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Ceyline Group, the most diversified marine group in Sri Lanka, is celebrating its landmark 40th anniversary by launching ‘Roots for the Future’, a revolutionary national reforestation initiative with a vision to plant and nurture 40,000 native trees across Sri Lanka. The core objective of the ‘Roots for the Future’ initiative is to mobilize Sri Lanka’s…
BYD, the number one brand in the brand-new New Energy Vehicle (NEV) segment in Sri Lanka and the world’s leading NEV manufacturer, together with its authorised distributor in Sri Lanka, John Keells CG Auto, announced the opening of its 11th showroom in the country, further expanding its presence in the Western Province. Opening on 11…
For a business that depends on moving goods, stock or equipment every day, a vehicle is more than a means of transportation. It is an essential part of the operation. Recognising this need, Toyota Lanka has introduced the Toyota LiteAce Truck and Toyota LiteAce Panel Van to the Sri Lankan market as reliable goods transportation…
Classic Travel, a longstanding leader in Sri Lanka’s corporate travel sector and the outbound travel arm of the Expolanka Leisure Cluster, has further strengthened its industry standing by securing one of the industry’s most prestigious accolades at the World Travel Awards 2026. With more than three decades of experience serving the evolving travel needs of…
Two programmes brought financial literacy, tax awareness and business planning to salon owners and beauty professionals Salon owners and beauty professionals gained practical guidance on managing their finances, meeting tax obligations and planning for growth through two recent programmes supported by DFCC Aloka. The first programme, organised by the Institute of Hairdressers and Beauticians at…
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce is expanding its work to strengthen business continuity across Sri Lanka’s private sector, with the latest in a continuing series of Business Continuity Management (BCM) workshops completed this week. The work directly supports the National Disaster Management Plan 2023–2030, which identifies the Ceylon Chamber as a lead implementing entity responsible…
DFCC Bank’s Athletics Team delivered an impressive performance at the 41st Annual Mercantile Athletics Championships 2026, securing a total of 15 medals – five gold, two silver and eight bronze – across a range of track and field events. The three-day championship, held from 21 to 23 August 2026 at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium, brought…
Recognition awarded under the new Workflow, Agentic AI and Low-Code/No-Code category introduced for the Chartis RiskTech100® 2027 Wibmo, a PayU company and full-stack PayTech provider, has won the Chartis RiskTech100® Disruptor Award for Workflow, Agentic AI and Low-Code/No-Code innovation, recognizing its work in agentic fraud and risk intelligence through Wibmo Agentic Risk Intelligence Assistant (ARIA)…
Driven by its commitment to keeping customers at #1, Allianz Lanka continues to strengthen its customer promise through solutions that go beyond protection. Guided by its philosophy of “To Us, You are Always #1”, the company remains focused on delivering meaningful support that extends beyond insurance, creating greater convenience, reassurance, and peace of mind throughout…
Munchee, the flagship brand of Ceylon Biscuits Limited (CBL), a fully owned subsidiary of CBL Group, has made history at the SLIM DIGIS 2.6 Awards, securing an unprecedented 20 awards, the highest number of awards won by a single brand in the history of the SLIM DIGIS Awards. Munchee’s landmark haul includes one Gold, four…
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New premium ride option expands Uber’s portfolio from affordable Moto and Tuk rides to premium on-demand travel Uber today announced the launch of Uber Black in Sri Lanka, bringing its premium ride experience to the country for the first time. Designed as the “business class of back seats,” Uber Black combines premium vehicles and highly-rated…
For Keells, freshness has always meant more than what reaches a supermarket shelf. It represents a commitment built over 35 years to improving everyday experiences, strengthening communities and creating opportunities for the people connected to its journey. As Keells surpasses its 150th outlet milestone, reflecting on a journey where freshness has always been more than…
The barometer rises although a plethora of uncertainties lurk in the background From climate concerns to more high profile arrests and a busy bribery commission, Sri Lanka has seen no shortage of headline grabbing developments over the past month. And drug related arrests continue apace, although shootings show little sign of abating. The anticorruption drive…
Capital One will launch Donatello on 25 September 2026, introducing a dedicated Bespoke Private Wealth Management concept for High-Net-Worth (HNW) and Ultra-High-Net-Worth (UHNW) clients in Sri Lanka. Donatello combines a dedicated lounge influenced by art and culture with Capital One’s expertise in investment banking and bespoke wealth management services. As a game changer in Sri…
Customer Balances Unaffected as NDB Reaffirms Strong Capital and Liquidity National Development Bank PLC (NDB) has formally disclosed to the Colombo Stock Exchange that Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP (“Deloitte”) has concluded its independent forensic review into the fraud incident previously identified by the bank. According to the corporate disclosure, Deloitte’s final report confirms the…
DFCC Bank hosts the 49th ADFIAP Annual Meetings as regional leaders examine how patient capital, private investment and stronger partnerships can translate economic stability into productive growth Sri Lanka has spent the past several years restoring economic stability. The question now is what the country does with it. That question ran through the 49th Annual…
Renewable energy firm WindForce PLC has officially notified the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) of its decision to withdraw its initial listing application for a proposed LKR 4 billion Green Bond issue, pointing to unfavorable broader market dynamics. In a corporate disclosure submitted on Monday (28), the company announced that it will not proceed with the…
The Asia Pacific Economic Corporation (APEC) is a regional economic forum founded in November 1989 to boost free trade, investment, and sustainable growth across the Pacific Rim (Ref. APEC). USA, Canada, Mexico, China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, Australia, New Zealand, Russia and Thailand etc. are members of APEC. Though not…
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The barometer rises although a plethora of uncertainties lurk in the background From climate concerns to more high profile arrests and a busy bribery commission, Sri Lanka has seen no shortage of headline grabbing developments over the past month. And drug related arrests continue apace, although shootings show little sign of abating. The anticorruption drive…
The Asia Pacific Economic Corporation (APEC) is a regional economic forum founded in November 1989 to boost free trade, investment, and sustainable growth across the Pacific Rim (Ref. APEC). USA, Canada, Mexico, China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, Australia, New Zealand, Russia and Thailand etc. are members of APEC. Though not…
A new study by the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) highlights the significant contribution of Sri Lanka’s agrifood sector to the economy and identifies opportunities to drive export growth through high-value agriculture and agro-processing. The study finds that while primary agriculture accounts for 8.3% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the broader agrifood…
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