G24 urges wealthier nations and MDIโs to support developing countries
The Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four (G24) has urged wealthier nations and multilateral development institutions to step up support for developing countries struggling with the economic fallout of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, while stressing that domestic resource mobilisation remains critical for long-term resilience. G24 Chair and Nigeriaโs Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister…
Lankan companies gains exposure at CIFE Expo in China
Leading Sri Lankan companies gained significant exposure at the recent CIFE Expo held in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China, highlighting the countryโs vibrant export potential. Imagiland Groupโs CEO, Bean, shared key insights from this milestone event, emphasising the strong presence of Sri Lankan products and promising business prospects. At the Sri Lankan national pavilion, five distinguished…
RMD Consultants to conduct Japanese Management Training Programme
RMD Consultants (Pvt) Ltd, a leading HR consultancy specialising in human resources management, has announced its 3rd public Japanese Management Training Programme (MTP), starting May 6. This programme also marks the 60th MTP batch conducted in Sri Lanka, reinforcing RMDโs reputation in management development and organisational excellence. The six-week programme, held at a leading four-star…
Fashion Bug elevates Colombo retail with expansion of Colpetty Flagship
Strengthening its footprint in Sri Lankaโs competitive fashion retail sector, Fashion Bug opened a newly developed wing at its Colpetty branch on February 18. This milestone reflects the brandโs continued investment in enhancing customer experience and expanding its portfolio. The Colpetty branch, established in 1998 as the Fashion Bugโs third outlet and first venture into…
Trรจs Jolie Handmade Sri Lankan Batik Cotton Sarees โ Colour Your Life!
Step into elegance with our handcrafted batik cotton sarees, where tradition meets modern sophistication. Each piece is a unique work of art, created with vibrant colours and intricate designs that reflect the beauty of Sri Lankan craftsmanship. Made from breathable cotton, Trรจs Jolie sarees are comfortable for everyday wear, yet versatile enough to grace office…
Motadata Empowers British School of Colombo with Intelligent, Proactive IT Operations
Motadata, a leading provider of Unified Observability and ServiceOps solutions, empowers enterprises with an AI-powered unified platform that delivers complete visibility, control, and intelligence across complex IT environments. By bringing observability and service management together under a single integrated stack, Motadata helps organizations proactively streamline operations, reduce downtime, and align IT performance with business outcomes.…
Singaporeโs Gold Standard: Aventude Wins Top Honours for Engineering Excellence
Aventude has secured a major win at the Singapore Business Review Technology Excellence Awards 2026, taking home the award for Information Management โ Computer Software in recognition of its outstanding engineering contribution to Norwayโs public sector digitalisation through the low code platform, Compose. This recognition places Aventude among a distinguished group of companies driving digital transformation…
Global growth could fall to 2% , inflation up 6% โ IMF
As IMF was looking to lift up the global growth forecast in 2026 the war in the Middle East halted this momentum. The closing of the Strait of Hormuz and serious damage to critical energy facilities in the Middle East raise the prospect of a major energy crisis should a durable solution not be found…
Peopleโs Bank offers gifts for Avurudu Ganu Denu
Peopleโs Bank, which introduced the tradition of doing business with the bank, is bringing new meaning to the Sinhala and Tamil Avurudu โGanu Denuโ customs, to offer gifts to all those who take part in traditional Avurudu โGanu Denuโ. Deputy General Manager (Retail Banking & Overseas Customer Services) Aruni Liyanagunawardana stated; Peopleโs Bank, known for…
Expressway usage significantly increased during festive travel period
The Road Development Authority (RDA) sources revealed that more than Rs. 441 million in revenue was generated from expressway usage during the New Year travel period from April 10 to April 18. RDA Director General Anuradha Hettiarachchi stated that a total of 1,170,830 vehicles used the expressway network during this period. Revenue was generated from…