SLIM DIGIS 2.6, with its digital marketing work for Hydro+ and Harris recognised across brand, launch and integrated communications categories. Leading the wins was the Hydro+ ‘Bithi Dosa’ campaign, which received two Silver Awards and a Bronze. The campaign secured Silver in the Best Use of Digital in…
Loops Integrated claimed the coveted Grand Prix at SLIM DIGIS 2.6, alongside 3 Gold Awards and 10 additional wins, bringing its total haul to 14 awards and further strengthening its position among Sri Lanka’s leading creative-led integrated marketing agencies. The agency was recognised for multiple campaigns developed for prestigious brands including Thyaga, Softlogic Life and…
Janashakthi Life, the flagship life insurance company of JXG (Janashakthi Group), has been recognised among Sri Lanka’s Top 20 Women-Friendly Workplaces 2026 at the Satynmag Women Friendly Workplace Awards. The recognition reflects the company’s continued focus on creating an inclusive workplace where women are empowered to build meaningful careers and progress into leadership roles across…
Vietjet has further strengthened its global presence after being named “Asia’s Leading Airline Brand 2026” at the World Travel Awards in the Maldives, marking a new milestone in its journey to build a globally competitive Vietnamese airline brand that now includes Sri Lanka among its newest destinations. The World Travel Awards is one of the…
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon recently handed over Wards No. 03 and 04 of the De Soysa Hospital for Women, after the completion of a comprehensive renovation project launched in March this year to mark International Women’s Day. Wards 03 and 04 handle a substantial share of the hospital’s patient load, and account for approximately…
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The Committee on Parliamentary Business has decided that the Second Reading of the Appropriation Bill for the year 2027 (Budget Speech/presentation of Budget proposals) will take place on November 12, 2026, followed by the Second Reading debate from November 13 to December 14, Secretary General of Parliament Mrs. Kushani Rohanadeera said. The decision was approved…
The Digital Marketing Association of Sri Lanka (DMASL) recently met with H.E. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to brief him on the Association’s role in Sri Lanka’s digital marketing and creative ecosystem, its mandate for the industry, and the vision behind the upcoming Digital Summit Asia, Sri Lanka 2026. The meeting provided an opportunity for DMASL…
The World Bank today approved $110 million to help Sri Lanka repair and reconstruct 600 kilometers of roads that were severely damaged by Cyclone Ditwah. The new financing, provided through the International Development Association’s Crisis Response Window, will prioritize roads that restore access to markets, schools, and health facilities in the communities most severely affected…
The Chief Executive Officer of Reliance Consumer Products Limited, Mr. Krishnakumar, popularly known as Kk, will deliver the keynote address on the opening day of the Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit 2026, bringing more than four decades of experience across leading consumer brands and FMCG markets to the Summit’s discussions on Sri Lanka’s growth…
DFCC Bank has signed a Master Trade Loan Agreement with the Export-Import Bank of India under its Trade Assistance Programme, expanding the Bank’s capacity to support trade between Sri Lanka and India. The agreement was signed on 22 September 2026 by Thimal Perera, Director/Chief Executive Officer of DFCC Bank; Prins Perera, Senior Vice President –…
Climate resilience has become the defining test of this El Niño year for Sri Lanka’s plantation sector. The National Disaster Relief Services Centre says over 81,000 people across 25,563 families in seven districts, Ampara, Polonnaruwa, Batticaloa, Badulla, Monaragala, Hambantota and Ratnapura, have been affected by the dry weather linked to the phenomenon. The government has…
Sri Lanka and other regional players to benefit By Jithendra Antonio On 31 August 2026, President Mohamed Muizzu signed the First Amendment to the Foreign Currency Act into law, alongside six other pieces of legislation. The amendment came into force the very next day, on 1 September 2026. Buried in the fine print of a…
The Monetary Policy Board, at its meeting held yesterday, decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at the current level of 8.75%. The Board arrived at this decision after carefully considering the evolving conditions and outlook on the domestic and global fronts. The Board paid particular attention to the effects of the proactive monetary…
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The barometer rises although a plethora of uncertainties lurk in the background From climate concerns to more high profile arrests and a busy bribery commission, Sri Lanka has seen no shortage of headline grabbing developments over the past month. And drug related arrests continue apace, although shootings show little sign of abating. The anticorruption drive…
The Asia Pacific Economic Corporation (APEC) is a regional economic forum founded in November 1989 to boost free trade, investment, and sustainable growth across the Pacific Rim (Ref. APEC). USA, Canada, Mexico, China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, Australia, New Zealand, Russia and Thailand etc. are members of APEC. Though not…
A new study by the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) highlights the significant contribution of Sri Lanka’s agrifood sector to the economy and identifies opportunities to drive export growth through high-value agriculture and agro-processing. The study finds that while primary agriculture accounts for 8.3% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the broader agrifood…
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