SLT-MOBITEL triumphs with Silver at ‘SAFA Best Presented Annual Report Awards’
SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT Solutions Provider, was honoured with the Silver Award at the SAFA Best Presented Annual Report Awards, Integrated Reporting Awards and SAARC Anniversary Awards for Corporate Governance Disclosures 2024, in the Communication and Information Technology category. The awards ceremony took place in Islamabad, Pakistan. The award was conferred by the South Asian…
India to provide research, innovation and technical assistance
Dharma Sri AbeyratneIndia has taken steps to provide research, innovation and technical assistance for the advancement of Sri Lanka’s digitalization project. Under this, India will support Sri Lanka-India digital cooperation and Sri Lanka’s journey towards becoming a regional technology hub. With the aim of further strengthening digital cooperation between Sri Lanka and India, a delegation…
Intervest earns ACCA approved employer status
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the global body for professional accountants, has appointed Intervest as an ACCA Approved Employer, recognising the organisation’s commitment to developing, supporting and nurturing accounting and finance professionals. The ACCA Approved Employer Programme acknowledges organisations that demonstrate excellence in employee training, professional development and ethical business practices. Intervest’s inclusion…
Baurs CEO Rolf Blaser honoured by Global CEO Forum
The recognition, bestowed following rigorous independent evaluation and endorsed by leading professional bodies, was formally celebrated at a ceremony on February 26, in Colombo. Since assuming leadership in October 2018, Blaser has orchestrated a period of sustained growth across the company’s diversified portfolio. Under his stewardship, the healthcare division has doubled operations in four years,…
சுதந்திர சதுக்க பகுதியில் இலங்கையின் முதலாவது முழுமையான மின்சார வாகன சார்ஜிங் மையத்தை அறிமுகம் செய்யும் Synogen
இலங்கையின் பசுமை போக்குவரத்து மாற்றத்தில் ஒரு வரலாற்றுச் சிறப்புமிக்க தருணமான வகையில், Synogen நிறுவனம் இன்று (25) ‘Synogen Evo’ எனும் நாட்டின் முதலாவது விரிவான மின்சார வாகன சார்ஜிங் நிலையத்தை அறிமுகப்படுத்தியுள்ளது. இது நான்கு சக்கர வாகனங்கள், முச்சக்கர வாகனங்கள் மற்றும் இரு சக்கர வாகனங்கள் (மோட்டார் சைக்கிள்கள்) என அனைத்திற்கும் ஒரே இடத்தில் சார்ஜ் செய்யும் வசதியை வழங்கும் வகையில் வடிவமைக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது. கொழும்பு சுதந்திர சதுக்க பகுதியில் உள்ள Independence Arcade (இண்டிபென்டன்ஸ் ஆர்கேட்)…
Assetline Insurance Brokers secures Reinsurance Broking License, unlocking direct access to global reinsurance markets
Assetline Insurance Brokers (Private) Limited (AIBL), a subsidiary of the David Pieris Group, has further strengthened its market position following the award of the Reinsurance Broking License by the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL). Backed by the financial strength, governance framework and institutional credibility of the David Pieris Group, this milestone marks a…
Union Bank to Raise LKR 3 Bn via Basel III Compliant Debenture Issue
Union Bank of Colombo PLC announced its proposed Debenture Issue 2026, a strategic move aimed at raising up to LKR 3 billion. This issue is designed to bolster the Bank’s Tier II capital base and provide a robust financial foundation for its upcoming growth initiatives. The offering consists of Basel III compliant, listed, rated, unsecured,…
ComBank takes lending to new levels in mission-focused 2025
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon achieved another performance milestone in 2025, becoming the first private sector bank in the country to expand its loan book beyond Rs. 2 Tn., with a growth of Rs. 541 Bn. over 12 months at a monthly average of over Rs. 45 Bn., demonstrating its commitment to national economic resurgence.…
SLT Group PAT surges 221% YoY to Rs. 10 Bn in FY 2025
The SLT Group reported substantial cost savings for the full year ended December 31, 2025, fuelling significant profit growth and demonstrating consistent execution throughout all key metrics. The strong performance was driven through disciplined expense management, reduced finance costs, and strategic operational improvements. The SLT Group ended FY 2025 as a strong year, with substantial…
Walk of Art 2026 International Footwear and Leather Fair
The Walk of Art 2026 International Footwear and Leather Fair, jointly organized by the Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development, Industrial Development Board (IDB), Export Development Board (EDB) and the Sri Lanka Footwear and Leather Goods Manufacturers Association, was held on February 27 at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Exhibition Hall, Colombo, under the patronage of the…