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The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has once again underscored its standing as one of Sri Lanka’s most formidable financial institutions, winning six awards – the highest number won by a Sri Lankan bank at the 2026 Asian Banking & Finance (ABF) Awards in Singapore – across three key segments. Presented at the Marina Bay Sands…
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The Western Provincial Ministry of Education and the Mosvold Martinus Foundation (MMF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a comprehensive Early Childhood Education (ECE) Programme in the Western Province, aimed at improving the quality of preschool education and strengthening teacher capacity. Western Provincial Education Secretary Wernon Perera signed the MoU on behalf…
HUTCH Sri Lanka transformed one of the most familiar sights of the Poson season into a novel digital experience, inviting mobile users across the country to take part in a special Poson Moon Scan Promo and get rewarded. The initiative, titled ‘HUTCH DANSADA’, encouraged the public to scan the Poson full moon using their phone…
SriLankan Aviation College (SLAC), the training arm of SriLankan Airlines, has been recognised by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as an IATA Authorised Training Centre (ATC) Preferred Partner for 2026, reaffirming its commitment to excellence in aviation training and further strengthening its position among IATA’s leading global training partners. The College, recognised as one…
The Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS) has officially announced the partners for FITIS Cricket 6’s 2026, one of the most anticipated sporting events in Sri Lanka’s ICT industry calendar. The tournament will be held on 26 July 2026 at the Thurstan College Cricket Grounds, bringing together leading technology companies, industry professionals and…
The Geoffrey Bawa Moonamal Award introduces a new way of thinking about design in Sri Lanka, one that considers the needs of people while giving equal importance to the land, water, wildlife and natural systems around them. Launched by the Geoffrey Bawa Trust, the Award aims to recognise innovative design that promotes human coexistence with…
First Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) and a pioneering force in Sri Lanka’s capital markets landscape has unveiled the newly refurbished Negombo branch, reflecting its continued commitment to delivering a premium customer experience through enhanced service standards, modern interiors and a more comfortable environment for customers. As one of the company’s…
Ceylinco Life has rewarded another group of its valued policyholders with an unforgettable overseas experience, hosting 10 families on an all-expenses-paid tour of Malaysia under the 19th edition of the company’s flagship ‘Family Savari’ mega promotion. A total of 40 participants comprising members of the winning families were treated to a carefully curated itinerary that…
A recent independent study conducted by Ms. H. M. Amandi, a final year undergraduate student of the Department of Food Science & Technology, University of Peradeniya, under the supervision of senior lecturer Mr. N.Y. Jayanath and senior lecturer Dr. G.M. Somaratne, has revealed that commonly consumed atta-based foods prepared using 7 Star Chakki Atta fall…
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), together with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), successfully concluded a series of issuer forums in Monaragala and Batticaloa last week as part of an ongoing island-wide initiative to foster awareness of capital market opportunities…
HNB PLC has partnered with Lanka Commercial Trading (Pvt) Ltd to offer exclusive leasing solutions for Yanmar and Solis tractors and Samurai Naca harvesters. The partnership, brings together one of Sri Lanka’s leading private sector banks and a trusted supplier of world renowned agricultural machinery to provide farmers with greater access to advanced equipment, attractive…
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A delegation from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) paid an official courtesy visit to the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), marking an important engagement between the two institutions to review their longstanding partnership and discuss future initiatives aimed at strengthening Sri Lanka’s export development and economic growth. The visit introduced the newly appointed…
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will host an exclusive Business Networking Session with a visiting delegation from the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), India, on 28 July 2026 at the Hilton Colombo Residences, providing Sri Lankan businesses with an opportunity to engage directly with Indian companies and explore new avenues for trade, investment, and commercial…
National Development Bank PLC (NDB/ the Bank) announced its financial results for the six-months ended June 30, 2026 (1H 2026/ period under review), as released to the Colombo Stock Exchange on July 22, 2026. Despite the challenges arising from the fraud uncovered in April 2026, the Bank delivered healthy results, driven by strong core banking…
Reuters – Oil prices rose more than 1.5% to their highest in more than six weeks on Thursday, with the United States launching a new round of strikes on Iran and Yemen’s Houthis targeting oil tankers in the Red Sea. Brent crude futures rose $1.93, or 2% to $96 by 0011 GMT, the highest since…
The Colombo Tea Traders’ Association (CTTA), the apex private sector body representing Sri Lanka’s tea trade, reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the global competitiveness of Ceylon Tea as it concluded its 132nd Annual General Meeting (AGM), unveiling a renewed vision centred on sustainable industry growth. Held on 17 July at the Lumina Ballroom of Cinnamon…
Sri Lanka’s export sector continued to demonstrate resilience and sustained growth, with the country’s total exports surpassing the US$ 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…
Sri Lanka is set to benefit from a major boost to helicopter pilot training in South Asia, as Indocopters Private Limited will establish the region’s first virtual reality (VR)-based Airbus H125 full-motion flight simulator in India. The new training facility, announced by Loft Dynamics, will support operators across South Asia—including Sri Lanka—by expanding access to…
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), together with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) has launched its ‘A Share for Everyone, A Unit for Everyone’ (Samata Kotasak, Samata Ekakayak) initiative at the investor forums in Monaragala and Batticaloa last week as part of an ongoing island-wide initiative to broaden investor participation. The forums…
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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….
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…
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,…
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