Category: Business and Economy

SL showcases regional AI hub ambitions at MWC Shanghai

Sri Lanka has outlined an ambitious vision to transform itself from a consumer of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into a trusted regional producer and partner in the global digital economy, said Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne addressing the GSMA Roundtable at MWC Shanghai 2026. Speaking at the session themed “Powering the AI Economy:…

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‘Kotagala Kahata Rasa Wasana 2025’ awards winners with TVS Scooty motorcycles

Kotagala Kahata concluded its much-anticipated ‘Rasa Wasana 2025’ consumer promotion with a prize-giving ceremony held recently at the Grand Oriental Hotel, Colombo. The event celebrated five winners, each of whom received TVS Scooty Pep motorcycles. The conclusion of the promotion marks yet another milestone in Kotagala Kahata’s ongoing commitment to recognising and rewarding consumer loyalty,…

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Tokyo Cement hosts ‘Build Beyond 2026 Summit’

Tokyo Cement hosted ‘Build Beyond 2026 Summit’, a premier knowledge-sharing conference that brought together leading academics, civil and structural engineering experts and professionals of the Sri Lankan construction industry. The event featured keynote addresses by renowned construction technology specialists, Professor Shashank Bishnoi from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi-Abu Dhabi and Senior Professor Priyan…

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Senok delivers Foton double cab fleet to NEM Constructions

Senok Trade Combine (Pvt) Ltd, recently handed over a fleet of Foton Tunland G7 Double Cab vehicles to NEM Construction, further strengthening its partnership with Sri Lanka’s growing construction and infrastructure sector. The vehicles were assembled locally at Western Automobile Assembly (WAA) facility in Kurunegala, demonstrating Senok’s commitment to supporting local manufacturing and delivering internationally…

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Sri Lanka’s exports top US$ 7.3 Bn in first 5 months of 2026

Sri Lanka’s export sector maintained strong growth momentum during the first five months of 2026, with total export earnings exceeding US$7.3 billion, underlining the resilience of the country’s external sector and strengthening prospects for export-led economic growth. According to the Export Development Board (EDB), combined merchandise and services exports reached an estimated US$7.39 billion between…

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