Category: Business and Economy

As global consumers increasingly focus on nutrition, health and wellbeing with a back-to-basics approach of consuming minimally processed food, this Veganuary – Emirates confirms new concepts are in development to celebrate real, whole, and farm-to-fork plant foods. The current development project sees a team of chefs create dishes that feel authentic, vibrant and rooted in…

Consolidates ownership to support long-term growth, marking major exit for BOV Capital Roar Global, a mar-tech venture builder that builds, acquires, and scales companies across platform ecosystems and AI, has completed a landmark share buyback of its early institutional investor, BOV Capital, marking a significant milestone in the group’s evolution. The transaction represents a major exit…

Anchored in its long-term commitment to create a sustainable future for Sri Lanka and beyond, Commercial Bank of Ceylon has advanced its ‘ForwardTogether’ sustainability journey by hosting “ForwardTogether 2026: Partnering for a Sustainable Corporate Future,” a focused engagement designed to translate sustainability dialogue into practical action with customers. Held at the Lotus Ballroom of the…

Hambantota International Port (HIP) has launched its Automated Gate Pass Management System (AGPMS), becoming the first port in Sri Lanka to introduce a fully automated, QR-code-based, paperless gate pass solution. The initiative marks a major step forward in HIP’s digital transformation, strengthening efficiency, security, and access control across port operations. The system was officially inaugurated…

Swisstek Aluminium officially opened its new Design Studio at 118A, Nawala Road, Narahenpita, Colombo 05, further strengthening its position the leading aluminium solutions provider in Sri Lanka. Designed as an experiential space, the studio brings together Swisstek’s aluminium systems in one setting, including Sri Lanka’s first true SLIMLINE sliding systems, alongside a comprehensive range of…

FINEXT 2025, the annual career fair organised by the Students’ Association of Finance of the Department of Finance, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, was successfully conducted recently, providing undergraduates with valuable exposure to leading organisations across the finance, technology, and professional services sectors. The event continued to strengthen its reputation…

Siddhalepa Ayurveda, a key pillar of the Hettigoda Group of Companies, is proud to announce the opening of its newest outlet at the Departure Terminal of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake. This expansion marks a significant milestone for the Group as it continues to take the heritage of Sri Lankan Ayurveda to the world.…

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in a high-level dialogue titled “Tourism as Soft Power and Diplomatic Capital” held at the Euronews Hub, Piz Buin Davos, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum on January 20. The session explored how tourism functions as a strategic instrument of diplomacy by strengthening international trust, cultural exchange,…

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, 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…