Category: Business and Economy

GovPay now on Union Bank BizDirect Platform

Union Bank continues to simplify business banking with the introduction of GovPay on its payments & cash management platform BizDirect enabling businesses to make government payments fast, secure and conveniently. Through BizDirect GovPay, customers can settle payments to key government institutions including the Inland Revenue Department, Sri Lanka Customs, Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), Sri Lanka…

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Thermal imaging emerges as game-changer in safety and fault detection

Global technology continues to reshape the electrical and safety landscape. Sophisticated inspection instruments now enable the early detection of loose electrical connections before they spark, identify heat loss from buildings, and locate individuals obscured by smoke during emergencies. These capabilities are made possible through thermal imaging cameras, which have become an essential technology in modern…

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FitsAir Certified to Conduct In-House Airbus A320 Pilot Training

New approval allows the airline to deliver end-to-end Airbus A320 pilot training using certified flight simulation systems FitsAir, has been officially certified by the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) as an Approved Training Organisation (ATO), authorising the airline to conduct in-house Airbus A320 pilot type training. This milestone certification confirms FitsAir’s full compliance…

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Prime Group Expands Its Footprint to Elevate Customer Experience and Reinforce Its Commitment to Excellence with the Launch of the Kalutara Branch

Prime Group, the real estate giant in Sri Lanka, celebrating 30 years of breakthrough innovation in the industry, highlighting trust, progress, and excellence, is expanding footprint with the opening the Group’s 7th branch in No. 270, Main Street, Kalutara – South. The new Kalutara branch is a strategically located and a technologically advanced space, designed…

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HNB General Insurance Enters a Strategic Partnership with HNB Stockbrokers to Offer Holistic Financial Solutions

HNB General Insurance Limited (HNBGI) has entered into a landmark strategic partnership with HNB Stockbrokers (Pvt) Ltd, marking a significant milestone in the HNB Group’s mission to provide seamless, comprehensive financial services via enhanced group synergy. The collaboration is designed to offer specialized general insurance solutions directly to the customers of HNB Stockbrokers, ensuring that…

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Sri Lanka Expo 2026 launched 

Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti noted that Sri Lanka Expo 2026, a landmark initiative that reflects Sri Lanka’s ambition to expand exports, promote Sri Lankan products globally and elevate Sri Lanka’s global presence in international markets will create new opportunities for exporters whilst strengthening the country’s economic growth. He was addressing the…

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Sri Lanka emerges as Australia’s 3rd fastest-growing travel destination

In a remarkable twist in the tourism landscape, Sri Lanka has officially claimed the title of the third fastest-growing travel destination for Australian holidaymakers in 2025, boasting an impressive 19 percent increase in arrivals year-on-year. According to the latest statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the picturesque island nation now ranks just behind…

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‘The Grand’, Ward Place by Prime Lands Residencies recognised at National Construction Awards

Prime Lands Residencies PLC announced that ‘The Grand’ – Ward Place, its luxury apartment development in Colombo 07, was recently recognised at the Sri Lanka National Construction Awards, organised by the Construction Industry Development Authority (CIDA). The recognition was conferred in acknowledgement of the project’s outstanding construction excellence, with MAGA Engineering (Pvt) Ltd serving as…

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