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Reuters – Oil prices fell more than $2 a barrel on Wednesday as talks between Iran and Oman revived hopes that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen and remove shipping constraints affecting supply in the key Middle East region. Brent crude futures fell $2.30, or 2.6%, to $86.28 a barrel by 0447 GMT, earlier dropping…
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Delivers an impressive 158 km IDC range, cruise control, hill hold assist, a spacious 34-litre bootspace An industry-first 14” front wheel, for enhanced stability and ride comfort Modern and purposeful design with enhanced aerodynamic efficiency Superior comfort and utility with straight-line footboard, long flatform seat 5 year warranty on battery and motor for complete peace…
TVS KING EV MAX Offers 179 kms range, fast charging, battery capacity 2 kWh Combines long range, smart connected features and superior comfort for modern EV urban transport 6 year warranty to give complete peace of mind TVS Motor Company (TVSM) – a part of TVS Venu, a leading global manufacturer in the two and…
Joining hands with the record-breaking javelin champion, SLT-MOBITEL strengthens its commitment to nurturing talent, celebrating sporting excellence and inspiring Sri Lanka’s future champions. SLT‑MOBITEL, the National ICT Solutions Provider, announced the appointment of Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage, Sri Lanka’s record-breaking javelin thrower and Commonwealth Games gold medallist, as its Brand Ambassador, at an event held on…
Gatz Re-imagined brings a fresh take on classic supper club culture, with live entertainment throughout the week in the heart of modern Colombo. Gatz brings together live entertainment, food, drinks and conversation in an atmosphere that evolves through the evening. At the center of the experience is a curated line-up of live music throughout the…
HNB PLC, the leading private bank in Sri Lanka, has entered into a strategic partnership with Senok Commercial Vehicles Private Limited to introduce an exclusive leasing solutions for customers purchasing Eicher commercial vehicles. .Under the partnership, HNB will offer special leasing rates together with residual value for lease facilities with tenures of up to five…
DIMO Agribusinesses, the sole authorized distributor for SWARAJ tractors in Sri Lanka, recently concluded this year’s “SWARAJ Parapura” initiative, further strengthening its commitment to providing reliable after-sales support and an enhanced ownership experience to SWARAJ tractor owners across the country. Conducted under the theme “දොරින් දොරට ගෙවදින සබැදියාව” for the fourth consecutive year, the programme…
Associated Motorways (Private) Limited (AMW) has won Silver at the Dragons of Sri Lanka 2026 for its Nissan Gravite launch campaign, recognising its strategic creativity and effectiveness. The integrated campaign combined digital, media, PR, experiential and event activations to build anticipation and establish the Nissan Gravite as a strong new proposition in the Sri Lankan…
Homegrown performance and lifestyle brand Carnage has officially partnered with Sri Lanka Rugby as the Official Clothing Partner of the National Rugby Team, bringing together a brand and a sport that share an unmistakable belief: performance is not given. It is earned. For Carnage, rugby represents everything that defines great sport. Speed, strength, discipline, teamwork…
The Event Management Association of Sri Lanka (EMA) represented the nation at EEMAGINE 2026, one of India’s leading annual conventions for the event and entertainment industry, marking another significant step in strengthening Sri Lanka’s presence within the regional events community. The Sri Lankan delegation comprised of Mr. Saliya Weerasekera, President, EMA, Mr. Roshan Wijeyaratne, the…
The Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Ltd. (SLICGL) team gathered to honour its top-performing sales professionals at the Annual Sales Awards 2025, held under the theme ‘One Team, One Vision’ on 20th August at the Monarch Imperial. The evening convened sales leaders and high achievers throughout the island to celebrate a year of sustained performance,…
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Sri Lanka is taking a significant step towards strengthening its position in the regional digital finance landscape with the inaugural Sri Lanka FinTech Festival 2026, organised by the FinTech Forum Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Economy. Addressing the official press conference held Tuesday (25) at the Amari Colombo hotel premises, Deputy…
A business delegation to Australia led by the Ceylon Chamber’s Sri Lanka–Australia–New Zealand Business Council (SLANZBC) opened new avenues for trade, investment and institutional cooperation, following engagements with Australian parliamentarians, government agencies, trade bodies and the business community in Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney. Undertaken in collaboration with the High Commission of Sri Lanka in Australia,…
Porsche AG said on August 25 that it signed a five-year, 1.25 billion euro (US$1.5 billion) deal with Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (TCS), an Indian software services company. The deal will deploy AI across the automaker’s engineering, manufacturing, operations, and customer experience functions. Under the agreement, TCS will acquire Porsche’s Germany-based consulting unit, MHP Management- und…
The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) invites eligible Sri Lankan exporters to submit their applications for the NCE Export Awards 2026, providing businesses with an opportunity to gain national recognition for their achievements in international trade. Applications for the 34th NCE Export Awards are now open and will close on 30 September…
More than 200 senior business leaders, policymakers, investors, sustainability practitioners and United Nations representatives convened in Colombo on 11–12 August for Forward Faster Now | APAC 2026: Driving Business Leadership for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth—the United Nations Global Compact’s flagship regional forum in Asia-Pacific. Hosted by UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka and organized by…
A discussion on the project to develop Colombo Fort as a tourism zone, being implemented with World Bank loans and assistance, as well as the promotion of Sri Lanka’s tourism industry, was held this morning (24) at the Presidential Secretariat between Chief of Staff to the President Prabath Chandrakeerthi and a delegation led by World…
Seylan Bank PLC has announced the appointment of Mr. Krishan Thilakaratne, Non‑Executive Director, as the Deputy Chairman of the Board with effect from 17th August 2026. Mr. Thilakaratne was appointed as a Non-Executive Director to the Board in 2018, and the progression to Deputy Chairman, reaffirms his long‑standing governance role and leadership capacity. He currently…
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recorded a massive turnover of Rs. 16.85 billion today (August 24), marking the highest single-day turnover since July 16, 2025, when turnover reached Rs. 17.01 billion. The high turnover was primarily driven by major negotiated deals involving CT Holdings PLC and Cargills (Ceylon) PLC. A total of 20.14 million shares…
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The Sri Lankan property market could enter its next major growth phase following the government’s approval to commence the procurement process for the first phase of the Ruwanpura Expressway Project. Phase 1 of the project, which will connect Kahathuduwa to Ingiriya and will include the construction of a new bridge interchange at Kahathuduwa, is expected…
The Land Valuation Indicator (LVI) compiled for Colombo District increased by 5.9 per cent at a moderate pace during the first half of 2026, compared to the corresponding period of 2025. All three sub indicators of the LVI recorded moderate year-on-year increases during the period, with Residential LVI increasing by 6.7 per cent, followed by…
Government approval moderates as economic outlook weakens: Mood of the Nation poll In the latest July 2026 round of the Gallup-style ‘Mood of the Nation’ poll conducted by Verité Research, the government’s approval rating moderated to 50%, following a post-election high of 65% in the previous February 2026 round. The polling partner was Vanguard Survey…
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