Governor of the Central Bank Sri Lanka, Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, will grace the 172nd Annual General Meeting of the Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PAC) as its Chief Guest. The AGM on Saturday, 19th September will bring together Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs), industry leaders and key stakeholders, to review the sector’s performance and shape strategies for…
The company reinforces its support in the restoration efforts of St. Peter’s Church, Fort George Steuart & Company’s Annual Founder’s Day Service was held on 14 August 2026 at St. Peter’s Church, Colombo Fort, marking the 191st year of Sri Lanka’s oldest mercantile establishment. The Church’s association with George Steuart & Company dates back to…
Sri Lanka and the Sultanate of Oman discussed further strengthening cooperation in civil aviation, with particular focus on the operation and development of Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, enhancing direct air connectivity and expanding airline services between the two countries. The meeting took place in Kuala Lumpur at the 61st Conference of Directors General of Civil…
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) have entered into a strategic multi-year cooperation agreement to strengthen sustainability and impact reporting across Sri Lanka’s export ecosystem and enhance the global competitiveness of Sri Lankan exporters. The agreement was signed at the EDB on 7 September 2026 by Mr. Bastian…
FitsAir has announced a temporary suspension of its flight operations between Colombo and Dubai, taking effect on September 6, 2026. The airline stated that the pause in operations is being made in light of the evolving global situation and its impact across the Middle East. FitsAir currently expects to resume flight services by November 2026,…
The Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka has certified the registration of its Agreement with Sahasdhanavi Limited, marking a major milestone in the development of the company’s 350 MW RLNG/Diesel Operable Combined Cycle Power Plant at the Kerawalapitiya Industrial Zone. The Agreement was registered on 13 August 2026 in accordance with Section 17(2) of…
The first commercial shipment of fresh Sri Lankan pineapples arrived in Karachi and was welcomed at an inauguration ceremony held on Sunday, 6 September 2026, at Pure Fresh Market, Karachi. The initiative to secure market access for Sri Lankan fresh pineapples to Pakistan was spearheaded by the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Karachi in…
Port City Colombo participated as Platinum Sponsor at the second edition of Sri Lanka Beyond Your Dreams, a landmark diplomatic and investment engagement hosted by the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Dubai and the Northern Emirates at the Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City on 2nd September 2026. The evening brought together over 400 senior…
The Sri Lanka – Japan Business Council (SLJBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently held its 47th AGM, with the Ambassador of Japan and the Patron of the Council, His Excellency Akio ISOMATA, attending as the Chief Guest. Addressing the gathering, Ambassador ISOMATA outlined three priorities for deepening bilateral economic relations: an effective and…
The Asia FinTech Network (AFTN) has officially announced the upcoming Sri Lanka FinTech Summit 2026, scheduled to take place on the 16th and 17th of September 2026. As Sri Lanka’s premier national platform, the landmark event is designed to shape the future of digital finance and position the island nation as an emerging financial technology…
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