Category: Business and Economy

The People’s Bank Okanda Dansel Committee – Ampara conducted its 25th Annual Dansel Programme on July 17, at the entrance to Kumana National Park in support of devotees undertaking the sacred Kataragama Pada Yatra. The programme was graced by the participation of Prof. Narada Fernando, Chairman of People’s Bank. Among those in attendance were K.M.P.P. Kulathunga (Regional Manager…

The Sri Lanka Excise Department has recorded a significant 32.2% increase in revenue within just nine months following the implementation of a new digital security sticker system for locally manufactured liquor. Total revenue during this period reached Rs. 124.6 billion, a surge attributed to the digital system’s ability to recover taxes that previously went unpaid.…

Vietnam’s leading low-cost carrier, VietJet, launched its inaugural direct flight service between Colombo and Ho Chi Minh Cityon Saturday (18), strengthening air connectivity between Sri Lanka and Vietnam while opening new opportunities for tourism, trade and investment. The new service, which commenced on July 18, is expected to facilitate greater travel between the two countries…

Sampath Bank PLC was recognised at the Sumathi Awards 2026, with the digital commercial created for its flagship CSR initiative, Wewata Jeewayak, earning Runner-Up honours in the Digital Commercial Awards category. The commercial highlighted the resilience of Sri Lanka’s farming communities while drawing attention to the importance of preserving the nation’s agricultural heritage and sustaining…

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) Business Roundtable Discussion was held in New Delhi July 16 under the patronage of Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti, and with the participation of the Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India. The delegation had the opportunity to engage in a fruitful exchange…

Human skill and creativity cannot be replaced by artificial intelligence. The biggest demand in the world now is for skills that are combined with competency-based education. Now there is ChatGPT and other sources for the youngsters to gain knowledge on varied subjects, provided they know the language, Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Chathuranga…

The Export Development Board (EDB) reaffirmed its commitment to expanding Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery exports, with Chairman Mangala Wijesinghe expressing confidence that FACETS Sri Lanka 2027 will help the industry achieve its target of US$1 billion in export earnings by 2030. Addressing the launch of the 34th edition of FACETS Sri Lanka, Wijesinghe described…

Organizations should act now to stay ahead of new regulations As sustainability requirements reshape global trade, businesses should begin preparing for key developments such as EmpCo, PPWR, EUDR, and ESG reporting expectations. SRI LANKAN EXPORTERS targeting the European Union are being urged to prepare immediately for sweeping new sustainability regulations that will fundamentally change how…

இலங்கையின் முதலாவது ரொபோ உதவியுடனான சத்திர சிகிச்சையை ஆசிரி சேர்ஜிகல் வைத்தியசாலை வெற்றிகரமாக முன்னெடுத்து, நாட்டின் சுகாதாரப் பராமரிப்புத் துறையில் வரலாற்று முக்கியத்துவம் வாய்ந்த மைல்கல்லை பதிவு செய்துள்ளது. 2026 ஜுலை 13 ஆம் திகதி முதலாவது சத்திர சிகிச்சை வெற்றிகரமாக முன்னெடுக்கப்பட்டது. அதனூடாக நோயாளர்களுக்கு மேம்படுத்தப்பட்ட சத்திர சிகிச்சை தொழில்னுட்பங்களை அணுகுவதற்கு வெளிநாடுகளுக்கு பயணிப்பதற்கான தேவையை இல்லாமல் செய்துள்ளது. ஆசிரி சேர்ஜிகல் வைத்தியசாலையின் அனுபவம் வாய்ந்த சத்திர சிகிச்சை நிபுணர்களால் பல்வேறு சத்திர சிகிச்சைத் துறைகளில்…

Mr Sanath Manatunge, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been appointed Chairman of the Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC), one of the country’s most influential apex business bodies representing the interests of employers across a wide spectrum of industries. The Bank said Mr Manatunge’s appointment is a significant recognition of…