Category: Business and Economy

People’s Bank, one of Sri Lanka’s leading banking and financial institutions, celebrated its 65th anniversary on July 1, marking six and a half decades of dedicated service to the nation. Since its establishment in 1961, the Bank has played a pioneering role in expanding access to formal banking services, promoting financial inclusion and supporting the…

Amana Bank PLC has acquired ownership of its Corporate Office premises located at Galle Road, Colombo 3 from Lee Hedges PLC. The property transfer took place recently in the presence of Amana Bank’s Chairman Asgi Akbarally, members of the Board of Directors and the Management Committee, as well as the Directors of Lee Hedges PLC.…

Fashion Bug recently donated theatre angiogram covers to the Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory at Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Kalubowila. The programme was held on March 30, at the hospital premises as part of the brand’s ongoing CSR initiatives. The Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory is a vital unit within the hospital that facilitates a wide range of diagnostic…

People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC), a leading non-bank financial institution and a subsidiary of People’s Bank, has further expanded its branch network with the inauguration of its new branch in Bibile. The new branch is centrally located at Badulla Road, Bilile. The opening ceremony was graced by the presence of a distinguished gathering, including…

LB Finance PLC has secured long-term funding of USD 20 million and USD 15 million from Norfund and Swedfund, respectively. This marks the first time LB Finance is entering into a partnership with these reputable European Development Finance Institutions (DFIs). As the second-largest Non-Bank Financial Institution (NBFI) in Sri Lanka, LB Finance commands total assets…

Sri Lanka has outlined an ambitious vision to transform itself from a consumer of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into a trusted regional producer and partner in the global digital economy, said Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne addressing the GSMA Roundtable at MWC Shanghai 2026. Speaking at the session themed “Powering the AI Economy:…

Sri Lanka’s garment and textile export earnings declined by 4.84 percent during the first five months of 2026 compared to the corresponding period last year, although the sector recorded a strong recovery in May, according to the Export Development Board (EDB). EDB data showed that export revenue from garments and textiles fell to US$ 2,033.39…

Federation Internationale de L’ Automobile (FIA) which is the World Largest Mobility and Sports Organisation in Geneva Switzerland, who has membership of 245 Clubs from 149 Countries held its Extra Ordinary General Assembly hosted by The General Association Macau China recently. Delegation of the Executive Committee members of the Automobile Association of Ceylon also represented…

Kotagala Kahata concluded its much-anticipated ‘Rasa Wasana 2025’ consumer promotion with a prize-giving ceremony held recently at the Grand Oriental Hotel, Colombo. The event celebrated five winners, each of whom received TVS Scooty Pep motorcycles. The conclusion of the promotion marks yet another milestone in Kotagala Kahata’s ongoing commitment to recognising and rewarding consumer loyalty,…

Tokyo Cement hosted ‘Build Beyond 2026 Summit’, a premier knowledge-sharing conference that brought together leading academics, civil and structural engineering experts and professionals of the Sri Lankan construction industry. The event featured keynote addresses by renowned construction technology specialists, Professor Shashank Bishnoi from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi-Abu Dhabi and Senior Professor Priyan…