Category: Business and Economy

DIMO Agribusinesses, the sole authorized distributor for SWARAJ tractors in Sri Lanka, recently concluded this year’s “SWARAJ Parapura” initiative, further strengthening its commitment to providing reliable after-sales support and an enhanced ownership experience to SWARAJ tractor owners across the country. Conducted under the theme “දොරින් දොරට ගෙවදින සබැදියාව” for the fourth consecutive year, the programme…

Sri Lanka Tourism successfully concluded its participation at the 33rd Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, held from September 14 to 17 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, further strengthening Sri Lanka’s presence and engagement in the Middle Eastern tourism market Held under the theme “Travel 2040: Driving New Frontiers Through Innovation and Technology,” ATM 2026…

Sri Lanka’s ports and logistics sector will play a key role in achieving the country’s ambitious export target of US$36 billion by 2030 under the National Export Development Plan (NEDP) 2026–2030. This was highlighted at a high-level discussion on NEDP implementation held at the Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation on September 15, focusing on…

Pan Asia Bank has launched Pan Asia EZY, its next-generation digital banking platform built around changing customer needs and the simple proposition of making people’s lives EZY, so they can do more. Designed for both digital-first customers and the Bank’s existing customer base, Pan Asia EZY brings everyday banking, payments and selected financial services together…

Dual recognition underscores how ESG principles drive leadership in financial performance, sustainability and inclusive growth. Reaffirming its undisputed leadership in Sri Lanka’s banking landscape, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon has secured two of the most coveted accolades at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, winning the titles of ‘Best Bank in Sri Lanka’ and ‘Best…

David Pieris Automobiles (Private) Limited (DPA), the four-wheeler automotive arm of the David Pieris Group, has expanded its BAIC showroom network with the opening of its newest showroom in Kandy. Located at No. 262A, Katugastota Road, Kandy, the new showroom brings BAIC’s range of modern vehicles closer to customers in Kandy and the surrounding areas,…

The World Bank Group mobilized more private capital in fiscal year 2026 than in any year in its history and issued a record volume of guarantees, delivering on a goal shareholders and clients have pressed for years: putting more private capital to work alongside its own financing and expertise in developing economies. Private capital mobilized…

HR-led transformation places people, culture and business performance at the heart of the organisation Ideal Motors (Pvt) Ltd,has achieved a significant milestone by securing multiple prestigious workplace and organisational culture accolades in 2026, reinforcing its position as an employer of choice in Sri Lanka’s automotive sector. Among its latest achievements, Ideal Motors has been recognised…

As vehicles become Software-Defined, Evolution Auto’s portfolio brings AI computing capabilities ranging from 48 TOPS in the XPENG L03 to 100 TOPS in the AVATR 07.   Evolution Auto is highlighting the growing importance of vehicle computing power as the automotive industry moves towards Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs), with its current portfolio offering AI computing capabilities ranging…

Fairway Leisure Sector is gearing up for a major expansion, targeting a portfolio of at least 500 room keys by the end of the current financial year. Under its travel and hospitality arm, Fairway Travel, the group is aggressively building out a nationwide network designed to support seamless round-tours and capture growing tourism flows. Chief…