EDB takes forward Creative Sri Lanka 2030
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) recently announced that it is taking forward Creative Sri Lanka 2030, an ambitious national programme designed to turn the countryโs craft heritage into globally competitive, commercially viable and recognisable brands. The initiative builds on the foundations established during its earlier pilot phase and is now being expanded through…
Sri Lanka, Italy seek stronger trade and investment ties
Sri Lanka and Italy have explored new avenues to strengthen bilateral trade and investment, with particular emphasis on attracting Italian investment into emerging sectors of the Sri Lankan economy. Italian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Damiano Francovigh and Deputy Head of Mission Alberto Arcidiacono met Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe on…
Delft Island awaits major tourism boost, seeks ADB assistance
Gets uninterrupted electricity, Rs 900 Mn new RO plant and Rs 235 Mn passenger craft The government was now taking several steps to construct infrastructure, uplift public transport, water supply, education, health and other important sectors in the Delft Island, P Prabhakaran, Divisional Secretary, Delft Island told the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and media team…
Sampath Bank participate at Wayamba Motor Show & Kedalla Trade Fair Kurunegala
Sampath Bank PLC participated at the Wayamba Motor Show & Kedalla Trade Fair Kurunegala 2026, reinforcing its commitment to enabling vehicle ownership and supporting Sri Lankaโs evolving mobility landscape. The two-day motor exhibition, organised by Elite Ventures Pvt Ltd, was held recently at Udawalpola Ground, Kurunegala and attracted over 100,000 visitors, drawing automobile enthusiasts, prospective…
Seylan Bank conducts SME Scale-Up Programme for farmers in Tissamaharama
Seylan Bank recently conducted an SME Scale-Up Programme for farmers in Tissamaharama, equipping participants with the financial management knowledge, business insights and banking solutions needed to strengthen and sustainably expand their agricultural enterprises. Held at Hotel Niwahana, the programme brought together nearly 200 farmers from across the Southern Province, providing a platform for participants to…
Sri Lanka, Hong Kong seek stronger trade and investment links
Sri Lanka and Hong Kong are seeking to deepen trade and investment ties, with more than 100 Sri Lankan exporters and business representatives taking part in a business networking event in Colombo on August 19. The โBridging Markets: Unlocking Hong KongโSri Lanka Trade & Investment Opportunitiesโ seminar and networking dinner was held at Cinnamon Life…
Sri LankaโChina Business Council celebrates 25th Anniversary
The Sri LankaโChina Business Council (SLCHBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated its 25th Anniversary, marking a quarter-century of economic and trade cooperation between Sri Lanka and China. The event, themed โ25 Years of Unwavering Allianceโ, brought together senior Government officials, diplomats, past Presidents and office-bearers of the Council and prominent business leaders…
National Tourism Strategic Planning Consultancy and Global Promotional Campaign Road Map launched
Sri Lanka yesterday marked a major milestone in its tourism development agenda with the official launch of two nationally significant consultancy assignments supported under the World Bankโs Grant Facility for Project Preparation (GFPP). The event was officiated by Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism who emphasized the importance of these initiatives in shaping…
BOI, Austrade strengthen FDI promotion strategy
The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has strengthened its investment attraction capabilities through a knowledge-sharing workshop conducted by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), focusing on strategies and best practices to promote and attract quality Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). The workshop forms part of an identified activity under the bilateral Trade and Investment Facilitation Agreement (TIFA) Action Plan…
BAN Proves Its Integrated Marketing Leadership with a Second Consecutive Gold at Dragons
Boutique Agency Network (BAN) has once again proven its strength as one of Sri Lankaโs most effective integrated creative agencies, winning Gold at the Dragons of Sri Lanka Awards for the Munchee Fatherโs Day campaign, โPiya Kirulaโ, in the Integrated Marketing Campaign category. The win marks a major milestone for BAN, making it the second consecutive year the agency has…