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Sri Lanka’s total exports have reached US$ 13.61 Bn during the first nine months of 2026, recording a year-on-year growth of 5.04% compared with US$ 12.96 Bn in the corresponding period of 2025. This positive performance reflects the continued expansion of the country’s export sector, supported by growth in both merchandise and services exports. According…
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An eight-member team from Ceylinco Life recently participated in a four-day leadership training programme in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, designed to strengthen agency management capabilities and equip the company’s sales leaders with practical strategies to enhance branch performance. Conducted under the theme ‘Lead Forward, Build.’ the programme covered key areas including digital engagement for insurance professionals,…
Samsung Sri Lanka has expanded its easy payment facility through Lesi Pay by Dialog Finance, making convenient monthly instalment options available at approximately 400 authorised Samsung outlets across the country, in addition to Dialog showrooms. The expanded facility aims to reach 1,000 outlets by the end of 2026, improving access to genuine Samsung smartphones and…
SLT-MOBITEL Mobile has ushered in the next era of mobile technology, unveiling the highly anticipated Apple iPhone 18 Pro Series in Sri Lanka, through Sri Lanka’s most reliable 5G network. Poised to redefine premium smartphone experiences in the island, the revolutionary next-gen lineup blends Apple’s peak innovation with SLT-MOBITEL’s ultra-fast connectivity. At an event, held…
TBWA\Sri Lanka has earned multiple international accolades at the 2026 Dragons of Asia Awards in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, demonstrating how disruptive thinking can translate into work that earns recognition beyond its home market. The agency secured the prestigious Blue Dragon for Best Campaign in Sri Lanka and a Gold Dragon in Artificial Intelligence for Hutch…
ONYX Nutrition has officially become Sri Lanka’s first and only supplement brand to be certified by the global quality assurance testing agency, Informed Choice. The certification establishes the local brand as the country’s premium, drug-free, high-quality nutrition brand providing Sri Lankan athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and health-conscious consumers with a trusted, premium alternative to expensive imported…
Five-day Suwa Diviya programme encourages early action against diabetes Sunshine Holdings PLC, through its community health arm, Sunshine Foundation for Good, will conduct a five-day diabetes screening and awareness programme across nine Healthguard outlets from 9 to 13 November 2026, ahead of World Diabetes Day. Conducted under the Foundation’s Suwa Diviya initiative, the programme will…
AIA Sri Lanka has launched iAcademy, a next-generation digital learning platform designed to simplify and modernise the onboarding and training experience for new Wealth Planners, marking another significant milestone in the company’s transformation journey through Project NOVA. Designed to make learning more accessible and engaging, iAcademy transforms traditionally location-based training programmes into a digital experience…
Hatton National Bank (HNB) has strengthened its long-standing partnership with SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka, committing LKR 3.2 million towards the vocational training and career development of 80 young people at the SOS Vocational Training Centres in Jaffna and Malpotha. Recognising the importance of vocational skills in helping local youth transition into employment opportunities and…
Sri Lanka’s most iconic celebration of Bavarian culture returns bigger, bolder and more spirited than ever, as Hilton Colombo, proudly presents the 33rd edition of ‘The Original Oktoberfest’ in partnership with SampathCards and Visa, from 29 October to 7 November 2026. Bringing together the authentic spirit of Bavaria with world-class Hilton hospitality, exclusive SampathCards privileges…
As hotels embrace digital tools, Nyne Hotels argues that technology’s best role is to make more room for human hospitality. “AI can help you find the places to visit, but it can never tell you how you will feel when you get there.” For Nayantara “Taru” Fonseka, founder of Nyne Hotels, that distinction is fundamental….
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Following the success of the inaugural National Director Awards, the Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID), in collaboration with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), is pleased to announce the return of the SLID–ACCA National Director Awards for its second year. Applications will officially open on 23 October 2026 and close on 30 November 2026, culminating in the National Director Awards…
In a groundbreaking achievement on the global business stage, Mark Surgenor, President of the Council for Business with Britain (CBB) in Sri Lanka (2023–2025), has been named the winner of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) International President’s Award 2026. Out of a competitive international network of more than 75 British Chambers of Commerce and…
Strengthening India-Sri Lanka collaboration through technology and knowledge transfer Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, has entered into a strategic partnership with Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) Pravartak Technologies Foundation, India, through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at advancing applied research and technology development in Sri Lanka. The…
Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) has welcomed the prospect of a sustained return of container shipping through the Red Sea and Suez Canal, saying the recovery of the main East–West shipping corridor could strengthen Hambantota’s commercial position as it prepares to increase annual container handling capacity to two million TEUs in the first quarter of…
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) officially commenced its Winter Flight Schedule 2026/2027 sunday (25). The launch of the winter season was marked by the arrival of a SCAT Airlines flight originating from Astana, Kazakhstan, which brought 202 passengers to the island. The airport is gearing up for an active winter season as it prepares to welcome…
Council sets second-decade agenda on two-way investment, ports, energy and the digital economy The Sri Lanka-USA Business Council (SLUSABC) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce marked a decade of service at its 10th Annual General Meeting, held on 14 October 2026 at Hilton Colombo Residences, with the new US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. Eric…
Resus Energy PLC has announced the dual listing of its LKR 1 Billion Green Bond on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) and its display on the Luxembourg Green Exchange (LGX), effective 19th October 2026. With this milestone, Resus Energy PLC becomes the first non-financial corporate issuer from Sri Lanka to be featured on LGX, the…
Reuters – Stock markets traded cautiously on Monday as oil eased from six-month highs ahead of a week packed with central bank meetings and corporate earnings that will further test investor confidence in the AI boom. Brent oil slipped 1.9% to $114.48 following reports that Qatari mediators were in Tehran on Sunday as part of…
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Sri Lanka’s total exports have reached US$ 13.61 Bn during the first nine months of 2026, recording a year-on-year growth of 5.04% compared with US$ 12.96 Bn in the corresponding period of 2025. This positive performance reflects the continued expansion of the country’s export sector, supported by growth in both merchandise and services exports. According…
By Daham Gunaratna – Founder & Managing Director, Lanka Property Web Sri Lanka’s real estate market is witnessing growing interest in urban living and investment properties. As founder of Lanka Property Web, which marks its 20th anniversary next year, I have spent nearly two decades observing the evolution of the property market. Our platforms, LankaPropertyWeb.com…
How Sri Lanka Can Turn Great-Power Competition into US$10 Billion in Foreign Investment—and Become the Economic Bridge Between India, China, the Gulf, the USA and West By Jithendra Antonio From Trincomalee’s energy reserves to Colombo’s maritime gateway, from Hambantota’s industrial potential to Mannar’s renewable-energy frontier, Sri Lanka has an opportunity to transform its geography into…
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