Category: Business and Economy

The Event Management Association (EMA) of Sri Lanka marked a historic milestone during its 7th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on January 27, 2026, at the Burgher Recreation Club (BRC). The evening was defined by a celebration of past achievements and a transformative announcement for the future of the events landscape in Sri Lanka. A Legacy of…

A year of notable achievements is capped off with fresh perspectives in management, readying the company for future success After a year of strong momentum and accelerated growth, Würth Lanka has entered 2026 with a renewed sense of direction—anchored by a refreshed management team designed to sharpen execution and deepen customer focus. The leadership transition…

Reuters – Asia’s factory activity ​expanded in January as solid global demand lifted export orders, private-sector surveys ‌showed on Monday, offering policymakers some assurance the hit from higher U.S. tariffs has run its course for now. Japan and South Korea saw manufacturing activity grow at a multi-year pace as big markets like the U.S. sustained…

DFCC Pinnacle hosted an exclusive lifestyle forum titled Matters of the Heart on 17 January 2026 at the DFCC Bank Pinnacle Centre, in collaboration with Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Singapore. The session was led by world-renowned cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Sivathasan Cumaraswamy, who delivered an insightful presentation entitled Cardiovascular Diseases: What, When, and Why. The forum sought to raise awareness…

Daraz Sri Lanka is welcoming the feel-good energy of Valentine’s season with its 2.2 shopping campaign, ‘Fabulous Feb – 2 Good 2 Miss!’, bringing together festive February gifting moments and deals designed to be instantly unmissable. Running from 1 February (8:00 PM) to 6 February, the campaign taps into a month shaped by warmth, self-love,…

DIMO has successfully completed the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of a state-of-the-art floodlighting system at the Singhalese Sports Club (SSC), positioning it as Colombo’s second and the country’s fifth cricket venue capable of hosting international day–night matches. The SSC is also one of the three venues selected to host matches during the ICC Men’s…

A special meeting was held on January 28 between the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Industry and Manufacturing of Pakistan, Haroon Akhtar Khan, who is in the country on an official visit, and the Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development,  Sunil Handunnetti, at the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development. The discussion was…

The latest edition provides statistical information related to Sri Lanka’s external trade and its contribution to major economic indicators such as trade balance. GDP and individual sectoral involvement for the year 2024 and five preceding years. This volume is the 38th Volume of this publication, and its previous editions have been constantly used as a…

LB Finance PLC has secured USD 45 million in strategic funding from two leading Switzerland-based impact investors, responsAbility Investments AG and BlueOrchard Finance Ltd. This landmark transaction represents a significant milestone in LB Finance’s growth trajectory and reinforces international confidence in the Company’s long-term vision and resilience. The long-term senior debt facilities comprise a USD…

HNB PLC partnered TiECON Sri Lanka 2026 as its Platinum Sponsor, reinforcing its commitment to supporting Sri Lankan entrepreneurs as they scale beyond local market entry and compete internationally. Through this partnership, HNB backed a summit designed to drive practical, execution-led conversations between founders, investors, mentors, and industry leaders. Hosted at Cinnamon Life, Colombo, TiECON…