Category: Business and Economy

Sri Lanka’s export sector has once again demonstrated remarkable resilience despite global economic uncertainties, geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions and evolving market requirements.Sri Lanka’s total export earnings exceeded Rs.US$ 17 billion in 2025, reflecting continued growth in both merchandising and service exports, National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) President Indhra Kaushal Rajapaksa told the NCE Export…

Reaffirming its unmatched leadership and excellence in Sri Lanka’s banking sector, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been named Best Bank in Sri Lanka for the 15th consecutive year at the FinanceAsia Awards 2026, while also winning six other accolades across key areas of banking, the most by Sri Lankan bank. In addition to being…

The Market Research Society of Sri Lanka (MRSSL) elected its Executive Committee for the 2026 term at its 13th Annual General Meeting, with Suthaharan Perampalam being re-elected as President for a second consecutive term. In his acceptance speech, Suthaharan expressed his gratitude to the membership and Executive Committee for their continued support, acknowledging their collective…

HNB General Insurance (HNBGI) has become the only General Insurance company to make it to the exclusive list of 50 Best Workplaces in Sri Lanka for 2026. Compiled by Great Place To Work, the renowned global authority on workplace culture, the prestigious list features 50 Sri Lankan organizations across all sizes, with HNB General Insurance…

CEAT Kelani Holdings has expanded its radial tyre portfolio in Sri Lanka with the launch of two new SUV-focused products engineered to deliver a superior blend of control, comfort and durability across the country’s diverse driving conditions. The launch introduces the SecuraDrive SUV tyre in size 215/65 R16 and the CrossDrive AT tyre in size…

The Expo Leisure Cluster secured six accolades at the 8th Annual SLASSCOM National Ingenuity Awards (SNIA) 2026, held on 16 June at ITC Ratnadipa, reaffirming its growing strength in innovation and digital transformation across Sri Lanka’s travel, tourism, visa, and education sectors. The cluster’s wins included EVS Study Fly being named Western Province Winner for Best Innovative Product in…

The Sri Lanka Brand Forum (SLBF) has announced the launch of the Sri Lanka Brand Conclave, introducing what it describes as the country’s first integrated branding ecosystem dedicated to advancing branding, marketing and innovation. The initiative, which was designed as a long-term national platform rather than a stand-alone conference, brings together academia, industry leaders, global…

Pan Asia Bank secures multiple international honours at the 15th ACEF Global Customer Engagement Awards 2026, including a coveted Grand Prix recognition for excellence in customer engagement. The ACEF Global Customer Engagement Awards held annually, recognise outstanding brands and organisations across the world for innovation, creativity and effectiveness in customer engagement strategies. Pan Asia Bank…

Asia Asset Finance PLC recently opened its new Training and Development Centre in Kurunegala, marking a defining investment in the company’s most powerful asset: its people. At a time when financial institutions are increasingly judged not only by size, profit or reach, but by governance, ethics, service quality and public trust, the new centre carries…

NDB Wealth Management Limited, Sri Lanka’s leading asset management company, recently hosted its Annual Sales Excellence Awards Night 2025, at Cinnamon Life Colombo, bringing together its leadership, sales teams, strategic partners, and distinguished guests to celebrate outstanding achievements and recognize exceptional performance sales, largest in the industry. The event served as a tribute to the…