Category: Business and Economy

Binance has secured its second major legal victory in the United States under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) in just two weeks. A U.S. federal court in Alabama has dismissed all claims against Binance in a lawsuit alleging violations of the ATA. The decision follows closely on the heels of Binance’s recent victory in the Southern…

Euro Motors recently launched the T9 Hunters Rally, the inaugural event of the JAC T9 Owners Club in Sri Lanka, bringing together proud owners of the powerful pickup for a day that celebrated performance, adventure, and community. The rally marked a significant milestone for the rapidly growing network of JAC T9 owners and highlighted the…

Senior Professor Hareendra Dissabandara, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka, emphasized the importance of a robust regulatory framework and long-term market development while addressing the Second National Capital Markets Symposium organized by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka. Delivering the keynote speech at the event, Prof. Dissabandara highlighted that the Securities…

Chairman of New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Importers Association Mahinda Herath told the Daily News that the use of electric vehicles (EVs) in Sri Lanka is steadily increasing, reflecting a growing shift towards cleaner and more cost-efficient transportation. Industry data shows that EVs accounted for around 10 percent of passenger vehicle imports in 2025, highlighting the…

Renowned Serbian celebrity divers Janez Kranje and Ivana Orlovic Kranjc stressed that Sri Lanka has a huge potential unlike most other island nations, in promoting marine tourism and celebrity diving since Sri Lanka offers divers a unique opportunity to explore the ocean’s natural beauty and underwater ecosystems. They made these remarks addressing the media recently…

A Japanese delegation comprising 11 members, who arrived in Sri Lanka for tourism promotion under the coordination of Connaissance De Ceylan, one of the country’s leading tourism companies, visited the Presidential Secretariat on March 14. The primary objective of the delegation is to study and gain a deeper understanding of Sri Lanka’s people’s history, the…

Chevron Lubricants Lanka PLC, in collaboration with the Ceylon German Technical Training Institute launched Caltex Abimani Women in STEM, a corporate social responsibility initiative designed to empower young Sri Lankan women pursuing education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The initiative highlights Chevron’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. The program supports deserving students with…

Government, Industry and researchers discuss opportunities to develop high-value berry sector Nuwara Eliya: TechnoMate Ltd, in partnership with EMCO CAL (USA) and Cal Pacific Agri Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (India), recently hosted the Sri Lanka Berry Industry Development Forum 2026 at Araliya Green City, Nuwara Eliya, bringing together government officials, researchers, growers and industry stakeholders to…

SLT-MOBITEL has unveiled a redesigned portfolio of Fibre Unlimited broadband packages, empowering customers to step confidently into a digitally connected future driven by speed, stability and unlimited possibilities. Sri Lanka’s National ICT Solutions Provider introduces a revitalised range of unlimited packages, crafted to meet the evolving digital lifestyles of households and the growing connectivity demands…

HNB PLC has enabled Google Wallet support for its Debit Card customers, allowing eligible cardholders to make contactless payments using Google Pay through Android smartphones and supported wearable devices. The capability expands customers’ payment options for day-to-day transactions, supporting greater convenience at contactless payment points locally and overseas. With this enablement, customers can add their…