Sunshine Holdings to Acquire 75% Stake in Leading Export-Oriented Company, Joint Agri Products Ceylon (Private) Limited
Sunshine Holdings PLC (SUN), one of Sri Lanka’s diversified conglomerates, announced its intention to acquire a 75% stake in Joint Agri Products Ceylon (Private) Limited (JAPC), a leading export-oriented company, subject to the conditions in the Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) signed on 21st January 2026. The signing of the SPA took place at Sunshine Holdings PLC’s Corporate…
Fairway Holdings Launches Its 7th Luxury Apartment Project, “Fairway Latitude”
Fairway Holdings, a leading condominium developer in Sri Lanka, synonymous with luxury and quality, celebrated the launch of its 7th apartment project, Fairway Latitude, on 20 January 2026, at Cinnamon Life. Located at No. 7, High Level Road, Kirulapone, Fairway Latitude represents the latest chapter in an expansive portfolio of contemporary home options from Fairway…
Dialog Enterprise and the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka to Drive the Digital Transformation of Sri Lankan Exporters
Dialog Enterprise, the corporate ICT solutions arm of Dialog Axiata PLC, together with the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE), recently hosted “From Sri Lanka to the World – Digital Marketing Strategies for Export Growth,” a knowledge-sharing seminar focused on strengthening the digital capabilities of Sri Lankan exporters. The event brought together industry…
EDB Hosts National Consultative Forum on Strategic Export Development Roadmap 2026 – 2030
Export Development Board (EDB) recently held the National Consultative Forum on the Strategic Export Development Roadmap 2026-2030 at its head office. As the nation’s premier export promotion organization, the EDB is currently formulating the National Export Development Plan to guide Sri Lanka’s export-led economic transformation over the next five years. The objective of the forum…
Sri Lanka’s apparel sector signals a new era of social sustainability at Colombo forum
Sri Lanka’s apparel industry reaffirmed its leadership in ethical manufacturing at a high-level forum held in Colombo on 13 January 2026, where local and international experts gathered to examine how social sustainability can strengthen the country’s export competitiveness. Hosted at the Taj Samudra, the event brought together representatives from WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production), Intertek…
Writer Business Services Enters Sri Lanka to Partner with Institutions to Provide Information Management and Payments Solutions
Writer Corporation, one of India’s leading business groups, today announced the launch of its subsidiary, Writer Business Services Pvt. Ltd., and the commencement of its operations in Sri Lanka. The expansion reflects Sri Lanka’s strategic importance in Writer’s regional growth plans and its role in supporting a highly regulated digital and financial services market which…
UST to Expand Sri Lanka Operations Following Tailwind Acquisition
UST Acquires Leading Fintech Innovator Tailwind Acquisition of key Texas and Brazil-based firm increases UST’s standing in the rapidly growing market for digital banking solutions and support services UST, a leading AI and technology transformation solutions company, has acquired Texas based fintech company Tailwind Business Ventures, strengthening its position in a dynamic sector while also expanding its presence…
DFCC Bank Excels at the 41st Mercantile Inter-Firm Team Badminton Championships
DFCC Bank’s Badminton Team delivered a strong performance at the 41st Mercantile Inter-Firm Team Badminton Championships, organised by the Mercantile Badminton Association of Sri Lanka. Held in late 2025, the tournament brought together more than 250 teams from across the country, making it one of the most competitive inter-firm sporting events in Sri Lanka. Competing…
Sampath Bank Launches Women Entrepreneurs Pitch for Growth Under Sampath Saviya Programme
Sampath Bank PLC continues to further its role as a catalyst for inclusive economic growth with the “200 Women Startups Development Programme”, which was launched under its flagship Sampath Saviya Entrepreneurship Development Programme. The initiative is a national-level effort aimed at identifying, nurturing, and scaling-up women-led enterprises across Sri Lanka. The programme achieved a key…
Asian Paints Causeway Redefines Industry Standards with Landmark ‘Night of Champions’ Auto Refinish Product Unveiling
Asian Paints Causeway, the nation’s undisputed leader in the Auto Refinish sector, ushered in a new era of automotive innovation at its signature “Night of Champions” event. Held at the prestigious ITC Ratnadeepa Hotel, the gathering brought together over 250 dealers and corporate partners, marking it as the largest and most dynamic convention ever held…