Global trucking giant Dongfeng launches in Sri Lanka with Euro Motors

Sri Lanka’s commercial vehicle sector welcomed a major new player with the official launch of Dongfeng Trucks on February 17 at Waters Edge. The brand enters the Sri Lankan market through a strategic partnership between Euro Motors, a subsidiary of Euro Holdings, and Dongfeng Motor Corporation, promising high-performance, value-driven transport solutions for businesses across the island.

Sri Lanka Skills Expo 2025 champions future-ready workforce

The inaugural ceremony of the “Sri Lanka Skills Expo 2025” educational exhibition was held today at the Conference Hall of Temple Trees under the patronage of the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya.

CBSL 75th Annual Oration

CBSL marked its 75th anniversary with the annual oration delivered by Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe today- Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Cleantech launches market-driven recycling initiative

Cleantech last week launched Re-circle, an innovative plastic recycling initiative aimed at combating plastic pollution through a self-sustained market-based system. The programme brought together recyclers, manufacturers, and policymakers to drive commercially viable solutions for waste management and circular production

MasterChef Sri Lanka fires up island’s culinary scene

The much-anticipated MasterChef Sri Lanka, the 71st international adaptation of the globally celebrated culinary reality show, was officially launched on 26 June at Cinnamon Grand Colombo.

CFA awards spotlight SL’s capital-market trailblazers

The CFA Society Sri Lanka marked its 12th annual Capital Market Awards last evening (24 June) honouring individuals and institutions that demonstrated excellence in the country’s capital markets.

Brewing the Perfect Blend: SAAC 2025 kicks off in Colombo

The fourth South Asian Actuarial Conference (SAAC 2025) kicked off in Colombo this week under the theme ‘Brewing the Perfect Blend: Actuaries, the Master Blenders of Risk’.

Empowering people for a thriving nation

The National Human Resource Management Conference (NHRC) 2025, hosted by CIPM Sri Lanka, unfolded on 2 and 3 June, drawing over 1,000 HR professionals, business leaders, and policymakers.

Sancharaka Udawa 2025 takes off

Sri Lanka’s biggest tourism expo, Sancharaka Udawa 2025, took place on 23 and 24 May at the BMICH with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake leading the launch.

Emirates rolls out red carpet for A350 viewing in Colombo

In a stylish showcase of aviation elegance, Emirates Airlines welcomed Sri Lankan media and industry leaders aboard its updated Airbus A350 to offer a taste of the Emirates luxury travel experience.

CBSL launches Sustainable Finance Roadmap 2.0

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) launched the Sustainable Finance Roadmap 2.0 yesterday (5 April), marking a key milestone in its continued efforts to foster a climate-resilient and socially inclusive financial system.

Regional startups shine as FinTech World Cup lands in Port City Colombo

Port City Colombo buzzed with fintech innovation as the Fintech Association of Sri Lanka (FASL), in strategic alliance with Port City, hosted the regional competition of the prestigious FinTech World Cup (FWC).

Sri Lanka’s handloom takes center stage at ‘Ransalu’

Sri Lanka’s rich handloom heritage took center stage at the ‘Ransalu’ National Handloom and Textile Industry Sales Fair.

'Invest Sri Lanka’ Capital Market Investor Forum 2025

Sri Lanka’s capital market took center stage as the ‘Invest Sri Lanka’ Capital Market Investor Forum 2025 kicked off in Colombo on 27 March 2025.