Category: Business and Economy

Asiri Laboratories Introduces BioFireยฎ FilmArrayยฎ โ€” Sri Lankaโ€™s First Rapid Infectious Disease Diagnostic System

Revolutionary syndromic molecular testing platform delivers faster, more accurate results to enhance patient outcomes and clinical decision-making In a landmark step toward advancing infectious disease diagnostics, Asiri Laboratories has introduced the BioFireยฎ FilmArrayยฎ System โ€” a cutting-edge multiplex PCR platform that transforms pathogen detection with unmatched speed, accuracy, and confidence. This breakthrough marks a significant leap in Sri Lankaโ€™s diagnostic…

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Siyapatha Finance to issue LKR 3.75 Bn debentures

Siyapatha Finance PLC, the largest subsidiary of Sampath Bank PLC and a prominent leader distinguished in Sri Lankaโ€™s non-bank financial sector, announced its decision to raise a maximum of Rs. 3.75 billion through its debenture issue. The Board of Directors approved the decision to raise funds through the issuance on the 26 th August, 2025…

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SEC Chairman highlights stronger regulatory framework and market development vision

Senior Professor Hareendra Dissabandara, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka, emphasized the importance of a robust regulatory framework and long-term market development while addressing the Second National Capital Markets Symposium organized by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka. Delivering the keynote speech at the event, Prof. Dissabandara highlighted that the Securities…

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Japanese delegation in Sri Lanka for tourism promotion

A Japanese delegation comprising 11 members, who arrived in Sri Lanka for tourism promotion under the coordination of Connaissance De Ceylan, one of the countryโ€™s leading tourism companies, visited the Presidential Secretariat on March 14. The primary objective of the delegation is to study and gain a deeper understanding of Sri Lankaโ€™s peopleโ€™s history, the…

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Caltex Abimani scholarships strengthen female talent pipeline in STEM

Chevron Lubricants Lanka PLC, in collaboration with the Ceylon German Technical Training Institute launched Caltex Abimani Women in STEM, a corporate social responsibility initiative designed to empower young Sri Lankan women pursuing education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The initiative highlights Chevronโ€™s commitment to diversity and inclusion. The program supports deserving students with…

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TechnoMate, EMCO CAL and Cal Pacific host Sri Lanka’s first ever Berry Industry Development Forum

Government, Industry and researchers discuss opportunities to develop high-value berry sector Nuwara Eliya: TechnoMate Ltd, in partnership with EMCO CAL (USA) and Cal Pacific Agri Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (India), recently hosted the Sri Lanka Berry Industry Development Forum 2026 at Araliya Green City, Nuwara Eliya, bringing together government officials, researchers, growers and industry stakeholders to…

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