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Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2026 Held under the Patronage of the President President Anura Kumara Dissanayake invited the local and international business community to invest in Sri Lanka with confidence, stating that the Government is committed to maintaining transparent governance, enacting the necessary laws and regulations, and developing essential infrastructure to create a…
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Mind Adventures theatre company will stage De Profundis 2.0 (Out of the Depths) on 21st October, 7pm at the Namel and Malini Punchi Theatre, Borella. Inspired by Oscar Wilde’s meditation on suffering and spirituality, the production draws on selected extracts from V.V. Ganeshananthan, Anne Ranasinghe, Ajith Herath, Parakrama Kodithuwakku, Mahmoud Darwish, Refaat Alareer, Leonard Woolf,…
~ As a founding and charter member, DFCC Bank hosts the regional gathering in Colombo for the third time ~ In Colombo, the discussion was about development finance. Beyond the conference venue, the ADFIAP Chair and an accompanying delegation saw where that finance could make a difference. DFCC Bank recently hosted the 49th Annual Meetings…
Alumex PLC, a member of the Hayleys Group and a leading manufacturer of aluminium extrusions in Sri Lanka, has won a Bronze Award in the ‘Best AI Solution in Manufacturing & Industry 5.0’ category at the National AI Awards 2026 on 30th September. The award was bestowed under the auspices of the Ministry of Digital…
A good television is about more than screen size. Samsung Sri Lanka launched its latest range of Mini LED TVs in September, bringing a combination of advanced display technology and AI-powered features to local consumers. Samsung’s latest Mini LED TVs bring these elements together with a combination of display technology and AI-powered features. At the…
In a groundbreaking move for Sri Lanka’s digital ecosystem, SLT-MOBITEL officially launched SMART AI, South Asia’s first token credit-based AI platform, marking a significant milestone in the company’s digital transformation roadmap. Rather than treating AI as an elite luxury, SLT-MOBITEL is actively working to make advanced AI accessible to everyday Sri Lankans, enabling students, creators,…
AkzoNobel -one of the leading paints and coatings companies in the world and the manufacturer of Dulux paints in Sri Lanka- has unveiled its latest initiative, “Pintharu Pranama”, to celebrate and honour its invaluable painter community across the island. Hosted at the Water’s Edge Hotel on 18th September, the prestigious recognition event brought together talented…
A rare Padparadscha and multi-coloured Ceylon sapphires anchor a collection rooted in nature, craftsmanship and local heritage. Sri Lankan fashion designer Natharlea Yahampath has brought the island’s gemstone heritage to the runway with a striking, detachable sapphire collar unveiled at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2026. Featuring a Padparadscha sapphire surrounded by multi-coloured Ceylon sapphires, the creation…
Entrepreneur Denham Marlon Ferreira has secured UK trademark registration for the PACCP-X figurative mark through the UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO). Registration No. UK00004413460 is held personally by Mr Ferreira and covers pest control and termite control services. Guided by “Prevent. Predict. Protect.”, PACCP-X helps pest management teams assess risk, identify root causes, choose…
Chinese Dragon Café, one of Sri Lanka’s best-known names in Chinese cuisine, is proudly celebrating its 84th anniversary in 2026, marking more than eight decades of serving generations of Sri Lankan customers. The journey of Chinese Dragon Café began in 1942 in Bambalapitiya, when a Chinese couple opened a small restaurant and introduced Chinese cuisine…
Preserving a cherished legacy while embracing a new era of nature, adventure and hospitality The iconic Kithulgala Rest House, a much-loved landmark in Sri Lanka’s hospitality history, has been reimagined as EKHO Kithulgala, becoming the seventh property under the growing EKHO Hotels & Resorts portfolio. The transformation marks a new chapter for this historic riverside…
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By Lakshan Madurasinghe — Founder/CEO Solutions Ground, Corporate Strategist & Investment Facilitator The global economy is entering a period where resilience and long-term competitiveness matter as much as growth. Supply chains are diversifying and geopolitical tensions are reshaping investment decisions, with businesses now looking for jurisdictions that offer continuity amid uncertainty. Having spent two decades…
Sri Lanka’s first 3D animated feature joins world-renowned filmmakers and industry leaders at the international conference in Turin From award-winning filmmakers and celebrated cinematographers to leading animation studios and visual effects specialists, the VIEW Conference brings together some of the most influential voices shaping the future of filmmaking and digital storytelling. This year, Sri Lanka…
According to the latest World Economic Outlook from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Sri Lanka’s economic expansion is projected to settle at a 3.7 percent GDP growth rate for 2027. Over the same timeframe, the IMF forecasts the country’s inflation rate at 5.4 percent and the unemployment rate at 3.9 percent. These economic trajectories come…
Mr. Andre Fernando, Group Chairman of MAC Holdings (Pvt) Ltd and Chairman of the Sri Lanka Logistics & Freight Forwarders’ Association (SLFFA), has been appointed as a member of the Trade Logistics and Hub Operations Advisory Committee of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB). The appointment, effective from 2 August 2026, recognises Mr. Fernando’s…
Sri Lanka’s post-crisis recovery has restored a measure of stability, but transforming it into durable growth requires stronger productivity, resilience, and improvements in household living standards. With limited fiscal and external space, growth must rely on private investment, more competitive exports, and better-quality jobs rather than consumption-led expansion. Building resilience to climate, energy, and external…
Reuters – The International Monetary Fund warned on Tuesday against “complacency” in global financial markets, citing risks from an artificial intelligence-driven selloff, rising government bond yields, or cyberattacks as potential threats facing still- resilient markets. The body cautioned in its latest Global Financial Stability Report that should AI profits or investments wane, it could trigger…
The 2026 Nobel economics prize has been awarded to US economists Robert Hall and Michael Woodford, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said on Monday. Robert Hall and Michael Woodford on Monday won the 2026 Nobel economics prize for their work into how monetary and fiscal policy can help stabilise fluctuations in the economy. The pair were…
Sri Lanka’s plantation sector is entering a new phase of transformation, as technology and innovation reshape how estates operate, manage resources and sustain productivity. Across the country’s tea estates and other plantations, machines are increasingly complementing skilled workers in tasks once done almost entirely by hand, while software and data bring new precision to decisions…
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By Lakshan Madurasinghe — Founder/CEO Solutions Ground, Corporate Strategist & Investment Facilitator The global economy is entering a period where resilience and long-term competitiveness matter as much as growth. Supply chains are diversifying and geopolitical tensions are reshaping investment decisions, with businesses now looking for jurisdictions that offer continuity amid uncertainty. Having spent two decades…
Sri Lanka’s post-crisis recovery has restored a measure of stability, but transforming it into durable growth requires stronger productivity, resilience, and improvements in household living standards. With limited fiscal and external space, growth must rely on private investment, more competitive exports, and better-quality jobs rather than consumption-led expansion. Building resilience to climate, energy, and external…
Sri Lanka’s plantation sector is entering a new phase of transformation, as technology and innovation reshape how estates operate, manage resources and sustain productivity. Across the country’s tea estates and other plantations, machines are increasingly complementing skilled workers in tasks once done almost entirely by hand, while software and data bring new precision to decisions…
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