Category: Business and Economy

Honoured for outstanding support to Sri Lanka’s trade sector The Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC was named Sri Lanka’s Best Trade Finance Bank at the prestigious Euromoney Transaction Banking Awards 2025, in recognition of the Bank’s strong performance and continued contribution to supporting Sri Lanka’s export and import sectors. This global recognition from Euromoney, a…

InsureMe Insurance Brokers Ltd successfully completed its Equity Introduction and subsequent listing on the Empower Board of the CSE recently marking a significant milestone for a local digital-first enterprise. InsureMe Insurance Brokers Ltd (InsureMe) rang the market opening bell at a market opening ceremony, held at the CSE’s iconic Trading Floor, to commemorate its landmark…

Doola River Edge, Udawalawa, ushered in the festive season with its annual Christmas Cake-Mixing Ceremony, a cherished tradition symbolizing unity, joy, and togetherness. The vibrant event brought together management, staff, and guests to celebrate the warmth of the season in true hospitality style. The cake-mixing ceremony was graced by Directress Mrs. Indika Senani, Director/Chief Executive…

Colombo welcomed a new chapter in its urban landscape as Unity Plaza revealed Sri Lanka’s largest outdoor LED digital screen, drawing a distinguished audience that included the Board of Directors and the Management of On’ally Holdings PLC, over 250 invitees, representatives from its business partner company and members of the media. The unveiling signals the…

HNB PLC, the most trusted private bank in Sri Lanka, announced on 28th October 2025 a new partnership with Future Automobiles (Pvt) Ltd, the authorized distributor for Ford in Sri Lanka. The initiative introduces special leasing rates, exclusive insurance benefits, and unique customer rewards to promote Ford vehicles in the local market. Commenting on the…

In the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah’s severe flooding across the Western Province, Round Table Sri Lanka (RTSL) has emerged as one of the nation’s fastest and most effective humanitarian responders, deploying urgent relief operations since 28 November 2025. RTSL’s first major mission launched in Welampitiya, delivering emergency food parcels, ration packs, medication, and bedsheets to families stranded for days…

As part of ongoing relief efforts for communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, HUTCH Sri Lanka has donated Rs. 60 million to the Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund. The contribution was officially handed over today (04) at the Presidential Secretariat. The donation cheque was presented to Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake by HUTCH…

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the European Union (EU), successfully concluded the Pitching Event for the second batch of SMEs under the ExpoScaleUp program. Supported under the European Union’s regional initiative ‘Accelerating Climate Smart and Inclusive Infrastructure in South Asia (ACSIIS)’ as part of…

Teams up with Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) to mobilise community donations Uber Sri Lanka today announced a partnership with the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society to support relief and recovery efforts for communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah. As part of this initiative, Uber is contributing approximately LKR 65 million towards emergency relief, combining funds for…

In a powerful symbol of resilience and recovery, Sri Lanka today welcomed the luxury cruise ship Mein Schiff 06, operated by TUI Cruises, carrying more than 2,000 international passengers to the Colombo Port. This marks the first major tourist movement since last week’s natural disaster, sending a clear message to the world: Sri Lanka is safe, open, and ready…