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Sri Lanka’s headline inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI, Base 2021=100), held steady at 8.1% year-on-year in September 2026, matching the rate recorded in August 2026. The All Items Index increased marginally by 0.1% month-on-month, moving from 223.9 in August to 224.2 in September 2026. Food inflation accelerated to 6.9% year-on-year…
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Sri Lanka’s first MRI with Siemens Healthineers’ Deep Resolve AI technology sets a new national benchmark in diagnostic imaging, bringing a level of capability not previously available in the country and marking another step forward in advancing Sri Lanka’s healthcare standards. Hemas Hospitals has brought a new class of MRI technology to Sri Lanka with…
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon’s remarkable near two-and-a-half-decade run as Sri Lanka’s best bank was recognised on the global stage recently when Mr Sanath Manatunge, the Bank’s Managing Director/CEO accepted the 24th Best Bank award presented to the Bank by Global Finance. The Global Finance Annual Awards ceremony for 2026 was held at the Dusit…
Customer Service Week 2026 celebrates service excellence, recognises employees, and introduces initiatives to enhance customer engagement SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT Solutions Provider, reaffirmed its commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences with the inauguration of Customer Service Week 2026 at the SLT Auditorium under the theme ‘The Extra Mile’. Held from 5 to 9 October, the…
SriLankan Airlines was on a winning stroke all the way, emerging as the Overall Champion at the recent Mercantile Swimming Meet 2026. SriLankan secured the top spot with 582 points, powered by the skill, teamwork and dedication of its 64 registered swimmers. Each swimmer gave their all in the pool, helping propel the airline to…
Prime Group has been recognised among Sri Lanka’s Most Respected Entities 2026 by LMD, securing the prestigious Sector Winner – Most Respected Real Estate Organisation accolade, alongside recognition for Business Expansion, Aspirational Workplace and Employee Well-being. The Group also earned accolades across Business Innovation, Corporate Culture, Corporate Dynamism, Corporate Sustainability, Ethical Outlook, Leadership Profile, National…
A new chapter for Sri Lanka’s food manufacturing industry Diamond Pasta (Pvt.) Ltd. celebrated the official opening of Sri Lanka’s first-ever semolina flour mill, marking a significant advancement in the company’s operations and a major contribution to the country’s food manufacturing sector. Since pioneering local pasta production in 2008, company has built a strong reputation…
CIPM Sri Lanka, the nation’s leader in human resource management, held its flagship annual HR conference themed “The Human Edge in the Age of AI” on 14 and 15 October at the Monarch Imperial in grand style, attracting more than 1200 local and international delegates. The first day of the conference was graced by Chief…
Additional 14 flights across December and January will help passengers connect with friends and family or take an end-of-year trip Emirates is adding 14 flights between Dubai and Durban across December 2026 and January 2027, giving customers more opportunities to travel during the busy festive season. Whether heading home to celebrate with family and friends,…
Heritance Hotels and Resorts has secured four distinguished titles at the World Travel Awards 2026, with three national awards recognising its Sri Lankan properties and an international title for Heritance Aarah in the Maldives. The three Sri Lankan titles recognise Heritance Tea Factory as Sri Lanka’s Leading Heritage Hotel 2026, Heritance Ahungalla as 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, marks a landmark achievement as the BYD Kandy showroom crosses 1,000 deliveries and 1,000 services – the fastest such milestone reached…
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The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently launched the Sri Lanka–Viet Nam Business Council (SLVBC), establishing a dedicated platform to expand trade, attract investment and build stronger commercial partnerships between Sri Lankan and Vietnamese businesses. The launch was attended by the Ambassador of Viet Nam to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Her Excellency Trinh Thi Tam,…
Sri Lanka Must Secure Its Electricity, Water, AI, Cloud and Digital Lifelines in the 21st Century Before the Next Failure Trouble the Entire Nation By Jithendra Antonio Sri Lanka’s greatest strategic vulnerability in the artificial intelligence age may not be a shortage of algorithms, foreign investment or technological ambition. It may be the inability to…
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Sri Lanka High Commission in the United Kingdom, has planned a promotional programme in London on 21–22 October 2026 to promote Sri Lanka Expo 2027 and attract a strong delegation of UK-based businesses to the event. The programme is scheduled to comprise a Business…
Access Engineering PLC has formally notified the Colombo Stock Exchange that shareholders of South Asia Commercial and Logistics Hub Limited have mutually agreed not to proceed with the South Asia Commercial and Logistics Hub Project. The parties are entering into a settlement agreement for the orderly termination of the project and all related contracts. According…
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) lost nearly Rs. 324 billion in total market value during the first 20 days of October, following continued market downturns. On October 20, the market recorded a decline for the second consecutive day of the week, pushing the benchmark index back below key psychological levels. The All Share Price Index…
Seven-member DPI Advisory Panel and “Give Back” programme connect international expertise with government-led transformation priorities in Sri Lanka Connect to Care (CTC), a Sri Lankan non-governmental organisation working alongside government, philanthropic and development partners, has established a seven-member Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Advisory Panel and launched “Give Back”, a structured programme enabling Sri Lankan professionals…
Customs data analysed by Siyaka Research indicates that Sri Lanka’s tea export earnings reached approximately US$ 1.083 billion during the January–September 2026 period, compared with US$ 1.163 billion earned during the corresponding period of the previous year. Despite September export volumes declining to 23 million kg from 23.7 million kg a year earlier, cumulative earnings…
HSBC Electronic Data Processing Lanka (Pvt) Ltd (HDPL), the bank’s global service centre, is winding down its Sri Lankan operations due to mounting costs and scaling constraints. The closure marks another major withdrawal for HSBC in the country, following its decision to exit Sri Lanka’s retail banking sector earlier this year. HDPL launched its operations…
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Sri Lanka Must Secure Its Electricity, Water, AI, Cloud and Digital Lifelines in the 21st Century Before the Next Failure Trouble the Entire Nation By Jithendra Antonio Sri Lanka’s greatest strategic vulnerability in the artificial intelligence age may not be a shortage of algorithms, foreign investment or technological ambition. It may be the inability to…
Customs data analysed by Siyaka Research indicates that Sri Lanka’s tea export earnings reached approximately US$ 1.083 billion during the January–September 2026 period, compared with US$ 1.163 billion earned during the corresponding period of the previous year. Despite September export volumes declining to 23 million kg from 23.7 million kg a year earlier, cumulative earnings…
– Issued by the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) A security Bill meant to please Brussels may end up angering it Sri Lanka has spent four decades trying to rid itself of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), a law used so freely that even its authors, in the 1979 parliament, called it temporary. The…
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