Opportunities explored to strengthen bilateral trade between Sri Lanka and Republic of Korea
The Sri LankaโKorea Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently hosted an awareness session titled โDoing Business with South Koreaโ, bringing together key stakeholders to explore opportunities for strengthening bilateral trade and investment relations between Sri Lanka and the Republic of Korea. The event was graced by Miyon Lee, Ambassador of the Republic…
Sri Lanka Tourism Club unveils global campaign
In a bid to attract high-end travellers to the country and help increase tourism receipts, the Sri Lanka Tourism Club (SLTC) has launched a major international promotional drive, bringing in global media partners to support it. The mentor behind the project, Dr. Prabath Ukkwatte, Co-founder of the SLTC, said the organisation has been in existence…
LOLC Finance secures Gold at LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026
LOLC Finance PLC, one of Sri Lankaโs largest Non-Banking Financial Institution (NBFI), has reaffirmed its leadership in digital financial services, with its flagship platform iPay securing the Gold Award for Overall Excellence in Digital Payments for the seventh consecutive year at the LankaPayTechnnovation Awards 2026. The awards ceremony was held on March 24, at Cinnamon…
HNB โSingithi Jumboโ brings Avurudu spirit
HNB PLC, one of Sri Lankaโs most customer centric Bank welcomed the Sinhala and Tamil New Year with HNB โSingithi Jumboโ to revive the nationโs savings culture. Coal company documents The HNB โSingithi Jumboโ campaign will run throughout April and May, a period when families traditionally visit relatives, exchange gifts and begin the New Year…
Opportunities for Sri Lankan exporters in Tรผrkiye
Lรผtfรผ Turgut, Ambassador of the Republic of Tรผrkiye to Sri Lanka, emphasised the importance of strengthening bilateral trade relations. He highlighted opportunities for Sri Lankan exporters in several sectors while also pointing to collaboration opportunities, especially given the growing importance of governance and ethical trade standards, particularly for exporters seeking integration into global supply chains,…
Sri Lankaโs debt restructuring process nearing completion
Sri Lankaโs debt restructuring process is nearing completion, with significant progress recorded across negotiations and implementation, according to the latest 6th Co-Chairs Progress Report released by the Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable (GSDR) recently. The report states Sri Lankaโs debt restructuring is also nearly complete. Signature of bilateral agreements is well advanced while not yet fully…
Sri Lankaโs Insurance Industry Development Roadmap launched
The Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL), in partnership with the Insurance Association of Sri Lanka (IASL), unveiled Sri Lankaโs Insurance Industry Development Roadmap yesterday (21) in Colombo, with the participation of Ananda Wijepala, Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, attended the event as Chief Guest. The Roadmap is expected to serve as…
โGovt committed maintaining energy supply for uninterrupted industrial activityโ
Chathuranga Abeysinghe, Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, outlined the Governmentโs utmost priority of maintaining stability in energy supply to ensure uninterrupted industrial activity addressing the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) 40th Anniversary held in Colombo recently. He also focused on the need to strengthen Sri Lankaโs supply chains. โWe can…
Classic Travel Continues Its Support for Local Sports with Royal College Rugby 2026 Partnership
Classic Travel has been appointed as the Official Travel Partner for Royal College Colomboโs Rugby Team for 2026, reinforcing its growing commitment to supporting and uplifting sports in Sri Lanka. This partnership marks another step in Classic Travelโs efforts to actively contribute to the development of local sports, backing one of the countryโs most prestigious…
SME sector under restructure targeting $36 Bn export goal by 2030
Sri Lanka is restructuring its SME sector by consolidating agencies into a new Industrial Transformation and Innovation Authority (ITIA) to foster a cohesive, export-oriented ecosystem, Chathuranga Abeysinghe, Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development told the American Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (AmCham) CEO Forum 2026 held in Colombo recently. The ITIA will be…