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Banks Hike Oil Price Forecasts, and Some See $150 Crude

Oilprice.com – Investment banks are scrambling to revise up their oil price forecasts as the Middle East war cripples supply from the most important oil-producing region, with some expecting oil to surge to $150 per barrel or even higher if the Strait of Hormuz remains off limits for tanker traffic for several weeks.  Analysts at Macquarie warned of…

(0) Comments | March 14, 2026 1:52 pm

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Lina Manufacturing supports SL College of Pulmonologists’ RESPIRE 2026 as Diamond Sponsor

Lina Manufacturing, the pharmaceutical manufacturing arm of Sunshine Holdings PLC, recently participated as the Diamond Sponsor at RESPIRE 2026, the annual academic sessions of the Sri Lanka College of Pulmonologists, held at Cinnamon Grand, Colombo. With this year’s theme as “Breathing New Life : Resilience, Innovation, and Equity in Respiratory Care”, the event commenced with…

(0) Comments | March 13, 2026 4:37 pm

Sampath Bank and Apartner Bring Digital Payments to Sri Lanka’s Growing Condominium Sector

Sri Lanka’s condominium landscape continues to expand at pace, reshaping urban living across the country, yet many residential communities still rely on manual payment methods that slow down collections, delay reconciliations and limit financial visibility for both residents and management corporations. Responding to this growing gap, Sampath Bank PLC has partnered with Apartner (Pvt) Ltd…

(0) Comments | March 13, 2026 4:35 pm

PIMARC 2026 Concludes on a High Note

Bringing Research, Leadership and Real-World Impact Together The Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM) successfully concluded its annual research conference, PIMARC 2026, on February 19, convening academics, business leaders, policymakers, and emerging scholars for a day of critical reflection and forward-thinking dialogue. Held under the theme “Inclusive and Responsible Management: Research for the New World,” this…

(0) Comments | March 13, 2026 4:12 pm

NESCAFÉ Fashion Café – A Creative Fusion at Colombo Fashion Week 2026

Nestlé’s iconic coffee brand, NESCAFÉ, is proud to once again partner with Colombo Fashion Week, fueling creativity at the 23rd Edition of Sri Lanka’s most coveted fashion event. The brand will be part of Colombo Fashion Week from April 1st to 4th at City of Dreams Sri Lanka. Rooted in NESCAFÉ’s commitment to creating great…

(0) Comments | March 13, 2026 3:23 pm

New Board Appointed to Lead the Unit Trust Association of Sri Lanka

The Unit Trust Association of Sri Lanka (UTASL) announced its new Board of Directors, appointing Jeevan Sukumaran of SENFIN Asset Management as President. The Board assumes leadership at a time of significant growth and resilience in Sri Lanka’s Unit Trust industry. Over the past five years, the number of unit holders has more than doubled,…

(0) Comments | March 13, 2026 3:21 pm

HNB Sparks Women’s Economic Power on International Women’s Day 2026

HNB PLC marked International Women’s Day 2026 with a powerful call to accelerate women-led enterprise in Sri Lanka. The programme, held 6th of March at HNB Towers, brought together more than 300 women entrepreneurs, business leaders, development partners, academics and policymakers. Addressing the audience, HNB, MD/CEO, Damith Pallewatte explained, “The global theme for International Women’s…

(0) Comments | March 13, 2026 3:17 pm

Janashakthi Finance Wins Bronze Effie Award for ‘Uplifting the Sri Lankan Three-Wheel Community’ Campaign

Janashakthi Finance PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group), has been awarded the Bronze Effie at the Effie Awards Sri Lanka 2025 in the Finance category for its impactful campaign, “Uplifting the Sri Lankan Three-Wheel Community.” The recognition highlights the Company’s ability to combine creative storytelling with measurable business results, while advancing financial inclusion and…

(0) Comments | March 13, 2026 3:12 pm

Power World joins hands with Kings Hospital

Power World Gyms, Sri Lanka’s leading fitness brand with over 30 years of promoting healthier lifestyles, has partnered with Kings Hospital Colombo as its Official Wellness Partner. This collaboration brings together expertise in fitness and healthcare to introduce a dedicated wellness programme for the hospital’s staff, supporting their physical and mental well-being. Through this partnership,…

(0) Comments | March 13, 2026 3:09 pm

The Selvern Trust unlocks new opportunities with barrier-breaking language app

SELVE is an innovative, spoken English app designed to make English communication more accessible through real-time AI-driven support. Developed by the Selvern Trust for people whose career advancement has slowed due to a lack of confidence in speaking English, SELVE functions as an interactive platform to resolve these language barriers. Available for download with a…

(0) Comments | March 13, 2026 3:08 pm

Ramadan in the Digital Age: How Online Communities Are preserving and sharing Faith, Food and respect

There is a persistent belief that digital platforms dilute faith, that sacred observances lose their depth when ‘sensationalized’ on social media. Yet the experience of Ramadan in Sri Lanka suggests something more complex. Ramadan in Sri Lanka has long been marked by quiet solidarity where communities celebrate alongside their Muslim friends in ways both simple…

(0) Comments | March 13, 2026 3:06 pm

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More Tourists, Less Revenue: Sri Lanka’s Tourism Earnings Fall Despite Record Arrivals

Sri Lanka recorded the highest number of tourist arrivals in history during the first two months of 2026, although tourism earnings declined during the same period, according to official data. Figures show that 277,327 tourists arrived in January 2026 while 279,328 visitors arrived in February, making them the two months with the highest tourist arrivals…

(0) Comments | March 14, 2026 1:21 pm

Drug Trafficking Identified as Sri Lanka’s Biggest Money Laundering Threat

The Financial Intelligence Unit of Sri Lanka Releases the Executive Summary of the National Risk Assessment on Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Proliferation Financing – 2024/25 Sri Lanka has successfully completed the National Risk Assessment (NRA) 2024/25 on Money Laundering (ML), Terrorist Financing (TF) and Proliferation Financing (PF), in collaboration with a total of 86…

(0) Comments | March 10, 2026 6:50 pm

Sigiriya, Galle Fort and Kandy’s Sacred Temple of the Tooth: Sri Lanka’s Ancient Wonders Proudly Conquer TTW’s 2026 Global Heritage Rankings

TTW Picks Best 50 Heritage Travel Destinations in the World for 2026 Travel and Tour World (TTW) has unveiled its new research, “50 heritage sites in the world for 2026,” highlighting the landmarks shaping the future of heritage tourism. Based on editorial research, historical significance, and the choices of 23 million readers, the list reflects the…

(0) Comments | March 9, 2026 11:56 am
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