NeenOpal partners Amazon Web Services to host AI Catalyst Symposium
NeenOpal, in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), hosted the AI Catalyst Symposium Sri Lanka 2026, bringing together business leaders, technology executives and AI practitioners to explore how organisations can move beyond AI experimentation and achieve measurable business outcomes. Held under the theme โFrom AI Ambition to AI Executionโ, the symposium addressed one of the…
Ads Store conducts seminar โReset the Brainโ
In an unprecedented event for Sri Lankaโs corporate landscape, Ads Store welcomes the globally celebrated organisational culture authority and leadership strategist, Arthur Carmazzi, to Colombo. He will be conducting โReset the Brainโ, an immersive leadership, team and cultural alignment seminar crafted exclusively for CEOs, Managing Directors, Department Heads, HR executives, entrepreneurs and business leaders. As…
Top-performing Divisional Secretariats recognised
The National Productivity Secretariat recognized the 50 top-performing Divisional Secretariats in 2025 as per the Divisional Productivity Index 1.0, and launched the Divisional Productivity Index 1.0 (2025) on Tuesday (16). The Divisional Productivity Index 1.0 was implemented through the digital application โCitizen Mirrorโ on a voluntary basis, achieving an 84% participation rate island-wide. Based on…
Growth-oriented reforms vital to build further economic resilience
ADB remains committed to supporting Sri Lankaโs broader trade, investment, and industry reform agenda through policy-based lending, technical assistance, analytical work, policy dialogue, and capacity building, Shannon Cowlin , Country Director, Asian Development Bank said addressing the National Export Development Plan (NEDP) launch in Colombo on Tuesday.(16) Cowlin also assured support for Sri Lankaโs broader…
SEC intensifies efforts to encourage more private companies
Sri Lankaโs capital market regulator unveiled an ambitious reform agenda in 2025, as the countryโs economic recovery gained momentum and investor confidence strengthened, according to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Senior Prof. Hareendra Dissabandara. In his review of the SECโs 2025 Annual Report, Dissabandara said Sri Lankaโs economy expanded by 5% during the year, supported…
Ceylinco Lifeโs โFamily Savari 19โ winners complete China tour
The winners of the grand prize of the 19th edition of Ceylinco Lifeโs flagship โFamily Savariโ mega promotion have returned from an immersive and memorable tour of Beijing, experiencing some of Chinaโs most iconic landmarks and cultural highlights. The all-expenses-paid tour brought together five winning families, a total of 20 participants, for a curated journey…
HNB and IESL sign MoU to extend financial benefits to Lankaโs engineering professionals
HNB PLC, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL) on May 20, at HNB Towers, establishing a formal partnership to extend a suite of exclusive financial benefits to IESLโs membership base of over 25,000 engineering professionals across the country. Under the arrangement, IESL members will have access…
Sri Lanka on trajectory of 7% growth- Dr Anil Jayantha
The first quarter 2026 has reported a growth rate of 5.1% and the county is on a trajectory of 7% growth with inclusive and sustainable objectives, Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance & Planning said delivering the keynote address at the National Export Development Plan 2026 โ 2030 launch …
India, Sri Lanka push for โRupee-to-Rupeeโ trade settlement to strengthen economic ties
India and Sri Lanka are exploring greater use of local currencies in bilateral trade as part of efforts to deepen economic integration, reduce transaction costs and enhance the resilience of cross-border commerce. The initiative was discussed at a high-level roundtable titled โRupee to Rupee: Strengthening India-Sri Lanka Commercial Corridorโ, hosted by the High Commission of…
Rocell hosts โImperium 2026โ to celebrate Growth, Innovation, and Excellence
The spirit of achievement, innovation, and collaboration took centre stage as Rocell hosted Imperium 2026 โ the Sales Kick-off and Awards, on 6th June at the Lumina Ballroom, Cinnamon Life. Bringing together sales teams from across the island, the event provided an opportunity to celebrate milestones, share knowledge, and look ahead to the future. Reflecting…