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SLT-MOBITEL, Sri Lanka’s National ICT Solutions Provider, is combining innovation, resilience, and a people‑first vision to amplify efforts at expanding the country’s digital transformation agenda. Building on strong FY 2025 financial results, the company is pioneering initiatives to elevate customer experiences, strengthen enterprises, and advance national digital inclusion, establishing SLT-MOBITEL’s role in driving Sri Lanka’s…
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Avurudu is one of Sri Lanka’s busiest, most exciting times filled with shopping, gifting, travel, and fast digital payments. But while everyone’s caught up in the celebrations, scammers are also on the lookout, taking advantage of the festive rush to target people when they’re distracted or acting quickly. From fake shopping pages and impersonation accounts…
Sri Lanka’s fast-growing burger brand, Full’r Burgers, has expanded its footprint with the opening of its 11th outlet, located at 757/C, Kaduwela Road, North Thalangama, Malabe. The new outlet strengthens the brand’s presence in one of Colombo’s rapidly developing suburban hubs. Known for its bold flavours, indulgent burger creations, and vibrant brand personality, Full’r Burgers…
The Mahindra Ideal Motors Excellence Awards ceremony, a grand celebration to recognize dealers and other stakeholders of Ideal Motors, was held at the Wave n’ Lake Banquet Hall & Restaurant in Welisara recently. The event was graced by the presence of special guests including Nalin Welgama, Founder and Chairman Ideal Motors, Dilani Yatawaka, Group Managing…
Sri Lankan fintech takes an AI-first approach to compliance data, secures Google Gemini credits to expand across South Asia, and opens a funding round Dossiers, a Sri Lankan compliance technology company, has won $350,000+ worth of credits from Google’s Gemini product suite, with an initial $100,000 already awarded. The award will enable Dossiers to dramatically…
In this ever-changing and fast-paced world, the industry demands competent individuals be produced as quickly as possible to satisfy the needs of the world. In keeping with the latest trends, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), the #1 non-state university in Sri Lanka (according to the ScholarGPS Institutional Rankings 2026), identified that not every…
Ceylon Cold Stores PLC (CCS) has once again affirmed its standing as a powerhouse in Sri Lanka’s export landscape, securing the Gold Award in the Large Category of the Confectionery Products Sector at the prestigious NCE Export Awards 2025. The accolade, presented at the awards ceremony held on 13th February 2026, recognises the company’s outstanding…
INSEE Sanstha Cement has once again been crowned the People’s Housing & Construction Brand of the Year at the SLIM Kantar People’s Awards 2026, achieving an unprecedented milestone of 15 consecutive wins. The outstanding achievement reflects the brand’s enduring leadership in Sri Lanka’s housing and construction sector, reinforced by the trust of generations of builders,…
Sri Lanka’s public health system is widely recognised for its reach and resilience, yet its distribution of resources has never been uniform. The contrast is visible between urban centres with established hospitals and rural or estate communities that must navigate distance, limited transport, and fragmented primary care. Improvements are visible in many regions, particularly in…
This Easter, Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams invites guests to step into a celebration that’s vibrant, indulgent, and full of heart—headlined by an unforgettable Easter Brunch at Quizine on 5th April. This season Quizine on Level 9 transforms into a lively Easter playground where food, family, and fun take centre stage. The brunch experience…
Ground-up engineering, go-anywhere ability and SUV-like comfort converge as Kia’s first-ever pickup makes its debut Kia Motors Lanka has ignited a new frontier in Sri Lanka’s automotive landscape with the arrival of the all-new Kia Tasman – a vehicle that does not merely enter the pickup segment, but seeks to transform it. Marking a defining…
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A new era of retail and lifestyle is set to begin in Southern Sri Lanka as Galle City Center (GCC) prepares to open its doors to the public on Tomorrow, offering a fresh and modern experience to visitors. Located in the historic city of Galle, GCC is an ultra-modern shopping complex designed to redefine the…
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has further strengthened its digital payments leadership by becoming the first bank in Sri Lanka to enable 3D Secure (3DS) authentication for e-commerce transactions on the LankaPay/JCB National Card Scheme, significantly strengthening the security and global usability of the card. This milestone makes the LankaPay/JCB card a fully empowered e-commerce…
A delegation of 30 professionals from the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently completed a specialised residential training programme on International Trade Facilitation at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) in New Delhi. Hosted by the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, a premier institution established under India’s Ministry of Commerce and widely regarded as a…
Following the successful market validation of its SEAFORM Perth joint venture, JAT Holdings PLC has entered the Australian cabinetry manufacturing segment through securing a manufacturing facility in Perth. JAT’s initial entry into the market through SEAFORM Perth provided clear indicators of demand for premium cabinetry solutions. The business observed sustained traction at a premium price…
The Lanka Confectionery Manufacturers Association (LCMA) has announced that prices of biscuits, ice cream, chocolate, and other confectionery products will not be increased until May. This was stated by representatives of the association during a discussion held yesterday (26) with the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development, Wasantha Samarasinghe. The meeting was…
The Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, setting aside a decision of the Right to Information (RTI) Commission that had directed the disclosure of detailed transaction level information relating to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF). The case arose from an RTI request submitted by Verité Research (Pvt)…
The number of foreign tourists who have arrived in the country so far in 2026 has exceeded 700,000, reports say. According to the latest data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), the total number of tourists who have arrived in the country so far is 708,348. The statistics further reveal that 151,693…
Launches the first ever national AI Visibility Index BrandRadar by Roar Global recently hosted Sri Lanka’s first AI Visibility Summit, bringing together senior marketers, corporate decision-makers, and industry leaders to examine how AI is reshaping brand discovery and recommendation. The summit marked BrandRadar’s introduction to the Sri Lankan market and the unveiling of the Sri…
Analysis
The effects of higher oil prices and declining equity markets would be the main drivers of the negative global economic impact from an adverse scenario in which the Iran conflict continued until end-1H26, Fitch Ratings says. Our cross-sector analysis shows that global real GDP would be about 0.8% lower after four quarters compared to our…
Sri Lanka’s total exports, including both merchandise and services, reached US$ 1,401.78 million in February 2026, reflecting a notable year-on-year growth of 4.22% compared to February 2025. According to provisional data from Sri Lanka Customs, along with estimated figures for Gems & Jewellery and Petroleum Products, merchandise exports for February 2026 increased by 1.32% to…
By Bilesha Weeraratne, Research Fellow, Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka With the ongoing conflict in the Middle East (ME), Sri Lanka finds itself at a particularly vulnerable juncture as it carefully navigates a fragile economic recovery. Labour migration offers jobs to counteract the lack of opportunities within the economy. Related micro-level remittances prevent…
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