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Reuters – China and the United States have agreed to cut tariffs imposed on $60 billion worth of goods imported from each other, on an array of products ranging from US corn to cosmetics, and from Chinese household appliances to toys. Under the US-China Board of Trade, both countries have each recommended $30 billion of…
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XpressJobs returns for third consecutive year to connect skills with real employment opportunities XpressJobs has once again been appointed as the Official Recruitment Partner of Sri Lanka Skills Expo 2026, marking the company’s third consecutive year supporting the national skills and career exhibition. The partnership was formally signed today at the Ministry of Education, marking…
…and her brand, Beauty by Rosh, becomes the first Australian makeup brand to sponsor main-schedule shows as makeup partner at Milan Fashion Week Ten years ago, Rosh Kumarasinghe left Sri Lanka, where she grew up, for Thailand. Two years later, she moved again, this time to Australia. This weekend, she stood backstage at Milan Fashion…
Cinnamon Bentota Beach – Signature Selection will present The Italian Table on 17th October 2026 at L’incontro, bringing together Italian cuisine and expertly guided pairings for an exclusive dining experience. The evening will feature Chef Chaminda Kumara and Sommelier Wellington Muromba, beginning with a guided sommelier masterclass led by Muromba. Guests will be introduced to…
Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC (CTC) hosted its flagship Pinnacle Awards, honouring top performers across its Commercial function for their exceptional contributions throughout the past year. The evening set the stage for a celebration of grit, strategic execution, and relentless commercial drive, that honored individuals and teams who continuously redrew boundaries to deliver high impact business…
EKHO Hotels & Resorts has expanded its growing portfolio with the opening of EKHO Belihuloya, a 16-room hotel set amidst the cool, scenic landscapes of Sri Lanka’s central highlands. The opening marks the sixth hotel to operate under the EKHO brand and introduces a renewed hospitality experience to one of the island’s emerging nature and…
Roar AI by Roar Global will be the National AI Gateway Partner for Sri Lanka AI Week 2026, the country’s premier national platform for artificial intelligence, taking place from 25 to 30 September in Colombo. Pioneered by the Ministry of Digital Economy and SLT-MOBITEL, Sri Lanka AI Week brings together global technology leaders, policymakers, enterprises,…
Samsung Sri Lanka has officially launched its latest Mini LED TV range, bringing together advanced display technology, intelligent Vision AI features, immersive sound, and next-generation gaming capabilities to elevate the home entertainment experience for Sri Lankan consumers. Launched on 24 September 2026, the new range combines Samsung’s latest innovations in picture quality, sound and smart…
Daraz Sri Lanka has been recognized at SLIM DIGIS 2.6, receiving a Bronze award in the E-commerce/Online-Based Businesses category for its 2025 11.11 campaign. Presented at the awards ceremony held on September 22, 2026, the recognition highlights the campaign’s integrated digital approach, which brought together a dedicated in-app experience, influencer-led communication and WhatsApp engagement to…
Vasan Eye Care Hospital, Sri Lanka’s first super-specialty eye care centre, has been named “Ophthalmology Service Provider of the Year in Sri Lanka – 2026” at the GlobalHealth Sri Lanka Conference & Awards 2026, recognising the hospital’s contribution to specialist ophthalmology and patient-focused eye care in the country. At the GlobalHealth Sri Lanka Conference &…
Reinforcing its commitment to building a strong internal culture of sustainability, Siyapatha Finance PLC recently organized “Echoes of Earth – A Journey into Nature,” an experiential environmental learning programme tailored for its Sustainability Task Team. The team comprises representatives from the company’s island-wide branch network and various departments, creating a broad internal platform to drive…
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“Sri Lanka Socio-Economic Data – 2026”, the annually published data folder of the CBSL, is now available for public information. The current data folder is the 49th volume of the series. This easy-to-carry booklet contains information categorised under 14 topics, namely, Country Profile; Key Economic Indicators; Country Comparisons; Socio-Economic Conditions; Human Resources; National Accounts; Agriculture;…
As Sri Lanka looks to expand the sources of economic growth, healthcare is increasingly relevant not only as a social priority, but as an area with potential for investment, innovation and economic development. Sri Lanka’s potential in the Health Economy will be explored at the Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit 2026 (SLEIS 2026), organised…
50MW project enters major turbine installation phase as tower erection gets underway HayWind One Limited, the wind energy arm of Hayleys Fentons Limited, has marked a major milestone in the development of its 50MW Mannar Wind Farm, with turbine installation now in full swing and the first two 5MW wind turbines fully erected. The milestone…
Reuters – Share markets were mostly lower on Monday as oil prices popped higher again amid doubts the United States and Iran will reach a truce anytime soon, keeping bonds under pressure ahead of a week packed with economic news. Over the weekend, US President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait…
The Colombo Stock Exchange’s (CSE) 2025 Annual Report has been ranked Sri Lanka’s top annual report for 2025, winning gold for the third consecutive year at the USA’s League of American Communications Professionals (LACP) 2025 Vision Awards in the Annual Report and Integrated Report categories. The CSE’s Integrated Report (IR), themed “Where Confidence Meets Capital,”…
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) proudly hosted the National Celebration of World Tourism Day 2026 Friday (25) at the Taj Samudra, Colombo, under the global theme “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism.” The event, held from 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m., brought together distinguished representatives from the Government, tourism industry, private…
Following Hayleys PLC’s announcement in October 2025 detailing its strategic entry and expansion into Sri Lanka’s supermarket sector, Hayleys Engineering has officially signed the project agreement for the construction of Hayleys Retail’s inaugural supermarket in Colombo 10. The project features a purpose-built steel structure. Hayleys Engineering will deploy its integrated technical capabilities across engineering design,…
Reuters – Google’s cybersecurity unit said on Friday that hacking group ShinyHunters has renewed “mass exploitation” of a security flaw in Oracle’s PeopleSoft software, after skirting defenses put up following attacks in the summer. Mandiant made the announcement in a threat intelligence report released days after ShinyHunters, which has claimed responsibility for several major data…
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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…
The Sri Lankan economy has faced a series of external and internal shocks in recent years that weakened its long-term growth outlook. Despite defying post-crisis growth trajectories, fresh uncertainties from oil price shocks and climate-related risks suggest that the policy context to accelerate growth will be even more challenging. In this context, select policy recommendations…
The Peoples Republic of China was founded by the Chinese Communist Party on 1st October 1949 & will be celebrating its 77th anniversary this year. Sri Lanka (then Ceylon) recognized it when many didn’t as latter has had centuries old relations with the great Chinese civilization. China is the only permanent member of the UN…
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