Category: Business and Economy

Celebrates 140 years of the brand’s innovation The Mercedes-Benz Club of Sri Lanka is proud to announce that it has successfully hosted a historic gathering of 635 Mercedes-Benz vehicles, as officially verified and certified by BDO Partners Chartered Accountants, establishing a new benchmark for the largest gathering of Mercedes-Benz cars in the world in one…

The appointment of an Advisory Council for the advancement of the Event Management industry, which holds a prominent place among the new industrial sectors identified in Sri Lanka, was held on Monday (9) under the patronage of the Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development,  Sunil Handunnetti. This is the first time that the Ministry of…

NDB Bank has renewed its membership with the Parenthood Global Association for the second consecutive year, reaffirming its strong commitment to fostering a workplace culture that supports, empowers and understands the needs of working parents. This renewed partnership underscores NDB’s belief that an inclusive and equitable work environment must make space for the realities and…

Great Place To Work is set to host the Great Urban Challenge 2026 for the third consecutive year, reaffirming its commitment to fostering strong workplace cultures and meaningful connections among employees, families and communities. Designed as an immersive, city-wide experience, the event brings together fun, physical activities and strategic thinking to highlight the essential role…

Prime Lands Residencies PLC has reached a significant construction milestone with the topping out of Tower Cosmos, one of The Colombo Border development’s three residential towers. The completion of the 20 story tower’s superstructure, ahead of schedule, reinforces the company’s reputation for engineering excellence and disciplined project execution. The topping out ceremony marks a pivotal…

The winners of Prima KottuMee Hot ‘N’ Spicy Stars 2026 brought their fiery flair to the Y FM Relax Party, held at Excel World, adding an extra spark to the popular youth event. Twelve rising young stars took to the stage, having earned their place at Prima KottuMee Hot ‘N’ Spicy Stars 2026 through a…

Sri Lanka’s cinnamon industry achieved a historic milestone, with exports generating nearly Rs 8 billion( USD 260) in 2025, marking the highest annual revenue ever for cinnamon-based products. This, driven by a 23.12% increase in the first eight months, contributes to a record-setting year for total export earnings of over USD 17.2 billion. The Department…

The Export Development Board (EDB) recently organized a networking session at its head office, targeting new and potential exporters in Sri Lanka’s tea and coconut sectors. During the session, Indika Perera, Cluster Executive Director of Wichy Plantation (Pvt) Ltd, shared his industry experience under the topic “Real-life examples of entering and succeeding in challenging markets.”…

The five-day Knowledge Exchange Workshop on Health Technology Assessment (HTA) for a delegation from the Ministry of Health, Government of Sri Lanka, formally commenced today at the Sushma Swaraj Bhawan in New Delhi. Hosted by the Department of Health Research (DHR), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs,…

Sofia Colombo has introduced a pioneering women-centric hospitality initiative with the launch of its exclusive Pink Floor, a thoughtfully curated women-only space designed to enhance comfort, safety, privacy, and wellness for modern female travelers. This concept reflects the growing global demand for personalized and inclusive travel experiences tailored specifically for women. A key highlight of…