Category: Business and Economy

Sri Lanka’s central bank has called for expressions of interest (EOIs) from qualified firms for the procurement of an enterprise data solution (EDS) system as it seeks to strengthen its data management and analytics capabilities. The deadline for submitting expressions of interest is 1430 hours Sri Lanka time on or before October 26. Interested parties…

Continuing its mission to drive inclusive economic recovery and empower Sri Lanka’s grassroots business sector, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has actively accelerated the disbursement of the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Enhancing Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Finance Project line of credit. As Sri Lanka’s premier private sector lender, Commercial Bank drives regional development by…

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon brought together its island-wide network of employees, customers, volunteers, partners and other stakeholders for a coordinated national coastal and aquatic conservation initiative on 19 September, marking International Coastal Cleanup Day with activities across 20 locations nationwide. Conducted under the Bank’s sustainability platform and its theme –‘ForwardTogether for a Cleaner Future’–…

Zirateh has secured three awards at the SLIM Digis, becoming the most awarded agency in the Automotive category, in what marks the agency’s first-ever application to the competition. The achievement includes Silver, Bronze and Finalist recognition, marking a significant milestone for the agency and highlighting its growing presence in Sri Lanka’s automotive marketing industry. The…

DFCC Bank has been named the Best Cash Management Bank in Sri Lanka for 2026 by The Asian Banker, recognising the Bank’s growing transaction banking capabilities and its continued investment in secure, digitally enabled solutions that give businesses greater visibility and control over their financial operations. The recognition reflects DFCC Bank’s progress in helping businesses…

As Sri Lanka’s value-added tea exports commanded more than 50% of total tea export volumes in 2025, with recent key investments made into matcha, green tea and artisanal teas, Sri Lanka Tea Board should protect the emerging high value segment, according to a recent (19) speech made by the newly elected Planter’s Association Chairperson Shanaka…

Union Bank has modernised its credit card business with BPC SmartVista, introducing a unified payment platform that gives the bank greater control over product development, integrations, data and customer experience. This initiative is an integral part of the Bank’s digital transformation agenda. Nisala Kodippili, Chief Technology Officer, Union Bank, said “that with the new platform…

AirAsia has been named the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline for the 17th consecutive year at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, a recognition that holds particular significance as the airline celebrates 25 years of making air travel more accessible and affordable. Widely known as the ‘Oscars of the aviation industry’, the Skytrax World Airline Awards…

HNB PLC, has secured ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Certification for its Central Collections Unit (CCU), covering debt collection and recovery activities within personal financial services. The certification was issued by Bureau Veritas Lanka following an assessment of the unit’s processes, controls and service standards. The certification confirms that the CCU’s recovery processes meet an…

Amana Bank recently opened its 49th Self Banking Centre in Eravur Pattu, further strengthening the Bank’s presence in the region and bringing greater banking convenience to customers in the area. Strategically located at Meerakerny Road, Michnagar, Eravur, the new Self Banking Centre provides convenient 24×7 access for cash withdrawals, cash deposits and cheque deposits for…