Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe was among the regional central bank heads co-chairing the Financial Stability Board (FSB) Regional Consultative Group for Asia (RCG Asia) meeting, held recently, that placed financial

This groundbreaking project will establish an operational framework for an electric vehicle ecosystem In a significant stride towards advancing e-mobility and clean energy initiatives, Sling Mobility, in collaboration with the United States Agency fo

Haycarb PLC has embarked on an ambitious coconut tree planting initiative in partnership with the Coconut Development Authority and Coconut Cultivation Board. Haycarb aims to plant 100,000 coconut trees in the Northern region of Sri Lanka, including

In their shared vision of driving equitable access to education by offering scholarships to students who have become district first at the GCE O/L’s and GCE A/L’s, Dialog Axiata PLC, together with the Ministry of Education and University Grants C

Ceylinco General Insurance recently organised an island-wide Beach Clean-up programme along the coastline of Sri Lanka with the participation of its staff from its island-wide branches and from the head office. This clean-up initiative was held for

AB Mauri Lanka Pvt Limited, a leader in yeast and bakery ingredient solutions, has reached new heights in National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) for its employees. Recently, more than two dozen employees successfully completed nationally recognize

Apollo Hospitals - International Care Centre, Sri Lanka in partnership with Zapmail launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered interactive website, for patients to access information and have real time discussions about advanced cancer treatmen

Melsta Hospital Ragama has announced yet another significant enhancement to its facilities with the addition of Extra Luxury Rooms/Suites to their capacity. The newly added luxury section adheres to international standards, delivering sophistication

Sunshine Healthcare Lanka Limited (SHL), the healthcare arm of Sunshine Holdings PLC, announced that the company has earned ISO 9001:2015 (UKAS) certification for its quality management system implemented within the Head Office of SHL (Pharmaceutical

The Commercial Bank has won the Marquee award for ‘Best Treasury Team’ in the Financial Institutions category at the 2023 CT Awards presented by Corporate Treasurer – the print publication in Asia dedicated to treasury teams and Chief Financial

Sanasa Life Insurance has introduced a group life insurance scheme for the well-being of the government and private sector employees. More than 21,000 employees of government, semi-government, and corporative institutions have been covered by this i

Team HNB Assurance once again showcased its sales prowess and performance at the SLIM National Sales Awards 2023. Hosted by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), the National Sales Awards, is known for its significance and prestige, providing

People’s Bank has tken a significant step towards supporting Small and Medium Exporters (SMEs) by inaugurating Export Hubs in Kandy and Kurunegala. The inauguration ceremonies were held at the Kandy branch and Kurunegala Super Grade branch, offici

With the hope of boosting local SMEs to reach global markets, the Bank of Ceylon formulated a series of seminars in collaboration with the Industrial Development Board (IDB) recently. The launch took place with the patronage of the bank’s Chairman

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) conducted an Issuer Forum titled ‘A New Approach for the Future of Your Business’, in association with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), on November 29 in Kandy. The objective of the forum was

The Singapore International Dispute Resolution Academy (SIDRA) launched the inaugural International Dispute Resolution Survey back in 2019, with the second edition published in August 2022 (2022 SIDRA Survey). The surveys focus on user experience and

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has invited the Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC) to initiate a pilot project to launch Grievance Handling Guidelines that were formulated through several workshops conducted in 2019 in consultation w

IMM Consult, a leading migration consultancy firm headquartered in Dubai, is excited to announce the grand opening of its newest office in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Banks, which have not yet aligned their interest rates with the October targets, have been explicitly notified to promptly make the necessary....

In a significant development at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai, President Ranil Wickremesinghe engaged....

The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) aims to complete the construction of the East Container Terminal (ECT), the largest container ....

Moving towards evidence-based informed tourism policy to better plan the tourism sector with precision in line with sustainable goals....

Sampath Bank PLC, the third largest private bank in Sri Lanka, has appointed Prabhash Subasinghe to its Board of Directors....

Despite the expanding trade deficit, Sri Lanka’s Balance of Payment (BOP), reflecting the net outcome of transactions, investments.....

After a hiatus of nearly two years, Sri Lanka’s construction sector is showing signs of revival, with State-funded projects resuming ....

Sri Lanka ended October with slightly higher foreign currency reserves of US$ 3,569.0 million from US$ 3,540.0 million in September, continuing the slow but gradual momentum in rebuilding....

Boosting innovation and fuelling business acumen, Macubator, the external accelerator by MAC Holdings (Pvt.) Ltd, offers an exciting platform to give wing to the start-up ambitions of aspiring....

Cleanline Linen Management, a distinguished laundry provider for the tourism sector in Sri Lanka, proudly announces the successful acquisition of Ananke Laundry in Unawatuna. This strategic....

In a significant move to enhance the availability and accessibility of Coca-Cola products across Sri Lanka, Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka (CCBSL) and Lanka Sathosa Limited have announced....

At the recent Colombo Motor Show, Hyundai Abans, the authorised distributor of Hyundai vehicles in Sri Lanka, achieved a noteworthy accomplishment by handing over the inaugural key to the locally....