Category: Business and Economy

Commercial Bank MD/CEO Sanath Manatunge Named Chairman of EFC

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…

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PepperCube T25 தரவரிசையில் இலங்கையின் விருப்பத்திற்குரிய தயாரிப்பு வர்த்தகநாமங்களாக பேபி செரமி மற்றும் குளோகார்ட் இற்கு அங்கீகாரம்

Hemas Consumer Brands நிறுவனத்தின் மிகவும் நம்பகமான இரு வர்த்தகநாமங்களாக Baby Cheramy (பேபி செரமி) மற்றும் Clogard (குளோகார்ட்) ஆகியன, PepperCube Consultants நிறுவனத்தால் நடத்தப்பட்டு, LMD இதழால் வெளியிடப்பட்ட ஆய்வில், இலங்கையின் விருப்பத்திற்குரிய தயாரிப்பு வர்த்தகநாமங்களில் ஒன்றாக அங்கீகரிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளன. இந்த T25 விருப்பத்திற்குரிய தயாரிப்பு/சேவை வர்த்தகநாமங்களின் பெறுபேறுகள், 12 மாத காலப்பகுதியில் (மே 2025 – ஏப்ரல் 2026) நாடளாவிய மட்டத்தில் 12,000 பங்கேற்பாளர்களிடமிருந்து பெறப்பட்ட ஒட்டுமொத்த தரவுகளின் அடிப்படையில் அமைந்துள்ளன. இந்த ஆய்வானது,…

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EDB, Expertise France partner to boost sustainable trade with EU

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) will collaborate with Expertise France to strengthen sustainable trade between Sri Lanka and the European Union (EU) under an EU-funded initiative aimed at promoting climate-resilient and circular trade practices. The partnership was discussed during a recent meeting between Expertise France Programme Officer Yannick Gaudin, EDB Chairman Mangala Wijesinghe…

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AIA hosts Sales Convention, celebrates top-performing Wealth Planners

AIA Insurance Lanka recently hosted its annual AIA Sales Convention 2026, bringing together the company’s top-performing Wealth Planners, Managers and Distribution Leaders in a powerful celebration of excellence, achievement and ambition. Held under the inspiring theme ‘Born to be #1 – Be the one. Lead the future’, the Sales Convention recognised individuals who have demonstrated…

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CBC Finance opens 24th Branch in Kegalle

CBC Finance PLC, a fully-owned subsidiary of Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC, inaugurated its 24th branch in Kegalle. The new branch aims to deliver a versatile range of customised financial solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the region’s residents and business communities. The opening was graced by the top leadership of CBC Finance PLC,…

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Lanka IOC holds 24th Annual General Meeting

Lanka IOC PLC conducted its 24th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on July 9, reaffirming the Company’s commitment to sustainable growth, sound corporate governance and long-term value creation for its shareholders and stakeholders. The AGM was attended by Anuj Jain Chairman Lanka IOC, K. Raghu Managing Director Lanka IOC, in the presence of Directors of the…

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5S Certification 10th Anniversary Forum and Certificate Awarding Ceremony – 2026 ends on high note

The 5S Certification 10th Anniversary Forum and Certificate Awarding Ceremony – 2026 was successfully held on July 9 2026 at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s productivity and quality journey. The event was honoured by the presence of Chief Guests Sunil Handunnetti Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, J.…

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Nations Trust Bank appoints new Independent Non-Executive Director to its Board

Nations Trust Bank PLC has announced the appointment of Ananda Jayawardana as an Independent Non-Executive Director to its Board. Ananda Jayawardana is a seasoned finance professional with over 25 years of international experience spanning Leveraged & Structured Finance, Debt Capital Markets, and Corporate Banking. He brings extensive expertise in structuring and executing complex cross-border financing…

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